Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Newtonville, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
 Wilder Hines Park in Newtonville | |
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| Coordinates: 39°33′32″N 74°51′58″W / 39.55889°N 74.86611°W / 39.55889; -74.86611 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Buena Vista |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 742 |
| • Density | 234.66/sq mi (90.61/km) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 08346 |
| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| FIPS code | 34-51990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 878795 |
Newtonville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Newtonville is located on a Conrail line 4.7 miles (7.6 km) east-northeast of Buena. Newtonville has a post office with ZIP Code 08346. Newtonville, NJ, is a historically African American town that developed as a significant settlement for Black families migrating from urban areas such as Philadelphia. These migrations were often motivated by the search for better living conditions, opportunities for self-sufficiency, and a chance to escape the restrictive racial environments of larger cities during the early to mid-20th century.
This settlement played a key role in fostering a strong African American community within Buena Vista Township. Newtonville, NJ, is located within Buena Vista Township, and holds historical significance for its contributions to the community's cultural, social, and economic development. Established as part of a rural region in southern New Jersey, it is known for its connection to the African American heritage in the area. In 1998, the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center was opened in Newtonville, followed in 2003 by the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey at the same site. These institutions serve as cultural landmarks and focus on community engagement and education about African American history and contributions to the region.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 742.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 742 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
References
- "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Census Data Explorer: Newtonville CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
- Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
- "Newtonville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
- Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 8, 2016.
- Atlantic County (PDF) (Map). New Jersey Department of Transportation. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
- United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
- Census of Population and Housing, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 1, 2023.
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| County seat: Mays Landing | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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