Demographics & People — Penns Grove, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,860 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
| Median Age | 25.1 |
| Total Households | 1,540 |
| Family Households | 890 |
| Average Household Size | 3.15 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6647 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,006 |
| Black or African American | 1,886 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,519 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,092 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,616 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,566 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,131 |
| Irish | 508 |
| Italian | 388 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 246 |
| American | 208 |
| Polish | 191 |
| English | 183 |
Language
| English Only | 3,594 |
| Spanish | 895 |
| Population 5+ | 4,552 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 96 |
| Population 18+ | 2,903 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Penns Grove, New Jersey.