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Egg Harbor City, NJ

Egg Harbor City is a city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The city, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which in turn is included in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 4,396, an increase of 153 (+3.6%) from the 2010 census count of 4,243, which in turn reflected a decline of 302 (−6.6%) from the 4,545 counted in the 2000 census.

The city had the seventh-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 5.044% in 2020, compared to 2.560% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 11.42 square miles (29.58 km2), including 10.85 square miles (28.10 km2) of land and 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2) of water (4.99%).

Unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the township include Clarks Landing, Gloucester Furnace, and Gloucester Lake. The city borders the municipalities of Galloway Township and Mullica Township in Atlantic County and Washington Township in Burlington County.

Additionally, residents have access to healthcare services through facilities such as the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, ensuring quality medical care close to home. The Wellness Center at Atlanticare Healthplex offers a range of wellness services, including fitness programs, nutrition counseling, and various classes such as yoga and Pilates. Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour gym with cardio equipment, strength training machines, and personal training services. CrossFit Egg Harbor City is focusing on high-intensity workouts and functional fitness training. Spine One offers fitness classes, wellness programs, and recreational activities for all ages. Gymnastics Unlimited, while primarily a gymnastics center, also offers fitness classes for adults and teens.

Top sites in Egg Harbor City, NJ are Storybook Land, Playland’s Castaway Cove, and Absecon Lighthouse. 

Population: 4,442 (2024). ZIP code: 08215. Area codes: 609 exchanges: 704, 726, 804, 965. Elevation: 49 feet (15 m). Area: 11.43 square miles (29.6 km²).

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What is Egg Harbor City,  NJ known for?

Known for its wineries, Egg Harbor had nearly one hundred locally-owned vineyards at the turn of the 20th century, and a handful are still around today. Kid-friendly fun can be found at Storybook Land, a local, 20-acre theme park that features classic storybook personalities. Residents take advantage of the outdoors here as well, including the Atlantic County Bikeway trail, which runs along a stretch of abandoned rail lines. Additionally, areas around Egg Harbor, New Jersey, are part of the expansive New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, and locals can explore this unique ecosystem that contains pine barrens, wetlands, bucolic berry farms, and picturesque historic villages.

Why is it called Egg Harbor City, NJ?

Great Egg Harbour got its name from explorer Cornelius Jacobsen Mey. During the Dutch desires for settlement and expansion in the "New World" in 1614, Mey came upon the inlet to this river. The meadows were so covered with shorebirds and waterfowl eggs that he called it "Eyren Haven" (Egg Harbor).

What are the demographics of Egg Harbor City, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 4,243 people, 1,593 households, and 1,075 families in the city. The population density was 388.1 per square mile (149.8/km2). There were 1,736 housing units at an average density of 158.8 per square mile (61.3/km2). The racial makeup was 62.95% (2,671) White, 17.94% (761) Black or African American, 0.38% (16) Native American, 2.22% (94) Asian, 0.09% (4) Pacific Islander, 12.28% (521) from other races, and 4.15% (176) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.28% (1,115) of the population.

Sources

Atlantic County

Wikipedia

EHT Gov

Long and Foster

Storybook Land

Playland’s Castaway Cove

Absecon Lighthouse

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

Wellness Center at Atlanticare Healthplex

Anytime Fitness

CrossFit Egg Harbor City

Spine One

Gymnastics Unlimited

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