Plumsted Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Plumsted Township, New Jersey
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Township
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New Egypt, the township's central business district
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Pride in Plumsted, the State's Center
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Map of Plumsted Township in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Plumsted Township, New Jersey
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 Plumsted Township, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Plumsted Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Plumsted Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County |  Ocean |
| Incorporated | March 11, 1845 |
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| • Type | Township |
| • Body | Township Committee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.53 sq mi (102.37 km2) |
| • Land | 39.14 sq mi (101.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) 0.99% |
| Area rank | 57th of 565 in state 9th of 33 in county |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,072 |
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(2023)
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8,894 |
| • Rank | 290th of 565 in state 14th of 33 in county |
| • Density | 206.2/sq mi (79.6/km2) |
| • Density rank | 501st of 565 in state 32nd of 33 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08533 – New Egypt
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| Area code(s) | 609 exchanges: 752, 758 |
| FIPS code | 3402959790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882078 |
Plumsted Township is a community located in Ocean County, in the state of New Jersey. It's a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 8,072 people lived here.
Plumsted Township became an official township on March 11, 1845. It was created from parts of Jackson Township. At first, it was part of Monmouth County, but then it joined the new Ocean County in 1850. The township is named after Clement Plumstead, an English Quaker who bought land in the area but never actually visited it.
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Geography of Plumsted
Plumsted Township covers about 39.53 square miles (102.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
New Egypt is a main community located within Plumsted Township. It's a central place where many people live and businesses are found.
Other smaller communities and places in the township include Archertown, Brindle Park, Head of Woods, Hockamick, Pinehurst Estates, and Woodruff.
A large natural area called Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area is partly located in Plumsted Township. It's a place where wildlife is protected and managed by the state.
Plumsted Township shares its borders with several other townships. In Ocean County, it borders Jackson Township and Manchester Township. In Burlington County, it borders New Hanover Township, North Hanover Township, and Pemberton Township. It also borders Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County.
Community Life in Plumsted
The community of Plumsted has its own volunteer fire station, a first aid station, and a police department to help keep everyone safe.
The Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library system is located in New Egypt, offering books and resources for everyone.
New Egypt is also home to several churches. These include Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Bible Baptist Church, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, New Egypt United Methodist Church, Plumsted Presbyterian Church, and The Christian Fellowship Church of New Egypt.
Oakford Lake is a pretty lake right in the middle of town. Long ago, in the early 1900s, it was a popular spot for tourists and people on vacation.
The town has a great recreation center with four baseball fields, a football field, two softball fields, a basketball court, and three smaller fields for tee ball. It's also home to the famous New Egypt Speedway.
Population of Plumsted
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,613 | — | |
| 1860 | 2,003 | 24.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,566 | −21.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,561 | −0.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,327 | −15.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,204 | −9.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,123 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,276 | 13.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,215 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,580 | 30.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,093 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,281 | 56.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,113 | 25.4% | |
| 1980 | 4,674 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 6,005 | 28.5% | |
| 2000 | 7,275 | 21.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,421 | 15.8% | |
| 2020 | 8,072 | −4.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,894 | 5.6% | |
| Population sources: 1850–2000 1850–1920 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Plumsted Township has changed over the years. In 2010, the township had its highest recorded population with 8,421 people. By 2020, the population was 8,072.
Education in Plumsted
The Plumsted Township School District is in charge of public schools for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade.
The district has three schools:
- Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School: This school serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade.
- New Egypt Middle School: This school is for students in grades 6 through 8.
- New Egypt High School: This high school educates students in grades 9 through 12.
Getting Around Plumsted
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Plumsted Township has many miles of roads. Some are maintained by the township, and others by Ocean County.
The main roads that go through Plumsted are county routes. These include County Route 528, County Route 537 (which runs along the northern border), and County Route 539 (which goes north and south through the eastern part of the township).
The closest major highway, Interstate 195, can be reached in nearby townships like Upper Freehold Township and Jackson Township.
For public transportation, NJ Transit offers bus service between Plumsted Township and Philadelphia on the 317 bus route. There's also a local bus service called Ocean Ride, on the Shoppers Loop route.
Local Attractions and Services
- Laurita Winery: A local winery that visitors can enjoy.
Communications
Plumsted is unique in Ocean County because it receives its cable TV service from Mount Holly in Burlington County. This means that people in Plumsted watch TV stations from the Philadelphia area, not from New York City.
Also, local phone calls from Plumsted connect to nearby towns like Bordentown, Fort Dix, and Pemberton in Burlington County, and Allentown in Monmouth County. However, you can't make local calls to other towns within Ocean County.
Famous Faces from Plumsted
Many interesting people have connections to Plumsted Township, including:
- Deena Nicole Cortese (born 1987): A reality TV star from the show Jersey Shore.
- Ronald S. Dancer (1949–2022): He was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly and also served as the mayor of Plumsted Township for many years.
- Stanley Dancer (1927–2005): A famous harness racing driver and trainer.
- George Franklin Fort (1809–1872): A doctor, judge, and politician who became the 16th Governor of New Jersey.
- Keith Jones: A news anchor and reporter for WCAU in Philadelphia.
- Duke Lacroix (born 1993): A professional soccer player who plays as a forward.
- Edgar O. Murphy (1878–1959): A politician who was mayor of Farmingdale and served on the Monmouth County Board.
- Stephen Panasuk (born 1989): A quarterback for the Cleveland Gladiators in the Arena Football League.
- Travis Ward (born 1996): A soccer player who plays as a forward.
Images for kids
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New Egypt, the township's central business district
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Map of Plumsted Township in Ocean County. Inset: Location of Ocean County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Plumsted Township, New Jersey
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Plumsted para niños
