Lower Alloways Creek
Township in Salem County, New Jersey
Lower Alloways Creek is a township in Salem County, New Jersey, with 1,717 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hancocks Bridge, 3.8 miles N.
- 1,717residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 45.3 sq miland area · 117.4 km²
- 38 / sq mipopulation density
- 08038ZIP code
About Lower Alloways Creek
Lower Alloways Creek Township is a township in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 1,717, a decrease of 53 (−3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 1,770, which in turn reflected a decline of 81 (−4.4%) from the 1,851 counted in the 2000 census.
PSE&G operates three nuclear reactors in Lower Alloways Creek Township. Salem 1 and Salem 2 are pressurized water reactors at the Salem Nuclear Power Plant and the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station has one boiling water reactor. Lower Alloways Creek Township is a dry town where alcohol cannot be sold legally.
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Living in Lower Alloways Creek
- Median household income
- $80,000
- Median home value
- $248,500
- Median rent
- $1,189/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Lower Alloways Creek had 1,717 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,717 |
|---|---|
| Density | 38 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lower Alloways Creek at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Salem County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 1,717 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.31 sq mi (117.4 km²) |
| Water area | 27.22 sq mi (70.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4505° N, 75.4577° W |
| ZIP code | 08038 |
| Official website | lowerallowayscreek-nj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403341640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lower Alloways Creek
- Hancocks Bridge3.8 mi N
- Stow Creek5.2 mi E
- Greenwich6.0 mi SE
- Elsinboro6.1 mi N
- Quinton6.5 mi NE
- Othello6.8 mi SE
- Marlboro7.5 mi E
- Roadstown7.5 mi E
- Arrowhead Lake7.7 mi E
- Port Penn, DE8.0 mi NW
- Sheppards Mill8.1 mi E
- Salem8.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lower Alloways Creek
What county is Lower Alloways Creek in?
Lower Alloways Creek is in Salem County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Lower Alloways Creek, NJ?
1,717 people lived in Lower Alloways Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lower Alloways Creek, NJ?
The ZIP code of Lower Alloways Creek is 08038.
What is the elevation of Lower Alloways Creek?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lower Alloways Creek?
Hancocks Bridge (3.8 mi), Stow Creek (5.2 mi), Greenwich (6.0 mi), Elsinboro (6.1 mi), Quinton (6.5 mi).
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