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76-476: Oldmans Creek defines part of the western boundary between Gloucester and Salem counties. It starts just southwest of Glassboro , approximately one mile from the head of Raccoon Creek . It finishes in the lower Delaware River approximately four miles upstream from Penns Grove . 39°41′02″N 75°16′21″W  /  39.683946°N 75.272503°W  / 39.683946; -75.272503 This Gloucester County, New Jersey state location article

152-425: A co-educational Roman Catholic high school for grades 7-12 that opened in 1928. Saint Mary School was a Catholic grammar school that served grade levels from three- and four-year-old pre-school to eighth grade, which was closed by the diocese at the end of the 2010–2011 school year, in the wake of declining enrollment and rising deficits that were beyond the ability of the diocese to cover. As of May 2010 ,

228-496: A student–teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Cold Springs Elementary School with 842 students in grades PreK-3, Gloucester City Middle School with 779 students in grades 4-8 and Gloucester City High School with 702 students in grades 9-12. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden operates Gloucester Catholic High School ,

304-399: A career fire staff 24/7 Located at 1 N. King Street. The fire department operates 1 Squad Company 51 (rescue engine), 1 Quint Company 51 (105' ladder), 1 Battalion 504, 1 Hazardous Material (Hazmat 5), 2 Engine Companies (52,54 volunteer stations), 2 Marine (boat) units and several support units. The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is operated by Virtua EMS formally Lourdes Health. Virtua EMS

380-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.32. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

456-756: A high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July. A record low of −11 °F (−24 °C) was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 106 °F (41 °C) was recorded in August 1918. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.75 inches (70 mm) in February to 4.35 inches (110 mm) in July. The county has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Average monthly temperatures in Newfield range from 33.0 °F in January to 76.6 °F in July. Swedesboro and Bridgeport were among

532-935: A reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in August 2004, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in August 2024. Gloucester Point Grounds is a former baseball stadium that was the part-time home to the Philadelphia Athletics from 1888 to 1890, with the Athletics playing games there on Sunday to avoid blue law restrictions in Philadelphia. John L. Sullivan World Champion Boxer had an exhibition match with William Muldoon Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion in Gloucester in 1889. Annie Oakley performed in Gloucester City on July 2, 1888 at

608-446: A resident of Gloucester City who had previously served as the city's mayor. As of March 2011, there were a total of 6,726 registered voters in Gloucester City, of which 3,320 (49.4%) were registered as Democrats , 660 (9.8%) were registered as Republicans and 2,744 (40.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 2 voters registered to other parties. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 65.6% of

684-661: Is Benjamin C. Telsey. Gloucester County Courthouse is located in Woodbury. Gloucester County is part of the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). The 24 municipalities of Gloucester County are part of three legislative districts. Dave Bailey (D) Cody Miller (D) Bill Moen (D) The county leans toward

760-584: Is a city in Camden County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the city's population was 11,484, an increase of 28 (+0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 11,456, which in turn reflected a decline of 28 (−0.2%) from the 11,484 counted in the 2000 census . It is located directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and the Port of Philadelphia . Gloucester City

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912-507: Is comprised of the Mayor and the six-member City Council. The Mayor is elected at-large and serves a four-year term. The six members of the council are elected in a three-year cycle with three elected at-large one year and one each from three wards to three-year terms the next year, so that there are no council seats up for vote in one year in the three-year cycle. The Mayor and Common Council are responsible for making public policy that addresses

988-495: Is governed by a Board of County Commissioners and includes seven members who are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each November. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a director and a deputy director from among the members. In 2017, commissioners, then called freeholders, were paid $ 16,908 annually and

1064-745: Is in Sewell in Gloucester County; it also operates two satellite campuses in Vineland and Millville , both in Cumberland County . School districts in Gloucester County include: Gloucester County has a vocational school, the Gloucester County Institute of Technology , a four-year vocational-technical high school in Deptford Township that serves students from across the county and

1140-591: Is located in Conrail 's South Jersey/Philadelphia Shared Assets Area, freight rail in the county travels along Penns Grove Secondary , the Salem Branch, and the Vineland Secondary. SMS Rail Lines handles interchanges with CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway . The Port of Paulsboro is located on the Delaware River and Mantua Creek in and around Paulsboro in the county. Traditionally one of

