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 227 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 |
| Altitude : | 92 feet / 28 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1798 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:55:00 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.74% (2010-2020) |
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.
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- Official Website
Official website of West Windsor
West Windsor has 4 neighbours.
- Hamilton township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
- Lawrence township in Mercer County, New Jersey
- Plainsboro township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Robbinsville township in Mercer County, New Jersey
Demographics
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
Schools in West Windsor
College & universities near West Windsor, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185509 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor (NJ) | 08550-3407 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Windsor, NJ
| 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 |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near 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
