Gibbstown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Gibbstown, New Jersey
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Map of Gibbstown highlighted within Gloucester County. Right: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
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 Gibbstown, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gibbstown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Gibbstown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Greenwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Land | 1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,822 |
| • Density | 2,326.23/sq mi (898.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08027
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-26100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02389839 |
Gibbstown is a small community in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It's part of Greenwich Township. In 2020, about 3,822 people lived here.
Gibbstown is famous for the C. A. Nothnagle Log House. Many people believe it's the oldest house in New Jersey. It might even be the oldest log house still standing in the entire United States! It was built around 1638.
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Exploring Gibbstown's Location
Gibbstown is located in the state of New Jersey, in the United States. It covers a total area of about 1.64 square miles (4.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The Port of Paulsboro
The Port of Paulsboro is very close to Gibbstown. It's on the Delaware River and Mantua Creek. This port has traditionally been very busy. It handles a lot of petroleum products, like oil. The Paulsboro Refinery, a large oil processing plant, is mostly located in Gibbstown.
The port is changing and becoming an "omniport." This means it can handle many different types of goods. It can manage bulk cargo (like grains or minerals) and shipping containers. Experts have also looked into the port's future. They think it could be a great place to build and ship wind turbines. These turbines help create clean energy.
Who Lives in Gibbstown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,902 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,758 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,739 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,822 | 2.2% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 2020 |
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The number of people living in Gibbstown changes over time. Here's how the population has looked:
- In 1990, there were 3,902 people.
- In 2000, the population was 3,758.
- In 2010, it was 3,739 people.
- By 2020, the population grew slightly to 3,822 people.
Gibbstown's Community in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,739 people living in Gibbstown. There were 1,472 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,039 of these were families.
Most people in Gibbstown were White (about 95.9%). A smaller number were Black or African American (1.77%). Other groups included Asian and Native American people. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (54.1%) were married couples. About 26.9% of households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Gibbstown was about 42.9 years old.
Learning in Gibbstown
Students in Gibbstown attend public schools run by the Greenwich Township School District. However, for high school, students go to schools operated by Paulsboro Public Schools.
There is also a private school called Guardian Angels Regional School. This school teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It's a Catholic school. Its campus for younger students (PreK-3) is in Gibbstown. The campus for older students (4-8) is in Paulsboro.
Famous People from Gibbstown
Gibbstown has been home to some notable people:
- Sylvia Earle (born 1935): She is a famous marine biologist and oceanographer. She explores the ocean and works to protect it.
- Alex Silvestro (born 1988): He used to play professional football. He was a tight end and defensive end for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots.
See also
In Spanish: Gibbstown para niños