1216-499: Is named after the city of Gloucester and county of Gloucestershire in England. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 census, the county had a total area of 336.77 square miles (872.2 km ), of which 322.00 square miles (834.0 km ) was land (95.6%) and 14.77 square miles (38.3 km ) was water (4.4%). Gloucester County is largely comprised of low-lying rivers and coastal plains , stretching southeastward from

1292-505: Is operated daily with two NJ state certified EMTs and/or paramedics and serve as a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit. BLS 557 and 558 is located at 230 Nicholson Road at the Gloucester Heights Fire Association building. Gloucester City is located in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district

1368-558: Is part of the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District , located in Sewell . Gloucester County's 24 municipalities along with population, housing units and area from the 2010 U.S. census include: As of 2010 , the county had 1,698.59 miles (2,733.62 km) of roadways, 1,126.99 miles (1,813.71 km) of which is maintained by the local municipality, 406.47 miles (654.15 km) by Gloucester County, 145.11 miles (233.53 km) by

1444-662: Is part of the South Jersey region of the state. The county's largest municipality by population in 2020 was Washington Township , with a population of 48,677, while the largest municipality by area was Franklin Township , which covered 56.39 square miles (146.0 km ). The county is part of the Camden, New Jersey metropolitan division of both the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan statistical area , and

1520-599: Is part of the North-South Freeway, Route 45 , Route 47 , Route 55 , Route 77 , and Route 168 . Route 324 is located in Logan Township in the county. The three U.S. routes that traverse the county include: U.S. Route 130 in the northwest, U.S. Route 322 near the county's center, and U.S. Route 40 at the county's southern tip. The Commodore Barry Bridge crosses the Delaware River , carrying U.S. Route 322 between Chester, Pennsylvania and Logan Township in

1596-632: 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 5th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nilsa Cruz-Perez ( D , Barrington ) and in

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1672-539: The 2000 United States census there were 11,484 people, 4,213 households, and 2,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,213.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,013.0/km ). There were 4,604 housing units at an average density of 2,090.2 per square mile (807.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 97.14% White , 0.69% African American , 0.18% Native American , 0.68% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.64% from other races , and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88% of

1748-466: The 2008 presidential election , Barack Obama carried Gloucester County by a 12.2% margin over John McCain , while Obama carried the state by 15.5% over McCain. In the 2012 election , Barack Obama carried Gloucester County by an even larger margin, even as his support declined nationwide. In 2016 , Donald Trump became the first Republican to win Gloucester County since 1988 , when George H. W. Bush won it and New Jersey's electoral votes as well,

1824-553: The 2017 gubernatorial election . In the 2021 gubernatorial election , the county voted for Republican Jack Ciattarelli over the Democratic incumbent, Governor Phil Murphy, making it one of three counties that Ciattarelli flipped. Gloucester County is served by the Gloucester County Emergency Medical Services (GCEMS), the first county-based EMS agency in New Jersey, which provides emergency services to

1900-628: The County Sheriff , who is elected for a three-year term. Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Gloucester County's prosecutor, appointed in March 2020, is Christine A. Hoffman. Along with Cumberland and Salem counties, Gloucester County is part of Vicinage 15 of the New Jersey Superior Court , which is based in Woodbury in Gloucester County; the assignment judge for the vicinage

1976-480: The Delaware River to the New Jersey Pine Barrens . The highest elevation in the county is a slight rise on County Road 654 southeast of Monroe Township that rises to approximately 180 feet (55 m) above sea level. The county's lowest elevation is at sea level on the Delaware River . Average temperatures in the county seat of Woodbury have ranged from a low of 26 °F (−3 °C) in January to

2052-472: The Democratic Party , though to a slightly lesser degree than the state of New Jersey as a whole. As of October 2021, there were a total of 230,545 registered voters in Gloucester County. Of these, 89,073 (38.6%) were registered as Democrats , 57,779 (25.1%) were registered as Republicans and 80,776 (35.0%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 2,917 voters (1.3%) registered to other parties. In

2128-568: The General Assembly by Bill Moen (D, Camden ) and William Spearman (D, Camden). 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 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,

2204-869: The New Jersey Department of Transportation , 2.22 miles (3.57 km) by the Delaware River Port Authority , 1.09 miles (1.75 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority , and 16.71 miles (26.89 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Various county, state, U.S. routes, and interstates pass through the county. Major county highways include County Route 534 , County Route 536 , County Route 538 , County Route 544 , County Route 551 , County Route 553 , County Route 555 , and County Route 557 . State Routes include Route 41 , Route 42 , which

