72-478: Gloucester Township is a township in Camden County in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township was the state's 22nd-most-populous municipality , with a population was 66,034, an increase of 1,400 (+2.2%) from the 2010 census count of 64,634, which in turn reflected an increase of 284 (+0.4%) from the 64,350 counted in the 2000 census . The township had been ranked as
144-484: A GED center, self-enrichment and senior adult courses. Evening and weekend classes, including computer programming are offered. Local residents may use the college's learning resource center to receive dental hygiene clinic services. As of May 2010, the township had a total of 239.44 miles (385.34 km) of roadways, of which 186.25 miles (299.74 km) were maintained by the municipality, 41.69 miles (67.09 km) by Camden County, 9.10 miles (14.65 km) by
216-729: A student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Parkview Elementary School with 384 students in pre-kindergarten through third grade and Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School with 507 students in grades 4 through 8. Prior to the 2012–13 changeover, Hi-Nella students in K–8 had attended the Oaklyn Public School District . With Hi-Nella ending its sending/receiving relationship under
288-730: A student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Blackwood Elementary School (581 students; in grades PreK–5), Chews Elementary School (662; PreK–5), Erial Elementary School (650; PreK–5), Glendora Elementary School (232; K–5), Gloucester Township Elementary School (252; K–5), James W. Lilley Jr. Elementary School (494; K–5), Loring-Flemming Elementary School (651; K–5), Union Valley Elementary School (476; K–5), Glen Landing Middle School (657; 6–8), Charles W. Lewis Middle School (657; 6–8) and Ann A. Mullen Middle School (919; 6–8). Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend one of
360-618: A 35.5% turnout. Hi-Nella is a non-operating school district. For pre-kindergarten through eighth grade , public school students from Hi-Nella attend school in Stratford as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Stratford School District that was phased in over a five-year period starting in the 2012–13 school year. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 901 students and 78.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
432-602: A 42.4% turnout. The Gloucester Township Public Schools system, serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . The district operates eight PreK/K–5 elementary schools and three grade 6–8 middle schools, including the Ann A. Mullen Middle School, dedicated in September 1996 and named in honor of former mayor Ann A. Mullen . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of 11 schools, had an enrollment of 6,481 students and 534.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
504-402: A Native American term meaning "high rolling knoll" or "high ground", though it may have been named for Nella, the wife of Lucious Parker, who developed Hi-Nella Estates in the late 1920s. The Star-Ledger included Hi-Nella in its 2010 series of articles covering "Towns that Shouldn't Exist", citing the borough's small area, population and staff, along with its use of a double-wide trailer as
576-423: A decline of 159 (−15.5%) from the 1,029 counted in the 2000 census . The Borough of Hi-Nella was created on April 23, 1929, from portions of Clementon Township , as one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of five new municipalities (joining Lindenwold , Pine Hill , Pine Valley and Somerdale ) created on that same date. The borough's name is traditionally said to derive from
648-442: A female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 22.8% were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.24. 24.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
720-443: A female householder with no husband present and 42.7% were non-families. Of all households, 31.8% were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97. 20.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 13.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
792-472: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.24. In the township, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
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#1732854785997864-475: A household in the borough was $ 34,948, and the median income for a family was $ 38,393. Males had a median income of $ 32,308 versus $ 25,759 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 19,285. About 9.9% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over. Hi-Nella is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 218 municipalities (of
936-534: A municipal building. Mayor Meredith Dobbs told The Star-Ledger that efforts to force the borough to consolidate with its neighbors would be "declared dead on arrival". The borough had the fifth-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 5.306% in 2020, compared to 3.470% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%. According to the United States Census Bureau ,
1008-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to
1080-475: A phase-out that would see all Hi-Nella students out of Oaklyn's school by 2016–17, the Oaklyn district saw overall enrollment decline from 469 in 2011–12 to 384 in 2014–15, resulting in the loss of tuition revenue that had accounted for as much as 10% of Oaklyn's budget, causing significant strain on the district's budget. For ninth grade through twelfth grade , public school students attend Sterling High School ,
1152-462: A regional high school district that serves students from Magnolia , Somerdale and Stratford , along with the sending districts of Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs . The high school is located in Somerdale. As of the 2022–23 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 894 students and 70.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Prior to the establishment of
