Woodbury, New Jersey facts for kids
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Woodbury, New Jersey
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Woodbury Friends' Meetinghouse, January 2010
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| Motto(s):
"The city you can grow with!"
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Map of Woodbury highlighted within Gloucester County Inset: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Woodbury, New Jersey
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 Woodbury, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Woodbury, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Woodbury, 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 |  Gloucester |
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| Founded | 1683 | |
| Incorporated | March 27, 1854 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | City | |
| • Body | City Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.45 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.23 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) 3.95% | |
| Area rank | 402nd of 565 in state 18th of 24 in county |
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| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,963 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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10,063 | |
| • Rank | 247th of 565 in state 11th of 24 in county |
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| • Density | 4,932.2/sq mi (1,904.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 114th of 565 in state 1st of 24 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Codes |
08096–08097
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3401582120 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885447 | |
Woodbury is a city in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Gloucester County. Woodbury is part of the larger Philadelphia area, which includes parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
As of the 2020 United States census, about 9,963 people lived in Woodbury. The city was first set up as a borough in 1854. Later, in 1871, it officially became a city.
Woodbury is home to Inspira Health Network, a healthcare system. The city was also once home to the Woodbury Country Club, which closed in 2010.
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History of Woodbury
The area where Woodbury is now located was once called "Piscozackasing" by Native Americans. This name means "place of the black burrs."
Founding of Woodbury
Woodbury was founded in 1683 by Henry Wood. He was a Quaker from England who came to America to find religious freedom. He had been put in prison in England for his beliefs.
Henry Wood left his home in Tottington, England, to start a new community. He wanted a place where he and his family could practice their religion freely. The city he founded was named Woodbury, combining his last name "Wood" with "Bury" from his hometown area.
In 2000, Woodbury and Bury, England, became "twinned cities." This means they formed a special friendship. People from Bury visited Woodbury for a week of events, including sports and cultural activities.
Old Bones Discovery
In 1787, a fossil bone was found in Woodbury. Scientists in Philadelphia talked about it. Later, it was realized that this bone came from a dinosaur. This was before dinosaurs were even known as a group of animals!
First City to Recycle
Woodbury was the first city in the United States to make recycling mandatory. This means everyone had to recycle. This idea started in the 1970s with Donald P. Sanderson, who was a city councilman and later mayor.
In December 1980, the city passed a law making recycling a must. They even came up with a way to collect trash and recycling at the same time. Many other towns and cities across the country soon started their own recycling programs.
Historic Places
Woodbury has many old and important buildings. These are part of the Broad Street Historic District. This area includes the Gloucester County Courthouse. This courthouse was added to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Geography and Climate
Woodbury covers about 2.10 square miles (5.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The city shares borders with Deptford Township, West Deptford Township, and Woodbury Heights.
Weather in Woodbury
Woodbury has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Woodbury | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
45 (7) |
54 (12) |
65 (18) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
57 (14) |
46 (8) |
65 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
33 (1) |
42 (6) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
67 (19) |
65 (18) |
58 (14) |
46 (8) |
38 (3) |
29 (−2) |
45 (7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.71 (94) |
2.76 (70) |
4.08 (104) |
3.95 (100) |
4.38 (111) |
3.81 (97) |
4.52 (115) |
4.37 (111) |
4.11 (104) |
3.26 (83) |
3.51 (89) |
3.49 (89) |
45.95 (1,167) |
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,534 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,965 | 28.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,298 | 16.9% | |
| 1890 | 3,911 | 70.2% | |
| 1900 | 4,087 | 4.5% | |
| 1910 | 4,642 | 13.6% | |
| 1920 | 5,801 | 25.0% | |
| 1930 | 8,172 | 40.9% | |
| 1940 | 8,306 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 10,931 | 31.6% | |
| 1960 | 12,453 | 13.9% | |
| 1970 | 12,408 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 10,353 | −16.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,904 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,307 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 10,174 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,963 | −2.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,063 | −1.1% | |
| Population sources: 1870–2000 1860–1920 1860–1870 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 10,174 people living in Woodbury. There were 4,088 households. About 27.9% of these households had children under 18.
The population was made up of different groups. About 66% were White, and about 25% were Black or African American. Other groups included Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 10.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Woodbury was 37 years old.
Education in Woodbury
The Woodbury Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. In the 2022–23 school year, there were about 1,707 students in the district.
The schools in Woodbury include:
- Evergreen Avenue Elementary School (PreK-5)
- Walnut Street Elementary School (PreK-5)
- West End Memorial Elementary School (K-5)
- Woodbury Junior-Senior High School (6-12)
Students from all over Gloucester County can also apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This high school in Deptford Township teaches technical and job skills. It is a public school, so students do not pay tuition.
Holy Angels Catholic School is a Catholic school for students in PreK–8. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.
Getting Around Woodbury
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Roads and Highways
Woodbury has many miles of roads. Some are maintained by the city, some by Gloucester County, and some by the state of New Jersey.
Important roads that go through Woodbury include Route 45 and County Route 551.
Buses and Trains
NJ Transit offers bus service from Woodbury to Philadelphia. There are also local bus routes that connect Woodbury to nearby towns.
In the past, Woodbury had passenger train service. The Woodbury station was built in 1883. There are plans for a new light rail system called the Glassboro–Camden Line to have two stops in Woodbury.
Famous People from Woodbury
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Woodbury. Here are a few:
- King Kong Bundy (1957–2019), a famous WWE wrestler.
- Roscoe Lee Browne (1922–2007), an actor and athlete.
- Patti Smith (born 1946), a well-known singer and songwriter.
- Grace Helbig (born 1985), a comedian, actress, and online video creator.
- James Lawrence (1781–1813), a naval officer who famously said, "Don't give up the ship!" during the War of 1812.
- Jack Pierce (born 1962), an Olympic bronze medal winner in hurdles.
- Dorcas Reilly (1926–2018), a chef who helped make the green bean casserole very popular.
- David Ogden Watkins (1862–1938), who was once the acting governor of New Jersey and mayor of Woodbury.
See also
In Spanish: Woodbury (Nueva Jersey) para niños
