Pedricktown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Pedricktown, New Jersey
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 Pedricktown, New Jersey
Location in Salem County, New Jersey
Pedricktown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Pedricktown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Township | Oldmans |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) 0.21% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 487 |
| • Density | 279.56/sq mi (107.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08067
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-57360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584016 |
Pedricktown is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is located in Oldmans Township, which is part of Salem County. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP).
In 2020, about 487 people lived in Pedricktown. The area uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08067.
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History of Pedricktown
Early Settlers and Quakers
Pedricktown got its name from Roger Pedrick and his wife, Rebekah Holeman Pedrick. They were members of the Society of Friends, a religious group. In June 1675, they bought a large piece of land, about 1000 acres, from John Fenwick in England.
Soon after, they traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to start their new life. They first lived in Chester, Pennsylvania. This was while their new home was being built on their land across the Delaware River.
Naming the Area
Old Quaker records from the 1720s called the area "Pedricks Neck." Many birth records of Roger and Rebekah's family members list their birthplace as "Pedricksburg." This shows how important the Pedrick family was to the early history of the community.
Geography of Pedricktown
Location and Size
Pedricktown is located in Salem County. It covers a total area of about 0.905 square miles (2.345 square kilometers).
Most of this area is land, about 0.903 square miles (2.340 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.002 square miles (0.005 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 United States census, the population of Pedricktown was 487 people.
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| 2020 | 487 | — | |
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Looking Back at 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 524 people living in Pedricktown. There were 197 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 147 were families.
The average number of people in each household was about 2.66. For families, the average was about 3.04 people.
Age Groups in Pedricktown
In 2010, about 26.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.5% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Pedricktown was 36.0 years.
Economy and Businesses
Local Industries
Goya Foods has a division in Pedricktown. Goya Foods is a company that makes and sells many different kinds of foods, especially those popular in Latin American and Spanish cultures.
Local Winery
Pedricktown is also home to a local winery called Salem Oak Vineyards. Wineries are places where grapes are grown and made into wine.
Getting Around Pedricktown
Roads and Highways
You can reach Pedricktown easily from Interstate 295. This is a major highway. You would take Exit 7, which connects to County Route 643.
Local Airport
Pedricktown also has a small local airport. It is called the Spitfire Aerodrome and its airport code is 7N7. This airport is used for smaller planes.
See also
In Spanish: Pedricktown para niños