1224-1238: A staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role. As of 2024 , Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. ( D , Collingswood , 2026), Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township , 2025), Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede , 2025), Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024), Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill , 2024), Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township , 2024), and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township , 2026). Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township , 2024), Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden , 2024) and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township , 2025). As of March 2011, there were
1296-419: A staggered basis, with three seats coming up for election in odd-numbered years in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Hi-Nella is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
1368-543: A total of 41,873 registered voters in Gloucester Township, of which 16,603 (39.7%) were registered as Democrats , 6,039 (14.4%) were registered as Republicans and 19,205 (45.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 26 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 63.9% of the vote (18,178 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 35.1% (9,999 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (271 votes), among
1440-503: A total of 571 registered voters in Hi-Nella, of which 252 (44.1%) were registered as Democrats , 59 (10.3%) were registered as Republicans and 260 (45.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 66.1% of the vote (213 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 30.4% (98 votes), and other candidates with 3.4% (11 votes), among
1512-411: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)
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#17328547859971584-482: Is Democrat David R. Mayer , whose term of office ends December 31, 2021. Members of the Township Council are Council President Orlando Mercado (D, 2023), Council Vice President Tracey L. Trotto (D, 2023), Dan Hutchison (D, 2025), Carolyn Grace (D, 2025), Michael D. Mignone (D, 2023), Andrea L. Stubbs (D, 2023) and Michelle L. Winters (D, 2025). Gloucester Township is located in the 1st Congressional District and
1656-500: Is a countywide vocational school that offers day and evening classes. The Kingdom Charter School of Leadership was a charter school that served students in kindergarten through sixth grade residing in Gloucester Township, who were accepted by lottery on a space-available basis. The school surrendered its charter and ceased operations in June 2019. Our Lady of Hope Regional School is a Roman Catholic elementary school that operates under
1728-475: Is comprised of the mayor and the seven-member township council, all of whom are elected on an at-large basis in partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office. Either three or four council seats come up for election in odd-numbered years as part of the November general election, with the mayoral seat up for vote the same year that three council seats are up for vote. As of 2020, the Mayor of Gloucester Township
1800-535: Is located in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). 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
1872-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing
1944-426: Is part of New Jersey's 4th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). 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 the 2024-2025 session , the 4th legislative district of
2016-552: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within
2088-623: The 2024-2025 session , the 6th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James Beach ( D , Voorhees Township ) and in the General Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill ). Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on
2160-616: The New Jersey Department of Transportation and 2.40 miles (3.86 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority . The Atlantic City Expressway is the most prominent highway in Gloucester Township, passing through the southwestern portion of the township. Route 41 clips the northwestern tip very briefly while Route 42 (the North-South Freeway) and Route 168 both pass through the township in
2232-415: The New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Paul D. Moriarty ( D , Washington Township ) and in the General Assembly by Dan Hutchinson (D, Gloucester Township ) and Cody Miller (D, Monroe Township ). Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by
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2304-668: The River Severn in England. Gloucester Township further subdivided into four smaller townships, and on June 1, 1695, became one of the first New Jersey municipalities to incorporate. In 1844, the township became part of newly formed Camden County . The Gabreil Daveis Tavern House , located at 4th Avenue in Glendora , is a pre- Revolutionary War tavern that was built in 1756 and for many years served as an inn for boatmen who transported their products to Philadelphia via nearby Big Timber Creek. It
2376-488: The U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 23.30 square miles (60.34 km), including 22.95 square miles (59.45 km) of land and 0.34 square miles (0.88 km) of water (1.46%). Blackwood (with a 2010 Census population of 4,545) and Glendora (4,750 in 2010) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within the township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within
2448-652: The poverty line , including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over. Gloucester Township is governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Mayor-Council system of New Jersey municipal government plan B, as implemented as of July 1, 1982, based on direct petition. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The township's governing body
2520-429: The 15,693 ballots cast by the township's 45,408 registered voters (471 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 34.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 47.9% of the vote (8,390 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 44.2% (7,748 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.8% (839 votes), with 17,519 ballots cast among the township's 41,329 registered voters, yielding
