Woolwich township is located in Gloucester County New Jersey. Woolwich township has a 2024 population of 14,272. Woolwich township is currently growing at a rate of 3.13% annually and its population has increased by 12.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,645 in 2020.
The average household income in Woolwich township is $175,675 with a poverty rate of 5.24%. The median age in Woolwich township is 35.9 years: 35.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woolwich township was:
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,023 | 3.13 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 2,657 | 3.46 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 654 | 1.29 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 445 | 3.95 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Male | 267 | 2.95 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
3.4
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
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
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.64%.
All
Male
Female
$85,748
Average Earnings
$107,810
Average Male
$58,947
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90% of Woolwich township residents speak only English, while 10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.53% of the population.
rate
5.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.68%
Male Poverty Rate
5.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woolwich township is Asian, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woolwich township is Black, with 1.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.95%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
44.55%
Born in Woolwich township
92.54%
Native Born
7.46%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
92.54% of Woolwich township residents were born in the United States, with 44.55% having been born in New Jersey. 3.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,437 | 433 | 2.71% |
| 2028 | 16,004 | 433 | 2.78% |
| 2027 | 15,571 | 433 | 2.86% |
| 2026 | 15,138 | 433 | 2.94% |
| 2025 | 14,705 | 433 | 3.03% |
| 2024 | 14,272 | 433 | 3.13% |
| 2023 | 13,839 | 433 | 3.23% |
| 2022 | 13,406 | 344 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 13,062 | 417 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 12,645 | -324 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 12,969 | 176 | 1.38% |
| 2018 | 12,793 | 378 | 3.04% |
| 2017 | 12,415 | 122 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 12,293 | 25 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,268 | 151 | 1.25% |
| 2014 | 12,117 | 530 | 4.57% |
| 2013 | 11,587 | 577 | 5.24% |
| 2012 | 11,010 | 304 | 2.84% |
| 2011 | 10,706 | 403 | 3.91% |
| 2010 | 10,303 | 0 | 0% |