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Penns Grove is a Borough in Salem County, New Jersey. It is located in the southern part of New Jersey with Pennsylvania on its western border. Penns Grove is located on the outskirts of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. The Delaware River is on the western border of Penns Grove. According to the United States Census Bureau, as of 2007, Penns Grove has a total population of 4,704 living in a total of 0.9 square miles. The borough has a significantly higher population density than Salem County, New Jersey. There are over 1,800 households in Penns Grove. The median income for a household in the borough is $26,227, and the median income for a family is $34,076. The racial demographics of Penns Grove are 49% White, 40% African American, 8% from other races, 2% from multiple races.

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Salem County is bordered by three counties from New Jersey, and one county from Delaware. The history of Salem County stretches back to the early 1700's. The county is home to the oldest active courthouse in New Jersey, and the second oldest courthouse in the entire nation. The county has a historic appearance, with a unique Quaker-like architecture from the 18th century. Salem County has a population of about 65,000 residents living in an area of 373 square miles, of which 9% is water. It is one of the least populated counties in New Jersey. Salem County has 15 municipalities, most of which are townships. The county seat is Salem.