South Harrison township, New Jersey
South Harrison township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
South Harrison township is a geographic entity located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,479. The land area covers 15.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,479 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,100 | ±85 | 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 | 1,126 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,100 | ±85 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 26 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $493,800 | ±$40,763 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,818 | ±$584 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $139,773 | ±$29,576 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,870 | ±$5,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 175 | ±136 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,423 | ±155 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±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: 3,472 (2024)
ID: 170295
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL CLERK
664 HARRISONVILLE RD, MULLICA HILL NJ 08062-2870
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GUS Population: 311,783 (2024)
ID: 170101
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
111 SAINT REGIS DR, WOODBURY NJ 08096-3929
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sharon Hill, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BROOKLAWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | RUNNEMEDE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Morton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SICKLERVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | PITTSGROVE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Aston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | HADDON HEIGHTS, 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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Rowan University
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College | 7.2 mi away | 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ, 08028 |
8562564000
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 389 WOLFERT STATION ROAD, MULLICA HILL, NJ, 08062 |
(609) 223-6000
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Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
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College | 9.3 mi away | 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ, 08080 |
8564685000
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WOODSTOWN-PILESGROVE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.6 mi away | 14 SCHOOL LANE, WOODSTOWN, NJ, 08098 |
(609) 769-0098
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Salem Community College
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College | 11.5 mi away | 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ, 08069-2799 |
8562992100
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SWEDESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 1442 KINGS HWY, SWEDESBORO, NJ, 08085 |
(856) 467-0111
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ASI Career Institute
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College Vocational | 11.9 mi away | 5360 Black Horse Pike Suite 6, Turnersville, NJ, 08012-1043 |
8562324677
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MCCOWAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 15 PITMAN AVENUE, PITMAN, NJ, 08071 |
(609) 589-1656
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All-State Career School
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College | 12.2 mi away | 50 West Powhattan Avenue, Essington, PA, 19029 |
6103621124
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GLASSBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 2 CENTER ST., GLASSBORO, NJ, 08028 |
(609) 881-0001
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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 WOODSTOWN PITTSGROV 4E, NJ US, located 11.2 miles from South Harrison township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.3° | 25.4° | 34.4° | 3.15" | 5.0" |
| February | 46.6° | 26.2° | 36.4° | 3.06" | 5.0" |
| March | 55.0° | 33.1° | 44.0° | 3.89" | 1.4" |
| April | 66.8° | 41.7° | 54.3° | 3.21" | 0.2" |
| May | 75.8° | 51.0° | 63.4° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 61.2° | 72.5° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.8° | 66.1° | 77.4° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 63.9° | 75.2° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.8° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.5° | 47.1° | 57.8° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.8° | 37.1° | 46.9° | 3.35" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.6° | 30.2° | 38.9° | 4.39" | 1.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonville CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Mullica Hill CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Richwood CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Swedesboro borough | Borough | 4.7 mi | — |
| Woodstown borough | Borough | 4.9 mi | — |
| Auburn CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401569030. • 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.