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Galloway is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 34,742. Galloway is located on the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Philadelphia and northwest of Atlantic City.

History

Galloway was originally incorporated as Galloway Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 4, 1774, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Gloucester County. Portions of the township were taken on December 8, 1852, to form Mullica Township. Additional portions were taken to form Port Republic (April 11, 1856), Bass River Township (March 30, 1864), Woodbine Borough (March 3, 1903) and Port Republic (April 17, 1906).

For more history of Galloway, visit the Galloway Township Wikipedia page.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 115.934 square miles (300.585 km2), including 102.489 square miles (265.498 km2) of land and 13.445 square miles (34.827 km2) of water (11.6%).

Demographics

Population

The township's population has grown rapidly, from 20,319 residents as of the 2000 United States Census to 37,349 as of the 2020 United States Census, an increase of 84%.

Race and Ethnicity

The racial and ethnic makeup of the township was 78.50% White, 7.80% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 5.50% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.60% from other races, and 4.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.50% of the population.

Households and Families

There were 13,813 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18; 54.2% were married couples living together; 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.9% were non-families. 20.5% of households were one person and 6.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the township, the population age was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 or older. The median age was 39.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.2 males.

Income

The median income for a household in the township was $65,240, and the median family income was $74,072. About 5.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Government

Galloway Township operates under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 565) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The governing body is comprised of a Mayor and a Township Council, with all positions elected at large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Township Council is comprised of four members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year.

The Galloway Township Council meets at 7 PM on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Municipal Complex located at 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. Meetings are open to the public.

For contact information and more details about Galloway Township's government, visit the official website.

Attractions and Landmarks

The Smithville Historic District

The Smithville Historic District is a historic village and residential enclave located entirely within Galloway Township. It is centered along the main road, Smithville Road, and along the banks of the Absecon Creek. The area contains original and reconstructed buildings from the early settlement of Smithville in the 1770s. It provides an example of a colonial village of artisan and agricultural buildings over two centuries old.

Some of the historic buildings include:

• Smith's Store
• Shourds House
• Heulings House
• Oliphant House
• Peggs Run School
• Lake House

Smithville Historic District is located at 803 Smithville Road, Galloway, NJ 08205.

For more information, visit the Smithville Historic District website or Facebook page.

Historic Cold Spring Village

Historic Cold Spring Village is an open-air living history museum located at 720 Route 9 in Cape May, New Jersey. The 30-acre village portrays rural South Jersey life from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries through restored and replica buildings, educational programs, and interpreters in period clothing.

The historic village is open year-round for guided tours, seasonal activities, hands-on programming, and special events. There are also dining options available on site.

Historic Cold Spring Village is located at 720 Rt 9, Cape May, NJ 08204. The phone number is (609) 898-2300.

For more information, visit the Historic Cold Spring Village website or Facebook page.

Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is a public university in Galloway Township. It is one of many schools that make up the New Jersey system of public colleges and universities. The college was founded in 1969 and opened to students in 1971. It was named for Richard Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence.

The college has a campus size of 1600 acres and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, sciences and professional studies. As of 2021, total enrollment at Stockton University was over 9,600 students.

Stockton University is located at 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205. The phone number is (609) 652-1776.

For more details, visit the Stockton University website.

Galloway Township Historical Museum

The Galloway Township Historical Museum is a local history museum that aims to preserve and promote the unique history of Galloway Township and the surrounding region. The museum collects, preserves, and displays items and artifacts related to the history of the township.

Some highlights of the museum's collection include:

• 19th century household items
• Farming and agricultural tools
• Vintage clothing and textiles
• Historic photographs and documents
• Archeological artifacts

The Galloway Township Historical Museum is located at 405 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205. The phone number is (609) 404-6922.

For more details, visit the Galloway Township Historical Museum website.

Economy

Galloway has a diverse economy consisting of various industries and major employers. Some of the top employers in Galloway Township include:

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is a hotel, casino, and spa resort in Atlantic City, NJ. It first opened in 2003 and employs over 8,500 people, making it Atlantic City's largest private employer. The Borgata offers hotel rooms, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, retail shops, a full-service spa, and New Jersey's largest poker room.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is located at 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. The phone number is (609) 317-1000.

For more details, visit the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa website.

Stockton University

Stockton University is one of the largest employers in Galloway Township with over 1,600 employees. The university provides jobs in areas like administration, faculty, facility operations, campus security, dining services, and more.

101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205, (609) 652-1776

For more details, visit the Stockton University website.

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare organization in southeastern New Jersey and employs over 5,000 staff across its multiple hospital campuses and health facilities. It provides a range of healthcare services including a full-service hospital in Galloway.

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is located at 65 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205. The phone number is (609) 748-2000.

For more information, visit the AtlantiCare website.

ShopRite of Absecon

ShopRite of Absecon is a supermarket chain that operates multiple locations in the area including a store at 500 New Jersey Ave in Absecon, NJ. As one of the major grocery stores in the region, ShopRite employs hundreds of local residents.

500 New Jersey Ave, Absecon, NJ 08201, (609) 652-3300

For more information, visit ShopRite's website.

Transportation

NJ Transit

NJ Transit provides bus service to Galloway Township on the following routes:

• 501: Atlantic City to Philadelphia
• 552: Atlantic City to Cape May
• 553: Atlantic City to Lindenwold

The nearest NJ Transit train station is Absecon Station located at Pitney & Maryland Avenue in Absecon.

For schedules, fares and other NJ Transit information, visit NJTransit.com.

Atlantic City International Airport

The Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) provides commercial air service to the Galloway Township area. The airport is located just 15 minutes from Galloway in Egg Harbor Township. It offers nonstop flights to destinations across the country on Spirit Airlines.

Atlantic City International Airport, 101 Atlantic City International Airport, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234, (609) 645-7895

For flights and other airport information, visit ACY's website.

Education

Students in Galloway Township attend public schools as part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. The district serves students from Egg Harbor City, Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, and Mullica Township.

Schools located in Galloway Township include:

• Alder Avenue Middle School (Grades 6-8)
• Roland Rogers Elementary School (Grades K-5)
• Smithville Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District

1829 Cologne Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

(609) 965-1034

For more details on the district and schools, visit the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District website.

Local Resources

Galloway Township Public Library

The Galloway Township Public Library serves residents with books, media, programs, technology, and more. The library is located at 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road.

Galloway Township Public Library

306 East Jimmie Leeds Road

Galloway, NJ 08205

(609) 652-2352

For details on services, hours, and events visit the Galloway Township Public Library website.

Galloway Township Police Department

The Galloway Township Police Department provides law enforcement services to the township. The department is located at 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road.

Galloway Township Police Department

300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road

Galloway, NJ 08205

(609) 652-3705 (non-emergency)

For more information visit gallowaypolice.org.

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