Glassboro, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Glassboro, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Glassboro | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,746 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2537.5 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.75% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 26.8 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,658 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Glassboro grew by 20.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,746 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Glassboro is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 39.6% of residents. That is 19.5 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,409 39.6% +19.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,679 15.5% -6.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,996 16.8% -4.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,352 14.1% -2.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Glassboro and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 49.2% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Glassboro has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Glassboro | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,905 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.16% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Glassboro is about 17% lower than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Glassboro | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $224,924 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,686 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Glassboro is about 11.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,686 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Glassboro spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 215 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Glassboro | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.8 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.6 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 215 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,666 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,563 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,594 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Glassboro is about the same as in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Glassboro has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Glassboro | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Glassboro has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Glassboro | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Glassboro, New Jersey.
How big is Glassboro, New Jersey by population?
About 23,746 people live in Glassboro, New Jersey, in 7,658 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 26.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 11 years.
Is Glassboro, New Jersey mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Glassboro, New Jersey has 2,537 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 29 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Glassboro, New Jersey?
The median home costs 2.6 times the median household income ($224,924 against $85,905), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,686 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Glassboro, New Jersey?
Unemployment in Glassboro, New Jersey is 7.4%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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