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Shamong, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 20 miles E of Cherry Hill, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Shamong contains a population of approximately 6,462.
In Shamong, about 71% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shamong, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.
Unlike most towns, Shamong has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Shamong had a median family income of $82,534. Shamong has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the town. Interestingly, lots of people in Shamong have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.
Political donors in Shamong favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,900. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Shamong has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 95% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.
In Shamong, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Shamong strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Shamong to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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