Population66,280 (2025 est.)
Agricultural Landscapes And Early Quaker Connections
Salem County, New JerseySalem County’s identity combines agricultural land with an early settlement story associated with Quaker arrivals. Its official history reaches back to the seventeenth century, while the memory of the Salem Oak remains a local reference even though the historic tree fell in 2019. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 66,280 residents in Salem County, New Jersey, on July 1, 2025.
Salem County at a Glance
Population66,280 (2025 est.)
County SeatSalem
Largest MunicipalitiePennsville Township
Established1694 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water373 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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The county's account of its beginnings includes Quaker settlement in 1675, followed by county organization in the colonial period. Port trade and agriculture contributed to the area's development, while later boundary changes shaped the county map. The Salem Oak became a lasting symbol within the local story, but the original tree fell in 2019. Keeping that distinction clear allows the landmark's historical meaning to be recognized without presenting it as a living tree that visitors can still expect to see.
Use the county's history resources to connect Salem's early settlement story with the surrounding agricultural landscape. The Salem Oak belongs to local memory, so plan a visit around the present site and interpretation rather than expecting the original tree. County and local organizations can provide current information on specific historical destinations. A focused outing can follow one colonial-history theme while allowing time to appreciate the working countryside that remains part of the county's identity.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Its official history reaches back to the seventeenth century, while the memory of the Salem Oak remains a local reference even though the historic tree fell in 2019.
The Local Story
Port trade and agriculture contributed to the area's development, while later boundary changes shaped the county map. The Salem Oak became a lasting symbol within the local story, but the original tree fell in 2019.
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The Salem Oak belongs to local memory, so plan a visit around the present site and interpretation rather than expecting the original tree.
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A Closer Look
Salem County
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Oct 29, 2026 • 2 min read
First-of-its-kind program at a Salem County jail help inmates turn their lives around before they're even convicted - New Jersey 101.5
First-of-its-kind program at a Salem County jail help inmates turn their lives around before they're even convicted New Jersey…
Oct 27, 2026 • 2 min read
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Crews battle large barn fire in Lower Alloways Creek Twp., New Jersey 6abc Philadelphia
Oct 27, 2026 • 2 min read
Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case Going To Trial, Salem County Crash Site Photos Released - Patch
Gaudreau Brothers' Death Case Going To Trial, Salem County Crash Site Photos Released Patch
Oct 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Stand Up For Salem Honors Min. Wadiya K. Davenport at Annual Fundraiser - Front Runner New Jersey
Stand Up For Salem Honors Min. Wadiya K. Davenport at Annual Fundraiser Front Runner New Jersey
Oct 21, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Alloway Township School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 43 CEDAR ST, ALLOWAY, NJ 08001. 856-935-1622.
Creativity CoLaboratory Charter School – Middle; grades 05-08. 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ 08318. 856-358-2472.
Elsinboro Township School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 631 SALEM FORT ELFSBORG ROAD, SALEM, NJ 08079. 856-935-3817.
Mannington Township Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 495 ROUTE 45, SALEM, NJ 08079. 856-935-1078.
Oldmans Township School – Elementary; grades PK-08. 10 FREED ROAD, PEDRICKTOWN, NJ 08067. 856-299-4240.
Field Street School – Elementary; grades 01-03. 144 FIELD STREET, CARNEYS POINT, NJ 08069. 856-299-0170.
Central Park Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-03. 43 OLIVER AVE, PENNSVILLE, NJ 08070. 856-540-6200.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill – Acute Care Hospitals. 501 West Front Street, Elmer, NJ 08318. 856-363-1000.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
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Courts
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DMV
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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Local Questions
Salem County Questions, Answered
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66,280 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
372.552 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with County Commissioners, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with One-Stop Career Center, linked from the government source used for this county. Check that page for current details before visiting or submitting a request.
Start with these official New Jersey resources: License Renewal; Titles; Address Change. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
The county's account of its beginnings includes Quaker settlement in 1675, followed by county organization in the colonial period. Port trade and agriculture contributed to the area's development, while later boundary changes shaped the county map. The Salem Oak became a lasting symbol within the local story, but the original tree fell in 2019. Keeping that distinction clear allows the landmark's historical meaning to be recognized without presenting it as a living tree that visitors can still expect to see.
Use the county's history resources to connect Salem's early settlement story with the surrounding agricultural landscape. The Salem Oak belongs to local memory, so plan a visit around the present site and interpretation rather than expecting the original tree. County and local organizations can provide current information on specific historical destinations. A focused outing can follow one colonial-history theme while allowing time to appreciate the working countryside that remains part of the county's identity.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 331.862 square miles of land and 40.690 square miles of water in Salem County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Salem County had an estimated 64,781 residents on July 1, 2020, and 66,280 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 1,499 residents, or about 2.3%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
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