Dorchester, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dorchester, New Jersey
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State | ![]() |
County | Cumberland |
Township | Maurice River |
Area | |
• Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
• Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 291 |
• Density | 595.09/sq mi (229.55/km2) |
ZIP Code |
08316
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FIPS code | 34-18010 |
GNIS feature ID | 0875946 |
Dorchester is a small community in New Jersey. It is located within Maurice River Township in Cumberland County. The area uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08316.
For a long time, building ships was the main job in Dorchester. A famous ship called the A.J. Meerwald was built here. This ship is now the official state ship of New Jersey!
Population of Dorchester
Dorchester is a small place. In 2000, about 283 people lived there. By the 2020 United States census, the population grew a little to 291 people.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 291 | — | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
History of Dorchester
There's an interesting story about how the Maurice River and Maurice River Township got their names. People say that a Dutch ship called the Prince Maurice sank right here in Dorchester. This event is believed to have given the river and the township their names.