Woodbury Heights, New Jersey facts for kids
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Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
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CR 652 (Elm Avenue) eastbound in Woodbury Heights
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Map of Woodbury Heights highlighted within Gloucester County. Inset: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
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 Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Woodbury Heights, 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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| Incorporated | April 27, 1915 | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.48% | |
| Area rank | 480th of 565 in state 22nd of 24 in county |
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| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,098 | |
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3,127 | |
| • Rank | 446th of 565 in state 20th of 24 in county |
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| • Density | 2,486.0/sq mi (959.8/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 253rd of 565 in state 7th of 24 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08097
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3401582180 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885448 | |
Woodbury Heights is a small town, called a borough, located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 3,098 people lived there.
The borough was officially created on April 27, 1915. It was formed from parts of Deptford Township. The name "Woodbury Heights" comes from the nearby city of Woodbury. Woodbury was named after Henry Wood, who settled in the area in 1683. He came from Bury, England, to escape religious problems.
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Exploring Woodbury Heights Geography
Woodbury Heights is a small place, covering about 1.25 square miles (3.24 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part is water, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers).
Water Features in Woodbury Heights
There is a place called Glen Lake in Woodbury Heights. You can go fishing and use non-motorized boats there. However, swimming is not allowed in the lake anymore.
Neighboring Towns of Woodbury Heights
Woodbury Heights shares its borders with a few other towns in Gloucester County. These include Deptford Township, West Deptford Township, and Woodbury.
Understanding Woodbury Heights Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 481 | — | |
| 1930 | 997 | 107.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,137 | 14.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,373 | 20.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,723 | 25.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,621 | 110.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,460 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,392 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,988 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,055 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,098 | 1.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,127 | 2.4% | |
| Population sources: 1920–2000 1920 1920–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 3,055 people living in Woodbury Heights. They lived in 1,081 households, with 832 of these being families. The population density was about 2,499 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (92.96%). There were also Black or African American people (3.40%), Asian people (1.64%), and people of other backgrounds. About 2.42% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 32.1% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (61.2%) were married couples living together. About 11.1% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.82 people. The average family had 3.22 people.
Age Groups in Woodbury Heights
About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 30.0% of the population. Those 65 years or older were 13.6%. The average age in Woodbury Heights was 41.2 years.
Education in Woodbury Heights
Students in Woodbury Heights attend public schools run by the Woodbury Heights School District.
Elementary School Education
Younger students, from kindergarten through sixth grade, go to Woodbury Heights Elementary School. In the 2019–2020 school year, there were 253 students and about 24 teachers. This means there were about 10.6 students for every teacher.
High School Education
For seventh through twelfth grade, students attend Gateway Regional High School. This high school also serves students from National Park, Wenonah, and Westville. In 2019–2020, the high school had 900 students and 79 teachers.
Vocational and Private Schools
Students in the county can also apply to Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This school offers technical and vocational training. It is a public school, so students do not pay tuition.
There is also a private school, St. Margaret Regional School. It is a PreK–8 elementary school that opened in 1963. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.
Getting Around Woodbury Heights
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Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Woodbury Heights had about 18.83 miles of roads. Most of these roads (14.89 miles) are kept up by the town itself.
County Road 553 goes right through the middle of the borough. Route 45 runs along its western edge. The New Jersey Turnpike also passes through the area. However, the closest exit for the Turnpike is about 15–20 minutes away in Camden County.
Other major roads like Interstate 295 and Route 55 are easy to get to from nearby towns.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit offers bus service in Woodbury Heights. The 410 bus route goes between Glassboro and Philadelphia. The 412 bus route connects Sewell and Philadelphia.
There are plans for a new light rail system called the Glassboro–Camden Line. Woodbury Heights is expected to have a stop on this 18-mile line.
Famous People from Woodbury Heights
Some notable people have connections to Woodbury Heights:
- Daniel Webster Cluff (1916–1989) was a Coast Guard officer. He helped rescue 32 people from a ship called the SS Pendleton in 1952.
- Grace Helbig (born 1985) is a comedian, actress, and YouTube personality.
- Helen Sommers (1932–2017) was a politician. She served in the Washington House of Representatives for many years.
- Stephen Starr (born 1957) is a well-known CEO of Starr Restaurants.
Images for kids
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CR 652 (Elm Avenue) eastbound in Woodbury Heights
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Logo of Woodbury Heights
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Map of Woodbury Heights highlighted within Gloucester County. Inset: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
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New Jersey Turnpike northbound in Woodbury Heights
See also
In Spanish: Woodbury Heights para niños
