Turnersville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Turnersville, New Jersey
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Map of Turnersville highlighted within Gloucester County. Right: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
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 Turnersville, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Turnersville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Turnersville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Washington |
| Named for | Turner family |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.51% |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,594 |
| • Density | 2,389.63/sq mi (922.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08012 - Blackwood
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| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-74270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390410 |
Turnersville is a community located in Washington Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government tracks for population numbers.
The community got its name from the Turner family. They were one of the first families to live in Washington Township. Turnersville uses the 08012 ZIP Code, which is also used by Blackwood.
Geography and Climate
Turnersville covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The community is located near the South Branch of the Big Timber Creek.
New Jersey Route 42 forms the eastern edge of Turnersville. This highway connects with the western end of the Atlantic City Expressway here. Turnersville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from about 33°F (0.6°C) in January to 77°F (25°C) in July.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,843 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,867 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,742 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,594 | −4.0% | |
| Population sources: 2000 2010 | |||
In 2020, the population of Turnersville was 3,594 people.
2010 Census Details
The 2010 United States census counted 3,742 people living in Turnersville. There were 1,217 households and 1,069 families. The population density was about 2,517 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Turnersville were White (91.74%). There were also Black or African American (3.58%) and Asian (2.91%) residents. About 2.38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.9%) had children under 18 years old. Most households (74.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.3 people.
About 25.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 11.0% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in Turnersville was 41.6 years.
Notable People
Here are some well-known people who have lived in or are connected to Turnersville:
- Linda Fiorentino (born 1958), an actress.
- Mike Rossman (born 1955), a boxer who was a world champion.
- Jamal Whitehead (born 1979), a lawyer who became a United States district judge.
See also
In Spanish: Turnersville (Nueva Jersey) para niños
