Downe Township is a township in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the Vineland-Bridgeton metropolitan statistical area for statistical purposes. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 1,399, a decrease of 186 (−11.7%) from the 2010 census count of 1,585, which in turn reflected decline of 46 (−2.8%) from the 1,631 counted in the 2000 census. What is now Downe Township was formed by Royal charter on January 19, 1748, as Downes Township, from portions of Fairfield Township. Downe Township 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 townshi…

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Living in Downe

Work & commute in Downe

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Most working residents leave Downe for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Vineland (16%), Millville (9%) and Bridgeton (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Vineland

16%

Millville

Bridgeton

Trenton

4%Work in townlive and work in Downe 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 162Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Downe →

Health in Downe

Health Grade C

Healthier than 33% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

13worse than NJ

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

8.6%More adults with COPDNJ 5.1% · worse 16.9%More smokersNJ 10.9% · worse 14.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethNJ 9.6% · worse

Care nearby

Inspira Medical Center VinelandVineland · 12.6 mi · ER

Completecare Medical & Dental ProfessionalsMillville · 10.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 08345, 08349, 08321 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Downe →

Natural hazards in Downe

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Coastal flooding🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes

428Does Downe flood?paid flood claims since 1978 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Downe MapDowne vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Downe →

Climate in Downe

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Downe has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 28°Winter

63° / 43°Spring

84° / 66°Summer

67° / 49°Fall

How much snow does Downe get?About 12 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Downe →

Schools in Downe

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School Grade C-

The public schools Downe’s kids attend trail 83% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictDowne Township School DistrictSchools1

Downe Township Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–8 · 168 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.