Jefferson, Gloucester County, 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 219 years ago in 1804.
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 (219 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:45:41 (30th May 2023) |
| Density : | 478 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.41% (2010-2020) |
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.
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- Official Website
Official website of Jefferson
Jefferson has 5 neighbours.
- Hopatcong borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
- Mount Arlington borough in New Jersey, United States
- Sparta township of New Jersey
- West Milford township of New Jersey
- Wharton borough of New Jersey
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 |
People born in Jefferson (2)
People born in Jefferson, including professional wrestler Deonna Purrazzo, Samantha Lapszynski, .
List
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 |
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- Jefferson , Iowa city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 4,075 people.
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- Jefferson , Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,998 people.
- Jefferson , Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 2,523 people.
- Jefferson , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,470 people.
- Jefferson , Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,924 people.
- Jefferson , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,821 people.
- Jefferson , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,534 people.
- Jefferson , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,455 people.
- Jefferson , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,225 people.
- Jefferson , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
- Jefferson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
- Jefferson , Pennsylvania city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 729 people.
- Jefferson , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 704 people.
- Jefferson , Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
- Jefferson , Kansas unincorporated community in Kansas, United States with a population of 95 people.
- Jefferson , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 8 people.
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
