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Township in Salem County, New Jersey, USUpper Pittsgrove Township is a township in Salem County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,432, a decrease of 73 (−2.1%) from the 2010 census count of 3,505, which in turn reflected an increase of 37 (+1.1%) from the 3,468 counted in the 2000 census. Upper Pittsgrove Township was incorporated on March 10, 1846, from portions of Pittsgrove Township. Portions of the township were taken on January 28, 1893, to form Elmer. The township was named for Pittsgrove Township, which in turn was named for William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, a supporter of the colonial cause. It is a dry town, where alcohol cannot be sold, as affirmed by…
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Work & commute in Upper Pittsgrove
Full picture →Most working residents leave Upper Pittsgrove for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Vineland (6%), Philadelphia (5%) and Washington (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Health in Upper Pittsgrove
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Upper Pittsgrove
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Upper Pittsgrove
Full climate →Upper Pittsgrove has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Upper Pittsgrove
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The public schools Upper Pittsgrove’s kids attend outperform 78% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
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