Pedricktown, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 424, Pedricktown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pedricktown is a small community located in New Jersey, within Salem County. The total population is 424. It ranks as the 630th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pedricktown is 33.0 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 40.1 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Pedricktown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pedricktown is $90,417. This is 13% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.3%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 14.2%. This is 125% higher than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $193,900. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Pedricktown is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pedricktown is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 22.5%.

Education

16.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pedricktown, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.