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Location in the state of New Jersey

New Jersey's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1686
Seat Woodbury
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
337 sq mi (873 km²)
325 sq mi (842 km²)
12 sq mi (31 km²), 3.62%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density
254,673
785/sq mi (303/km²)

Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 254,673. Its county seat is Woodbury[1].

This county is part of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area area. It is located south of Philadelphia and northwest of Atlantic City.

The primary newspaper is the Gloucester County Times, distributed daily and based in Woodbury.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 337 square miles (873 km²), of which, 325 square miles (841 km²) of it is land and 12 square miles (32 km²) of it (3.62%) is water.

Gloucester County is largely composed of low-lying river and coastal plain. The highest elevation in the county is a slight rise along County Route 654 southeast of Cross Keys that reaches approximately 180 feet (55 m) above sea level; the lowest point is sea level at the Delaware River.

Adjacent counties

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania - north
Camden County, New Jersey - northeast
Atlantic County, New Jersey - southeast
Cumberland County, New Jersey - south
Salem County, New Jersey - southwest
New Castle County, Delaware - west
Delaware County, Pennsylvania - northwest

National protected area
Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River (part)

History

Gloucester dates back to May 26, 1686, when courts were established separate from those of Burlington. It was officially formed and its boundaries defined as part of West Jersey on May 17, 1694. Portions of Gloucester County were set off on February 7, 1837 to create Atlantic County, and on March 13, 1844 to create Camden County.[2]

Woodbury, founded in 1683 by Henry Wood, is the oldest town in the county.[3] National Park, another town in the county, was the site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Red Bank (now included in a county park) where Fort Mercer once stood. Here can be seen the remains of the British ship Augusta (stored in a shed in the park), which sank during the battle. During the colonial era, Gloucester County's main economic activity was agriculture. In Woodbury (even then the main town) was located the county courthouse, the county jail, a Quaker meeting house (still in existence), and an inn (on the current location of Woodbury Crossings). Because of the county's many creeks leading to the Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean, smuggling was very common. Today, Gloucester County has a large and diverse population.

Demographics
Historical populations
Census Pop.  

1790 13,363  —
1800 16,115  20.6%
1810 19,744  22.5%
1820 23,089  16.9%
1830 28,431  23.1%
1840 25,438 * −10.5%
1850 14,655 * −42.4%
1860 18,444  25.9%
1870 21,562  16.9%
1880 25,886  20.1%
1890 28,649  10.7%
1900 31,905  11.4%
1910 37,368  17.1%
1920 48,224  29.1%
1930 70,802  46.8%
1940 72,219  2%
1950 91,727  27%
1960 134,840  47%
1970 172,681  28.1%
1980 199,917  15.8%
1990 230,082  15.1%
2000 254,673  10.7%
Est. 2005 276,910 [4] 8.7%
* lost territory
historical census data source: [5][6]
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 254,673 people, 90,717 households, and 67,221 families residing in the county. The population density was 784 people per square mile (303/km²). There were 95,054 housing units at an average density of 293 per square mile (113/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.07% White, 9.06% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 2.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.8% were of Italian, 19.3% Irish, 15.8% German and 7.6% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $54,273, and the median income for a family was $62,482. Males had a median income of $43,825 versus $31,077 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,708. About 4.30% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.60% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Gloucester County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of seven members. Currently, all of the Freeholders are Democrats. Freeholders are elected at large by the voters of Gloucester County in partisan elections and serve staggered 3-year terms. Gloucester County's Freeholders are:[8]

Stephen M. Sweeney - Freeholder Director
Robert M. Damminger (2009) - Deputy Freeholder Director
Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr.
Joe Chila (2009)
Frank J. DiMarco
Helene M. Reed
Dr. Warren S. Wallace

Municipalities
 
Index map of Gloucester County municipalities (click to see index key)The following municipalities are located in Gloucester County. The municipality type is listed in parentheses after the name, except where the type is included as part of the name. Census-designated places and other unincorporated communities are listed under their municipalities.

Clayton (borough)
Deptford Township
Oak Valley
East Greenwich Township
Elk Township
Franklin Township
Glassboro (borough)
Greenwich Township
Gibbstown
Harrison Township
Mullica Hill
Logan Township
Beckett
Bridgeport
Center Square
Nortonville
Repaupo
Mantua Township
Barnsboro
Sewell
Monroe Township
Victory Lakes
Williamstown
National Park (borough)
Newfield (borough)
Paulsboro (borough)
Pitman (borough)
South Harrison Township
Swedesboro (borough)
Washington Township
Turnersville
Wenonah (borough)
West Deptford Township
Westville (borough)
Woodbury (city)
Woodbury Heights (borough)
Woolwich Township

Notable residents

Gloucester County is the home to several notable Americans, including:

Linda Fiorentino, actress (Mantua Township).
Tara Lipinski, Olympic gold medal winner, figure skating (Mantua Township).
Bryant McKinnie, professional football player, Minnesota Vikings (Woodbury).
J. Hampton Moore, former Mayor of Philadelphia (Woodbury).
Milt Plum, former professional football player, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants (Westville).
Jimmy Rollins, professional baseball player, Philadelphia Phillies (Woolwich Township).
Patti Smith, punk rock musician (Woodbury).
Charles C. Stratton, former Member of Congress (Swedesboro).