West Amwell
Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
West Amwell is a township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with 3,005 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 315 ft (96 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lambertville, 3.0 miles W.
- 3,005residents (2020 Census)
- 315 ftelevation · 96 m
- 21.6 sq miland area · 56.1 km²
- 139 / sq mipopulation density
- 08530ZIP code
About West Amwell
West Amwell Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,005, a decrease of 835 (−21.7%) from the 2010 census count of 3,840, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,457 (+61.1%) from the 2,383 counted in the 2000 census.
West Amwell was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1846, when Amwell Township was split, also creating East Amwell Township at the same time. Portions of the township were taken to form Lambertville town on March 1, 1849. In 1896, the township annexed portions of Delaware Township, East Amwell Township and Raritan Township. The township was named for Amwell Township, which in turn was named for Great Amwell/Little Amwell, Hertfordshire in England.
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Living in West Amwell
- Median household income
- $151,250
- Median home value
- $596,900
- Median rent
- $2,217/mo
- Median age
- 51.3
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West Amwell had 3,005 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,005 |
|---|---|
| Density | 139 per sq mi (54 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Amwell at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,005 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.65 sq mi (56.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3791° N, 74.8877° W |
| ZIP code | 08530 |
| Official website | westamwelltwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401978230 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Amwell
- Lambertville3.0 mi W
- Ringoes3.7 mi N
- New Hope, PA4.1 mi W
- Stockton4.7 mi NW
- Titusville4.9 mi S
- East Amwell5.2 mi NE
- Delaware5.5 mi NW
- Washington Crossing5.9 mi S
- Upper Makefield, PA6.2 mi S
- Pennington6.4 mi SE
- Solebury, PA6.5 mi W
- Hopewell6.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about West Amwell
What county is West Amwell in?
West Amwell is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
What is the population of West Amwell, NJ?
3,005 people lived in West Amwell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Amwell, NJ?
The ZIP code of West Amwell is 08530.
What is the elevation of West Amwell?
315 feet (96 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Amwell?
Lambertville (3.0 mi), Ringoes (3.7 mi), New Hope (4.1 mi), Stockton (4.7 mi), Titusville (4.9 mi).
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