Voorhees, New Jersey
Voorhees: Township in Camden County, New Jersey
About
Voorhees is a township located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,131 and a population density of 2,502 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,107 inhabitants.
The township was created 125 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about Voorhees
Population : | 29,107 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New Jersey (United States) |
County : | Somerset County |
Twitter username : | VoorheesTwp |
Postal code : | 08043 |
Phone Area Codes : | 856 |
Area : | 11.64 km2 |
Named for : | Foster McGowan Voorhees |
Altitude : | 112 feet / 34 meters |
Establishment : | March 03, 1899 (125 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 00:48:17 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 2,500 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Voorhees is located at 40°28'52"N 74°28'60"W (40.4812200, -74.4832100). It has 6 neighbors: Berlin, Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, Lawnside, Lindenwold and Somerdale.
Voorhees map
- Official Website
Official website of Voorhees
Voorhees has 6 neighbours.
- Berlin township in Camden County, New Jersey
- Cherry Hill township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States
- Gibbsboro borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
- Lawnside borough in Camden County, New Jersey
- Lindenwold borough in Camden County, New Jersey
- Somerdale borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Voorhees decreased by 0.08% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 29,131 | - | census |
2011 | 29,301 | 0.58% | estimation process |
2012 | 29,312 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2013 | 29,234 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2014 | 29,201 | -0.11% | estimation process |
2015 | 29,186 | -0.05% | estimation process |
2016 | 29,227 | 0.14% | estimation process |
2017 | 29,214 | -0.04% | estimation process |
2018 | 29,208 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2019 | 29,175 | -0.11% | estimation process |
2020 | 29,107 | -0.23% | estimation process |
People born in Voorhees (23)
People born in Voorhees, including basketball player Ron Anderson, musician and songwriter Josh Farro, basketball player LaMarr Greer, .
List
- Andrew Bailey (former MLB pitcher and current coach) he was born in 31/05/1984
- Zac Farro (American drummer, songwriter, and singer) he was born in 04/06/1990
- English Gardner (American sprinter) she was born in 22/04/1992
- Anthony Flamini (American writer) he was born in 03/10/1978
- Chris St. Croix (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/05/1979
- Jeromy Miles (Player of American football) he was born in 20/07/1987
- Molly Schaus (American ice hockey player) she was born in 29/07/1988
- Jordy Murray (American ice hockey player (1990-)) he was born in 08/01/1990
- Phil Trautwein (American college football player, professional football player, offensive lineman, offensive tackle) he was born in 15/04/1986
- Michael Garvey (American rugby league player) he was born in 27/07/1988
- Mike Golic, Jr. (American football player) he was born in 28/09/1989
- Christina Foggie (American basketball player) she was born in 05/03/1992
- Toyelle Wilson (American basketball coach) she was born in 29/10/1981
- Lauren Schmetterling (American rower) she was born in 03/08/1988
- Kelsi Dahlia (American swimmer) she was born in 15/07/1994
- Devin Smeltzer (baseball player (1995-)) he was born in 07/09/1995
- Madison Tiernan (association football player) she was born in 03/07/1995
- Dawson McCartney (US association football player) he was born in 15/10/1998
Schools in Voorhees
College & universities near Voorhees, NJ
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
185758 | New Brunswick Theological Seminary | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1107 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Voorhees, NJ
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Voorhees
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
North Brunswick Post Office | North Brunswick (NJ) | 08902 |
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
Hillsborough | 40,105 | Township in Somerset county, New Jersey |
Montgomery | 23,094 | Township in Somerset County, New Jersey |
North Plainfield | 21,246 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Somerville | 12,157 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Bound Brook | 10,159 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Manville | 10,046 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Bedminster | 7,949 | Township of New Jersey |
Raritan | 7,748 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Bernardsville | 7,556 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
Watchung | 6,007 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States |
South Bound Brook | 4,518 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Peapack | 2,086 | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America |
Far Hills | 901 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Voorhees distances to largest New Jersey cities