Pennsauken township, New Jersey
Pennsauken township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pennsauken township is a geographic entity located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 37,742. The land area covers 10.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 37,742 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±1.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,900 | ±490 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,653 | ±462 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,900 | ±490 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 753 | ±216 |
| Median Home Value | $232,900 | ±$6,919 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,209 | ±$76 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,680 | ±$5,246 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,482 | ±$1,753 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,133 | ±892 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 18,227 | ±797 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.7% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 37,665 (2024)
ID: 193745
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
5605 N CRESCENT BLVD, PENNSAUKEN NJ 08110-1834
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GUS Population: 533,988 (2024)
ID: 170098
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK SUPERVISOR
520 MARKET ST, FL 15, CAMDEN NJ 08102-1375
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Pennsauken | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Pennsauken | 09-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abington, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-17 | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prism Career Institute-Cherry Hill
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College Vocational | 2.6 mi away | 3 Executive Campus Rt 70, Suite 280, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002 |
8563170100
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PENNSAUKEN FREE PUB. LIB.
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 5605 CRESCENT BOULEVARD, PENNSAUKEN, NJ, 08110 |
(609) 665-5959
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Empire Beauty School-Cherry Hill
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 2100 State Highway #38 Plaza Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002 |
8009204593
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MERCHANTVILLE READING CENTER
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 130 SOUTH CENTRE ST, MERCHANTVILLE, NJ, 08109 |
(856) 665-3128
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American Institute-Cherry Hill
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College | 3.0 mi away | 2201 Route 38 8th Floor, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002-4309 |
8564445600
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RICHMOND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 2987 ALMOND STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19134 |
(215) 685-9992
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Rutgers University-Camden
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College | 3.7 mi away | 406 Penn Street, Camden, NJ, 08102 |
8562251766
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MAPLE SHADE BRANCH
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 200 STILES AVENUE, MAPLE SHADE, NJ, 08052 |
(856) 779-9767
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Missio Theological Seminary
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College | 4.9 mi away | 421 N. 7th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA, 19123 |
2153865000
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NILSA CRUZ-PEREZ BRANCH
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 301 NORTH 5TH ST, CAMDEN, NJ, 08102 |
(856) 225-6807
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PENNSAUKEN 1N, NJ US, located 1.9 miles from Pennsauken township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.2° | 25.1° | 32.6° | 3.46" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 26.1° | 34.6° | 2.62" | — |
| March | 51.5° | 33.0° | 42.2° | 4.39" | — |
| April | 63.5° | 42.5° | 53.0° | 3.94" | — |
| May | 72.8° | 52.4° | 62.6° | 3.88" | — |
| June | 81.8° | 62.3° | 72.0° | 4.56" | — |
| July | 86.8° | 68.0° | 77.4° | 5.04" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 65.9° | 75.2° | 4.07" | — |
| September | 77.9° | 58.8° | 68.3° | 4.32" | — |
| October | 65.8° | 46.5° | 56.2° | 4.07" | — |
| November | 54.7° | 36.5° | 45.6° | 3.29" | — |
| December | 45.2° | 29.9° | 37.5° | 4.49" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchantville borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Golden Triangle CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Palmyra borough | Borough | 2.7 mi | — |
| Cherry Hill Mall CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Camden city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Collingswood borough | Borough | 3.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400757660. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.