Alloway, New Jersey Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Alloway is 1,300, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting its rural and agricultural character.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1725
  • County: Salem County
  • Land area: 1.55 square miles
  • Population density: 839 people per square mile
  • Area code: 856
  • Zip code: 08001

Geography and Location

Alloway is a small village located in southern New Jersey, in Salem County. The town is situated in a predominantly agricultural area, surrounded by farms and woodlands. Alloway Creek runs through the town, providing scenic views and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The town is located near New Jersey Route 540, providing access to nearby cities such as Salem and Bridgeton. Alloway experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.1 years
Median household income: $56,477
Median house value: $122,700

Population by Race

Races in Alloway:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.8%)
  • Black (4.3%)
  • American Indian (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (26.6%), Irish (18.3%), English (15.7%), Italian (9.8%), Polish (4.7%), Scottish (3.8%).

Elevation: 41 feet

Land area: 7.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alloway

  • High school or higher: 86.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
  • Unemployed: 12.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alloway CDP

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

1.1% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alloway:

  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SALEM COUNTY (about 6 miles; SALEM, NJ)
  • SOUTH JERSEY HOSPITAL SYSTEM (about 12 miles; BRIDGETON, NJ)
  • ROCKFORD CENTER (about 17 miles; NEWARK, DE)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alloway:

  • NEW CASTLE COUNTY (about 19 miles; WILMINGTON, DE; Abbreviation: ILG)
  • PHILADELPHIA INTL (about 23 miles; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Abbreviation: PHL)
  • DOVER AFB (about 32 miles; DOVER, DE; Abbreviation: DOV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alloway:

  • SPITFIRE AERODROME (about 12 miles; PEDRICKTOWN, NJ; Abbreviation: 7N7)
  • BUCKS (about 14 miles; BRIDGETON, NJ; Abbreviation: 00N)
  • LI CALZI (about 14 miles; BRIDGETON, NJ; Abbreviation: N50)

Amtrak station near Alloway:

  • 19 miles: WILMINGTON (M. L. KING BLVD, & FRENCH ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alloway:

  • UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE (about 17 miles; NEWARK, DE; Full-time enrollment: 17,786)
  • WILMINGTON COLLEGE (about 18 miles; NEW CASTLE, DE; Full-time enrollment: 3,087)
  • ROWAN UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; GLASSBORO, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 7,587)
  • WIDENER UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 20 miles; CHESTER, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,646)
  • GLOUCESTER COUNTY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; SEWELL, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 3,135)
  • DELAWARE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; MEDIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,248)
  • DELAWARE TECHNICAL & COMM COLL-STANTON-WILMINGTON (about 26 miles; NEWARK, DE; Full-time enrollment: 3,817)

Private high school in Alloway:

  • RANCH HOPE FOR BOYS INC. (Students: 71; Location: PO BOX 325; Grades: 3 – 12; Boys only)

Public primary/middle school in Alloway:

  • ALLOWAY TWP SCHOOL (Students: 488; Location: CEDAR ST; Grades: PK – 08)