Jefferson, New Jersey

Jefferson: Township in Morris County, New Jersey

About

Jefferson is a township located in the county of Gloucester in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,314 and a population density of 494 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,611 inhabitants.

The township was created 220 years ago in 1804.

Jefferson Township is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 21,314, having increased by 1,597 from the 19,717 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,892 from the 17,825 counted in the 1990 Census. 

The history of Jefferson Township dates back to May 1693 when it was formed as a precinct and included territory that is now known as Morristown. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to create Chatham Township (February 7, 1806), Florham Park Borough (March 29, 1896), Madison Borough (April 4, 1898), Harding Township (February 24, 1903), Hanover Township (February 26, 1904) and Morris Plains Borough (March 27, 1917).

In addition to being close to NYC, there are tons of recreational activities nearby. You can go hiking at the Jefferson Township Reservoir or take a walk through the many parks in the area. If you want to stay closer to home, there are plenty of restaurants and shops in town that will keep you busy.

If you're looking for a new place to call home, then you should definitely consider Jefferson Township!

Jefferson locator map
Location of Jefferson on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Jefferson

Population : 20,611 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Gloucester County
Area : 43.11 km2
Altitude : 3,747 feet / 1142 meters
Establishment : February 02, 1804 (220 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 09:54:40 (28th March 2024)
Density : 478 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.41% (2010-2020)
GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN HOUSE  JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP  MORRIS COUNTY image
GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN HOUSE JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP MORRIS COUNTY
GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN HOUSE  JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP  MORRIS COUNTY image

Geography

Jefferson is located at 39°45'13"N 75°12'43"W (39.7537200, -75.2118500). It has 5 neighbors: Hopatcong, Mount Arlington, Sparta, West Milford and Wharton.

Jefferson map

Jefferson has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Jefferson decreased by 3.41% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 21,314 - census
2011 21,363 0.23% estimation process
2012 21,377 0.07% estimation process
2013 21,370 -0.03% estimation process
2014 21,287 -0.39% estimation process
2015 21,241 -0.22% estimation process
2016 21,179 -0.29% estimation process
2017 21,094 -0.4% estimation process
2018 20,943 -0.72% estimation process
2019 20,716 -1.1% estimation process
2020 20,611 -0.51% estimation process

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People born in Jefferson (2)

People born in Jefferson, including professional wrestler Deonna Purrazzo, Samantha Lapszynski, .

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Schools in Jefferson

College & universities near Jefferson, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
184791 Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Sewell (NJ) 08080
184782 Rowan University Glassboro (NJ) 08028
475431 ASI Career Institute Turnersville (NJ) 08012-1043
484321 Jolie Health and Beauty Academy-Turnersville Turnersville (NJ) 08012-1760
186052 Pennco Tech-Blackwood Blackwood (NJ) 08012

Stations (27)

Amtrak & bus stations near Jefferson, NJ

Code Name Address Type
LDW Lindenwold Station Ave & White Horse Rd West OTHER
PHL 30th Street Station 2955 Market St. RAIL
CRH Cherry Hill, New Jersey Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike OTHER
PHN North Philadelphia station 2900 North Broad St. RAIL
ATO Atco, New Jersey Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave OTHER

Other places with the same name (19)

Other cities in Gloucester County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gloucester County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Glassboro 20,386 Borough in New Jersey, United States
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

Jefferson distances to largest New Jersey cities