South Jersey

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This is about a region in the United States. For the island of Jersey, see Jersey.

South Jersey is a colloquial term, with no consensus definition, covering the southern portions of the U.S. state of New Jersey between the lower Delaware River and the Atlantic Ocean.

New Jersey is sandwiched between two large cities: New York City in the northeast and Philadelphia in the southwest; Benjamin Franklin called her "a barrel tapped at both ends". One definition defines South Jersey as the area below Interstate 195, in particular the "lower eight counties of New Jersey",[1] whereas North Jersey is the area above "Central Jersey". Another definition defines South Jersey as being the area in New Jersey within the influence of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, in contrast to the rest of New Jersey, located with the New York metropolitan area.

The shoreline areas, in particular Atlantic City, have a distinct economy centered around tourism.

Burlington and Camden counties have several older streetcar towns, and many residents commute to Philadelphia.

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[edit] South Jersey counties

South Jersey comprises eight counties.[2]

[edit] Economics and demographics

In 2005, Money magazine named Moorestown the "best place to live" in the United States, although they stated that a number of adjacent municipalities (particularly Mount Laurel, Haddonfield, Medford, Marlton, Cherry Hill, and Voorhees) could have just as easily been given the distinction. New Jersey's population density, as well as the geographic limitations of such a populous state, make disparities between adjoining or neighboring towns readily evident. For example, Maple Shade, which abuts Moorestown, is a township of working class and middle income families.

By contrast, nearby Camden has excessive poverty and crime. Lindenwold, Clementon, Mt. Holly, Gloucester City, and Pemberton and Atlantic City contain large segments of working class citizens.

[edit] Professional-sports fans

The 2009 World Series divided the people of New Jersey, because South Jersey residents generally root for the Philadelphia Phillies, while North Jersey and Central Jersey residents usually root for the New York Yankees or the New York Mets.[3]

[edit] Commercial centers and resorts

South Jersey's regional commercial centers include: Cherry Hill, Camden, Jackson Township with Six Flags Great Adventure, and Atlantic City with its resort casinos, boardwalk, shopping, and beaches.

Other South Jersey beach resorts include:

[edit] Notable South Jerseyans

For a more extensive list of South Jersey natives, see categories: People from Atlantic County, People from Burlington County, People from Camden County, People from Cape May County, People from Cumberland County, People from Gloucester County, People from Ocean County, and People from Salem County.

[edit] Culture

A list of unique and notable South Jersey cultural and business institutions include, but is not limited, to:

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Di Ionno, Mark. Backroads, New Jersey (p. 49) , 2002. "Some say it's New Jersey's bottom eight counties-Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem."
  2. ^ Definition of South Jersey on Page 2, Southern New Jersey Development Council. Accessed January 12, 2008.
  3. ^ "The Turnpike Series: Phillies & Yankees divide N.J. - Part I", blog: Where is the line between North & South Jersey?, Oct. 26, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-05. "The Yankees-Phillies divide in New Jersey", blog: Where is the line between North & South Jersey?, Oct. 26, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-05. See World Series#Other cross-state and inter-provincial rivalries.
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