2280-413: The U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 census , the county was the state's 14th-most populous county with a population of 302,294, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 14,006 (+4.9%) from the 288,288 counted in the 2010 census , which in turn represented an increase of 33,615 (+13.2%) from the 2000 census population of 254,673. Its county seat is Woodbury . The county

2356-413: The colonial era , Gloucester County's main industry sector was agriculture. Woodbury was the site of the county courthouse, the county jail, a Quaker meeting house that is still in existence, and an inn located on the current location of Woodbury Crossings. Due in part to the county's many creeks that lead to the Delaware River and Atlantic Ocean , smuggling was once common in the county. The county

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2432-476: The poverty line , including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the city are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Gloucester City was selected in 2004 as one of two zones added to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of

2508-490: The 1620s at today's Gloucester City was for trade, mostly in beaver pelts, with the indigenous population of Susquehannock and Lenape . The region along the Delaware River and its bay was called the Zuyd Rivier and marked the southern flank of the province of New Netherland . From 1638 to 1655 the area was part of New Sweden , which had been established by Peter Minuit , who had been Director of New Netherland , and

2584-578: The Avandale Park/Ride in Winslow Township ) routes. The Glassboro–Camden Line , a proposed 18-mile (28.97 km) diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail system to connect with the River Line and PATCO Speedline in Camden , was initially anticipated to be in operation by 2019. However, a lack of an official sponsor and funding source have to date delayed the project. Gloucester County

2660-516: The City Council are Nancy Randolph Baus (D, 2024; Third Ward), George Berglund (D, 2024; First Ward), Ed Cilurso III (D, 2025; At Large - appointed to serve an unexpired term), James "Bowie" Johnson (D, 2024; Second Ward), Robert J. Page (D, 2025) and Derek Timm (D, 2025). In December 2024, the city council appointed Ed Cilurso to the at-large seat expiring December 2025 that had been held by Sam Budesa until he left office; Cilurso will serve until

2736-529: The Delaware Valley combined statistical area . Gloucester County borders Philadelphia , the nation's sixth-most populous city , to its northwest across the Delaware River . Atlantic City is 52 miles (84 km) to the county's southeast. Gloucester County and adjacent Salem County , also in South Jersey, have become an East Coast epicenter for logistics and warehouse construction. Woodbury ,

2812-520: The November 2024 general election, when voters will choose a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office. Mayor Dan Spencer stepped down from office in June 2021 from a term of office expiring in December 2022. In June 2021, the City Council appointed councilmember-at-large Patrick Keating to fill the mayoral seat on an interim basis. Based on the results of the November 2021 general election, Dayl Baile

2888-569: The United States by percentage in the 2000 Census. The city had the 23rd-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.343% in 2020, compared to 3.470% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%. The name Fort Nassau was used by the Dutch in the 17th century for several fortifications, mostly trading stations, named for the House of Orange-Nassau . The one built in

2964-688: The arrival of English Quakers on the Delaware, in 1677, a permanent settlement, at first called Axwamus, was established on the site of the present city. This was surveyed and laid out as a town in 1689. In 1868 it was chartered as a city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 2.76 square miles (7.15 km ), including 2.31 square miles (5.98 km ) of land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km ) of water (16.41%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within

3040-453: The city had a total of 39.97 miles (64.33 km) of roadways, of which 29.52 miles (47.51 km) were maintained by the municipality, 7.10 miles (11.43 km) by Camden County, 2.63 miles (4.23 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 0.72 miles (1.16 km) by the Delaware River Port Authority . Interstate 76 is the main highway passing through Gloucester City. It enters Gloucester City from Philadelphia , skims

3116-549: The city include Cloversdale, Gloucester Heights, Highland Park and Newbold. The city borders the municipalities of Bellmawr , Brooklawn , Camden , Haddon Township , and Mount Ephraim . Gloucester City also borders Westville in Gloucester County and the city of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania , across the Delaware River . The 2010 United States census counted 11,456 people, 4,248 households, and 2,804 families in

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3192-517: The city's 6,708 registered voters, yielding a 40.1% turnout. The Gloucester City Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for

3268-441: The city's 6,711 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.7%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 58.9% of the vote here (2,698 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush , who received around 38.3% (1,755 votes), with 4,578 ballots cast among the city's 6,653 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 68.8. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 59.0% of

