40-415: Bustleton may refer to: Bustleton, New Jersey , United States Bustleton, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
80-540: A 2010 Census population of 4,426 ) and Roebling (3,715 ). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP had a total area of 6.8 km (2.6 sq mi). 5.7 km (2.2 sq mi) of land and 1.1 km (0.42 sq mi) of water (15.91%). As of the 2000 United States Census there were 8,200 people, 3,220 households, and 2,170 families residing in the CDP. The population density
120-462: A center established about 1872 by Dr. Trall of Philadelphia. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 10.17 square miles (26.35 km ), including 9.77 square miles (25.30 km ) of land and 0.41 square miles (1.05 km ) of water (3.98%). Florence CDP (with a 2010 Census population of 4,426 ) and Roebling (3,715 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within
160-795: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year; at an annual reorganization meeting, the board selects a director and deputy director from among its members to serve a one-year term. As of 2024 , Burlington County's Commissioners are: Director Felicia Hopson ( D , Willingboro Township , 2024), Tom Pullion (D, Edgewater Park , 2026), Allison Eckel (D, Medford , 2025), Deputy Director Daniel J. O'Connell (D, Delran Township , 2024) and Balvir Singh (D, Burlington Township , 2026). Burlington County's Constitutional Officers are: Clerk Joanne Schwartz (D, Southampton Township , 2028) Sheriff James H. Kostoplis (D, Bordentown , 2025) and Surrogate Brian J. Carlin (D, Burlington Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were
200-617: A total of 7,543 registered voters in Florence Township, of which 2,237 (29.7% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 1,851 (24.5% vs. 23.9%) were registered as Republicans and 3,452 (45.8% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the township's 2010 Census population, 62.3% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 80.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide). In
240-408: A turnout of 79.8% (vs. 78.8% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 2,651 votes here (63.8% vs. 61.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 1,365 votes (32.9% vs. 35.8%) and other candidates with 46 votes (1.1% vs. 1.2%), among the 4,153 ballots cast by the township's 7,975 registered voters, yielding a 52.1% turnout (vs. 44.5% in
280-672: Is Stephen Fazekas and the Township Clerk is Nancy L. Erlston. Florence Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
320-544: Is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place (CDP) located within Florence Township , in Burlington County , New Jersey , United States, that existed up to and including the 2000 United States census . As of the 2000 Census, the CDP's population was 8,200. With the 2010 United States census , the CDP was split into its components, with the creation of separate CDPs for Florence CDP (with
360-895: Is vested in the Council and the Executive power is vested in the Mayor. The Mayor appoints a professionally qualified business administrator with the advice and consent of Council. As of 2023 , the Mayor of Florence Township is Republican Craig H. Wilkie, whose terms of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Florence Township Council are Council President Bruce Garganio (at-large; R, 2023), Council Vice President Nicholas P. Haas Jr. (Ward 2; R, 2025), Frank K. Baldorossi Jr. (Ward 1; D , 2025), Kristan I. Marter (Ward 3; D, 2025) and Paul C. Ostrander (at-large; R, 2023). The Township Administrator
400-543: The 2000 United States census there were 10,746 people, 4,149 households, and 2,891 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,106.5 inhabitants per square mile (427.2/km ). There were 4,391 housing units at an average density of 452.1 per square mile (174.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 85.52% White , 9.74% African American , 0.18% Native American , 2.35% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.65% from other races , and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of
440-607: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 3,354 votes here (55.7% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 2,539 votes (42.2% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 80 votes (1.3% vs. 1.0%), among the 6,021 ballots cast by the township's 7,971 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 3,235 votes here (53.8% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 2,656 votes (44.2% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 73 votes (1.2% vs. 1.0%), among
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#1732869861458480-630: The 2024-2025 session , the 7th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Troy Singleton ( D , Palmyra ) and in the General Assembly by Herb Conaway (D, Moorestown ) and Carol A. Murphy (D, Mount Laurel ). Burlington County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are chosen at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on
520-519: The Burlington County Institute of Technology , a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at its campuses in Medford and Westampton Township . WIFI , 1460 AM , is a radio station broadcasting out of Florence Township. It has an urban contemporary format . As of May 2010 ,
560-716: The Delaware River in Pennsylvania . The 2010 United States census counted 12,109 people, 4,775 households, and 3,285 families in the township. The population density was 1,238.1 per square mile (478.0/km ). There were 5,053 housing units at an average density of 516.6 per square mile (199.5/km ). The racial makeup was 78.43% (9,497) White , 12.23% (1,481) Black or African American , 0.19% (23) Native American , 5.04% (610) Asian , 0.06% (7) Pacific Islander , 1.00% (121) from other races , and 3.06% (370) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% (576) of
600-572: The Delaware Valley . Florence was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 7, 1872, from portions of Mansfield Township . The township was named for Florence , Italy. The Florence City Company, formed in 1849, organized the original layout of lots and streets in Florence. It also oversaw construction of the Florence Hotel and wharf. The Florence Iron Works
640-509: The Northeast Corridor . NJ Transit provides bus service on the 409 route between Trenton and Philadelphia . BurLink bus service is offered on the B5 route between the Florence light rail station and Haines Industrial Center. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Florence Township include: Florence-Roebling, New Jersey Florence-Roebling
680-463: The U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 12,812, an increase of 703 (+5.8%) from the 2010 census count of 12,109, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,363 (+12.7%) from the 10,746 counted in the 2000 census . The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia - Reading - Camden combined statistical area and
720-438: The 6,015 ballots cast by the township's 7,452 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.7% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 2,703 votes here (49.7% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 2,682 votes (49.3% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 32 votes (0.6% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,439 ballots cast by the township's 6,817 registered voters, for
760-401: The average family size was 3.10. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median income for a household in
