Absecon, New Jersey
Absecon: City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
About
Absecon is a city located in the county of Atlantic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,411 and a population density of 450 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,789 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1872.
Quick Facts about Absecon
| Population : | 8,789 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Atlantic County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 609 |
| Area : | 18.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1872 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:33:24 (21st November 2024) |
| Postal code : | 08201 |
| Density : | 470 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Absecon is located at 39°25'42"N 74°29'45"W (39.4284500, -74.4957100). It has 3 neighbors: Atlantic City, Township of Egg Harbor and Pleasantville.
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Absecon has 3 neighbours.
- Atlantic City city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
- Township of Egg Harbor township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States
- Pleasantville city in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Absecon increased by 4.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,411 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,487 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,462 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,436 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,372 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,279 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,178 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,144 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,393 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,818 | 4.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,789 | -0.33% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Absecon
1 Heritage Park
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2 Glenn By The Bay
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Other Places in Absecon
1 Absecon City Hall
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People born in Absecon (2)
People born in Absecon, including mobster Phil Leonetti, theater historian Cleon Throckmorton, .
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Schools in Absecon
College & universities near Absecon, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430403 | Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City | West Atlantic City (NJ) | 08232 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Absecon, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Absecon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Absecon Post Office | Absecon (NJ) | 08201 |
Other cities in Atlantic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Atlantic County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 37,743 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Pleasantville | 20,060 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Hammonton | 13,902 | Town in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Somers Point | 10,153 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ventnor City | 9,895 | City in New Jersey |
| Brigantine | 8,577 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey |
| Northfield | 8,047 | City in New Jersey |
| Linwood | 6,635 | City in New Jersey |
| Margate City | 5,865 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Buena | 4,267 | Borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Egg Harbor City | 4,052 | City in New Jersey |
| Weymouth | 2,871 | Township of New Jersey |
| Mays Landing | 2,135 | Town |
| Folsom | 1,776 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Estell Manor | 1,738 | City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Collings Lakes | 1,706 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Absecon distances to largest New Jersey cities
