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Sweetwater, New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey is located in the United States
Sweetwater, New Jersey
Sweetwater, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Atlantic
Township Mullica
Area
 • Total 3.74 sq mi (9.69 km2)
 • Land 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2)
 • Water 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 805
 • Density 225.81/sq mi (87.18/km2)
ZIP Code
08037
FIPS code 34-71880
GNIS feature ID 0881058
Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 805
U.S. Decennial Census

Sweetwater is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Sweetwater is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This just means the United States Census Bureau has defined it as a specific area for counting people.

Sweetwater is located within Mullica Township. This township is part of Atlantic County. The community sits right on the Mullica River, which is a beautiful natural feature. It is about 20 miles (32 km) away from Atlantic City.

Where is Sweetwater?

Sweetwater is found in the southern part of New Jersey. It's in Atlantic County, which is famous for its coastal areas and cities like Atlantic City. Being on the Mullica River makes Sweetwater a great spot for enjoying nature.

Sweetwater's Location Details

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is governed by a larger area, like a township or county. For Sweetwater, this means it is part of Mullica Township. The township provides services like police, fire, and public works.

Sweetwater's Population

According to the 2020 census, 805 people live in Sweetwater. This makes it a relatively small and quiet place. The total area of Sweetwater is about 3.74 square miles (9.69 square kilometers).

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