Corbin City, New Jersey facts for kids
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Corbin City, New Jersey
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Main Street in Corbin City
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Location of Corbin City 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 Corbin City, New Jersey
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 Corbin City, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Corbin City, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Corbin City, 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 | March 11, 1922 | |
| Named for | Austin Corbin | |
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| • Type | City | |
| • Body | City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.97 sq mi (23.24 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.70 sq mi (19.94 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.28 sq mi (3.30 km2) 14.23% | |
| Area rank | 221st of 565 in state 12th of 23 in county |
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| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 471 | |
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481 | |
| • Rank | 554th of 565 in state 23rd of 23 in county |
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| • Density | 61.2/sq mi (23.6/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 551st of 565 in state 22nd of 23 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08270
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400115160 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885192 | |
Corbin City is a small city located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It's part of a larger area that includes Atlantic City and Hammonton. This region is also connected to the bigger Philadelphia area. In 2020, about 471 people lived in Corbin City.
Corbin City officially became a city on March 11, 1922. It was formed from parts of Weymouth Township. The city was named after Austin Corbin, a famous banker and railroad businessman from the 1800s.
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A Look Back: History
Corbin City has sometimes thought about joining with a nearby town. In 2008, the city looked into merging with Upper Township. This township is in a different county, Cape May County.
One reason for this idea was that Corbin City's students already go to schools in Upper Township. However, the plan didn't go forward. Officials in Cape May County felt that the costs of serving Corbin City would be too high.
Where is Corbin City? Geography
Corbin City covers about 8.97 square miles (23.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.70 square miles (19.94 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.28 square miles (3.3 square kilometers), is water.
Some smaller areas within Corbin City include Buck Hill and Rock Point. The city shares its borders with other towns. These include Egg Harbor Township and Estell Manor in Atlantic County. It also borders Upper Township in Cape May County.
Corbin City is special because it's located within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a huge protected natural area. It's known for its unique plants and animals. The Pinelands was created by Congress in 1978. It was the first "National Reserve" in the United States.
Who Lives Here? Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 256 | — | |
| 1940 | 220 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 238 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 271 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 258 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 254 | −1.6% | |
| 1990 | 412 | 62.2% | |
| 2000 | 468 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 492 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 471 | −4.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 481 | −2.2% | |
| Population sources: 1930–2000 1930 1940–2000 2010 2020 |
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Corbin City has the smallest population of any place in New Jersey that is called a "city." While some other towns in New Jersey are smaller, they are usually called boroughs, townships, or villages.
In 2010, there were 492 people living in Corbin City. There were 185 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people were White, and a small number were from other backgrounds. About 3.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Corbin City in 2010 was about 39 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning in Corbin City: Education
Corbin City does not have its own schools. Instead, students attend public schools in the Upper Township School District. This is part of a "sending/receiving" agreement.
- Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade go to schools in Upper Township.
- The Upper Township School District has three schools: Upper Township Primary School (Pre-K–2), Upper Township Elementary School (grades 3–5), and Upper Township Middle School (grades 6–8).
For high school, students attend Ocean City High School in Ocean City. They go there along with students from Ocean City and other nearby towns.
Students in Corbin City also have other school choices. They can attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology. This school is in Mays Landing. Another option is the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts in Somers Point.
Getting Around: Transportation
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Corbin City has over 10 miles of roads. Some are kept up by the city, some by Atlantic County, and some by the state of New Jersey.
Route 50 is the main road that goes through Corbin City. The Garden State Parkway, a major highway, is also easy to reach from the nearby Upper Township.
For public transportation, NJ Transit offers bus service. The 315 bus route connects Corbin City to Cape May and Philadelphia.
Local Sounds: Media
Two FM radio stations broadcast from Corbin City. They serve the wider Atlantic City area.
- WENJ (97.3 FM) is an ESPN Radio station. It broadcasts sports news and shows.
- WRTQ (91.3 FM) is a relay station for WRTI from Philadelphia. It plays classical music and jazz.
See also
In Spanish: Corbin City para niños
