42-505: Mannington Township is a township in Salem County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 1,475, a decrease of 331 (−18.3%) from the 2010 census count of 1,806, which in turn reflected an increase of 247 (+15.8%) from the 1,559 counted in the 2000 census . Mannington Township was first mentioned on May 12, 1701. It had been previously known as East Fenwick Township, which
84-557: A dry town , the sale of alcohol is not legally permitted. Among the oldest buildings are Barrett's Plantation House and the Salem County Insane Asylum . According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 37.90 square miles (98.17 km), including 33.88 square miles (87.76 km) of land and 4.02 square miles (10.41 km) of water (10.61%). The Salem River flows along
126-544: A student–teacher ratio of 10.2:1. As of May 2010, the township had a total of 69.40 miles (111.69 km) of roadways, of which 30.42 miles (48.96 km) were maintained by the municipality, 32.36 miles (52.08 km) by Salem County and 6.62 miles (10.65 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . New Jersey Route 45 (Salem-Woodstown Road) is the main highway serving Mannington Township. County Route 540 (Pointers Auburn Road) also traverses
168-575: A countywide basis are: Clerk Dale A. Cross (R, Pennsville Township , 2024), Sheriff Charles M. Miller (R, Salem , 2024) and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (D, Woodstown , 2025). As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,014 registered voters in Mannington Township, of which 243 (24.0% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 285 (28.1% vs. 21.0%) were registered as Republicans and 486 (47.9% vs. 48.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were no voters registered to other parties. Among
210-416: 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
252-637: A staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024, Salem County's Commissioners (with party, residence, and term-end year listed in parentheses) are: Director Benjamin H. Laury ( R , Elmer , 2024), Deputy Director Gordon J. "Mickey" Ostrum Jr. (R, Pilesgrove Township , 2024), Cordy Taylor (R, Oldmans Township , 2025), Ed Ramsey (R, Pittsgrove Township , 2026) and Daniel Timmerman (R, Elmer, 2025). Constitutional officers elected on
294-464: 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)
336-418: A turnout of 49.7%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 268 votes (46.7% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 225 votes (39.2% vs. 39.9%), Independent Chris Daggett with 63 votes (11.0% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 11 votes (1.9% vs. 2.0%), among the 574 ballots cast by the township's 1,010 registered voters, yielding a 56.8% turnout (vs. 47.3% in
378-658: A turnout of 70.8%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 394 votes (52.0% vs. 46.6% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 349 votes (46.0% vs. 50.4%) and other candidates with 10 votes (1.3% vs. 1.6%), among the 758 ballots cast by the township's 1,018 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.5% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 414 votes (55.3% vs. 52.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 324 votes (43.3% vs. 45.9%) and other candidates with 5 votes (0.7% vs. 1.0%), among
420-466: 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
462-491: Is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It is one of the three components of the Human Development Index of
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#1732880134321504-552: 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
546-501: The 2000 United States census there were 1,559 people, 539 households, and 409 families residing in the township. The population density was 44.8 inhabitants per square mile (17.3/km). There were 573 housing units at an average density of 16.5 per square mile (6.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 75.63% White , 20.91% African American , 0.51% Native American , 0.38% Asian , 1.73% from other races , and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.34% of
588-590: The 2024-2025 session , the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli ( D , Paulsboro ) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown ) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro ). Salem County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on
630-423: The 748 ballots cast by the township's 1,021 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.3% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 73.8% of the vote (363 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 24.6% (121 votes), and other candidates with 1.6% (8 votes), among the 497 ballots cast by the township's 999 registered voters (5 ballots were spoiled), for
672-556: The Mannington Township Committee are Mayor Donald C. Asay ( R , term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2022), Deputy Mayor Luke S. Patrick Jr. (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2022) and Kenneth H. Dunham Jr. (R, 2024). In the 2012 general election, the Township Committee had Democrats in the majority for the first time in township history, though the committee decided to choose
714-555: 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
756-410: The average family size was 3.02. In the township the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. The median income for a household in the township
798-476: The calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income
840-614: The committee's only Republican, Donald C. Asay, as mayor. Mannington Township is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). 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
