Paulsboro, NJ Demographics

A map of Paulsboro's Population by Race

Paulsboro, New Jersey had a population of 6,196 in 2020. It was 41.6% White, 35.7% Black, 1.0% Asian, 14.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paulsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is the 254th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Paulsboro's White Population

2,576 residents of Paulsboro identify as White, or 41.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Paulsboro slightly less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is ranked #601 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paulsboro is less White than neighboring Mount Royal (78% White), Gibbstown (86.9% White), Thorofare (80.7% White), Mickleton (86.5% White), and National Park (85.1% White).

Paulsboro's Black Population

2,213 residents of Paulsboro identify as Black, or 35.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paulsboro considerably larger than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is ranked #18 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paulsboro is more Black than neighboring Mount Royal (8.2% Black), Gibbstown (2.7% Black), Thorofare (8.5% Black), Mickleton (2.5% Black), and National Park (3.9% Black).

Paulsboro's Asian Population

65 residents of Paulsboro identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paulsboro slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is ranked #555 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paulsboro is more Asian than neighboring Gibbstown (0.8% Asian), and National Park (0.6% Asian). Paulsboro is less Asian than neighboring Mount Royal (2.3% Asian), Thorofare (1.9% Asian), and Mickleton (2.6% Asian).

Paulsboro's Hispanic Population

914 residents of Paulsboro identify as Hispanic, or 14.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paulsboro slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is ranked #192 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paulsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Royal (6.8% Hispanic), Gibbstown (4.4% Hispanic), Thorofare (5% Hispanic), Mickleton (3% Hispanic), and National Park (5% Hispanic).

Paulsboro's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Paulsboro identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paulsboro roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paulsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Royal (0.8% Native American/Other), Gibbstown (0.3% Native American/Other), Thorofare (0.4% Native American/Other), Mickleton (0.4% Native American/Other), and National Park (0.5% Native American/Other).

Paulsboro's Multiracial Population

346 residents of Paulsboro identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paulsboro roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Paulsboro is ranked #41 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paulsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Royal (3.9% Multiracial), Gibbstown (4.9% Multiracial), Thorofare (3.6% Multiracial), Mickleton (4.9% Multiracial), and National Park (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.