Carneys Point is a CDP located in Salem County New Jersey. Carneys Point has a 2024 population of 8,262. Carneys Point is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 13.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,302 in 2020.
The average household income in Carneys Point is $78,003 with a poverty rate of 8.73%. The median age in Carneys Point is 45.2 years: 41.8 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carneys Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,160 | 63.42% |
| Black or African American | 1,467 | 18.03% |
| Other race | 685 | 8.42% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 7.76% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,365 | 2.32 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 1,422 | 3.03 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 1,321 | 1.13 | 47 | 53 |
| Female | 420 | 3.55 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 202 | 2.53 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 490 | 7.89% |
| Associates Degree | 385 | 6.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 750 | 12.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 276 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,748 | 44.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 242 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 1,323 | 21.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,908 | 3,620 | 635 |
| Black | 1,117 | 1,012 | 183 |
| Hispanic | 936 | 620 | 152 |
| Other Race | 426 | 216 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 349 | 229 | 71 |
| Asian | 153 | 153 | 66 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,823 | $71,829 | $38,056 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,065 | $0 | $83,992 |
| High School Graduate | $37,736 | $48,173 | $33,547 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,993 | $32,412 | $31,449 |
| Overall | $40,036 | $46,317 | $33,685 |
| Some College | $34,036 | $44,551 | $28,359 |
$40,036
Average Earnings
$46,317
Average Male
$33,685
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.42% of Carneys Point residents speak only English, while 13.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,631 | 298 | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,507 | 178 | 11.81% |
| Black | 1,409 | 169 | 11.99% |
| Multiple | 627 | 141 | 22.49% |
| Other | 672 | 34 | 5.06% |
8.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.99%
Male Poverty Rate
11.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carneys Point is Multiple, with 22.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carneys Point is Other, with 5.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.56% |
| Some College | 3.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.33% |
| Female Employed | 5.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.95% |
| Male Employed | 0.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,270 | $86,054 |
| Households | $71,602 | $78,003 |
| Married Families | $87,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,746 | $59,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
528
Number of Veterans
478
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 194 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 75+ | 146 |
| 65 to 74 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 8.7% |
| Black | 106 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 5.24% |
| Other Race | 39 | 7.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.79%
Born in Carneys Point
93.26%
Native Born
6.74%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
93.26% of Carneys Point residents were born in the United States, with 51.79% having been born in New Jersey. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,262 | 63 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 8,199 | 63 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 8,136 | 45 | 0.56% |
| 2021 | 8,091 | 789 | 10.81% |
| 2020 | 7,302 | 226 | 3.19% |
| 2019 | 7,076 | -75 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 7,151 | 51 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 7,100 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 7,096 | -66 | -0.92% |
| 2015 | 7,162 | -106 | -1.46% |
| 2014 | 7,268 | -10 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 7,278 | -151 | -2.03% |
| 2012 | 7,429 | 175 | 2.41% |
| 2011 | 7,254 | -128 | -1.73% |
| 2010 | 7,382 | 0 | 0% |