Commercial Township, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Commercial Township, New Jersey
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Township
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Small Town Charm, Along the Scenic Maurice River
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Location of Commercial Township in Cumberland County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Cumberland County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Commercial Township, New Jersey
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 Commercial Township, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Commercial Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Commercial Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Incorporated | February 27, 1874 |
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| • Type | Township |
| • Body | Township Committee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.41 sq mi (89.13 km2) |
| • Land | 31.91 sq mi (82.66 km2) |
| • Water | 2.50 sq mi (6.47 km2) 7.26% |
| Area rank | 70th of 565 in state 7th of 14 in county |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,669 |
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(2023)
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4,643 |
| • Rank | 389th of 565 in state 7th of 14 in county |
| • Density | 146.3/sq mi (56.5/km2) |
| • Density rank | 522nd of 565 in state 8th of 14 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08349 – Port Norris
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 3401114710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882062 |
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Commercial Township is a community in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It is part of the larger Vineland-Bridgeton area. In 2020, about 4,669 people lived here.
The township was officially formed on February 27, 1874. It was created from parts of Downe Township. The name "Commercial" comes from its history in the shellfish industry.
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Where is Commercial Township?
Commercial Township covers about 34.41 square miles (89.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with some water.
Inside the township, you'll find several communities. These include Laurel Lake, Port Norris, and Mauricetown. Other smaller places are Baileytown, Bivalve, Buckshutem, Haleyville, Lores Mill, North Port Norris, and Shell Pile.
The township shares borders with Downe Township, Maurice River Township, and the city of Millville. It also touches the Delaware Bay.
Who Lives in Commercial Township?
The population of Commercial Township has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,265 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,344 | 3.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,982 | 27.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,604 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,292 | −12.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,873 | 25.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,822 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,238 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,244 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,667 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,674 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,026 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,259 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,178 | −1.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,669 | −9.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,643 | −10.3% | |
| Population sources: 1880–2000 1880–1920 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 5,178 people living in the township. The population density was about 161 people per square mile. The average age of residents was around 37.3 years old.
Schools in Commercial Township
Students in Commercial Township attend public schools run by the Commercial Township School District. This district has one school for students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In the 2022–23 school year, about 481 students were enrolled.
For high school, students go to Millville High School in Millville. Students from nearby Lawrence Township and Maurice River Township also attend this high school.
Students can also choose to attend the Cumberland County Technical Education Center in Vineland. This center offers special technical training programs for students from across the county.
Getting Around
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As of 2010, Commercial Township had over 77 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself.
The main road that goes through Commercial Township is County Route 553.
Famous People from Commercial Township
Many interesting people have connections to Commercial Township:
- Helen Gandy (1897–1988) was a secretary to J. Edgar Hoover for 54 years. He was the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Elden H. Johnson (1921–1944) was a soldier in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions during World War II.
- Henry C. Loudenslager (1852–1911) represented New Jersey in the U.S. Congress for many years.
- Larry Milbourne (born 1951) played professional baseball for 11 seasons in Major League Baseball.
- Dallas Lore Sharp (1870–1929) was a well-known author and university professor.
Places to Visit
- The Caesar Hoskins Log Cabin is a historical site in the township.
