Waretown, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waretown, New Jersey
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Westbound Bryant Road in Waretown
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Location of Waretown in Ocean County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Ocean County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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 Waretown, New Jersey
Location in Ocean County, New Jersey
Waretown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Waretown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Ocean |
| Township | Ocean |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) 2.81% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,483 |
| • Density | 1,604.98/sq mi (619.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08758
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-76820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02390452 |
Waretown is a small community located on the Jersey Shore in Ocean County, New Jersey. It's part of Ocean Township. Waretown is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 1,483 people lived in Waretown. This number was a little smaller than in 2010. Waretown is also home to the famous Albert Music Hall, a place where people enjoy live music.
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Exploring Waretown's Location
Waretown is a small area. It covers about 0.925 square miles (2.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Waretown?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,283 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,582 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,569 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,483 | −5.5% | |
| Population sources: 1990-2010 2000 2010 2020 |
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The 2010 United States census counted 1,569 people living in Waretown. There were 644 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living here were White. A small number were Black, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 2.36% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households were made up of married couples. Some households had children under 18. The average age of people in Waretown was about 45.4 years old.
Getting Around Waretown
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Waretown has good ways to get around. New Jersey Transit offers bus service to Atlantic City on the 559 bus route. Major roads like U.S. Route 9 and County Route 532 pass through the community. You can also reach Waretown easily from exit 69 of the Garden State Parkway.
Famous People from Waretown
Some notable people have connections to Waretown:
- George E. Smith (born 1930) is a famous scientist. He won the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. He received this award for his important work on the charge-coupled device, which is used in digital cameras.
Images for kids
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Westbound Bryant Road in Waretown
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Location of Waretown in Ocean County
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The Garden State Parkway northbound at the exit for Waretown
See also
In Spanish: Waretown para niños
