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Millville, New Jersey

Introduction to Millville, New Jersey

Millville, New Jersey, in Cumberland county, is 5 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey and 38 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Vineland - Millville - Bridgeton metropolitan area. Millville has a population of 26,847.

Millville History

The history of Millville dates back to the early 1700s. Joseph Smith and Henry Drinker bought 24,000 acres of land in 1776. The area was incorporated on February 24, 1801, as a township of Millville. Prior to its incorporation, Millville was a part of the Fairfield Township. Millville was reincorporated on March 1, 1866 as a city.

Millville and nearby Attractions

  • Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center
  • Waltman Park
  • Parvin State Park
  • Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
  • Millville Army Air Field Museum

Things To Do In Millville

One can visit the art studios and galleries of the Millville Arts District. There are several retail outlet stores and antique shops at Millville. At the Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center you can watch live demonstration of the old techniques of creating vases, bowls, pitchers and paperweights. You can also enjoy a number of water sports at Union Lake.

Millville Transportation

Atlantic City International is the nearest major airport.

Millville Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are provided by the Rowan University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMillville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyMillville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Millville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Millville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Millville, NJ

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men41
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better41
Median Family Income41
People Above Poverty31
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use74
Short Commute Times710
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Housing Recently Built46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime31
Low Violent Crime21
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