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Harrison

A township of 13,790 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey
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Conserved land16%1,916 of 12,107 acres
Trails1.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1139 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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Richwood Methodist Church

Richwood Methodist Church

Built 1860 · on the Register since 1979

The Richwood Methodist Church is located at 104 Richwood Road in the Richwood section of the township of Harrison in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States.

3 on the National Register · #155 in NJHistoric places →
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About Harrison

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US
1844Established
13,641Population
19.2 sq miArea
46 ftElevation

Harrison Township is a township in Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 13,641, an increase of 1,224 (+9.9%) from the 2010 census count of 12,417, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,629 (+41.3%) from the 8,788 counted in the 2000 census. Harrison Township was originally formed as Spicer Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 13, 1844, from portions of Greenwich Township and Woolwich Township. That name lasted for less than a year, with Harrison Township adopted as of April 1, 1845. The township was named for President William Henry Harrison. Mullica Hill is the historical center of the …

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Most working residents leave Harrison for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (12%), Washington (3%) and Camden (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Philadelphia, PA
12%
Washington
3%
Camden
3%
Mantua
3%
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Health in Harrison

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

12better than NJ·1worse

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

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Care nearby

Inspira Medical Center Mullica HillElmer · 9.6 mi · ER
Completecare Medical ProfessionalsPitman · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 08062, 08074 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harrison →

Natural hazards in Harrison

15
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Harrison →

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Harrison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 28°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 65°Summer
67° / 48°Fall
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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Harrison’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#130Best public schoolsof 457 in NJ
DistrictClearview Regional High School DistrictSchools5

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Gloucester County Library389 Wolfert Station Road · part of Gloucester County Library
E-books59 hrs a week
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