Middle Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Middle Township, New Jersey
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Thomas Beesley Jr. House in Middle Township, May 2010
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Location of Middle Township in Cape May County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Cape May County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Middle Township, New Jersey
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 Middle Township, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Middle Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Middle 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 |  Cape May |
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| Formed | April 2, 1723 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 82.92 sq mi (214.77 km2) | |
| • Land | 70.24 sq mi (181.92 km2) | |
| • Water | 12.69 sq mi (32.86 km2) 15.30% | |
| Area rank | 8th of 565 in state 1st of 16 in county |
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| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 20,380 | |
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20,184 | |
| • Rank | 135th of 565 in state 2nd of 16 in county |
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| • Density | 290.2/sq mi (112.0/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 477th of 565 in state 13th of 16 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08210 – Cape May Court House
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400945810 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882045 | |
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Middle Township is a community located in Cape May County, New Jersey. It is part of the Ocean City area and also the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area. In 2020, the township had a population of 20,380 people. This was the highest number of residents ever recorded for Middle Township. The area known as Cape May Court House is the main town of Cape May County.
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Discovering Middle Township's Past
Middle Township was first created on April 2, 1723. It became an official township on February 21, 1798. Over time, some parts of Middle Township became separate towns. These include North Wildwood, Avalon, Wildwood, Stone Harbor, and West Wildwood. The township got its name because it was located in the middle when Cape May County was divided into three townships in 1723. The other two were Lower Township and Upper Township.
Exploring Middle Township's Geography
Middle Township covers about 82.92 square miles (214.77 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with some water.
Several communities are located within Middle Township. These include Burleigh, Cape May Court House, Rio Grande, and Whitesboro. Other smaller places in the township are Del Haven, Dias Creek, Goshen, and Swainton.
Middle Township shares borders with several other towns in Cape May County. It also touches the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay.
Ike's Point is a unique swampy area in the township. It is one of only five places in the United States with an apostrophe in its official name. This was allowed because the name would be hard to recognize without it.
Understanding the Population of Middle Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,106 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,157 | 4.6% | |
| 1830 | 1,366 | 18.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,624 | 18.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,884 | 16.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,155 | 14.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,195 | 1.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,575 | 17.3% | |
| 1890 | 2,368 | * | −8.0% |
| 1900 | 2,191 | * | −7.5% |
| 1910 | 2,974 | 35.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,760 | * | −7.2% |
| 1930 | 3,430 | 24.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,889 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 4,599 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 6,718 | 46.1% | |
| 1970 | 8,725 | 29.9% | |
| 1980 | 11,373 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 14,771 | 29.9% | |
| 2000 | 16,405 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 18,911 | 15.3% | |
| 2020 | 20,380 | 7.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20,184 | 6.7% | |
| Population sources:1810–2000 1800–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade |
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In 2010, Middle Township had 18,911 people living in 7,256 homes. About half of the homes were married couples. Around 24.7% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the township was 44.6 years.
Education in Middle Township
The Middle Township Public Schools educate students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district has four schools. These include two elementary schools, a middle school, and Middle Township High School. In the 2018–19 school year, about 2,608 students attended these schools.
Students from nearby towns like Avalon, Dennis Township, Stone Harbor, and Woodbine also attend Middle Township High School.
Students in Cape May County can also go to Cape May County Technical High School. This school offers different programs, including vocational training. For students with special needs, the Cape May County Special Services School District is available.
There is also a private Christian school called Cape Christian Academy in Middle Township. The Bishop McHugh Regional School, a Catholic school, is in nearby Dennis Township. The only Catholic high school in the county is Wildwood Catholic Academy in North Wildwood.
The Cape May County Library has a branch in Cape May Court House.
Transportation and Roads
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Middle Township has many miles of roads. Some are maintained by the township, others by Cape May County, and some by the state.
The Garden State Parkway is a major highway that runs through Middle Township. Other important roads include U.S. Route 9, Route 47, and Route 147.
Public Transportation Options
NJ Transit provides bus services for residents. Buses connect Middle Township to cities like Philadelphia and Atlantic City. There are also seasonal bus routes to Midtown Manhattan.
The Great American Trolley Company offers trolley rides during the summer. These trolleys take people from North Wildwood and Wildwood to shopping centers in Rio Grande.
Local Wineries
Middle Township is home to a few wineries. These include Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards.
Notable People from Middle Township
Many interesting people have connections to Middle Township. Here are a few:
- Bob Andrzejczak (born 1986), a politician who served in the New Jersey Legislature.
- Kevin Bramble (born 1972), a disabled ski racer and designer.
- Anthony Cafiero (1900–1982), a politician and judge.
- Maurice Catarcio (1929–2005), a professional wrestler.
- Daniel Cohen (1936–2018), a writer of children's books.
- Joe Fala (born 1997), a soccer player.
- Stedman Graham (born 1951), an educator, author, and speaker.
- LaMarr Greer (born 1976), a retired basketball player.
- Matthew Szczur (born 1989), a baseball player.
- Julius H. Taylor (1914–2011), a physics professor.
- Andrew J. Tomlin (1845–1906), a Civil War hero who received the Medal of Honor.
Images for kids
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Middle Township High School
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Middle (Nueva Jersey) para niños
