Bass River township, New Jersey
Bass River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bass River township is a geographic entity located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,408. The land area covers 75.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,408 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.7 yrs | ±8.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 356 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 417 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 356 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 61 | ±31 |
| Median Home Value | $325,600 | ±$61,434 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,821 | ±$385 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,833 | ±$30,152 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,378 | ±$7,387 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 57 | ±32 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 504 | ±114 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,382 (2024)
ID: 170259
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 307, NEW GRETNA NJ 08224-0307
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GUS Population: 475,515 (2024)
ID: 130806
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PURCHASING ASSISTANT
49 RANCOCAS RD, MOUNT HOLLY NJ 08060-1384
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Galloway, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Beach Haven, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | TABERNACLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | LANOKA HARBOR, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stockton University
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College | 12.3 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
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BASS RIVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 11 NORTH MAPLE AVENUE, NEW GRETNA, NJ, 08224 | — |
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Shore Beauty School
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College Vocational | 17.9 mi away | 3003 English Creek Avenue, C-3/4/4B, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 |
6096453635
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 290 MATHISTOWN ROAD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 294-1197
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Atlantic Cape Community College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, 08330-2699 |
6096251111
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TUCKERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 380 BAY AVENUE, TUCKERTON, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 296-1470
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Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
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College Vocational | 19.6 mi away | 8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250, West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 |
6094077476
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STAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 129 N MAIN ST., MANAHAWKIN, NJ, 08050 |
(609) 597-3381
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BEACH HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | THIRD STREET & BEACH AVENUE, BEACH HAVEN, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 492-7081
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BARNEGAT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 112 BURR STREET, BARNEGAT, NJ, 08005 |
(609) 698-3331
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BRANT BEACH-BEACH HAVEN, NJ US, located 12.6 miles from Bass River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.7° | 27.2° | 34.0° | 3.23" | 3.9" |
| February | 42.2° | 28.4° | 35.3° | 2.96" | 4.6" |
| March | 48.1° | 34.5° | 41.3° | 3.90" | 0.8" |
| April | 57.0° | 43.7° | 50.3° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| May | 67.2° | 53.4° | 60.3° | 2.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.4° | 62.9° | 70.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 69.2° | 76.3° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 69.0° | 75.8° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 63.2° | 69.8° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 51.3° | 58.5° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.1° | 41.0° | 47.6° | 2.53" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.5° | 32.8° | 39.2° | 3.90" | 0.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Gretna CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Mystic Island CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Tuckerton borough | Borough | 7.6 mi | — |
| Port Republic city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
| Egg Harbor City city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Ocean Acres CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400503370. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.