Penns Grove, New Jersey
Penns Grove: Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States
About
Penns Grove is a city located in the county of Salem in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,147 and a population density of 2,227 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,752 inhabitants.
The city was created 130 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Penns Grove
| Population : | 4,752 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Salem County |
| Postal code : | 08069 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 856 |
| Area : | 2.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1894 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:09:45 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,056 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Penns Grove is located at 39°43'46"N 75°28'5"W (39.7295600, -75.4679700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Penns Grove decreased by 8.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1900 | 1,826 | - | demographic balance |
| 1910 | 2,118 | 13.79% | demographic balance |
| 2010 | 5,147 | 58.85% | census |
| 2011 | 5,057 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,014 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,964 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,926 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,871 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,829 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,802 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,788 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,757 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,752 | -0.11% | estimation process |
People born in Penns Grove (5)
People born in Penns Grove, including filmmaker, YouTuber, and Internet personality James Rolfe, film and television actor John Forsythe, athletics competitor Don Bragg, .
List
- Paul Foster (American theatre director, producer and playwright) he was born in 15/10/1931
- Roy Elsh (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 01/03/1891
Schools in Penns Grove
College & universities near Penns Grove, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186469 | Salem Community College | Carneys Point (NJ) | 08069-2799 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Penns Grove, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| ARD | Ardmore | Station Road and Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Penns Grove
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Penns Grov Post Office | Penns Grove (NJ) | 08069 |
Other cities in Salem County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Salem County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 12,841 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Pennsville | 12,428 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Carneys Point | 7,692 | Census designated place in New Jersey, USA |
| Milltown | 6,909 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Salem | 4,713 | City in Salem County, New Jersey, USA |
| Woodstown | 3,440 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States |
| Alloway | 3,363 | Village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK |
| Quinton | 2,459 | Township of New Jersey |
| Oldmans | 1,791 | Township in New Jersey |
| Elmer | 1,312 | Borough in Salem County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Penns Grove distances to largest New Jersey cities
