1,312
2020 Population
Official Census count for the township.
NJTGO.com
New Jersey Town Guide Online
A farm-and-woodland township on Cumberland County’s western edge, shaped by historic roads, Stow Creek, preserved wetlands, working agriculture and one of South Jersey’s quietest state parks.
2020 Census: 1,312 residents · Land area: about 18.3 square miles
Stow Creek Township occupies the northwestern corner of Cumberland County along the Salem County line. Homes and farms are spread across country roads rather than concentrated in a downtown, and many properties use a Bridgeton mailing address even though they are physically in Stow Creek Township.
Official Census count for the township.
A low-density landscape dominated by agriculture, woodland and wetlands.
Stow Creek State Park protects fields, woods and tidal-creek access.
Stow Creek dates to January 19, 1748, when it was formed as one of six precincts in the newly created County of Cumberland. It was formally incorporated as a township on February 21, 1798.
Columbia Township was briefly created in 1844 from portions of Stow Creek and Hopewell before being dissolved in 1845. In 1924, the New Jersey Legislature changed the township’s official spelling from “Stoe Creek” to “Stow Creek,” and in 1929 a portion of the township became the Borough of Shiloh.
607 Quinton-Marlboro Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-1841
Organized in 1811, the congregation remains an active part of the township’s religious and community heritage.
Stow Creek’s zoning and land-use policies continue to emphasize farming. The township’s Right to Farm and Right to Country Life provisions recognize agriculture as a defining local land use.
Mailing address:
474 Macanippuck Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: 856-451-8822
Fax: 856-451-3376
Stow Creek does not maintain a conventional municipal hall.
Mayor: Dale F. Cruzan Jr.
Committeeman: Tom Burton
Committeeman: Chris Levick
Regular committee meetings are held at the Shiloh Municipal Building, 900 Main Street, Shiloh.
Greenwich and Stow Creek became one regional school district beginning July 1, 2025. The two campuses now serve children from both municipalities by grade level.
839 Ye Greate Street
Greenwich, NJ 08323
856-451-5513
The regional district’s primary campus serves pre-kindergarten through grade 4.
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-455-1717
The Stow Creek campus serves grades 5–8 as the regional district’s middle school.
90 Silver Lake Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-9400
Stow Creek students attend Cumberland Regional for grades 9–12.
1216 Roadstown Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-453-8499
Independent PreK–8 school located in Stow Creek Township.
Stow Creek’s economy is strongly tied to farming, nurseries and trades. There is no large commercial center, so the most useful directory focuses on current in-town operations rather than empty retail categories.
272 Marlboro Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-369-0429
Family-run farm store selling beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs and farm-made products raised on the property.
802 Roadstown Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-981-9843
Seasonal Stow Creek farm selling locally grown fruits and vegetables directly to the public.
1135 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
609-774-5470
Wholesale and retail plants, garden material, home décor and seasonal merchandise.
204 Stow Creek Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-207-8715
Local nursery offering trees, shrubs and ornamental landscape plants.
288 Willis Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-506-9310
Septic installation, inspections, pumping, excavation, grading and hauling services.
1120 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
856-451-1015
Collision-repair and paint facility identified by the Cumberland County business directory as a Stow Creek business.
Stow Creek has excellent farm-direct food shopping, but NJTGO could not verify a current standalone restaurant, café, bakery, bar or takeout establishment physically inside the township boundary. Nearby dining in Hopewell, Shiloh, Bridgeton and Salem County is not presented as Stow Creek dining.
Stow Creek’s housing market is small and heavily influenced by rural properties, acreage and agricultural land. Individual sales can move local averages sharply, so recent transactions provide more context than a single sample listing.
| Recent 2026 sale | Reported price |
|---|---|
| 358 Buckhorn Road | $525,000 · August 25, 2026 |
| 526 Marlboro Road | $389,900 · August 5, 2026 |
| 325 Willis Road | $230,000 · August 5, 2026 |
| 777 Roadstown Road | $260,000 · May 1, 2026 |
The township’s land-use ordinance emphasizes the primacy of agricultural activity in its Agricultural District. Buyers should understand that normal farm operations may include equipment, dust, odors, early hours and seasonal activity.
Landing Road. The 1,091-acre state park contains wooded lots and farm fields, with no entrance fee and access from sunrise to sunset.
The state park provides a concrete boat ramp, floating dock and small parking area for fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking on Stow Creek.
A viewing platform overlooks an active bald-eagle nest, making the park one of the township’s most distinctive wildlife stops.
950 Columbia Highway, Bridgeton mailing address. A simple township recreation and nature area in the rural interior.
607 Quinton-Marlboro Road. An active congregation organized in 1811 and part of Stow Creek’s historic identity.
Farm stores and nurseries provide seasonal opportunities to buy local produce, meat and plants directly from township growers.
The township has a small employer base, but agriculture, education, nurseries and trades provide genuine local work. Broader searches should also include Bridgeton, Hopewell, Greenwich and Salem County.
Current 2026–27 district postings include a Library Assistant, Media Specialist and Substitute Custodian.
Hidden Creek Farm, Cherry Lane Farms, nurseries and other agricultural operations can create seasonal, greenhouse, farm-store, equipment and field work.
Septic, excavation, landscaping, nursery and collision-repair businesses add skilled and service employment.
The private PreK–8 campus is one of the township’s larger institutional workplaces. Check the school directly for current hiring information.
Employment information reviewed September 9, 2026. Openings can change quickly.
Farm tools, tractors, trailers, nursery material, firewood, lawn equipment and outdoor supplies.
Furniture, appliances, tools, household goods, electronics, antiques and wanted notices.
Local sale dates, locations, rain dates and major item categories.
School programs, church events, recreation, volunteer needs, fundraisers and local announcements.
Lost or found pets, tools, equipment and personal property with safe contact information.
Local housing and employment notices should clearly identify the actual township location.