Downe
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Downe is a township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, with 1,399 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dividing Creek, 1.7 miles E.
- 1,399residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 48.4 sq miland area · 125.4 km²
- 29 / sq mipopulation density
- 08345main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Downe
Downe Township is a township in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the Vineland-Bridgeton metropolitan statistical area for statistical purposes. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 1,399, a decrease of 186 (−11.7%) from the 2010 census count of 1,585, which in turn reflected decline of 46 (−2.8%) from the 1,631 counted in the 2000 census.
What is now Downe Township was formed by Royal charter on January 19, 1748, as Downes Township, from portions of Fairfield Township. Downe Township was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Commercial Township on February 27, 1874. Downe Township is a dry township where alcohol is not allowed to be sold by law.
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Living in Downe
- Median household income
- $67,708
- Median home value
- $191,600
- Median rent
- $1,273/mo
- Median age
- 51
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Downe had 1,399 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Density | 29 per sq mi (11 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Downe at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cumberland County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,399 (2020) |
| Land area | 48.40 sq mi (125.4 km²) |
| Water area | 5.86 sq mi (15.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2742° N, 75.1313° W |
| ZIP codes | 08345, 08321, 08349 |
| Official website | downetwpnj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401118220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Downe
- Dividing Creek1.7 mi E
- Newport2.4 mi NW
- Fortescue3.3 mi SW
- Port Norris4.8 mi E
- Commercial4.8 mi E
- Lawrence5.1 mi NW
- Gandys Beach5.4 mi W
- Money Island5.6 mi W
- Centre Grove6.0 mi N
- Cedarville6.3 mi NW
- Laurel Lake6.5 mi NE
- Mauricetown6.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Downe
What county is Downe in?
Downe is in Cumberland County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Downe, NJ?
1,399 people lived in Downe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Downe, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08345. Other ZIP codes: 08321, 08349.
What is the elevation of Downe?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Downe?
Dividing Creek (1.7 mi), Newport (2.4 mi), Fortescue (3.3 mi), Port Norris (4.8 mi), Commercial (4.8 mi).
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