Deans, New Jersey facts for kids
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Deans, New Jersey
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Center of Deans at Georges Road and Deans Lane
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 Deans, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Deans, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Deans, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | South Brunswick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,615 |
| • Density | 1,440.68/sq mi (556.36/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08852 (Monmouth Junction)
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| FIPS code | 34-16720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 875833 |
Deans is a small community located in South Brunswick Township. This township is part of Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States. Deans is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population separately for official records. In 2020, about 1,615 people lived in Deans.
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Discovering Deans: A Look at Its Past
Deans began a long time ago. It was built near an old trail called the Crosswicknung Trail. Today, this trail is known as Georges Road. The community also grew close to Lawrence Brook. People built dams on this brook. These dams helped create Deans Pond, a local water feature.
Exploring Deans: Location and Surroundings
Deans is centered around where Deans Lane and Georges Road meet. Deans Lane is also known as County Route 610. Georges Road is called CR 697. County Route 610 continues east from Deans as Deans Rhode Hall Road.
Transportation Near Deans
Other important roads are close to Deans. U.S. Route 130 passes just east of the community. The Northeast Corridor railroad runs to the west. There used to be a train station serving Deans.
What's Around Deans?
You'll find many homes in the area around Deans. Some businesses are located along the main roads nearby. Large warehouses are also found along Industrial Way, close to US 130.
Deans' Place in New Jersey
Deans is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of New Brunswick. New Brunswick is the main city for Middlesex County. The state capital, Trenton, is about 20 miles (32 km) southwest of Deans.
Deans' Size and Water Features
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Deans CDP covers about 1.13 square miles (2.93 km²). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), is water. Lawrence Brook flows through the community. This brook flows northeast and eventually joins the Raritan River.
Who Lives in Deans?
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| 2020 | 1,615 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Deans was 1,615 people. This number comes from the official U.S. Census.
