Jamesburg, New Jersey
Jamesburg: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
Jamesburg is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,915 and a population density of 2,566 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,817 inhabitants.
The city was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Jamesburg
| Population : | 5,817 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 08831 |
| Area : | 2.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:34:16 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,523 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Jamesburg is located at 40°21'9"N 74°26'25"W (40.3526100, -74.4401500).
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Official website of Jamesburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Jamesburg decreased by 1.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,915 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,901 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,919 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,917 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,924 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,927 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,943 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,942 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,915 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,885 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,817 | -1.17% | estimation process |
People born in Jamesburg (1)
baseball player Frankie Hayes was born in Jamesburg
Schools in Jamesburg
College & universities near Jamesburg, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487852 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | East Brunswick (NJ) | 08816 |
Stations (27)
Amtrak & bus stations near Jamesburg, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Jamesburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Jamesburg Post Office | Jamesburg (NJ) | 08831 |
Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 99,430 | Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States |
| Edison | 98,721 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Menlo Park | 97,687 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Old Bridge | 65,414 | Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Piscataway | 57,164 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| New Brunswick | 56,182 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Perth Amboy | 51,309 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| East Brunswick | 48,309 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Sayreville | 43,855 | A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| Sayreville Junction | 42,890 | A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey. |
| South Plainfield | 23,965 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Carteret | 23,383 | Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Old Bridge | 23,233 | City in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Plainsboro | 22,709 | Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 19,229 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Iselin | 18,695 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Jamesburg distances to largest New Jersey cities
