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Lower, NJ

Lower Township is a township in Cape May County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township, and all of Cape May County, is part of the Ocean City metropolitan statistical area, and is part of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD combined statistical area, also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 22,057, a decrease of 809 (−3.5%) from the 2010 census count of 22,866, which in turn reflected a decrease of 79 (−0.3%) from the 22,945 counted in the 2000 census.

New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Lower Township as its 34th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey. The township is part of the state's South Jersey region and the larger Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 31.06 square miles (80.45 km2), including 27.38 square miles (70.91 km2) of land and 3.69 square miles (9.54 km2) of water (11.86%).

Census-designated places (CDPs) located within Lower Township include Diamond Beach (with a 2010 population of 136,), Erma (2,134), North Cape May (3,226), and Villas (9,483). Other unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the township include Bennett, Cold Spring, Cold Spring Inlet, Ephraims Island, Fishing Creek, Higbees Landing, Miami Beach, Schellengers Landing, Sewells Point, South Cape May, Sunset Beach, Town Bank, Weers Landing, and Wildwood Gables.

Cape Regional Urgent Care is proud to provide prompt and professional walk-in medical care to residents and visitors of Cape May County, New Jersey, at our state-of-the-art urgent care centers located in Cape May Court House, Wildwood, and Marmora. There are also health and wellness centers around. Victoria Commons Assisted Living provides personalized care services in a comfortable setting. A Place for Mom offers assisted living and memory care services with a focus on independence and quality of life. Cape May Yoga offers various yoga classes, workshops, and retreats for all levels. Balance Pilates & Yoga Studio combines yoga and Pilates classes for overall fitness and well-being. Sea Spa at Congress Hall offers luxury spa services with a focus on relaxation and rejuvenation.

Top sites in Lower, NJ: Cape May Lighthouse, NAS Wildwood Museum, Cape May Winery. 

Population: Approximately 22,000 (latest data available). Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Area: Approximately 31.25 square miles (80.9 km²). ZIP Code: 08204. Area code: 609. 

FAQs

What makes Lower, NJ popular?

The township is home to the Cape May County Airport and the Cape May - Lewes Ferry. It's rich with historic sites, including The Fishing Creek School, Naval Air Station Wildwood, Historic Cold Spring Village, and the Cape May Lighthouse. Other great attractions are The Atlantus, a concrete ship from World War I which has been a beautiful landmark at Sunset Beach, and the Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area. (map of WMA)

Is it good to live in Lower, NJ?

Living in Lower Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lower Township there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Lower Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lower Township are above average.

What are the demographics of Lower, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 22,866 people, 9,579 households, and 6,351 families in the township. The population density was 824.3 per square mile (318.3/km2). There were 14,507 housing units at an average density of 523.0 per square mile (201.9/km2). The racial makeup was 94.24% (21,549) White, 1.99% (456) Black or African American, 0.16% (37) Native American, 0.62% (142) Asian, 0.04% (10) Pacific Islander, 1.20% (275) from other races, and 1.74% (397) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.24% (969) of the population. 

Sources

Township of Lower

Wikipedia

Niche

Cape Regional Urgent Care

Victoria Commons Assisted Living

A Place for Mom

Cape May Yoga 

Balance Pilates & Yoga Studio

Sea Spa at Congress Hall

Cape May Lighthouse

NAS Wildwood Museum

Cape May Winery

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