Jefferson, New Jersey

About

Jefferson is a township located in the county of Gloucester in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,314 and a population density of 494 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,611 inhabitants.

The township was created 220 years ago in 1804.

Jefferson Township is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 21,314, having increased by 1,597 from the 19,717 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,892 from the 17,825 counted in the 1990 Census. 

The history of Jefferson Township dates back to May 1693 when it was formed as a precinct and included territory that is now known as Morristown. It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to create Chatham Township (February 7, 1806), Florham Park Borough (March 29, 1896), Madison Borough (April 4, 1898), Harding Township (February 24, 1903), Hanover Township (February 26, 1904) and Morris Plains Borough (March 27, 1917).

In addition to being close to NYC, there are tons of recreational activities nearby. You can go hiking at the Jefferson Township Reservoir or take a walk through the many parks in the area. If you want to stay closer to home, there are plenty of restaurants and shops in town that will keep you busy.

If you're looking for a new place to call home, then you should definitely consider Jefferson Township!

Quick Facts about Jefferson

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Geography

Jefferson is located at 39°45'13"N 75°12'43"W (39.7537200, -75.2118500). It has 5 neighbors: Hopatcong, Mount Arlington, Sparta, West Milford and Wharton.

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People born in Jefferson, including professional wrestler Deonna Purrazzo, Samantha Lapszynski, .

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• Jefferson , Iowa city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 4,075 people.
• Jefferson , Oregon city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 3,386 people.
• Jefferson , Michigan city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,998 people.
• Jefferson , Indiana unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana with a population of 2,523 people.
• Jefferson , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,470 people.
• Jefferson , Texas city in Marion County, Texas, USA with a population of 1,924 people.
• Jefferson , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,821 people.
• Jefferson , North Carolina town in North Carolina, USA with a population of 1,534 people.
• Jefferson , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 1,455 people.
• Jefferson , Wisconsin city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,225 people.
• Jefferson , South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States with a population of 1,159 people.
• Jefferson , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 1,049 people.
• Jefferson , Pennsylvania city in Greene County, Iowa with a population of 729 people.
• Jefferson , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 704 people.
• Jefferson , Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 127 people.
• Jefferson , Kansas unincorporated community in Kansas, United States with a population of 95 people.
• Jefferson , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 8 people.