Pennsville (CDP), New Jersey facts for kids
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Pennsville, New Jersey
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Location of Pennsville CDP in Salem County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Salem County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
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 Pennsville (CDP), New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Pennsville (CDP), New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Pennsville (CDP), New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Pennsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.08 sq mi (28.70 km2) |
| • Land | 10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) 3.42% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,043 |
| • Density | 1,123.20/sq mi (433.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08070
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-00850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389125 |
Pennsville is a community in New Jersey. It is located within Pennsville Township in Salem County. Pennsville is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area the government counts for population information.
In 2010, about 11,888 people lived in the Pennsville CDP. The Pennsville CDP is not the same size as Pennsville Township. The CDP covers about 42.4% of the township's total area.
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Geography of Pennsville
Pennsville has a total area of about 10.42 square miles (27.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 10.07 square miles (26.08 square kilometers). The rest is water, making up about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). This means about 3.42% of Pennsville is water.
Population in Pennsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 11,014 | — | |
| 1980 | 12,467 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 12,218 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 11,657 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,888 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 12,043 | 1.3% | |
| Population sources: 1980 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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The United States government counts the population every ten years. This count is called a census. Here's how the population of Pennsville has changed over time:
- In 1970, there were 11,014 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 12,467.
- In 1990, it was 12,218.
- In 2000, the population was 11,657.
- By 2010, it increased slightly to 11,888.
- The most recent census in 2020 showed 12,043 people living in Pennsville.
Pennsville Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census gave us a lot of information about the people living in Pennsville.
- There were 11,888 people in total.
- These people lived in 4,854 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
- There were also 3,296 families.
- The population density was about 1,181 people per square mile (456 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain area.
- Most people (about 95%) were White.
- About 1.3% were Black or African American.
- About 1.4% were Asian.
- About 0.2% were Native American.
- About 1.1% were from two or more races.
- People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 2.8% of the population.
Households and Families
In 2010, about 27.3% of households had children under 18 years old. About half (50.6%) of the households were married couples living together. About 12.2% had a female head of the house without a husband present. The average household had 2.45 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
Age Groups
The age of people in Pennsville in 2010 was spread out:
- About 21.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Pennsville was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
See also
In Spanish: Pennsville para niños
