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.

Voorhees locator map
Location of Voorhees on New Jersey map.

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)
GLENDALE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH  CAMDEN COUNTY image
GLENDALE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CAMDEN COUNTY
GLENDALE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH  CAMDEN COUNTY image

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

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

Voorhees zip code is 08043. County name: Camden, County fips: 34007

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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