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Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Center of Cream Ridge at County Route 539 and Burlington Path Road
Center of Cream Ridge at County Route 539 and Burlington Path Road
Cream Ridge, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey is located in the United States
Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Cream Ridge, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Monmouth
Township Upper Freehold
Area
 • Total 3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2)
 • Land 3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 630
 • Density 208.54/sq mi (80.52/km2)
FIPS code 34-15730
GNIS feature ID 875715

Cream Ridge is a small community in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is part of Upper Freehold Township. This area is known for its beautiful farmland. You will find many horse farms here. Small businesses line County Route 539. Cream Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined for gathering population data.

Population in Cream Ridge

In 2020, the population of Cream Ridge was 630 people. This number helps us understand how many people live in the area.

History of Cream Ridge

The soil in Cream Ridge is very rich. It is called Freehold sandy loam. This makes it some of the best soil in New Jersey for farming. Many early residents became wealthy farmers. They were called "gentleman farmers." This meant they owned the farms but often had other people do the hard work.

Early Families and Lifestyle

Many early families in Cream Ridge were Presbyterians, Quakers, or Northern Baptists. Some common family names were Holmes, Meirs, Rue, Cox, Wright, Lawrence, and Ridgway. The "gentleman farmer" way of life changed a lot during the Great Depression. It also changed after World War II. However, some parts of this old lifestyle lasted until the 1980s.

Famous People from Cream Ridge

Cream Ridge has been home to some notable people. These are individuals who have achieved recognition in various fields.

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