Keasbey, New Jersey facts for kids
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Keasbey, New Jersey
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Anthony Quinton Keasbey
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 Keasbey, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Keasbey, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Keasbey, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Woodbridge |
| Named for | Keasbey family |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,027 |
| • Density | 2,073.3/sq mi (800.5/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08832
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| FIPS code | 34-36570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0877527 |
Keasbey (say "KAYS-bee") is a small community in New Jersey. It's not a full town, but a special area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population. Keasbey is part of Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County. It's near the city of Perth Amboy. In 2020, about 3,027 people lived here. Many families have moved to Keasbey from Perth Amboy.
Long ago, Keasbey was called Florida Grove. People liked to visit its picnic areas and beaches. These spots were located along the Raritan River. The community is named after the Keasbey family. Their old home in Morristown is now a museum. The Keasbey family also owned a brick factory in the area.
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Keasbey's Population and People
The United States government counts how many people live in different areas. This count is called a census. As of the 2020 census, Keasbey had a population of 3,027 people.
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| 2020 | 3,027 | — | |
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Schools and Education in Keasbey
Students living in Keasbey go to schools in the Woodbridge Township School District. This district has different schools for different age groups.
- Kindergarten to 5th Grade: Young students attend Lafayette School 25.
- 6th to 8th Grade: Middle school students go to Fords Middle School.
- 9th to 12th Grade: High school students attend either J.F.K. Memorial High School or Woodbridge High School. The specific high school depends on where they live in Keasbey.
Keasbey in Pop Culture
Keasbey has even been mentioned in music! The band Catch 22 released an album in 1998 called Keasbey Nights. This album was later re-recorded in 2006 by another band, Streetlight Manifesto.
Major Companies in Keasbey
Keasbey is home to some big companies that provide many jobs. These companies help the local economy.
- FedEx Ground: This company is a part of FedEx. It has a large regional center in Keasbey. This center helps sort and send packages across the area.
- Wakefern: This company is the owner and main distributor for ShopRite grocery stores. Wakefern's main office is located right here in Keasbey.
