Business

Supporting our local businesses in Ewing thru our Choose Ewing program will help us grow a diverse and vital local economy, build community, and enable us to keep our shopping dollars in town for the benefit of local businesses, the tax base, job opportunities and more.  This offers expanded shopping opportunities for residents that can be enjoyed by all who live, work, and play in Ewing. 

In support of that goal, Ewing Township is looking to assemble a directory of Ewing retailers, restaurants, services, venues and more to help you find just the right local business to meet your needs and Choose Ewing. We invite all Ewing business owners to complete our free "Register Your Ewing Business" form to be included in our directory.  It is our aim to promote and grow the economy of Ewing by advocating for a thriving business community through a strong partnership with Ewing Township.

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Ewing Township is home to over 2,462 different businesses employing over 16,019 employees. Here are just some of the reasons why businesses choose Ewing.

• Location, location, location...
  Our location along the Delaware River, midway between Philadelphia and New York, with Trenton/Mercer Airport, the West Trenton Railroad Station and interstate highways makes Ewing a gateway to commerce. 
  Ewing is approximately 35 miles from Philadelphia and about 60 miles from New York City.  We are a first-ring suburb of Trenton, New Jersey’s capital city, directly to its south. 
  Interstate 295 (formerly 95) runs through the northwestern part of the town. Main roadways include State Highways 31 (Pennington Road) 29, and 206. There is also ready access to US Highway 1.
• Trenton/Mercer Airport (TTN) is located within Township boundaries for convenient and safe travel to and from Mercer County for staff and visitors.  Numerous Fortune 500 companies house their aviation units there.  
• Ewing is home to both local businesses and international corporations.
• Our community has a diverse and educated work force.  Proximity to major colleges and universities and New Jersey's research corridor makes it a great relocation choice.
• Our Economic Development Office works diligently to help both new businesses and established companies
• Township officials are committed to  growth and business expansion.

Economic Development Office

This office takes a proactive role in planning for and welcoming new businesses to Ewing.  It works to maintain a continuous dialogue with Ewing's business community in order to determine how the Township may address their needs.  It is their goal to strengthen business activities and the promote business opportunities in Ewing. The Township Planning and Zoning Official, Charles W. Latini, can be reached at (212) 203-5137, or through our Contact Us form.

Ewing Township Redevelopment Authority - ETRA 

A Township Board established in 1998 to encourage revitalization of the Ewing. It works with the Planning and Zoning Official to cultivate and develop Ewing's economic potential.  See our Planning Studies page for current redevelopment plans.  

Licenses and Permits

• The Municipal Clerk serves as the chief administrative officer responsible for the issuance and acceptance of applications for licenses and permits in the Township.  Click here for the permits/licenses that are issued through this office.
• Building Permits
  The Code Enforcement Office works to ensure that all construction projects are in compliance with required codes and completed in a safe manner.
• The Health Department works to ensure consumer, environmental, public and occupational health by conducting annual routine inspections and licensing Ewing businesses.  Click here for the permits/licenses that are issued through this office

Business Registration Certificate

Any businesses planning to contract with Ewing Township is required to provide a Business Registration Certificate certifying that they are properly documented to do business with state, county, and local government in New Jersey.

Historic

• Incorporation date - 1834

Geographic

• Ewing Township is 15.6 square miles.
• The elevation is 125.'
• The latitude and longitude are 40.26991° N, -74.79989° E
• Ewing is a river community, being partly bordered by the Delaware River.

Population Statistics

• Current estimated population is 37,264. (Ewing Township Census Profile)
• The total number of households is 13, 062.  (American Community Survey 2022:  5 Year Estimates Data Profile)
• Total Housing Units is 15,637 (Ewing Township Census Profile).
• The median age of the current population is 37.1. (2020 Census)
• Population density is 2.45K people/mi²

Economic

• The average household net worth is $...
• Household expenditures are $..., which are above the national average.
• The median value of owner-occupied housing units is $258,600.
• The median household income is $86.751. (Ewing Township Census Profile)
• The median family income is $92,247.

Educated and Skilled Workforce

The regional workforce is diverse and well-educated to meet the white and blue-collar workforce needs of small- and large-scale businesses. We have: 

• Workers who live in Ewing are % white collar employees and % blue collar employees who earn their living in a wide range of industries.
• Higher education rates of 43.4% of adults aged 25 and over with a bachelor’s degree or higher (2018-2022).
• A large number of local, skilled building & construction trades labor union workforce. 
• Mercer County unemployment rate is 3.7% (Oct 2024 from the Fred Economic Data (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

*Note - Population and economic statistics are from the 2013-2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates