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Logan Township, New Jersey

Township

Bridgeport Speedway in Logan Township

Seal

Location of Logan Township in Gloucester County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).

Census Bureau map of Logan Township, New Jersey

Logan Township, New Jersey

Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Logan Township, New Jersey

Location in New Jersey

Logan Township, New Jersey

Location in the United States

March 7, 1877 as West Woolwich Township

Renamed

March 6, 1878 as Logan Township

Named for

John Alexander "Black Jack" Logan

Government

• Type

Faulkner Act (small municipality)

• Body

Township Council

Area

• Total

26.60 sq mi (68.89 km²)

• Land

21.93 sq mi (56.79 km²)

• Water

4.67 sq mi (12.09 km²) 17.55%

Area rank

99th of 565 in state
3rd of 24 in county

Elevation

3 ft (0.9 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

6,000

• Estimate

(2023)

6,070

• Rank

347th of 565 in state
15th of 24 in county

• Density

273.6/sq mi (105.6/km²)

• Density rank

484th of 565 in state
22nd of 24 in county

Time zone

UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))

• Summer (DST)

UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))

ZIP Code

08085, 08014 Swedesboro

Area code(s)

856 exchanges: 241, 467

FIPS code

3401541160

GNIS feature ID

0882143

Logan Township is a community in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 6,000 people lived here.

The township was first created on March 7, 1877. It was called West Woolwich Township back then. Less than a year later, on March 6, 1878, its name was changed to Logan Township. The community is named after John Alexander "Black Jack" Logan. He was a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is also known for helping to start Memorial Day as a national holiday.

Exploring Logan Township's Location and Landscape

Logan Township covers about 26.60 square miles (68.89 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 21.93 square miles (56.79 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 4.67 square miles (12.09 square kilometers), is water.

What Communities Are in Logan Township?

One important community in the township is Beckett. In 2010, about 4,847 people lived there. Other smaller communities and places within Logan Township include Bridgeport, Center Square, and Repaupo.

Logan Township is also home to the Pureland Industrial Complex. This is a very large industrial park, covering about 3,000 acres (12 square kilometers). It is one of the biggest in the country. The township also has the Delaware River Equestrian Agriculture Marina (DREAM) Park. This county park is 1,600 acres (6.5 square kilometers) big.

Where Are Logan Township's Borders?

Logan Township shares its borders with other towns in Gloucester County. These include Greenwich Township and Woolwich Township. The township also sits along the Delaware River. Oldmans Creek forms its border with Oldmans Township in Salem County. Another important waterway, Raccoon Creek, flows from the Delaware River through Logan Township.

Understanding Logan Township's Population

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1880	1,765	—
1890	1,523	−13.7%
1900	1,444	−5.2%
1910	1,523	5.5%
1920	1,510	−0.9%
1930	1,860	23.2%
1940	1,630	−12.4%
1950	2,222	36.3%
1960	1,924	−13.4%
1970	1,840	−4.4%
1980	3,078	67.3%
1990	5,147	67.2%
2000	6,032	17.2%
2010	6,042	0.2%
2020	6,000	−0.7%
2023 (est.)	6,070	0.5%
Population sources: 1880–2000 1880–1920 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020

What Was the Population in 2010?

In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 6,042 people living in Logan Township. There were 2,087 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.

Most of the people were White (81.53%). About 12.50% were Black or African American, and 2.55% were Asian. About 3.97% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

How Many Families Live Here?

Of the households, 40.2% had children under 18 years old. About 62.6% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.89 people, and the average family had 3.29 people.

The median age in the township was 36.8 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.8, and half were older.

Logan Township's Economy and Businesses

The Pureland Industrial Complex is a major part of Logan Township's economy. It started in the early 1970s when many farms were bought to create this large industrial area.

How Pureland Industrial Complex Was Planned

When Pureland was being planned, scientists studied the environment carefully. In 1971, The New York Times called it "the nation's first ecologically planned industrial complex." This means it was designed to protect the environment.

In 1973, the Pureland Association was formed. They set up strict rules to protect the environment. These rules were put in place even before the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) existed! About 1,200 acres (4.9 square kilometers) of land were set aside forever to protect nature.

What Does Pureland Do Today?

Today, Pureland has about 12 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of space. More than 180 companies operate there, employing over 8,500 people. Most of these jobs are in warehousing and distribution, meaning they store and move goods. It is the largest industrial complex in New Jersey.

What About the Crown Landing LNG Terminal?

Logan Township was once considered for a large project called the Crown Landing LNG Terminal. This would have been a facility to unload and process liquefied natural gas (LNG) from ships. It would have been built along the Delaware River.

However, the project faced many challenges. In 2012, the company planning it decided not to go forward. They realized that with more natural gas being produced in North America, the terminal would not be profitable.

Education in Logan Township

Students in Logan Township attend public schools through the Logan Township School District. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade.

What Schools Are in the Logan Township District?

The Logan Township School District has three schools:

Francis E. Donnelly Early Childhood Learning Center: This school is for PreK and Kindergarten students.
Logan Elementary School: This school teaches students in grades 1 through 4.
Logan Middle School: Students in grades 5 through 8 attend this school.

Where Do High School Students Go?

After eighth grade, students from Logan Township go to Kingsway Regional High School. This high school is part of the Kingsway Regional School District. Kingsway Regional High School teaches students from ninth to twelfth grade. It also serves students from nearby towns like East Greenwich Township, South Harrison Township, Swedesboro, and Woolwich Township.

Other School Options

Students in Logan Township can also apply to the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT). This is a four-year high school in Deptford Township. GCIT offers technical and vocational education, helping students learn skills for specific jobs. Students do not pay tuition to attend GCIT. About 60 students from Logan Township attend this school.

There is also a private school option, Guardian Angels Regional School. This school has two campuses: one in Gibbstown for PreK-Grade 3, and another in Paulsboro for grades 4-8.

Getting Around Logan Township: Transportation

Logan Township has many roads and highways that help people travel.

Major Roads and Highways

Several important state highways pass through the township. These include U.S. Route 130, U.S. Route 322, and Interstate 295.

The Commodore Barry Bridge is a large bridge that connects Logan Township to Chester, Pennsylvania. It crosses the Delaware River and is part of US 322. The bridge was built starting in 1969 and opened in 1974. It is named after John Barry, a hero from the American Revolutionary War.