Elmer, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elmer, New Jersey
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Borough
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David V. Smith House
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"The Small Town with the Big Welcome"
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Location within Salem County. Inset: Location of Salem County in New Jersey
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Census Bureau map
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 Elmer, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Elmer, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Elmer, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County |  Salem |
| Incorporated | January 28, 1893 |
| Named for | Lucius Elmer |
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| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 2.20% |
| Area rank | 513th of 565 in state 14th of 15 in county |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,347 |
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1,368 |
| • Rank | 521st of 565 in state 14th of 15 in county |
| • Density | 1,507.2/sq mi (581.9/km2) |
| • Density rank | 334th of 565 in state 4th of 15 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08318
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 3403321240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 885206 |
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Elmer is a small town, also known as a borough, located in Salem County in the state of New Jersey, United States. In 2020, about 1,347 people lived here. Elmer is also known for hosting the yearly Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival, a fun event that brings music and art to the community.
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History of Elmer
Elmer became an official borough on January 28, 1893. This happened after people in the area voted for it just a few days earlier. The borough was formed from parts of two nearby areas: Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township.
The town was named after Lucius Elmer. He was a former judge and also served in Congress. He helped the community get its own post office, which was a big deal back then!
Elmer has a special rule: it is a dry town. This means that you cannot legally buy alcohol there.
Elmer's Location and Size
Elmer is a small place, covering about 0.91 square miles (2.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
The borough shares its borders with Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township. A major road, U.S. Route 40, runs right through Elmer.
Who Lives in Elmer?
In 2010, there were 1,395 people living in Elmer. Most of the people were White, with smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Elmer was about 39 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Elmer
Students in Elmer attend schools within the Pittsgrove Township School District.
Before 2010, Elmer had its own elementary school district. But then, Elmer students started going to schools in the Pittsgrove Township School District for all their elementary grades. The old Elmer School building became part of the Pittsgrove district.
In 2016-2017, the Elmer School District officially joined the Pittsgrove Township district completely. The Pittsgrove district now has five schools. In the 2021-2022 school year, about 1,686 students were enrolled.
The schools in the district are:
- Norma Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten)
- Elmer Elementary School (Grades 1-2)
- Olivet Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
- Pittsgrove Township Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- A.P. Schalick High School (Grades 9-12)
Getting Around Elmer
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As of 2010, Elmer had about 9.54 miles of roads. The town itself takes care of about 5.18 miles of these roads. Salem County maintains 3.67 miles, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation looks after 0.69 miles.
The main highway that serves Elmer is U.S. Route 40.
Famous People from Elmer
Here are some notable people who have lived in or are connected to Elmer:
- Todd Barranger (born 1968), a professional golfer.
- King Brady (1881–1947), a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Mulford B. Foster (1888–1978), a botanist known for his work with Bromeliads.
- David Mixner (1946–2024), an activist for civil rights and an author.
- Tiernny Wiltshire (born 1998), a soccer forward who plays for the Jamaica women's national team.
Images for kids
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An old aerial view of Elmer.
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The Borough Hall in Elmer, New Jersey.
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A market located on U.S. Route 40 in Elmer.
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See also
In Spanish: Elmer (Nueva Jersey) para niños
