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42%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
42%
Household income NAT. AVG.
140%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexPenns GroveNew JerseyNational
Income per capita$17,241$37,538$29,829
Median household income$32,361$73,702$55,322
Median income owner occupied$85,543$97,281$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,422$42,169$35,192
Median earnings male$35,208$47,369$36,919
Median earnings female$18,695$32,116$26,250
Unemployment rate11.2%5.2%4.7%
Poverty level37.7%10.9%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Penns Grove is 42% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Penns Grove is 42% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Penns Grove is 140% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Penns Grove is 149% higher than the national average

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      $21,571 $32,361 $64,722
      City
      $49,129 $73,702 $147,404
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Penns Grove median earnings by income bracket

      Penns Grove employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry18.9%18.9%
      Manufacturing sector3.8%3.8%
      Financial & insurance services0.9%0.9%
      Wholesale & retail services35.3%35.3%
      Public administration7.1%7.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.8%5.8%
      Education, health & social services11.0%11.0%
      Other17.0%17.0%

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      Source: The Penns Grove, NJ employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).