2592-407: The 171 ballots cast by the borough's 658 registered voters (5 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 26.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 46.6% of the vote (90 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 46.1% (89 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.1% (8 votes), with 193 ballots cast among the borough's 544 registered voters, yielding
2664-433: The 19th-most populous municipality in the state in 2010 after having been ranked 18th in 2000. Gloucester Township was formed on June 1, 1695, while the area was still part of Gloucester County . It was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. When Camden County was established on March 13, 1844, it was included in that county. Over time, pieces of
2736-471: The 28,615 ballots cast by the township's 45,074 registered voters (167 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 63.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 61.3% of the vote (18,601 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain , who received around 35.1% (10,645 votes), with 30,341 ballots cast among the township's 40,565 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 57.6% of
2808-452: The 326 ballots cast by the borough's 645 registered voters (4 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 50.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 67.5% of the vote (249 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain , who received around 29.3% (108 votes), with 369 ballots cast among the borough's 529 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 61.9% of
2880-424: The 564) statewide that use this form, which is the state's most common form of government. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the six-member borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on
2952-504: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of
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3024-808: The auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden . Our Lady of Hope Regional School was renamed following the 2008 merger of St. Jude's Regional School with St. Agnes School. Camden County College is located in Blackwood, on a 320 acres (130 ha) campus that had been acquired in 1967. The school's first students started attending in 1968 and the campus has undergone an $ 83 million expansion and renovation project that started in 2005. Over 44 programs of study ranging from allied health to engineering technology and science, laser and optics, public safety, business administration, liberal arts, human services and secretarial studies are available. Other programs include
3096-537: The borough had a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.58 km ), all of which was land. Hi-Nella borders the Camden County municipalities of Gloucester Township , Somerdale and Stratford . The 2010 United States census counted 870 people, 377 households, and 216 families in the borough. The population density was 3,773.3 per square mile (1,456.9/km ). There were 420 housing units at an average density of 1,821.6 per square mile (703.3/km ). The racial makeup
3168-507: The borough was $ 23,678 (+/− $ 3,470). About 13.5% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 1,029 people, 472 households, and 260 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,536.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,751.7/km ). There were 495 housing units at an average density of 2,182.5 per square mile (842.7/km ). The racial makeup of
3240-521: The borough was 71.04% White , 19.24% African American , 3.11% Asian , 4.37% from other races , and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.90% of the population. There were 472 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.6% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who
3312-504: The context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government
3384-518: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2023 , the mayor of Hi-Nella is Democrat Michael J. Segeren, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Jose A. Class ( R , 2024), Cindy McCoy (D, 2023), Kris Muska ( I , 2024), Harry Uber (R, 2023) and Robert Wise (D, 2025). Hi-Nella
3456-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798
3528-411: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Hi-Nella, New Jersey Hi-Nella is a borough in Camden County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The borough is the state's ninth-smallest municipality. As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 927, an increase of 57 (+6.6%) from the 2010 census count of 870, which in turn reflected
3600-1047: The residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role. As of 2024, Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. ( D , Collingswood , 2026), Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township , 2025), Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede , 2025), Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024), Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill , 2024), Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township , 2024), and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township , 2026). Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township , 2024), Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden , 2024) and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township , 2025). As of March 2011, there were
3672-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve
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#17328547859973744-567: The three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District . The schools in the district (with 2020–2021 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Highland Regional High School (1,188 students; located in Blackwood), Timber Creek Regional High School (1,187; Erial) or Triton Regional High School (1,103; Runnemede). Students from Gloucester Township attend one of
3816-402: The three schools based on their residence address; students from Bellmawr and Runnemede , the other two communities in the district, all attend Triton High School. Seats on the high school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with seven seats assigned to Gloucester Township. Gloucester Township Technical High School
3888-581: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined
