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Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Township
Municipal building
Municipal building
Location of Eagleswood Township in Ocean County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
Location of Eagleswood Township in Ocean County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
Census Bureau map of Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey is located in Ocean County, New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey is located in the United States
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Eagleswood Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
state  New Jersey
County Ocean
Incorporated March 17, 1874
Government
 • Type Township
 • Body Township Committee
Area
 • Total 18.96 sq mi (49.11 km2)
 • Land 16.10 sq mi (41.71 km2)
 • Water 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2)  15.08%
Area rank 149th of 565 in state
14th of 33 in county
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,722
 • Estimate 
(2023)
1,783
 • Rank 499th of 565 in state
24th of 33 in county
 • Density 106.9/sq mi (41.3/km2)
 • Density rank 537th of 565 in state
33rd of 33 in county
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08092 – West Creek
Area code(s) 609 Exchanges: 294, 296, 697, 812, 978
FIPS code 3402918670
GNIS feature ID 0882068
Website

Eagleswood Township is a small community in Ocean County, New Jersey. It's called a township, which is a type of local government area.

In 2020, about 1,722 people lived here. This was the highest number of people recorded in the township's history. The population has been growing steadily over the years.

Eagleswood Township officially became a township on March 17, 1874. It was created from parts of Stafford Township. Later, some parts of Eagleswood were used to form other towns like Beach Haven and Long Beach Township.

Exploring Eagleswood Township's Location

Eagleswood Township covers about 18.96 square miles (49.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 2.86 square miles (7.41 square kilometers) is water. This means it has some beautiful water areas!

You can find several smaller communities and places within Eagleswood Township. These include Coxs, Dinner Point, Mud Cove, and West Creek.

The township shares its borders with other towns in Ocean County. These are Little Egg Harbor Township, Long Beach Township, and Stafford Township.

Who Lives in Eagleswood Township?

The number of people living in Eagleswood Township has changed over time. Here's a quick look at its population history:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 592
1890 791 33.6%
1900 563 * −28.8%
1910 550 −2.3%
1920 420 −23.6%
1930 483 15.0%
1940 551 14.1%
1950 623 13.1%
1960 766 23.0%
1970 823 7.4%
1980 1,009 22.6%
1990 1,476 46.3%
2000 1,441 −2.4%
2010 1,603 11.2%
2020 1,722 7.4%
2023 (est.) 1,783 11.2%
Population sources: 1880–2000
1880–1920 1880–1890
1890–1910 1910–1930
1940–2000 2000
2010 2020
* = Lost territory in previous decade.

A Look at the 2010 Census

In 2010, there were 1,603 people living in Eagleswood Township. They lived in 621 households, and 454 of these were families. Most people (96.44%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (0.87%), Asian (0.62%), or from other backgrounds. About 3.37% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (30%) had children under 18. Most families (58.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had 3.00 people.

About 21.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.5% were 65 or older. The average age in the township was 43.1 years.

Learning in Eagleswood Township

Eagleswood Township has its own school district. It serves younger students from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade. These students attend the Eagleswood Township Elementary School.

In the 2022–23 school year, this school had 143 students. There were 16.6 teachers, meaning about 8.6 students for every teacher. This is a small class size, which can be great for learning!

Older students, from seventh to twelfth grade, attend schools in the Pinelands Regional School District. This district also includes students from nearby towns like Bass River Township, Little Egg Harbor Township, and Tuckerton Borough.

The schools for older students are:

  • Pinelands Regional Junior High School: For grades 7-8, with 520 students.
  • Pinelands Regional High School: For grades 9-12, with 1,069 students.

Getting Around Eagleswood Township

Eagleswood Township has many roads that help people travel.

2018-09-16 15 30 45 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) between Exit 58 and Exit 63 in Eagleswood Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
The northbound Garden State Parkway in Eagleswood Township

Roads and Highways

The Garden State Parkway is a major highway that goes through Eagleswood Township. However, there are no exits directly in the township. You would use exits in nearby towns to get on or off the Parkway.

U.S. Route 9 is the main highway that serves Eagleswood directly. It helps people travel to and from the township.

Public Transportation

If you need to travel without a car, there are bus services available.

  • NJ Transit offers local bus service on the 559 route. This route connects Eagleswood Township to Atlantic City.
  • Ocean Ride also has a local bus service, route OC6, for travel within the area.

Famous Faces from Eagleswood Township

Some interesting people have connections to Eagleswood Township:

  • John T. Hendrickson Jr. (1923–1999): He was a politician who served in the New Jersey government from 1982 to 1989.
  • George Inness (1825–1894): A very talented landscape painter, known for his beautiful nature scenes.
  • Paul Marshall Johnson Jr. (1955–2004): He was an engineer who worked with helicopters.
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