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{{Short description|Populated place in Cumberland County, New Jersey, US}}
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|name = Dorchester, New Jersey
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|area_total_km2 = 1.34
|area_total_sq_mi = 0.52
|area_land_km2 = 1.27
|area_water_km2 = 0.08
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.49
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|population_total = 291
|population_density_sq_mi = 595.09
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|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in New Jersey|County]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in New Jersey|County]]
|subdivision_name2 = {{flagicon image|Flag_of_Cumberland_County,_New_Jersey.gif}} [[Cumberland County, New Jersey|Cumberland]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Cumberland County, New Jersey|Cumberland]]
|subdivision_type3 = [[List of townships in New Jersey|Township]]
|subdivision_type3 = [[List of townships in New Jersey|Township]]
|subdivision_name3 = [[Maurice River Township, New Jersey|Maurice River]]
|subdivision_name3 = [[Maurice River Township, New Jersey|Maurice River]]
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<!-- Area/postal codes & others -->
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'''Dorchester''' is an [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] located within [[Maurice River Township, New Jersey|Maurice River Township]], in [[Cumberland County, New Jersey|Cumberland County]], [[New Jersey]], United States.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed June 9, 2016.</ref> The area is served as [[United States Postal Service]] [[ZIP code]] 08316.
'''Dorchester''' is an [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] located within [[Maurice River Township, New Jersey|Maurice River Township]], in [[Cumberland County, New Jersey|Cumberland County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Jersey]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed June 9, 2016.</ref> The area is served as [[United States Postal Service]] [[ZIP Code]] 08316.


As of the [[2000 United States Census]], the population for [[ZIP Code Tabulation Area]] 08316 was 283.
As of the [[2000 United States census]], the population for [[ZIP Code Tabulation Area]] 08316 was 283.


Shipbuilding has always been the principal industry in Dorchester, and the [[A. J. Meerwald (ship)|A.J. Meerwald]], the state ship of New Jersey, was built here.
Shipbuilding has always been the principal industry in Dorchester, and the [[A. J. Meerwald (ship)|A.J. Meerwald]], the state ship of New Jersey, was built here.

==Demographics==
As of the [[2020 United States census]], the population of the area was 291.<ref name=Census2020/>
{{US Census population
|2020= 291
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}


==History==
==History==
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[[Category:Maurice River Township, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Maurice River Township, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Cumberland County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in New Jersey]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Cumberland County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Cumberland County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in New Jersey]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in New Jersey]]

Latest revision as of 02:29, 20 June 2023

Dorchester, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Dorchester is located in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Dorchester
Dorchester
Location in Cumberland County
Dorchester is located in New Jersey
Dorchester
Dorchester
Location in New Jersey
Dorchester is located in the United States
Dorchester
Dorchester
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°16′22″N 74°58′37″W / 39.27278°N 74.97694°W / 39.27278; -74.97694
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyCumberland
TownshipMaurice River
Area
[1]
 • Total0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Land0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total291
 • Density595.09/sq mi (229.55/km2)
ZIP Code
08316
FIPS code34-18010[3]
GNIS feature ID0875946[4]

Dorchester is an unincorporated community located within Maurice River Township, in Cumberland County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[5] The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08316.

As of the 2000 United States census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08316 was 283.

Shipbuilding has always been the principal industry in Dorchester, and the A.J. Meerwald, the state ship of New Jersey, was built here.

Demographics

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As of the 2020 United States census, the population of the area was 291.[2]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020291—
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

History

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It is said that it was in Dorchester where the Dutch ship Prince Maurice sank, giving the Maurice River and Maurice River Township its name.

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Census Data Explorer: Dorchester CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "Dorchester". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  5. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed June 9, 2016.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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