Paulsboro, NJ Demographics

A map of Paulsboro's Population by Race

Paulsboro, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,248, a less than 1% change from the 6,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.0% White, 31.9% Black, 19.8% Hispanic, 7.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paulsboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paulsboro has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paulsboro, that probability was 67.4% in 2020 and 71.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paulsboro is ranked the 254th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. 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 was ranked the 254th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paulsboro's White Population

2,311 residents of Paulsboro, or 37.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paulsboro is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Paulsboro ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulsboro's White population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Paulsboro's population has decreased from 41.6% to 37.0%.

Paulsboro is less White than neighboring Mount Royal (73.7% White), Gibbstown (85.9% White), Thorofare (88.2% White), Mickleton (91.6% White), and National Park (86.6% White).

Paulsboro's Black Population

1,996 residents of Paulsboro, or 31.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paulsboro is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Paulsboro ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulsboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Paulsboro's population has decreased from 35.7% to 31.9%.

Paulsboro is more Black than neighboring Mount Royal (0% Black), Gibbstown (4.5% Black), Thorofare (4.3% Black), Mickleton (1.6% Black), and National Park (3% Black).

Paulsboro's Asian Population

177 residents of Paulsboro, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paulsboro is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Paulsboro ranks 555th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulsboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 172.3%. Asian residents' share of Paulsboro's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.8%.

Paulsboro is more Asian than neighboring Mount Royal (0% Asian), Gibbstown (0.9% Asian), Thorofare (1.1% Asian), Mickleton (0% Asian), and National Park (0.8% Asian).

Paulsboro's Hispanic Population

1,240 residents of Paulsboro, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paulsboro is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Paulsboro ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulsboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Paulsboro's population has increased from 14.8% to 19.8%.

Paulsboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Royal (5.3% Hispanic), Gibbstown (5.7% Hispanic), Thorofare (3.2% Hispanic), Mickleton (4.4% Hispanic), and National Park (8.2% Hispanic).

Paulsboro's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Paulsboro, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paulsboro is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Paulsboro ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulsboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paulsboro's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Paulsboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibbstown (0.3% Native American/Other), Thorofare (0.4% Native American/Other), Mickleton (0% Native American/Other), and National Park (0% Native American/Other). Paulsboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Royal (11.1% Native American/Other).

Paulsboro's Multiracial Population

493 residents of Paulsboro, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paulsboro is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Paulsboro ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paulsboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Paulsboro's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.9%.

Paulsboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibbstown (2.7% Multiracial), Thorofare (2.8% Multiracial), Mickleton (2.4% Multiracial), and National Park (1.4% Multiracial). Paulsboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Mount Royal (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.