Tavistock, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tavistock, New Jersey
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Tavistock Country Club clubhouse
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Tavistock highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Tavistock, New Jersey
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 Tavistock, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Tavistock, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Tavistock, 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 | Camden | |
| Incorporated | February 16, 1921 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Walsh Act | |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 1.07% | |
| Area rank | 555th of 565 in state 34th of 37 in county |
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| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9 | |
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(2023)
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| • Rank | 564th of 565 in state 37th of 37 in county |
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| • Density | 33.0/sq mi (12.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 558th of 565 in state 36th of 37 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08033 – Haddonfield
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400772240 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885416 | |
Tavistock is a small town, called a borough, located in Camden County, New Jersey. It's known for having a very small population. In 2020, only 9 people lived there. This was an increase from 5 people in 2010.
Tavistock became an official borough on February 16, 1921. It was created from parts of another area called Centre Township. The name "Tavistock" comes from an old family estate in England.
The borough was formed for a special reason: to allow members of the Tavistock Country Club to play golf on Sundays. At the time, the original club location in Haddonfield had a "blue law." This law stopped people from doing certain activities, like sports, on Sundays. By forming Tavistock, the club members could play golf on Sundays. Even though Tavistock was formed during a time when alcohol was banned (Prohibition), the desire for Sunday golf was the main reason for its creation. Important people like State Senator Joseph Wallworth helped make Tavistock a new town.
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Where is Tavistock Located?
Tavistock is a very small area. It covers about 0.28 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
The borough shares its borders with a few other towns. These include Barrington, Haddonfield, and Lawnside.
How Many People Live in Tavistock?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 20 | — | |
| 1940 | 13 | −35.0% | |
| 1950 | 15 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 10 | −33.3% | |
| 1970 | 12 | 20.0% | |
| 1980 | 9 | −25.0% | |
| 1990 | 35 | 288.9% | |
| 2000 | 24 | −31.4% | |
| 2010 | 5 | −79.2% | |
| 2020 | 9 | 80.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7 | 40.0% | |
| Population sources: 1930–2000 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Tavistock's Population in 2010
In 2010, only 5 people lived in Tavistock. These people lived in 3 different homes. Two of these homes were married couples. The third home had a man over 65 years old living by himself. All the residents were white. Two people were between 25 and 44 years old. The other three were older than 65. The average age was about 66 years old.
Because the population is so small, detailed information about income for residents is not available.
Schools for Tavistock Students
Tavistock does not have its own schools. Instead, students from Tavistock go to public schools in the nearby town of Haddonfield. This is part of a special agreement between the two towns.
The Haddonfield Public Schools system has five schools. In the 2018–2019 school year, about 2,749 students attended these schools. There were also about 215 teachers. This means there were about 12 students for every teacher.
The schools in the district include:
- Central Elementary School (grades K–5)
- Elizabeth Haddon Elementary School (grades K–5)
- J. Fithian Tatem Elementary School (grades Pre-K–5)
- Haddonfield Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Haddonfield Memorial High School (grades 9–12)
Getting Around Tavistock
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As of 2010, Tavistock has a very small amount of roads, about 0.17 miles. All these roads are kept up by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
Two major highways, Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike, pass through Tavistock. However, there are no direct exits within the borough itself. The closest exits are in nearby towns. The main road for residents, Tavistock Lane, is right on the border with Haddonfield.
Public Transportation Options
You can use NJ Transit local buses to get around. The 451 bus route goes between Camden and the Lindenwold station.
Famous People from Tavistock
People who have lived in or are connected to Tavistock include:
- John Aglialoro (born 1943), a businessman and film producer.
- Joan Carter (born 1943), a businesswoman and someone who helps others through charity.
See also
In Spanish: Tavistock (Nueva Jersey) para niños
