South River, New Jersey
South River: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
About
South River is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,008 and a population density of 2,102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,624 inhabitants.
The city was created 126 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about South River
| Population : | 15,624 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Middlesex County |
| Postal code : | 08882 |
| Area : | 7.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1898 (126 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:23:29 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 2,052 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
South River is located at 40°26'47"N 74°23'10"W (40.4464900, -74.3859800). It has 2 neighbors: East Brunswick and Sayreville.
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- Official Website
Official website of South River
South River has 2 neighbours.
- East Brunswick township in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- Sayreville A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is located on the Raritan River in the northeastern part of the state. Sayreville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Sayreville Historical Society and the Sayreville Public Library.
Demographics
According to census records, the population of South River decreased by 2.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,008 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,091 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,128 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,121 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,145 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,131 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,057 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,034 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,948 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,779 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,624 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in South River
1 South River Museum
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People born in South River (10)
People born in South River, including novelist Janet Evanovich, composer Alan Howarth, Pro football wide receiver and sportscaster Drew Pearson, .
List
- Stanley Kamel (actor (1943-2008)) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Alex Wojciechowicz (American football player (1915-1992)) he was born in 12/08/1915
- Frank Mula (Television writer) he was born in 10/03/1971
- Joseph Csatari (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1929
- Pete Sivess (American baseball player) he was born in 23/09/1913
- Melbourne MacDowell (American actor (1856-1941)) he was born in 22/11/1856
- Evan Louro (US association football player) he was born in 19/01/1996
Schools in South River
College & universities near South River, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487852 | American Institute of Alternative Medicine | East Brunswick (NJ) | 08816 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near South River, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Post offices near South River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South River Post Office | South River (NJ) | 08882 |
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
South River distances to largest New Jersey cities
