Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Glassboro: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Glassboro is a city located in the county of Gloucester in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,579 and a population density of 767 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,386 inhabitants.
The city was created 244 years ago in 1778.
Quick Facts about Glassboro
| Population : | 20,386 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Gloucester County |
| Postal code : | 08028 |
| Area : | 24.24 km2 |
| Altitude : | 486 feet / 148 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1779 (244 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:14:22 (27th March 2023) |
| Density : | 841 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Glassboro is located at 39°42'10"N 75°6'43"W (39.7028900, -75.1118400). It has 4 neighbors: Clayton, Mantua, Pitman and Monroe.
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Demographics
The population of Glassboro increased by 8.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,579 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,662 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,843 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,911 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,025 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,159 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,739 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,938 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,994 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,288 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,386 | 0.48% | estimation process |
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People born in Glassboro (14)
People born in Glassboro, including politician Betty Castor, navy officer Mark Lambert Bristol, politician Thomas M. Ferrell, .
List
- Cathe Friedrich (Exercise instructor) she was born in 20/07/1964
- Gary Brackett (American football player) he was born in 23/05/1980
- George Johnson (American football player) he was born in 11/12/1987
- Jarvis Lynch (Major General in the United States Marine Corps) he was born in 17/02/1933
- John Aveni (American football player (1935-2002)) he was born in 17/03/1935
- Sean F. Dalton (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1962
- Louis H. Carpenter (American Civil War, Indian Wars, Cuban-American War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 11/02/1839
- Brian Oliver (American basketball player (KK Kumanovo)) he was born in 05/09/1990
- Corey Clement (American football player) he was born in 02/11/1994
- George H. Stanger he was born in 25/09/1902
- Elizabeth C. Hickcox (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1923
Schools in Glassboro
College & universities near Glassboro, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184782 | Rowan University | Glassboro (NJ) | 08028 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Glassboro, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| CRH | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| PHL | 30th Street Station | 2955 Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Glassboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glassbor Post Office | Glassboro (NJ) | 08028 |
Other cities in Gloucester County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Gloucester County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 20,611 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Williamstown | 15,567 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Mantua | 14,877 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Red Bank | 11,979 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,813 | City in New Jersey |
| Clayton | 8,759 | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Pitman | 8,753 | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States |
| Paulsboro | 5,866 | Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beckett | 4,847 | Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States |
| Westville | 4,154 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Mullica Hill | 3,982 | Census designated place |
| Harding | 3,752 | Township of New Jersey |
| Turnersville | 3,742 | Census designated place |
| Gibbstown | 3,739 | Census designated place |
| Oak Valley | 3,483 | Census designated place |
| Woodbury Heights | 2,970 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Glassboro distances to largest New Jersey cities
