East Greenwich Township, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Greenwich Township, New Jersey
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Death of the Fox Inn
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Location of East Greenwich Township in Gloucester County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of East Greenwich Township, New Jersey
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 East Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
East Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
East Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Gloucester |
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| Incorporated | February 10, 1881 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.91 sq mi (38.62 km2) | |
| • Land | 14.44 sq mi (37.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) 3.13% | |
| Area rank | 176th of 565 in state 12th of 24 in county |
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| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,706 | |
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12,394 | |
| • Rank | 217th of 565 in state 10th of 24 in county |
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| • Density | 810.5/sq mi (312.9/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 406th of 565 in state 16th of 24 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08056 – Mickleton
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| Area code(s) | 856 Exchanges: 224, 423, 467, 478 | |
| FIPS code | 3401519180 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882141 | |
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East Greenwich Township is a community in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It's called a "township" and is located in the United States. In 2020, about 11,706 people lived here. This was a big jump from 2010, showing the area is growing!
The township was officially created on February 10, 1881. It was formed from parts of two other townships: Greenwich Township and Mantua Township.
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Exploring East Greenwich's Location
East Greenwich Township covers about 14.9 square miles (38.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Towns and Communities
East Greenwich shares borders with several other towns in Gloucester County. These include Greenwich Township, Harrison Township, Logan Township, Mantua Township, Paulsboro, and Woolwich Township.
Within East Greenwich Township, you'll find smaller communities and places like Clarksboro, Hendricksons Mills, Mickleton, Middleton, Mount Royal, Tomlins, Warringtons Mills, and Wolfert.
Who Lives in East Greenwich?
The number of people living in East Greenwich Township has grown a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,259 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,323 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,406 | 6.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,483 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,031 | 37.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,121 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,336 | 10.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,722 | 16.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,280 | 20.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,144 | 26.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,258 | 26.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,430 | 3.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,555 | 76.0% | |
| 2020 | 11,706 | 22.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,394 | 29.7% | |
| Population sources: 1890–2000 1890–1920 1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 9,555 people living in East Greenwich. They lived in 3,262 homes. Most of the homes (70.4%) were families with married couples.
About 27.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the township was about 37.6 years.
Arts and Fun in East Greenwich
Did you know that the indie rock band Danielson is from East Greenwich? It's cool to see local talent!
Learning in East Greenwich
East Greenwich Township has its own school system for younger students.
Elementary and Middle Schools
Students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade attend schools in the East Greenwich Township School District. In the 2020–21 school year, about 1,308 students were taught by 110 teachers. This means there were about 12 students for every teacher.
The district has two schools:
- Jeffrey Clark School: This school is for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade.
- Samuel Mickle School: This school teaches students in 3rd through 6th grade.
High School Education
For students in seventh through twelfth grades, they attend the Kingsway Regional School District. This district also serves students from nearby towns like South Harrison Township, Swedesboro, and Woolwich Township. Students from Logan Township also come to Kingsway for high school.
The Kingsway Regional School District has two schools:
- Kingsway Regional Middle School: For students in grades 7–8.
- Kingsway Regional High School: For students in grades 9–12.
Specialized Learning Options
Students from all over Gloucester County can apply to the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This high school in Deptford Township offers special technical and career-focused programs. It's a public school, so students don't pay tuition.
There's also a private school option, Guardian Angels Regional School. It has two campuses and serves students from parts of East Greenwich Township, including Clarksboro, Mickleton, and Mount Royal.
Getting Around East Greenwich
East Greenwich Township has many roads that help people travel.
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Major Roads and Highways
The New Jersey Turnpike goes through the township, but the closest exit is in a neighboring town. Interstate 295 and U.S. Route 130 also pass through East Greenwich.
A main county road, County Road 551, also runs through the area.
Public Transportation Options
If you need to travel to Philadelphia, you can use the NJ Transit bus service. The 401 bus route connects East Greenwich to Philadelphia.
Famous People from East Greenwich
Many interesting people have connections to East Greenwich Township.
- Rachel Davis DuBois (1892–1993): She was an educator and worked to promote understanding between different cultures.
- George Gill Green (1842–1925): He was known for making patent medicines.
- Martin A. Herman (born 1939): He was a politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly and later became a judge.
- Amos J. Peaslee (1887–1969): He was a politician, military official, and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Australia.
- Hardy Richardson (1855–1931): He was a professional Major League Baseball player.