3960-545: The township include Blenheim , Chews Landing , Davisville, Erial , Glen Oaks, Grenloch , Hilltop, Lakeland, Lambs Terrace, Little Gloucester, Nashs Mill Point Pleasant and Turkey Foot. The township borders the municipalities of Hi-Nella , Lindenwold , Magnolia , Pine Hill , Runnemede , Somerdale , Stratford and Winslow Township in Camden County; and Deptford Township and Washington Township in Gloucester County . Big Timber Creek flows east to west through
4032-459: The township to the Delaware River . A large enclosed dog park is located near the banks of Big Timber Creek. The 2010 United States census counted 64,634 people, 23,566 households, and 16,873 families in the township. The population density was 2,812.2 per square mile (1,085.8/km). There were 24,711 housing units at an average density of 1,075.2 per square mile (415.1/km). The racial makeup
4104-519: The township was $ 29,231 (+/− $ 984). About 3.5% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census of 2000, there were 64,350 people, 23,150 households, and 16,876 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,771.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,070.0/km). There were 24,257 housing units at an average density of 1,044.6 per square mile (403.3/km). The racial makeup of
4176-408: The township was 83.11% White , 11.55% African American , 0.16% Native American , 2.62% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.11% from other races , and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population. There were 23,150 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had
4248-427: The township were taken to create Winslow Township (March 8, 1845), Clementon Township (February 24, 1903; dissolved on May 16, 1941; became Laurel Springs ), and Union Township (November 15, 1831; dissolved on February 25, 1868, with remaining land chartered as Gloucester City ). The township is part of South Jersey and constitutes part of the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area . Present Gloucester Township
4320-438: The vote (16,318 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush , who received around 40.7% (11,529 votes), with 28,323 ballots cast among the township's 38,229 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.1. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 59.4% of the vote (9,042 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 39.3% (5,982 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (198 votes), among
4392-418: The vote (216 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush , who received around 37.5% (131 votes), with 349 ballots cast among the borough's 497 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 70.2. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 59.6% of the vote (99 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.7% (61 votes), and other candidates with 3.6% (6 votes), among
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#17328547859974464-417: The western part. CR 534 travels through the center while CR 544 runs along the northern border. NJ Transit bus service between the township and Philadelphia is provided on the 400 route, with local service available on the 403 and 459 routes. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Gloucester Township include: Township (New Jersey) A township , in
4536-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate
4608-497: Was 34.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 89.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 86.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 45,469 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 4,794) and the median family income was $ 53,750 (+/− $ 15,403). Males had a median income of $ 37,222 (+/− $ 14,117) versus $ 38,804 (+/− $ 7,870) for females. The per capita income for
4680-414: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 54,280, and the median income for a family was $ 62,992. Males had a median income of $ 42,451 versus $ 31,427 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 22,604. About 4.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below
4752-494: Was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 72,811 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,131) and the median family income was $ 82,491 (+/− $ 2,354). Males had a median income of $ 55,185 (+/− $ 1,931) versus $ 41,697 (+/− $ 1,505) for females. The per capita income for
4824-456: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83. In the borough the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for
4896-405: Was 71.72% (624) White , 15.06% (131) Black or African American , 0.69% (6) Native American , 4.02% (35) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 5.63% (49) from other races , and 2.87% (25) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.57% (92) of the population. Of the 377 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18; 32.6% were married couples living together; 18.3% had
4968-427: Was 75.80% (48,993) White , 16.19% (10,464) Black or African American , 0.20% (129) Native American , 3.67% (2,374) Asian , 0.03% (20) Pacific Islander , 1.83% (1,183) from other races , and 2.28% (1,471) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.65% (3,650) of the population. Of the 23,566 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18; 52.4% were married couples living together; 14.1% had
5040-459: Was one of the original townships that comprised old Gloucester County . It became the county's first political subdivision in 1685. The boundaries of Gloucester County extended from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean until 1683, when it was divided into two townships; Egg Harbor Township and Gloucester Township, which took its name from the cathedral city of Gloucester on the banks of
5112-583: Was recently restored and now serves as Gloucester Township's historical centerpiece. This building has also been referred to as the Hillman Hospital House because it was designated a hospital by George Washington during the Revolution. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to visitors on Sunday afternoons from April through December, excepting holidays. According to
5184-454: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in
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