West Windsor, New Jersey
West Windsor: township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
About
West Windsor is a township located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,165 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,517 inhabitants.
The township was created 228 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about West Windsor
| Population | 28,517 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Postal code | 08550 |
| Area | 6804.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.3021,-74.6191 |
| Altitude | 92 feet / 28 meters |
| Establishment | February 21, 1798 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:30:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
West Windsor is located at 40°18'7"N 74°37'9"W (40.3020500, -74.6190500). It has 4 neighbors: Hamilton, Lawrence, Plainsboro and Robbinsville.
West Windsor map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Windsor increased by 4.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,165 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,262 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 27,370 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,613 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,999 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,029 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 27,939 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 27,970 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,918 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,895 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,517 | 2.18% | estimation process |
People born in West Windsor (1)
Harness racing driver and trainer Stanley Dancer was born in West Windsor
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Windsor, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185509 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor (NJ) | 08550-3407 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Windsor, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to West Windsor.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Junction Post Office | Princeton Junction (NJ) | 08550 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 82,957 | The capital of New Jersey. |
| Ewing | 36,442 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Lawrence | 32,595 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Princeton | 30,879 | Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| Robbinsville | 14,495 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| White Horse | 9,494 | Census designated place in New Jersey |
| Twin Rivers | 7,443 | Neighborhood |
| Prospect Park | 5,817 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Hightstown | 5,276 | Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Pennington | 2,607 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Princeton Junction | 2,465 | Town |
| Hopewell | 1,897 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Millstone | 410 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
West Windsor distances to largest New Jersey cities