Gloucester County, New Jersey: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Washington Township, Monroe Township and Deptford Township
Gloucester County is one of the places pushing back on the data center build-out. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Gloucester County. Gloucester County is home to Washington Township, Monroe Township, Deptford Township and Glassboro. The Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure here (1 in force); the latest is “Franklin Township Ordinance O-5-2026 prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts”. 2 projects are on the Delay Watchlist, including Hexa Builders Monroe Township. Employers here counted 128,002 jobs in 2025, up 12.3% from 2019 (the fastest growth of 21 New Jersey counties).
Cities and towns in Gloucester County
Gloucester County is home to Washington Township, Monroe Township, Deptford Township and Glassboro.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Beckett, Bridgeport, Franklinville, Gibbstown, Grenloch, Harrisonville, Malaga, Mickleton, Mount Royal, Mullica Hill, Oak Valley, Richwood, Sewell, Thorofare, Turnersville, Victory Lakes, Williamstown.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Gloucester County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 302,564 | 312,638 | ▲ 3.3% | 14th of 21 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 114,002 | 128,002 | ▲ 12.3% | 1st of 21 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $47,554 | $60,125 | ▲ 26.4% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 5,830 | 6,399 | ▲ 9.8% | 7th of 16 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 685 | 822 | ▲ 20.0% | — |
| Power line construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 56 | 35 | ▼ 37.5% | — |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 29 | 45 | ▲ 55.2% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.6% | 4.6% | ▲ 1.0pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 38 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 314 MW | — |
314 MW has retired here since 2019, including Logan Generating Plant (coal, 242 MW, 2022). Construction employs 6,399, up 9.8% since 2019. Electrical contractors employ 822, up 20.0% since 2019 against up 8.8% statewide, at an average $90,322 a year. Its power plants have 1,166 MW of capacity, 89% of it natural gas, the 6th largest fleet in New Jersey. Unemployment was 4.6% in August 2026, against 3.6% in 2019. 38 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. Owners plan to retire 9 MW more by 2035, led by Kinsley Landfill Solar in 2035. Public Service Elec & Gas Co is the largest utility serving Gloucester County, one of 2 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 20.42¢/kWh in 2024. 312,638 people live here, up 3.3% since 2020.
Who powers Gloucester County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: −276 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Gloucester County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Service Elec & Gas Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 2,056,231 | 20.42¢ | 41% |
| Atlantic City Electric Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 506,488 | 23.41¢ | 28% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 23
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 1,037 MW | 89% |
| Solar | 67 MW | 6% |
| Other technologies | 44 MW | 4% |
| Petroleum | 18 MW | 2% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Deptford Energy Station | West Deptford Energy LLC | Natural gas | 755 MW | 2014 |
| Eagle Point Power Generation | Eagle Point Power Generation LLC | Natural gas | 252 MW | 1990 |
| Paulsboro Refinery | Paulsboro Refining Company - LLC | Other technologies | 78 MW | 1982 |
| Wheelabrator Gloucester LP | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems | Other technologies | 14 MW | 1990 |
| Kinsley Landfill Solar | Public Service Elec & Gas Co | Solar | 9 MW | 2015 |
| Esky Solar | NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation | Solar | 7 MW | 2026 |
Retired since 2019
| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Generating Plant | Coal | 242 MW | 2022 |
| Mickleton Station | Natural gas | 71 MW | 2024 |
Scheduled to retire
| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Landfill Solar | Solar | 9 MW | 2035 |
The Gloucester County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 128,002 | $60,125 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 6,399 | $90,480 | 0.94 |
| Electrical contractors | 822 | $90,322 | 0.89 |
| Power and communication line construction | 35 | $111,113 | 0.17 |
| Data processing and hosting | 45 | $102,205 | 0.11 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Gloucester County
1 data center in Gloucester County is on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Local measures 1
| Measure | Status | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township Ordinance O-5-2026 prohibiting data centers in all zoning districts | In force | 2026-05 |
Delay Watchlist 2
| Project | Status | Cause | MW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexa Builders Monroe Township | litigation active | — | ||
| Hexa Builders Monroe Township data center (Black Horse Pike redevelopment) | litigation active | — |
Gloucester County and its neighbors
Of the 7 counties that border Gloucester County, Philadelphia County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester County | 312,638 | ▲ 12.3% | 1,166 MW | — | 1 | 1 |
| Atlantic County | 278,657 | ▼ 2.9% | 55 MW | 2 MW | — | — |
| Camden County | 535,799 | ▲ 1.0% | 268 MW | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cumberland County | 157,148 | ▲ 1.9% | 555 MW | — | 1 | 1 |
| Delaware County PA | 580,937 | ▼ 3.4% | 2,471 MW | — | 1 | — |
| New Castle County DE | 588,026 | ▲ 4.2% | 2,313 MW | 133 MW | 7 | 1 |
| Philadelphia County PA | 1,574,281 | ▲ 3.7% | 560 MW | — | 17 | — |
| Salem County | 66,280 | ▲ 7.6% | 3,697 MW | 3 MW | — | — |
More of New Jersey
Gloucester County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Gloucester County, New Jersey?
2 utilities have service territory in Gloucester County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Public Service Elec & Gas Co, Atlantic City Electric Co. The largest, Public Service Elec & Gas Co, charged residential customers 20.42¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Washington Township, NJ in?
Washington Township is in Gloucester County, New Jersey. About 49,840 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Monroe Township, NJ in?
Monroe Township is in Gloucester County, New Jersey. About 38,137 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Deptford Township, NJ in?
Deptford Township is in Gloucester County, New Jersey. About 32,600 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Gloucester County?
23 operating plants with 1,166 MW of capacity. The largest is West Deptford Energy Station (755 MW, natural gas).
Are there data centers in Gloucester County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Gloucester County.
Is Gloucester County adding jobs?
Employers counted 128,002 jobs in 2025 against 114,002 in 2019 (+12.3%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 5,830 to 6,399.
Does Gloucester County have a data center moratorium?
The SAVRN Moratorium Tracker holds 1 local measure for Gloucester County, 1 in force.