Absecon, New Jersey facts for kids
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Absecon, New Jersey
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Jonathan Pitney House, south side (2021)
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Location of Absecon in Atlantic County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Absecon, New Jersey
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 Absecon, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Absecon, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Absecon, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Atlantic | |
| Incorporated | February 29, 1872 (as town) | |
| Reincorporated | March 24, 1902 (as city) | |
| Named for | Absegami Native Americans | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City | |
| • Body | City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.22 sq mi (18.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.53 sq mi (14.33 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.69 sq mi (4.36 km2) 24.22% | |
| Area rank | 241st of 565 in state 17th of 23 in county |
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| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,137 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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9,130 | |
| • Rank | 260th of 565 in state 9th of 23 in county |
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| • Density | 1,671.0/sq mi (645.2/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 322nd of 565 in state 9th of 23 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Codes |
08201, 08205
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| Area codes | 609 exchanges: 404, 652, 748 | |
| FIPS code | 3400100100 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885134 | |
Absecon (pronounced ab-SEE-kin) is a city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It's part of the wider Atlantic City area. In 2020, about 9,137 people lived there, which was the highest number ever recorded for the city.
Absecon became a town on February 29, 1872. Later, on March 24, 1902, it officially became a city. The city gets its name from the Absegami tribe of Native Americans. The word "Absogami" means "little stream," which is a nice way to describe the area.
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Exploring Absecon's Location
Absecon is a city with a total area of about 7.22 square miles (18.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.47 square miles (14.16 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometers), is water. This means that nearly a quarter of Absecon's area is covered by water!
The city shares its borders with several other towns in Atlantic County. These include Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, and Pleasantville.
What's the Weather Like in Absecon?
Absecon has a varied climate throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Absecon, New Jersey | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.4 (6.3) |
43.7 (6.5) |
50.6 (10.3) |
59.9 (15.5) |
69.9 (21.1) |
78.9 (26.1) |
83.8 (28.8) |
82.5 (28.1) |
77.1 (25.1) |
67.3 (19.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
45.7 (7.6) |
63.3 (17.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.6 (−4.7) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
39.4 (4.1) |
49.2 (9.6) |
58.9 (14.9) |
64.0 (17.8) |
62.3 (16.8) |
55.7 (13.2) |
44.6 (7.0) |
34.3 (1.3) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
42.6 (5.9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.4 (86) |
3.1 (79) |
3.7 (94) |
3.5 (89) |
3.3 (84) |
3.3 (84) |
3.8 (97) |
5.1 (130) |
3.2 (81) |
8.9 (230) |
3.5 (89) |
3.8 (97) |
43.0 (1,090) |
| Source: Weatherbase Updated On February 18, 2020 | |||||||||||||
People Living in Absecon
The number of people living in Absecon has grown over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 507 | — | |
| 1890 | 501 | −1.2% | |
| 1900 | 530 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 781 | 47.4% | |
| 1920 | 702 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,158 | 207.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,084 | −3.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,355 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,320 | 83.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,094 | 41.1% | |
| 1980 | 6,859 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 7,298 | 6.4% | |
| 2000 | 7,638 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 8,411 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,137 | 8.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,130 | 8.5% | |
| Population sources: 1880–2000 1880–1920 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 8,411 people living in Absecon. There were 3,179 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most residents (76.45%) were White. About 9.89% were Black or African American, and 7.93% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 7.50% of the population.
About 20.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Absecon was 44.1 years.
Schools in Absecon
Absecon has its own school district, the Absecon Public School District. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade.
There are two schools in the district:
- H. Ashton Marsh Elementary School: This school teaches students from Pre-K to 4th grade.
- Emma C. Attales Middle School: This school is for students in 5th to 8th grade.
After 8th grade, public school students from Absecon go to Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville. This is part of an agreement between the two school districts.
Some students also have other options. They can attend special schools like the Atlantic County Institute of Technology or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts.
There is also a private high school in Absecon called Holy Spirit High School. It's a Catholic school that moved to Absecon in 1964.
Getting Around Absecon
Absecon has many roads and highways that help people travel.
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Important roads that pass through Absecon include U.S. Route 9, U.S. Route 30, Route 157, and County Route 585. Larger highways like the Atlantic City Expressway and the Garden State Parkway are also nearby in neighboring towns.
Public Transportation Options
Absecon has a train station called the Absecon station. You can catch NJ Transit trains here on the Atlantic City Line. These trains travel between Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
NJ Transit also offers bus services in Absecon. These buses can take you to places like the Hamilton Mall, the Lindenwold PATCO station, and Lakewood Township.
Notable people
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Absecon, including:
- Francis J. Blee (born 1958), a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Joe Callahan (born 1993), an American football quarterback who played in the NFL.
- Robert Irvine (born 1965), a famous chef and TV personality.
- Brian Joo (born 1981), an R&B and K-pop singer.
- Amy Kennedy (born 1978), an educator and advocate for mental health.
- Michelle Malkin (born 1970), a columnist and political commentator.
- Joseph McGahn (1917–1999), a New Jersey Senator who helped bring casinos to Atlantic City.
- Carol Plum-Ucci (born 1957), a novelist and essayist who writes for young adults.
- Cleon Throckmorton (1897–1965), a painter, theatrical designer, and architect.
See also
In Spanish: Absecon para niños
