Sicklerville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Sicklerville, New Jersey
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 Sicklerville, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Sicklerville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Sicklerville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Township | Winslow |
| Named for | John Sickler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.52 sq mi (45.37 km2) |
| • Land | 17.36 sq mi (44.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45,084 |
| • Density | 2,596.56/sq mi (1,002.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08081
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| FIPS code | 34-67470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 880588 |
Sicklerville is a community located in Winslow Township in Camden County, New Jersey. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area recognized for collecting census data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government.
The town was founded in 1851 by a person named John Sickler. At that time, the area was part of Gloucester Township. Today, Sicklerville uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08081.
History
The Sicklerville Post Office was started in 1874. Paul H. Sickler became the first Postmaster. His family members still live in Winslow Township today. The post office is still close to its first location on Sicklerville Road. It also serves nearby areas in Gloucester Township and Washington Township.
When it was first founded, Sicklerville was called "Sickler Town." In 1886, the community was quite small. There were only ten homes in Sicklerville at that time.
Population Facts
Sicklerville is home to many people. Knowing about the population helps us understand the community.
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| 2020 | 45,084 | — | |
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In 2020, the total population of Sicklerville was 45,084 people. This number helps us see how the community has grown over the years.
Places of Worship
Sicklerville has several places where people can gather for worship. These buildings are important parts of the community.
- Two Baptist churches
- The Sicklerville Methodist Episcopal Church (this is the oldest church, built over 131 years ago)
- One other Methodist church
- One Catholic church – St. Charles Borromeo
- R.S. Fink Shrine (the second-oldest church, built over 127 years ago)
- Iglesia ni Cristo Church
- Stagecoach Road Christian Fellowship
Famous People from Sicklerville
Many talented people have lived in or are connected to Sicklerville. Here are some of them:
- Jordan Burroughs (born 1988) is an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling. He won his medal in 2012.
- Damiere Byrd (born 1993) is a professional wide receiver in American football. He plays for the Chicago Bears.
- Irvin Charles (born 1997) is also an American football wide receiver. He plays for the New York Jets.
- Priscilla Frederick (born 1989) is a high jumper. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.
- Shonn Greene (born 1985) is a former running back in American football. He used to play for the New York Jets.
- Kyle Hines (born 1986) is a famous basketball player. He is one of only six players in NCAA history to get over 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 300 blocks in college.
- Tziarra King (born 1998) is a professional soccer player. She plays as a forward for the Utah Royals FC in the National Women's Soccer League.
- Devin Leary is an American football quarterback. He plays for the NC State Wolfpack.
- Brendan McHugh (born 1990) is a swimmer. He is very good at breaststroke events.
- Mike Rozier (born 1961) is a former football running back. He won the Heisman Trophy and played in both the United States Football League and the National Football League.
- Hakeem Valles (born 1992) is a tight end in American football. He played for the Arizona Cardinals.
- Max Valles (born 1994) is a defensive end in American football. He played for the Buffalo Bills.
