Chesilhurst borough, New Jersey
Chesilhurst borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chesilhurst borough is a geographic entity located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,564. The land area covers 1.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,564 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.8 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 529 | ±54 | 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 | 576 | ±53 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 529 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 47 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $225,300 | ±$17,511 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,683 | ±$9,135 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,610 | ±$5,020 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 146 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 730 | ±184 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.7% | ±6.7% |
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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BOROUGH OF CHESILHURST
GUS Population: 1,558 (2024)
ID: 109071
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
201 GRANT AVE, CHESILHURST NJ 08089-1499
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GUS Population: 533,988 (2024)
ID: 170098
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK SUPERVISOR
520 MARKET ST, FL 15, CAMDEN NJ 08102-1375
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chesilhurst | PK | Chesilhurst, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BROOKLAWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | RUNNEMEDE, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 11 | ANCORA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SICKLERVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PITTSGROVE, 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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ASI Career Institute
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College Vocational | 9.0 mi away | 5360 Black Horse Pike Suite 6, Turnersville, NJ, 08012-1043 |
8562324677
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SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 35 COOPER FOLLY ROAD, BRADDOCK, NJ, 08037 |
(856) 567-9770
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Camden County College
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College | 9.2 mi away | 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562277200
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WATERFORD TWSP. PUB LIB.
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 386 WHITE HORSE PIKE, ATCO, NJ, 08004 |
(609) 767-7727
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Center for the Healing Arts
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 8102 Town Center Boulevard, Voorhees, NJ, 08043-1911 |
8565522273
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HAMMONTON BRANCH
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 451 EGG HARBOR RD, HAMMONTON, NJ, 08037 |
(609) 561-2264
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Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 8200 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, 08043-1800 |
8569888600
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MARIE FLECHE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 49 SOUTH WHITE HORSE PIKE, BERLIN, NJ, 08009 |
(609) 767-2448
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Pennco Tech-Blackwood
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College | 11.0 mi away | 99 Erial Road, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562320310
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MONROE TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 713 MARSHA AVENUE, WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ, 08094 |
(609) 629-1212
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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 HAMMONTON 1 NE, NJ US, located 7.2 miles from Chesilhurst borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 23.9° | 32.8° | 3.49" | 5.7" |
| February | 44.7° | 25.0° | 34.9° | 2.85" | 6.4" |
| March | 52.0° | 31.1° | 41.5° | 4.31" | 2.9" |
| April | 63.7° | 41.0° | 52.3° | 3.71" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.2° | 51.0° | 62.1° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.3° | 61.0° | 71.6° | 4.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 66.5° | 76.9° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.1° | 64.4° | 74.8° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 57.2° | 68.0° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.4° | 45.3° | 56.3° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.4° | 35.3° | 45.9° | 3.51" | 0.2" |
| December | 47.0° | 28.5° | 37.7° | 4.56" | 3.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesilhurst borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Atco CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Berlin borough | Borough | 5.2 mi | — |
| Williamstown CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Sicklerville CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Pine Hill borough | Borough | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400712550. • 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.