Carneys Point, NJ

Carneys Point, New Jersey

Introduction to Carneys Point, New Jersey

Carneys Point, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 4 miles SE of Wilmington, Delaware and 23 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is home to some 7,684 residents.

Carneys Point History

Carneys Point was originally a part of Penn's Neck Township, which was formed around 1701. On July 10, 1721, Penn's Neck Township was divided into two townships, Upper Penns Neck Township and Lower Penns Neck Township. Upper Penns Neck Township was officially incorporated on February 21, 1798. On November 10, 1976, the township was renamed Carneys Point, after local landowner Thomas Carney.

Carneys Point and nearby Attractions

• Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum
• Amstel House
• Bellevue State Park
• Brandywine Battlefield
• New Jersey State Aquarium

Things To Do In Carneys Point

The Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum, the Delaware History Museum, and the Salem County Historical Society Museum showcase exhibits of historical importance. The Amstel House, the brick mansion of Dr. John Finney, and Brandywine Battlefield are two historic sites located near Carneys Point. The Bellevue State Park and Brandywine Creek State Park offer opportunities for fishing, hiking and picnicking. The Brandywine Zoo, the New Jersey State Aquarium, Camden Children's Garden, Adventure Aquarium, and the Philadelphia Zoo are all accessible from Carney’s point as well.

Carneys Point Transportation

Air transportation is available from Philadelphia International Airport.

Carneys Point Higher Education

Salem Community College is located in Carneys Point. Others nearby include Widener University and the University of Delaware.

High Points

Carneys Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Carneys Point, NJ

Comparing Carneys Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Carneys Point Almanac

Carneys Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Carneys Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Carneys Point, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Carneys Point High Schools (2004)

PENNS GROVE HIGH
334 HARDING HIGHWAY
856-299-6300
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 614 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Carneys Point Colleges

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Salem Community College

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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