Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Glassboro, NJ

Glassboro, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

23,717population

27.9median age

This community is a community of 23,717 with a median age of 27.9. The population is predominantly White (63.1%) with a significant Black community (15.6%). Median household income is $87,278. 90.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 43% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 59.8%, with a median home value of $314,400.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.1%14,974

Black

15.6%3,691

Hispanic/Latino

11.6%2,751

Asian

6.7%1,600

Two or More

2.4%569

Other

0.6%132

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%386

High School Diploma

21.2%2,759

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%754

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%1,278

Associate's Degree

7.3%948

Bachelor's Degree

28.2%3,669

Master's Degree

9.7%1,262

Professional Degree

2.6%337

Doctorate

2.4%316

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

43%

Graduate+

14.7%

Housingi

$314,400median home value

$1,687median rent

59.8%homeownership

8,331total units

8.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 59.8%

Renter 40.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%88

$50K–$100K

0.1%5

$100K–$150K

0.4%20

$150K–$200K

14.1%646

$200K–$300K

28.5%1,304

$300K–$500K

52.1%2,386

$500K–$1M

2.8%127

Rent Distribution

Under $500

157

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

157

$1,000–$1,250

326

$1,250–$1,500

469

$1,500–$2,000

884

$2,000+

951

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%120

2010–2019

19.4%1,619

2000–2009

8.8%731

1990–1999

16.6%1,386

1980–1989

10.4%866

1970–1979

13%1,085

1960–1969

10.1%839

1950–1959

12.5%1,042

1940–1949

2.1%179

1939 or earlier

5.6%464

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.3%6,147

Electricity

14.6%1,120

Fuel Oil

2.5%194

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%96

No Fuel

1.2%90

Wood

0.1%4

Household Economyi

$87,278median household income

$37,280per capita income

10.7%poverty rate

7.4%unemployment

12,569labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%485

$10K–$15K

2.8%215

$15K–$20K

4%303

$20K–$25K

2.5%194

$25K–$30K

3.4%263

$30K–$35K

2.8%214

$35K–$40K

1.8%139

$40K–$45K

1.5%117

$45K–$50K

1.9%144

$50K–$60K

6.2%472

$60K–$75K

11%844

$75K–$100K

13.1%1,000

$100K–$125K

9.6%737

$125K–$150K

8.5%649

$150K–$200K

11.4%874

$200K+

13.1%1,001

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

726

Residentsi

1,363

Avg. Tenant Renti

$550/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

26 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers252 homes84% occupied$637/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8283 homes90% occupied$472/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,278/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

75.7%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

18.8%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

5.5%

Who Receives This Housing

81.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72.7% of subsidized households are minority

17.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,38710.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

342

Mexico

189

Philippines

120

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Korea

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,238

Avg. Commutei

28.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,588

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

800(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured