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Woodlynne, New Jersey

Borough

Woodlynne Log Cabin

Seal

Location of Woodlynne in Camden County highlighted and circled in red (right). Inset map: Location of Camden County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).

Census Bureau map of Woodlynne, New Jersey

Woodlynne, New Jersey

Location in Camden County, New Jersey

Woodlynne, New Jersey

Location in New Jersey

Woodlynne, New Jersey

Location in the United States

Settled

1681

Incorporated

March 19, 1901

Government

• Type

Borough

• Body

Borough Council

Area

• Total

0.23 sq mi (0.58 km²)

• Land

0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²)

• Water

0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) 3.04%

Area rank

558th of 565 in state
35th of 37 in county

Elevation

20 ft (6 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

2,902

• Estimate

(2023)

2,909

• Rank

452nd of 565 in state
29th of 37 in county

• Density

13,338.4/sq mi (5,150.0/km²)

• Density rank

21st of 565 in state
1st of 37 in county

Time zone

UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))

• Summer (DST)

UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))

ZIP Code

08107

Area code(s)

856

FIPS code

3400782450

GNIS feature ID

0885450

Woodlynne is a small town, called a borough, in Camden County, New Jersey. It's a suburb located about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Philadelphia.

In 2020, about 2,902 people lived in Woodlynne. This makes it one of the smallest towns in New Jersey. It was built on the land where an old amusement park used to be. The whole borough is much smaller than a big theme park like Six Flags Great Adventure.

Woodlynne became an official borough on March 19, 1901. This happened when the New Jersey Legislature approved it. It was formed from parts of Haddon Township. In 1906, the City of Camden tried to make Woodlynne part of its city, but it didn't work.

Woodlynne is known for having a high property tax rate compared to other places in New Jersey. Also, in 2010, it had the highest percentage of Vietnamese residents in New Jersey.

History of Woodlynne
Woodlynne's Geography and Climate
- Weather in Woodlynne
People of Woodlynne
- 2010 Census Information
Education in Woodlynne
Getting Around Woodlynne
- Roads and Highways
- Public Transportation
Places to Visit in Woodlynne
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History of Woodlynne

Europeans first settled in this area in 1681. A property owned by Mark Newbie was called Lynnewood. It was named after the linden trees growing there. In 1892, the name was changed to Woodlynne. This was because its old name was too similar to another town.

The old scenic railway in Woodlynne Amusement Park.

From 1895 to 1914, the Woodlynne Amusement Park was open. It included a place called Woodlynne Lake, which is no longer there. The New Camden Land Improvement Company started the amusement park in 1892. Homes built where the old lake used to be sometimes have flooded basements during heavy rains.

The Camden and Suburban Railway Company started a housing development in the amusement park area in 1896. This helped Woodlynne become an official borough in 1901.

Woodlynne's Geography and Climate

Woodlynne Lake

Woodlynne is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). Most of this is land, with a small part being water.

Woodlynne shares its borders with the Borough of Collingswood and the City of Camden.

Weather in Woodlynne

The weather in Woodlynne has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa".

People of Woodlynne

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1900	388	—
1910	500	28.9%
1920	1,515	203.0%
1930	2,878	90.0%
1940	2,861	−0.6%
1950	2,776	−3.0%
1960	3,128	12.7%
1970	3,101	−0.9%
1980	2,578	−16.9%
1990	2,547	−1.2%
2000	2,796	9.8%
2010	2,978	6.5%
2020	2,902	−2.6%
2023 (est.)	2,909	−2.3%
Population sources: 1900–2000 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020

2010 Census Information

In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 2,978 people living in Woodlynne. There were 917 households and 700 families. The population was very dense, with many people living in a small area.

The people living in Woodlynne came from different backgrounds:

28.17% were White.
33.55% were Black or African American.
9.70% were Asian.
Many people (38.28%) were Hispanic or Latino.

About 42.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had 3.25 people. The average family had 3.67 people.

The median age in Woodlynne was 29.3 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.

Education in Woodlynne

The Woodlynne School District teaches public school students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade. These students go to Woodlynne Elementary School. In the 2019–20 school year, there were 403 students and 33 teachers. This means there were about 12 students for every teacher.

For high school, students from Woodlynne go to Collingswood High School. This high school is in the nearby town of Collingswood. Students from Oaklyn, New Jersey also attend this high school. In 2019–20, Collingswood High School had 718 students and about 64 teachers.

Getting Around Woodlynne

Route 168 heading north on the west side of Woodlynne

Roads and Highways

As of 2010, Woodlynne had about 5.69 miles (9.16 km) of roads. Most of these roads were taken care of by the town itself.

The main highways near Woodlynne are New Jersey Route 168 and U.S. Route 130. Route 168 runs along the western edge of Woodlynne. US 130 is close to the eastern edge of the borough.

Public Transportation

The Ferry Avenue station is partly in Woodlynne and partly in Camden. This station offers PATCO Speedline train service. You can take a train from here to Philadelphia or to the Lindenwold station.

NJ Transit also provides bus service in Woodlynne. Several bus routes connect Woodlynne to other towns like Sicklerville, Turnersville, Cherry Hill, and Camden.

Places to Visit in Woodlynne

The Woodlynne war memorial is an important landmark. It honors residents of Woodlynne who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. You can find it on Woodlynne Avenue.