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Dorothy, New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey is located in the United States
Dorothy, New Jersey
Dorothy, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Atlantic
Township Weymouth
Area
 • Total 5.84 sq mi (15.13 km2)
 • Land 5.84 sq mi (15.13 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,057
 • Density 180.96/sq mi (69.87/km2)
ZIP Code
08317
FIPS code 34-18040
GNIS feature ID 0875947

Dorothy is a small community located in Weymouth Township. It is part of Atlantic County in the state of New Jersey. Even though it's not a city or town with its own government, it's recognized as a "census-designated place." This means the U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living there.

The area of Dorothy uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08317.

How Many People Live in Dorothy?

The number of people living in Dorothy changes over time. According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,057 people living in the area.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,057
U.S. Decennial Census

Famous People from Dorothy

See also (related category): People from Weymouth Township, New Jersey

Many interesting people have connections to Dorothy. They might have been born there, lived there, or had strong ties to the community. Here are a few:

  • Frances Edelstein (1926–2018): She was a successful businesswoman. Frances helped run the famous Cafe Edison in New York City's Theater District with her husband.
  • Kathleen Karr (1946–2017): Kathleen was a talented writer. She wrote many popular novels for young adults and children.
  • Rhoda Scott (born 1938): Rhoda is a well-known musician. She is famous for playing the organ and singing soul jazz music.
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