882-560: The company was established in Salem in 1915. In 2010, the company undertook an extensive cleanup of contaminated soil on the plant site. Mannington Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The governing body is a three-member Township Committee, whose members are elected directly by
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#1732880134321924-504: 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
966-453: The county). The Mannington Township School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Mannington Township School. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 176 students and 21.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.4:1. In the 2016–17 school year, Mannington had the 31st smallest enrollment of any school district in
1008-553: The freight rail Salem Branch operated under contract by Southern Railroad of New Jersey runs through Mannington, with Mannington Mills being one of the short line's major customers. Salem Medical Center is a 126-bed hospital that was founded in 1919 and moved to Mannington Township in 1951. In 2017, New Jersey approved a plan to sell it to Prime Healthcare Foundation for $ 15 million. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Mannington Township include: Township (New Jersey) A township , in
1050-472: 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
1092-434: The population were under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 141.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 143.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
1134-414: The population. Of the 540 households, 27.4% had children under the age of 18; 58.0% were married couples living together; 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.4% were non-families. Of all households, 22.6% were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09. 18.3% of
1176-407: The population. There were 539 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and
1218-475: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows
1260-579: The state, with 158 students. Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Salem High School in Salem City , together with students from Elsinboro Township , Lower Alloways Creek Township and Quinton Township , as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Salem City School District . As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 399 students and 39.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
1302-413: 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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1344-520: 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
1386-467: The township's 2010 Census population, 56.1% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 68.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 55.8% of the vote (406 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.1% (306 votes), and other candidates with 2.1% (15 votes), among the 734 ballots cast by the township's 1,036 registered voters (7 ballots were spoiled ), for
1428-605: The township's northern and western boundaries. The township borders the Salem County municipalities of Alloway Township , Carneys Point Township , Pennsville Township , Pilesgrove Township , Quinton Township and Salem . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Acton, Claysville, Halltown, Marshalltown , Pointers , Portertown, Slapes Corner, Welchtown and Welchville. The 2010 United States census counted 1,806 people, 540 households, and 392 families in
1470-459: The township. The population density was 53.6 inhabitants per square mile (20.7/km). There were 592 housing units at an average density of 17.6 per square mile (6.8/km). The racial makeup was 72.59% (1,311) White , 21.10% (381) Black or African American , 0.66% (12) Native American , 0.44% (8) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 3.93% (71) from other races , and 1.27% (23) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.19% (148) of
1512-461: The township. Their convergence with Pointers Sharptown Road ( County Route 620 ) is named Pointers, or the Pointers, which "pointed" toward Salem . NJ Transit provides bus service between Salem and Philadelphia on the 401 , with local service between Penns Grove and Woodstown offered on the 468 route. Once also providing passenger service, the 18.6 miles (29.9 km) southern portion of
1554-465: The voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting conducted during the first week of January, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor. As of 2022, members of
1596-439: 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
1638-467: Was $ 52,625, and the median income for a family was $ 62,500. Males had a median income of $ 45,714 versus $ 29,727 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 24,262. About 3.8% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. Mannington Mills operates a manufacturing facility which occupies over 500 acres (200 ha), which it moved to Mannington after
1680-425: Was $ 63,650 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,287) and the median family income was $ 75,625 (+/− $ 17,613). Males had a median income of $ 59,896 (+/− $ 6,020) versus $ 42,159 (+/− $ 10,096) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 33,369 (+/− $ 5,096). About 6.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
1722-479: Was mentioned on September 3, 1679, though the details of its incorporation are unknown. The township was incorporated by New Jersey Legislature 's Township Act of 1798 on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's original group of 104 townships . A portion of the township was taken in 1878 and annexed by Quinton Township . The township's name derives from the Lenape deity, variously spelled as Maneto or Manito . As
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1764-454: 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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