Carneys Point Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Carneys Point Township, New Jersey
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Carneys Point Township highlighted in Salem County. Inset map: Salem County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Carneys Point Township, New Jersey
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 Carneys Point Township, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Carneys Point Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Carneys Point Township, 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 |  Salem |
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| Formed | July 10, 1721 as, Upper Penns Neck Township | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Renamed | November 10, 1976, as Carneys Point Township | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.78 sq mi (46.05 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.91 sq mi (43.80 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2) 4.88% | |
| Area rank | 162nd of 565 in state 10th of 15 in county |
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| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,637 | |
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8,640 | |
| • Rank | 276th of 565 in state 3rd of 15 in county |
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| • Density | 510.7/sq mi (197.2/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 443rd of 565 in state 6th of 15 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08069
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| Area code(s) | 856 Exchanges: 299, 351 | |
| FIPS code | 3403310610 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882135 | |
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Carneys Point Township is a community in Salem County, New Jersey. It is a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 8,637 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010.
The area was first called Upper Penns Neck Township. It was formed on July 10, 1721. This happened when a larger area, Penn's Neck Township, was divided. On February 21, 1798, it officially became one of New Jersey's first townships. Over time, parts of the township became other towns. For example, Oldmans Township and Penns Grove borough were formed from it. The township changed its name to Carneys Point Township on November 10, 1976. This new name was chosen after people voted for it.
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Geography and Location
Carneys Point Township covers about 17.78 square miles (46.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The Salem River flows along some of its southern border.
Communities within Carneys Point
Within Carneys Point Township, there is a community also called Carneys Point CDP. This is a specific area counted by the census. Other small communities and places in the township include Biddles Landing and Laytons Lake.
Nearby Towns and States
Carneys Point Township shares borders with several other towns in Salem County. These include Mannington Township and Penns Grove. The township is also connected to the state of Delaware by the Delaware Memorial Bridges. These bridges cross the Delaware River.
Important Local Sites
The township is home to the Dupont Corporation Chambers Works. This is a very large industrial facility. It covers about 1,445 acres.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,638 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,861 | 13.6% | |
| 1830 | 1,638 | −12.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,854 | 13.2% | |
| 1850 | 2,422 | 30.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,901 | 19.8% | |
| 1870 | 3,178 | 9.5% | |
| 1880 | 3,301 | 3.9% | |
| 1890 | 2,239 | * | −32.2% |
| 1900 | 775 | * | −65.4% |
| 1910 | 744 | −4.0% | |
| 1920 | 6,259 | 741.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,879 | −38.0% | |
| 1940 | 4,805 | 23.9% | |
| 1950 | 6,717 | 39.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,595 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 7,016 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 8,396 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 8,443 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,684 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 8,049 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,637 | 7.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,640 | 7.3% | |
| Population sources: 1810–2000 1810–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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In 2010, the township had 8,049 people living in 3,264 households. The population density was about 477 people per square mile. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 43.2 years.
Education
Students in Carneys Point Township attend public schools through the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District. This district also serves students from Penns Grove. Most high school students from Oldmans Township also attend schools here.
The district has five schools. In the 2018–19 school year, there were 2,185 students in total.
- Lafayette-Pershing School teaches students from Pre-K to Kindergarten.
- Field Street School is for grades 1–3.
- Paul W. Carleton School serves grades 4–5.
- Penns Grove Middle School is for grades 6–8.
- Penns Grove High School is for grades 9–12.
There was a Catholic school, Bishop Guilfoyle Regional Catholic School, in Carneys Point. It closed in 2010. Now, some students attend Guardian Angels Regional School.
Transportation
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Carneys Point Township has many important roads and highways. In 2010, the township had over 78 miles of roads. Some roads are maintained by the town, others by the county or state.
Major Roads
The New Jersey Turnpike is a very important highway that goes through the township. It has Interchange 1 here, which is a major entry point to New Jersey. Interstate 295 also passes through. Other important roads include U.S. Route 40 and U.S. Route 130. State routes like Route 48 and Route 49 are also in the township.
Public Transit
NJ Transit provides bus service for people in Carneys Point. You can take a bus to Philadelphia on the 402 route. There is also local bus service on the 468 route.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Carneys Point Township.
- Richard Cheeseman Jr. (born 1966) is a high-ranking officer in the United States Navy.
- Johnny Gaudreau (1993–2024) was a professional ice hockey player. He played for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Betty Metcalf (1921–2017) was born in Carneys Point. She became a state representative in Florida.
- Lavar Scott (born 2003) is a professional stock car racing driver.
- Mike Shawaryn (born 1994) is a professional baseball player.
- Bruce Willis (born 1955) is a famous actor.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Carneys Point para niños
