Stow Creek Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Stow Creek Township, New Jersey
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Cohansey Baptist Church
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Location of Stow Creek Township in Cumberland County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Cumberland County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Stow Creek Township, New Jersey
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 Stow Creek Township, New Jersey
Location in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Stow Creek Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Stow Creek 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 | Cumberland | |
| Formed | January 19, 1748 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.89 sq mi (48.93 km2) | |
| • Land | 18.27 sq mi (47.31 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2) 3.32% | |
| Area rank | 151st of 565 in state 10th of 14 in county |
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| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,312 | |
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1,317 | |
| • Rank | 522nd of 565 in state 12th of 14 in county |
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| • Density | 71.8/sq mi (27.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 549th of 565 in state 11th of 14 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08302 – Bridgeton
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3401171160 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882057 | |
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Stow Creek Township is a small community located in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It is part of the Vineland-Bridgeton area. As of the 2020 census, about 1,312 people lived here.
Stow Creek Township is known as a "dry township." This means that stores and restaurants in the township are not allowed to sell alcohol.
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The History of Stow Creek Township
Stow Creek Township has a long history! It was first created on January 19, 1748. At that time, it was one of six areas in the newly formed Cumberland County. Later, on February 21, 1798, it officially became a township.
For a short time, a place called Columbia Township was created from parts of Stow Creek and Hopewell Townships. This happened on March 12, 1844. However, Columbia Township only lasted for about a year. On March 11, 1845, it was dissolved, and its land went back to Stow Creek and Hopewell.
The name of the township was originally spelled "Stoe Creek." On October 1, 1924, the spelling was officially changed to "Stow Creek." The township shares its name with the Stow Creek, a small river that flows into the Delaware River.
On April 9, 1929, a part of Stow Creek Township was used to create the nearby town of Shiloh.
Exploring the Geography of Stow Creek
Stow Creek Township covers an area of about 18.89 square miles (48.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
You can find several small communities and places within the township. These include:
- Arrowhead Lake
- Cumberland Causeway
- Garrisons Corner
- Gum Tree Corner
- Jericho
- Kernans Corner
- Macanippock
- Marlboro
- Roadstown
- Seventh Day Mill
- Stow Creek Landing
- Town Hall
- Willis Corner
Stow Creek Township shares its borders with several other towns. In Cumberland County, it borders Hopewell Township, Greenwich Township, and Shiloh. It also borders towns in Salem County, such as Alloway Township, Lower Alloways Creek Township, and Quinton Township.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,039 | — | |
| 1820 | 884 | −14.9% | |
| 1830 | 791 | −10.5% | |
| 1840 | 846 | 7.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,093 | 29.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,267 | 15.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,122 | −11.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,107 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 972 | −12.2% | |
| 1900 | 934 | −3.9% | |
| 1910 | 880 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 844 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 796 | * | −5.7% |
| 1940 | 720 | −9.5% | |
| 1950 | 957 | 32.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,010 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,050 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,365 | 30.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,437 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,429 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,431 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,312 | −8.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,317 | −8.0% | |
| Population sources: 1810–2010 1810–1920 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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How Many People Live Here?
The 2010 United States census counted 1,431 people living in Stow Creek Township. By the 2020 United States census, the population had slightly decreased to 1,312 people.
In 2010, most residents (about 91%) were White. About 4.5% were Black or African American, and 1.4% were Native American. About 4.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Stow Creek Township in 2010 was about 44.6 years old.
Education for Students
Local Schools in Stow Creek
The Stow Creek School District serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. All these students attend Stow Creek School. In the 2020–21 school year, the school had 125 students. This means there was about one teacher for every five students, which is a very small class size!
Since 2009, Stow Creek School District has partnered with the Greenwich Township School District. Because of this partnership, younger students (grades K-4) from both townships go to Morris Goodwin School. Older students (grades 5-8) attend Stow Creek School.
High School and Beyond
Students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Cumberland Regional High School. This high school also serves students from several other nearby townships. These include Deerfield, Fairfield, Greenwich, Hopewell, Shiloh, and Upper Deerfield. In the 2022–23 school year, the high school had 1,124 students.
Stow Creek Township has one representative on the high school's board of education. This board helps make decisions for the high school district.
Students who live in Cumberland County can also attend the Cumberland County Technical Education Center in Vineland. This center offers full-time technical training programs for free to county residents.
Getting Around Stow Creek
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As of 2010, Stow Creek Township had over 44 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by Cumberland County. A smaller portion is maintained by the township itself or by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
The main highway that helps people get to and from Stow Creek is New Jersey Route 49.
Images for kids
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1862 map of Cumberland County
