Carneys Point township is located in Salem County New Jersey. Carneys Point township has a 2024 population of 8,614. Carneys Point township is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,637 in 2020.
The average household income in Carneys Point township is $78,938 with a poverty rate of 9.07%. The median age in Carneys Point township is 46.5 years: 42 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carneys Point township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,572 | 64.75% |
| Black or African American | 1,467 | 17.05% |
| Other race | 713 | 8.28% |
| Two or more races | 661 | 7.68% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.46% |
| 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 | 3,654 | 2.26 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 1,495 | 2.98 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 1,484 | 1.16 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 420 | 3.55 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Male | 255 | 2.36 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 510 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 418 | 6.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 795 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 4.68% |
| High School Graduate | 2,936 | 44.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 267 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 1,411 | 21.22% |
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 | 4,278 | 3,972 | 715 |
| Black | 1,117 | 1,012 | 183 |
| Hispanic | 970 | 627 | 152 |
| Other Race | 454 | 223 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 379 | 259 | 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 | $63,589 | $80,139 | $38,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,952 | $0 | $84,315 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $45,192 | $33,372 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,856 | $32,574 | $30,994 |
| Overall | $40,167 | $46,124 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $34,557 | $44,096 | $30,313 |
$40,167
Average Earnings
$46,124
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.62% of Carneys Point township residents speak only English, while 13.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,001 | 361 | 7.22% |
| Hispanic | 1,577 | 184 | 11.67% |
| Black | 1,409 | 169 | 11.99% |
| Multiple | 657 | 141 | 21.46% |
| Other | 700 | 34 | 4.86% |
9.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.3%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carneys Point township is Multiple, with 21.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carneys Point township is Other, with 4.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.97% |
| Some College | 4.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.33% |
| Female Employed | 5.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.95% |
| Male Employed | 0.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,656 | $86,127 |
| Households | $71,625 | $78,938 |
| Married Families | $88,598 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,202 | $62,948 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
596
Number of Veterans
538
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 232 |
| First Gulf War | 111 |
| Korea | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 183 |
| 35 to 54 | 181 |
| 65 to 74 | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 9.44% |
| Black | 106 | 8.38% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 5.1% |
| Other Race | 39 | 7.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
51.91%
Born in Carneys Point township
93.09%
Native Born
6.91%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
93.09% of Carneys Point township residents were born in the United States, with 51.91% having been born in New Jersey. 2.21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,484 | -26 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 8,510 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 8,536 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 8,562 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 8,588 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 8,614 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 8,640 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,666 | 13 | 0.15% |
| 2021 | 8,653 | 16 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 8,637 | 968 | 12.62% |
| 2019 | 7,669 | -57 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 7,726 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 7,746 | -35 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 7,781 | -44 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 7,825 | -65 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 7,890 | -23 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 7,913 | -67 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 7,980 | -34 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 8,014 | -50 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 8,064 | 0 | 0% |