The following is a brief history of the population and steets of New Cumberland City. It was a popular destination for immigrants. After the pogroms in southwest Russia, wealthy Jewish philanthropists funded relocation efforts to settle the region. Many of these immigrants settled on vacant land in southern New Jersey, clustering near the Salem-Cumberland border. The immigrants, many of whom came from urban backgrounds, found farming difficult and turned to clothing manufacturing as a means to supplement their incomes.
In the twenty-first century, this small community maintained its historic patterns while seeking compatible industries. Its per-capita income in the 2010 census was $21,883. Its median house value was $177,400, and the median age was 42.8 years. This city has a diverse population of both millennials and retirees. In addition, the area boasts excellent public schools and health services.
The median household income was $44,783. There were 63,917 families, while 9.1% of households were headed by women who were not the husband. In addition to this, 38.9% of households were non-families, with the rest consisting of individuals. There were also twelve senior citizens living alone. In New Cumberland City, the median household size was 2.22.
During the first half of the twentieth century, the county's economy was dependent on agriculture. Fortescue, located on the Delaware Bay between the Maurice River and the Cohansey River, became a major port for whiskey. The Seabrook Farms Corporation was the largest frozen food producer in the country, and Life magazine called it the world's largest vegetable factory. As a result, the city saw a major shift from tomato fields to soybeans and corn fields in the mid-20th century.