Pennington, New Jersey
Pennington: Borough of New Jersey
About
Pennington is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,585 and a population density of 1,036 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,607 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about Pennington
| Population : | 2,607 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Mercer County |
| Postal code : | 08534 |
| Area : | 2.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 689 feet / 210 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:32:19 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,044 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pennington is located at 40°19'42"N 74°47'27"W (40.3284400, -74.7907200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Pennington
Demographics
The population of Pennington increased by 0.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,585 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,556 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,554 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,554 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,547 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,535 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,526 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,525 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,520 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,576 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,607 | 1.19% | estimation process |
People born in Pennington (7)
People born in Pennington, including basketball player Grant Billmeier, ice hockey player Charles Townsend, sports administrator Val Ackerman, .
List
- Elizabeth Lippincott McQueen (American aviation enthusiast) she was born in 01/01/1878
- Frank Baldwin (American naval officer) he was born in 01/01/1880
- Nicole Baxter (American association football player) she was born in 12/05/1994
- Jane Hydes Council (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 04/06/1922
Schools in Pennington
College & universities near Pennington, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187134 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing (NJ) | 08628-7718 |
| 186283 | Rider University | Lawrenceville (NJ) | 08648-3099 |
| 492731 | Innovate Salon Academy | Ewing (NJ) | 08628-0000 |
| 475024 | Fortis Institute-Lawrenceville | Lawrenceville (NJ) | 08648 |
| 186122 | Princeton Theological Seminary | Princeton (NJ) | 08542-0803 |
Stations (29)
Amtrak & bus stations near Pennington, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| PNK | Pennsauken, NJ | 215 Derousse Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Pennington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Post Office | Pennington (NJ) | 08534 |
| Lawrencevill Post Office | Lawrence Township (NJ) | 08648 |
| Hopewell Post Office | Hopewell (NJ) | 08525 |
| Titusvill Post Office | Titusville (NJ) | 08560 |
| West Trenton Post Office | Ewing (NJ) | 08628 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Pennington , Alabama settlement in Choctaw County, Alabama with a population of 202 people.
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 82,957 | The capital of New Jersey. |
| Ewing | 36,442 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Lawrence | 32,595 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Princeton | 30,879 | Private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| West Windsor | 28,517 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Robbinsville | 14,495 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| White Horse | 9,494 | Census designated place in New Jersey |
| Twin Rivers | 7,443 | Neighborhood |
| Prospect Park | 5,817 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Hightstown | 5,276 | Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Princeton Junction | 2,465 | Town |
| Hopewell | 1,897 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey |
| Millstone | 410 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Pennington distances to largest New Jersey cities
