Spotswood, New Jersey
Spotswood: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
Spotswood is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,257 and a population density of 1,320 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,169 inhabitants.
The city was created 117 years ago in 1908.
Quick Facts about Spotswood
| Population : | 8,169 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 08884 |
| Area : | 6.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1908 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:26:14 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,306 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Spotswood is located at 40°23'30"N 74°23'55"W (40.3917700, -74.3984800). It has 3 neighbors: East Brunswick, Helmetta and Monroe Township.
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- Official Website
Official website of Spotswood
Spotswood has 3 neighbours.
- East Brunswick township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Helmetta borough of New Jersey
- Monroe Township township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Spotswood decreased by 1.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,257 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,282 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,303 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,312 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,321 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,318 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,301 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,299 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,271 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,228 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,169 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Schools in Spotswood
College & universities near Spotswood, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487852 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | East Brunswick (NJ) | 08816 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Spotswood, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Spotswood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spotswood Post Office | Spotswood (NJ) | 08884 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Spotswood distances to largest New Jersey cities