800-402: The average family size was 3.10. In the CDP the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males. The median income for a household in the CDP
840-415: The border with Burlington Township on the west side of the township to the border with Mansfield Township on the east. One interchange, known as "6A" but not actually signed with a number, connects I-95 with U.S. Route 130 , which follows a southwest–northeast alignment through Florence. This interchange previously connected with Cedar Lane in an unusual roadway setup (where Cedar Lane overpasses itself)
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#1732869861458880-795: The county). The Florence Township School District serves public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,581 students and 128.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Roebling Elementary School with 396 students in grades K–3, Riverfront Middle School with 694 students in grades 4–8 and Florence Township Memorial High School with 452 students in grades 9–12. Students from Florence Township, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend
920-424: The county). In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 2,130 votes here (49.2% vs. 47.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,866 votes (43.1% vs. 44.5%), Independent Chris Daggett with 217 votes (5.0% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 52 votes (1.2% vs. 1.2%), among the 4,332 ballots cast by the township's 7,538 registered voters, yielding a 57.5% turnout (vs. 44.9% in
960-415: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bustleton&oldid=932740729 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Bustleton, New Jersey Florence Township is a township in Burlington County , in
1000-743: The locals termed the "whirlybird" until 1999, when the Authority constructed a double-trumpet interchange directly with US 130. The 6 toll gate is just east of Exit 6A on the Pennsylvania Extension. Interchange 6 (itself) is located in Mansfield Township. Interstate 295 also passes through Florence Township, but the nearest interchanges are in Mansfield Township and Burlington Township. County Route 543 also traverses Florence, passing over Interstate 295 without an interchange. The NJ Transit River Line light rail system offers service in
1040-432: The population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
1080-410: The population. There were 4,149 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and
1120-418: The population. Of the 4,775 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18; 51.7% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.2% were non-families. Of all households, 25.4% were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07. 22.2% of
1160-410: The population. There were 3,220 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and
1200-540: The recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1972. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member Township Council. Voters participate in partisan elections held in odd-numbered years to choose a Mayor for a four-year term along with two councilmembers at-large and then two years later choose one councilmember from each of three wards for overlapping terms of four years. The legislative power
1240-653: The township at the Florence station at U.S. Route 130 and Roebling station at Hornberger Avenue providing southbound service to Camden and the Walter Rand Transportation Center (with transfers available to the PATCO Speedline ) and northbound service to the Trenton Rail Station with connections to NJ Transit trains to New York City , SEPTA trains to Philadelphia , and Amtrak trains on
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1280-610: The township had a total of 67.24 miles (108.21 km) of roadways, of which 45.31 miles (72.92 km) were maintained by the municipality, 14.11 miles (22.71 km) by Burlington County, 4.52 miles (7.27 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 3.30 miles (5.31 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Florence hosts a 3.3 miles (5.3 km) section of Interstate 95 ( New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension), which extends from
1320-423: The township was $ 56,843, and the median income for a family was $ 67,412. Males had a median income of $ 45,325 versus $ 31,215 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 23,529. About 4.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. Given the accessibility of Florence to various rail and highway corridors,
1360-694: The township's economy is tied to its evolving role as a center for logistics . Florence and nearby towns in Burlington County have become prominent regional warehouse centers, attracting corporations like Amazon to build such facilities there. Florence Township is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under Plan F of the Mayor-Council system of municipal government. implemented based on
1400-611: The township. As of the 2000 Census, the CDP's population was 8,200. Up to and including the 2000 United States Census , the two CDPs had been combined as Florence-Roebling , which had a total population of 8,200 in 2000. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Bustleton, Dobbins, Florence Station and Hoffner's Tract. The township borders Bordentown Township , Burlington Township , Mansfield Township , Springfield Township in Burlington County; and Bristol Township , Falls Township and Tullytown across
1440-548: Was $ 51,192, and the median income for a family was $ 61,135. Males had a median income of $ 42,985 versus $ 30,493 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 22,074. About 5.7% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. The River Line offers service to Camden and Trenton Rail Station , with stations in Roebling at Hornberger Avenue and Florence at U.S. Route 130 . Roebling
1480-423: Was $ 75,219 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,776) and the median family income was $ 88,479 (+/− $ 5,289). Males had a median income of $ 54,010 (+/− $ 3,496) versus $ 47,707 (+/− $ 2,587) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 32,871 (+/− $ 1,737). About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. As of
1520-410: Was 1,432.6 people /km (3,710 people/sq mi). There were 3,439 housing units at an average density of 600.8 units /km (1,556 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.07% White , 10.54% African American , 0.09% Native American , 2.09% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.61% from other races , and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of
1560-533: Was established in 1857 along the Delaware River by Richard Jones. It continued as a major force in the economy of the community, especially after ownership was transferred to Richard D. Wood in 1867. The 1900 United States Census reported that a good portion of the workforce was dependent on the foundry. Florence was soon recognized as an attractive vacation spot with sandy beaches along the Delaware River . Visitors could also partake of hydrotherapy offered by
1600-776: Was founded by Charles Roebling , son of John A. Roebling . John A. Roebling & Sons company built and provided the steel for the Brooklyn Bridge , the Golden Gate Bridge , as well as numerous other bridges including one over Niagara Falls . The steel mill was also responsible for the production of the elevator cables for the Empire State Building in New York City , the Chicago Board of Trade Building in Chicago and
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