Shamong township, New Jersey
Shamong township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shamong township is a geographic entity located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,659. The land area covers 44.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,659 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 51.3 yrs | ±2.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,534 | ±270 | 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 | 2,534 | ±270 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,534 | ±270 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±20 |
| Median Home Value | $442,400 | ±$25,110 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,228 | ±$1,286 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $128,271 | ±$16,566 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,012 | ±$10,162 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 209 | ±179 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,276 | ±310 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.8% | ±12.3% |
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: 6,582 (2024)
ID: 130881
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
105 WILLOW GROVE RD, SHAMONG NJ 08088-8960
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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 | 11 | ANCORA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | LUMBERTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Atco, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BERLIN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | LUMBERTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Mt. Laurel, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Medford, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | TABERNACLE, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Sicklerville, 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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Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness
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College Vocational | 15.7 mi away | 8200 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, 08043-1800 |
8569888600
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WATERFORD TWSP. PUB LIB.
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Library | 9.5 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 | 15.7 mi away | 8102 Town Center Boulevard, Voorhees, NJ, 08043-1911 |
8565522273
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PINELANDS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | MAIN & ALLEN STS., MEDFORD, NJ, 08055 |
(609) 654-6113
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Rowan College at Burlington County
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College | 16.0 mi away | 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054-1599 |
8562425282
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SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 35 COOPER FOLLY ROAD, BRADDOCK, NJ, 08037 |
(856) 567-9770
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 308 Route 38 W, Moorestown, NJ, 08057 |
856722933342200
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SALLY STRETCH KEEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 94 MAIN STREET, VINCENTOWN, NJ, 08088 |
(609) 859-3598
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Camden County College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 200 College Drive, Blackwood, NJ, 08012 |
8562277200
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EVESHAM BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 984 TUCKERTON RD, MARLTON, NJ, 08053 |
(609) 983-1444
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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 INDIAN MILLS 2 W, NJ US, located 3.5 miles from Shamong township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.0° | 23.5° | 32.7° | 3.68" | 6.0" |
| February | 45.0° | 24.4° | 34.7° | 3.01" | 8.9" |
| March | 52.9° | 30.9° | 41.9° | 4.50" | 3.9" |
| April | 65.2° | 40.2° | 52.7° | 3.66" | 0.5" |
| May | 74.3° | 49.9° | 62.1° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 58.7° | 70.4° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.7° | 64.4° | 75.5° | 5.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 62.4° | 73.6° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.3° | 55.4° | 66.9° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.4° | 44.0° | 55.7° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.3° | 34.3° | 45.3° | 3.46" | 0.3" |
| December | 46.6° | 27.8° | 37.2° | 4.58" | 3.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Lakes borough | Borough | 6.9 mi | — |
| Leisuretowne CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Atco CDP | CDP | 7.7 mi | — |
| Hammonton town | Town | 9.0 mi | — |
| Chesilhurst borough | Borough | 9.5 mi | — |
| Nesco CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400566810. • 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.