Hammonton, New Jersey
Hammonton: Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey
About
Hammonton is a town located in the county of Atlantic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,791 and a population density of 138 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,902 inhabitants.
The town was created 159 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Hammonton
| Population : | 13,902 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Atlantic County |
| Postal code : | 08037 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 609 |
| Area : | 107.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1866 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:28:59 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 130 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hammonton is located at 39°38'11"N 74°48'9"W (39.6365100, -74.8023900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Hammonton
Hammonton has 1 neighbours.
- Winslow township of New Jersey
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Hammonton decreased by 6.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,791 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,718 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,671 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,642 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,539 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,384 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,219 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,116 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,013 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,934 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,902 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,753 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,034 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,626 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,034 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 57.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 33.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 55.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 294 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $121,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,100 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $361 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $754 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,971 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.83 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 218,086 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 281,995 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,364 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,289 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,475 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 899 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 526 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 258 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 152 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 682 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 45 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 782 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 440.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.23 |
Best Things to Do in Hammonton
1 Wharton State Forest
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2 Batsto Village
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4 Winslow Fish and Wildlife Management Area
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5 Batsto Visitors Center
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People born in Hammonton (11)
People born in Hammonton, including educator and academic; First Lady of the United States Jill Biden, sexologist Ray Blanchard, professional wrestler Anthony Durante, .
List
- Johnnie O. Jackson (American bodybuilder and powerlifter) he was born in 30/01/1971
- Victor Moore (American stage and film actor) he was born in 24/02/1876
- Gary Wolfe (American professional wrestler) he was born in 11/03/1967
- Tyler Bellamy (American soccer player) he was born in 17/05/1988
- Alma Joslyn Whiffen-Barksdale (American mycologist (1916-1981)) she was born in 25/10/1916
- Tony Ricca (American professional wrestler) he was born in 07/06/1968
- Rita Myers (American artist, born 1947) she was born in 01/01/1947
- J.R. Cacia (American actor)
Schools in Hammonton
College & universities near Hammonton, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184278 | Divers Academy International | ERIAL (NJ) | 08081 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hammonton, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| LDW | Lindenwold | Station Ave & White Horse Rd West | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Hammonton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hammonton Post Office | Hammonton (NJ) | 08037 |
Other cities in Atlantic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 37,743 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Absecon | 8,789 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Linwood | 6,635 | City in New Jersey |
| Margate City | 5,865 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Folsom | 1,776 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collings Lakes | 1,706 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Hammonton distances to largest New Jersey cities
