Avenel, New Jersey facts for kids
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Avenel, New Jersey
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Map of Avenel CDP in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Woodbridge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.532 sq mi (9.148 km2) |
| • Land | 3.517 sq mi (9.109 km2) |
| • Water | 0.015 sq mi (0.039 km2) 0.42% |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 17,011 |
| • Density | 4,836.8/sq mi (1,867.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP code |
07001
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| Area codes | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 3402350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389160 |
Avenel is a community in Woodbridge Township. It is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States. In 2010, about 17,011 people lived there.
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History of Avenel
Avenel was started in 1901. It was named after the daughter of Captain Demarest. He was the person who founded the village. Before this, the area was known as Demarest on the Hill. Some of the first families to live here were the Demarests, Browns, Clarks, Coopers, Crowells, Douglasses, Edgars, and Thorpes.
Community Life in Avenel
Avenel has a strong community spirit. The Avenel Fire Company #1 celebrated its 100th birthday in 2013. They had a big parade and a picnic for everyone.
Schools in Avenel
There are three public schools in Avenel. These are Avenel Middle School, Avenel Street School #4&5, and Woodbine Avenue School #23.
Special Centers
Avenel is home to the Woodbridge Developmental Center. This is a place that provides care for people with developmental disabilities.
Places of Worship
You can find several places of worship in Avenel. These include the First Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Central Baptist Church, and Fellowship Bible Church.
Parks and Recreation
Avenel has several parks where people can relax and play. These include Mayor Frank Pelzman Memorial Park, Eric LeGrand "Believe" Park, and Prospect Avenue Park.
Sports in Avenel
The Avenel Warriors are a local sports team. They currently play at Gatorade Park. This park will soon be known as Montesinos Complex in Iselin. A new field is being built for the Warriors to play on in the future.
Geography of Avenel
Avenel covers a total area of about 3.53 square miles (9.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.015 square miles (0.039 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 15,504 | — | |
| 2000 | 17,552 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 17,011 | −3.1% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 |
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In 2010, the population of Avenel was 17,011 people. In 2000, there were 17,552 people living in Avenel. At that time, about 5,233 households were counted. The average household had about 2.73 people.
Many different groups of people live in Avenel. In 2000, about 53.52% of the people were White. About 19.66% were African American, and 18.90% were Asian. About 9.85% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Avenel has one of the highest percentages of Indian American residents in the United States.
Getting Around Avenel (Transportation)
Avenel has good ways for people to travel.
Train Service
The Avenel station offers train service to New York City. You can take an NJ Transit train directly to New York Penn Station. This trip takes about 45 minutes. You can also connect to the PATH train to reach other parts of Manhattan. In 2019, NJ Transit added new weekday stops at the station. Weekend service also started again for the first time since 1985. This was because a new housing area was built near the station.
Bus Service
NJ Transit also provides bus service in Avenel. The 115 bus route connects Avenel to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City.
Businesses and Economy
Avenel has been home to important businesses.
Past Businesses
Bradco Supply started in Avenel in 1966. It grew to be one of the biggest companies that sold building products in the country. It had over 130 locations in more than 30 states.
Current Businesses
Amazon.com has a large building in Avenel. This building is called a fulfillment center. It opened in 2013 and is about 565,400 square feet in size. This is where Amazon stores and ships many products.
Notable People from Avenel
Many interesting people have connections to Avenel.
- Antonio Alfano: An American football player.
- Eric LeGrand (born 1990): A football player, writer, and speaker.
- Jazlyn Moya (born 1997): A footballer who plays as a forward for New Jersey Copa FC and the Dominican Republic women's national team.
- Dagmara Wozniak (born 1988): A Polish-American U.S. Olympic sabre fencer.
See also
In Spanish: Avenel (Nueva Jersey) para niños
