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Pemberton Township, NJ

Pemberton Township is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 26,903, a decrease of 1,009 (−3.6%) from the 2010 census count of 27,912, which in turn reflected a decline of 779 (−2.7%) from the 28,691 total in the 2000 census. The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley.

Pemberton was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 1846, from portions of New Hanover Township, Northampton Township (now known as Mount Holly Township), and Southampton Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Woodland Township on March 7, 1866. The township is named for James Pemberton, a property owner in the area. The township is part of the South Jersey region of the state.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 62.501 square miles (161.875 km2), including 61.284 square miles (158.724 km2) of land and 1.217 square miles (3.151 km2) of water (1.95%).

Browns Mills (with a 2010 population of 11,223,), Country Lake Estates (3,943 as of 2010), Pemberton Heights (2,423 as of 2010), and Presidential Lakes Estates (2,365 as of 2010) are census-designated places and are located within Pemberton Township, while Fort Dix (1,765 out of a total population of 7,716 as of 2010) is a CDP located in parts of Pemberton Township, New Hanover Township, and Springfield Township.

Moreover, Pemberton Township is served by healthcare providers like the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, ensuring residents have access to quality medical care. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of massage and facial services. One Power Yoga provides various yoga classes for different skill levels. Planet Fitness is a gym with equipment, classes, and training options. Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour gym with equipment and personal training. Massage Envy provides a range of massage therapies. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Marlton provides comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Top sites in Pemberton Township, NJ: Smithville Mansion, Dancing Horse Farm, Clement Farm. 

Population: Approximately 29,400 (2020). Elevation: 46 feet (14 meters). Area: 65.94 square miles (170.79 km²). ZIP Code: 08068. Area code(s): 609. 

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What is Pemberton, NJ known for?

Situated between fertile farmland to the west and the pine barrens to the east, and with a good transportation system, Pemberton became a distribution point for such products as cranberries and blueberries. Its main street boasted numerous shops and professional offices. It was only after World War II that the business district began to decline because of competition from office parks and shopping malls. Today, Pemberton reflects many aspects of its long history. However, most of the industrial complex that dominated its founding and first 100 years has vanished, although it remains a site with rich archaeological potential. Only one mill and a couple of cranberry packing houses suggest Pemberton's once-thriving industries.

What is the history of Pemberton, NJ?

The center of the Borough of Pemberton is located on a ridge of land between the North Branch of the Rancocas to the south and Budd's Run to the north. Like many other Burlington County towns, Pemberton owes the initial impetus for its development to water-powered industry. The first to exploit Pemberton's water resources for industrial use was David Budd, who had a mill on Budd's Run as early as 1740. In 1752, Budd joined with three other entrepreneurs to form the New Mills Company. The company not only built saw and grist mills on the Rancocas but also planned a company town. Lots were laid out and allocated to the four owners. Although the distribution and size of these lots did not ultimately determine the configuration of later building lots, it did establish a nucleus for the town along the river bank and the present Hanover Street. By 1785, the New Mills Company's industrial enterprise had expanded to include a tanyard, two forges, and a fulling mill.

What are the demographics of Pemberton Township, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 27,912 people, 9,997 households, and 7,078 families in the township. The population density was 455.5 per square mile (175.9/km2). There were 10,749 housing units at an average density of 175.4 per square mile (67.7/km2). The racial makeup was 67.53% (18,848) White, 20.49% (5,719) Black or African American, 0.37% (104) Native American, 2.89% (806) Asian, 0.13% (37) Pacific Islander, 3.00% (837) from other races, and 5.59% (1,561) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.92% (3,326) of the population.

Sources

Township of Pemberton Township

Wikipedia

Pemberton Borough

Deborah Heart and Lung Center

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

One Power Yoga

Anytime Fitness

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Marlton

Smithville Mansion

Dancing Horse Farm

Clement Farm

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