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Deptford, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 3 miles SW of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 9 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 26,763 people people live in Deptford.
In Deptford, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Deptford had a median family income of $56,642.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($5,020) in Deptford than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Deptford, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in New Jersey. Deptford isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.
In Deptford, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Deptford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Deptford colleges • Deptford travel • Deptford mortgages and property.
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