New Gretna, New Jersey
Populated place in Burlington County, New Jersey, US
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New Gretna (pronounced /gɹ'εtnʌ/) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[6] located within Bass River Township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[7] The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08224.[3]
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New Gretna, New Jersey | |
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U.S. Route 9 southbound in New Gretna | |
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| Coordinates: 39°35′32″N 74°27′04″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Bass River |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 390 |
| • Density | 461.1/sq mi (178.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | 08224[3] |
| FIPS code | 34-51450[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 878737[5] |
As of the 2020 census, New Gretna had a population of 390.[8]
The Bead Wreck Site at New Gretna is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as site #88001899.
New Gretna was named after Gretna Green in Scotland.[9]
Demographics
New Gretna was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.[11]
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020[12] | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 352 | 90.26% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 14 | 3.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24 | 6.15% |
| Total | 390 | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 390.[2]
Transportation
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New Jersey Transit provides bus service to and from Atlantic City on the 559 route.[13] New Gretna is served by exits 50 and 52 of the Garden State Parkway.
