Swedesboro
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Swedesboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 2,711 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woolwich, 0.9 miles W.
- 2,711residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 3,707 / sq mipopulation density
- 08085ZIP code
About Swedesboro
Swedesboro is a borough within Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,711, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 127 (+4.9%) from the 2,584 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 529 (+25.7%) from the 2,055 counted in the 2000 census. Swedesboro and surrounding Gloucester County constitute part of South Jersey.
Swedesboro was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 9, 1902, from portions of Woolwich Township. The borough was named for its early settlers from Sweden.
Swedesboro has been recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA since 2000.
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Living in Swedesboro
- Median household income
- $88,542
- Median home value
- $255,900
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Swedesboro had 2,711 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,711 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,707 per sq mi (1,431 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swedesboro at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 2,711 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7459° N, 75.3109° W |
| ZIP code | 08085 |
| Official website | historicswedesboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3471850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swedesboro
- Woolwich0.9 mi W
- Beckett2.6 mi W
- Logan4.0 mi NW
- Bridgeport4.3 mi NW
- Harrisonville4.5 mi SE
- Mickleton4.6 mi NE
- Auburn4.7 mi SW
- South Harrison4.7 mi SE
- East Greenwich4.8 mi NE
- Pedricktown5.3 mi W
- Oldmans5.4 mi W
- Pilesgrove5.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Swedesboro
What county is Swedesboro in?
Swedesboro is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Swedesboro, NJ?
2,711 people lived in Swedesboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swedesboro, NJ?
The ZIP code of Swedesboro is 08085.
What is the elevation of Swedesboro?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swedesboro?
Woolwich (0.9 mi), Beckett (2.6 mi), Logan (4.0 mi), Bridgeport (4.3 mi), Harrisonville (4.5 mi).
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