Mizpah, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mizpah, New Jersey
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 Mizpah, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Mizpah, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mizpah, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 479 |
| • Density | 293.68/sq mi (113.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08342
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| FIPS code | 34-46980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 878423 |
Mizpah is a small community in New Jersey, a state in the United States. It is located in Atlantic County, within a larger area called Hamilton Township. Mizpah is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a special area the government counts for population.
Mizpah started as a special community for Jewish people in southern New Jersey. It was planned by a company from New York that made clothes. When it first began, Mizpah had a factory, 30 homes, and about 100 people living there.
If you visit Mizpah, you might hear about Uncle Dewey's. It's a popular place to get barbecue food. You can find it along U.S. Route 40.
People and Population
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 United States census (which is like a big count of everyone in the country), 479 people lived in Mizpah.
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| 2020 | 479 | — | |
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Famous People from the Area
People who were born in, lived in, or are connected to Hamilton Township (which includes Mizpah) include:
- Shameka Marshall (born in 1983) is an athlete. She is a long jumper who won a gold medal in 2007.
