Beverly, New Jersey facts for kids
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Beverly, New Jersey
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Beverly/Edgewater Park station
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Location of Beverly in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Beverly, New Jersey
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 Beverly, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Beverly, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Beverly, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Incorporated | March 5, 1850 |
| Named for | Beverley, England |
| Government | |
| • Type | City |
| • Body | Common Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2) 28.16% |
| Area rank | 524th of 565 in state 38th of 40 in county |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,499 |
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2,514 |
| • Rank | 469th of 565 in state 34th of 40 in county |
| • Density | 4,617.1/sq mi (1,782.7/km2) |
| • Density rank | 125th of 565 in state 3rd of 40 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08010
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 3400505740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885160 |
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Beverly is a city in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 2,499 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 2,577 people in 2010.
Beverly is part of a larger area called the Delaware Valley. This area includes big cities like Philadelphia, Reading, and Camden.
Beverly became a borough (a type of town) on March 5, 1850. It was part of Willingboro Township at that time. Later, on April 13, 1857, it officially became a city. The city was named after Beverley, a town in England.
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Exploring Beverly's Location
Beverly is a small city, covering about 0.76 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 28% is water.
Where is Beverly Located?
Beverly shares its borders with other towns in Burlington County. These include Delanco Township and Edgewater Park. Across the Delaware River, Beverly also borders Bensalem Township in Pennsylvania.
People and Population in Beverly
The number of people living in Beverly has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,220 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,418 | 16.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,759 | 24.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,957 | 11.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,950 | −0.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,140 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,562 | 19.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,864 | 11.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,691 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,084 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,400 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,105 | −8.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,919 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,973 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,661 | −10.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,577 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,499 | −3.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,514 | −2.4% | |
| Population sources: 1860–2000 1860–1920 1860–1870 1870 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,577 people living in Beverly.
- Most people (about 61.7%) were White.
- About 29.9% were Black or African American.
- A small number of people were Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
- About 9.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Beverly had about 2.57 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups in Beverly
- About 23.1% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Beverly was 38.5 years.
Education in Beverly
Students in Beverly attend public schools run by the Beverly City Schools district.
Beverly City School
- This school serves students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade.
- In the 2022–23 school year, there were 353 students and 36 teachers.
- This means there was about one teacher for every 9.8 students.
High School Education
- For high school, students from Beverly go to Palmyra High School in Palmyra.
- Students from Riverton also attend this high school.
- In 2022–23, Palmyra High School had 388 students and 34.3 teachers.
Vocational and Technical Schools
- Students from Beverly can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology.
- This school district offers special training for jobs and technical skills.
- It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.
Getting Around Beverly
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Beverly has a total of about 12.53 miles of roads. Most of these roads are managed by the city itself.
Main Roads
- County Route 543 is the most important road in Beverly.
Public Transport
- The Beverly/Edgewater Park station is a stop on NJ Transit's River Line. This is a light rail system.
- The River Line connects Beverly to Trenton and Camden.
- NJ Transit also offers bus service on route 419. This bus goes between Burlington and Camden.
- There are also BurLink bus routes (B1 and B2) that connect Beverly to Pemberton and Westampton.
Interesting Places to Visit in Beverly
Beverly has a few important historical sites.
- Beverly National Cemetery: This cemetery was started in 1863. It was created to honor soldiers. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
- St. Stephen's Episcopal Church: This church was built in 1837. It was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. The church celebrated its 175th birthday in 2012.
Famous People from Beverly
People from Beverly, New Jersey Many notable people have lived in or are connected to Beverly. Here are a few:
- Grace Alekhine (1876–1956): An artist and chess master.
- Sam Calderone (1926–2006): A professional baseball catcher.
- A. Merritt (1884–1943): A well-known fantasy author.
- Barney Schultz (1926–2015): A former pitcher in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Beverly (Nueva Jersey) para niños