3344-464: The city. The population density was 4,937.8 per square mile (1,906.5/km ). There were 4,712 housing units at an average density of 2,031.0 per square mile (784.2/km ). The racial makeup was 90.52% (10,370) White , 3.07% (352) Black or African American , 0.14% (16) Native American , 2.68% (307) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 1.82% (209) from other races , and 1.76% (202) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.70% (767) of

3420-496: The county and Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal in Center City Philadelphia is available on the 313 and 315 routes. Additional public transportation in the county includes the 400 , 401 (from Salem ), 402 (from Pennsville Township ), 403 , 408 , 410 (from Bridgeton ), and 412 (from Sewell ) routes, and local service is available on the 455 ( Cherry Hill to Paulsboro ) and 463 (between Woodbury and

3496-685: The county seat, was founded in 1683 and is the county's oldest municipality. National Park in Gloucester County was the site of the American Revolutionary War 's Battle of Red Bank , where Fort Mercer once stood. It is now the site of Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park. The remains of the Royal Navy 's HMS  Augusta were laid in Red Bank Battlefield Park until they were later moved to Gloucester City . During

3572-551: The county. Interstate 295 is an interstate that runs through the county's northwest for about 14 miles (23 km). The New Jersey Turnpike passes through the county in the northwest and interchanges at Exit 2 in Woolwich Township in the county. The Atlantic City Expressway briefly passes through the county in Washington Township before ending at an interchange with Route 42 . NJ Transit bus service between

3648-672: The county. GCEMS administrative offices are located at the county's Emergency Response Center in Clayton . It was the winner of the 2010 Outstanding Public EMS Agency by the State of New Jersey. Gloucester County's special weapons and tactics (SWAT) unit includes police officers from Gloucester County and provides emergency services for SWAT-oriented scenarios, including barricaded and suicidal subjects, hostage rescues, high-risk warrant service, dignitary protection, and counterterrorism responses. In 2014, heroin overose rate in Gloucester County

3724-484: The county. The population density was 895.3 inhabitants per square mile (345.7/km ). There were 109,796 housing units at an average density of 341 per square mile (132/km ). The racial makeup was 83.56% (240,890) White , 10.06% (29,006) Black or African American , 0.17% (501) Native American , 2.64% (7,609) Asian , 0.03% (95) Pacific Islander , 1.41% (4,055) from other races , and 2.13% (6,132) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% (13,712) of

3800-485: The creation of neighboring Camden County . The county was named for the city of Gloucester and the county of Gloucestershire in the United Kingdom. As of the 2020 United States census , the county's population was 302,294, representing an increase of 14,006 (4.9%) from 288,288 enumerated in the 2010 U.S. census . The 2010 United States census counted 288,288 people, 104,271 households, and 75,805 families in

3876-560: The director was paid $ 17,908. As of 2024 , Gloucester County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending December 31): Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the Constitution of New Jersey , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as constitutional officers. These officials are the County Clerk and County Surrogate , both elected for five-year terms of office, and

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3952-599: The earliest European settlements in New Jersey and were both part of the 17th century New Sweden colony. Gloucester County dates back to May 26, 1686, when courts were established separate from those in Burlington County . On May 17, 1694, the county was officially formed and its boundaries defined as part of West Jersey . Portions of Gloucester County were set off on February 7, 1837, to create Atlantic County . On March 13, 1844, its boundaries were again defined as part of

4028-559: The grandstand Gloucester Point Grounds along the Gloucester Beach in New Jersey as part of the Pawnee Bill Frontier Exhibition. Oakley would return to Gloucester City for exhibitions in 1898. Gloucester City is governed under a special charter , which was originally granted in 1868 by the New Jersey Legislature . The city is one of 11 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use a special form. The governing body

4104-407: The last time a Republican has done so. In 2020 , Democrat Joe Biden was declared victor in the county in the closest Democratic victory in the county in the last 30 years. In 2024 , Republican Donald Trump repeated his 2016 victory in the county by an even larger margin, beating Democrat Kamala Harris by 4,617 votes, the largest margin of victory for a Republican in the county since 1988 . On

4180-438: The municipalities of Clayton , Deptford Township , East Greenwich Township , Elk Township , Franklin Township , Glassboro , Greenwich Township , Harrison Township , Logan Township , Mantua Township , Monroe Township , National Park , Newfield , Paulsboro , Pitman , South Harrison Township , Swedesboro , Wenonah , West Deptford Township , Westville , Woolwich Township , Woodbury , and Woodbury Heights . GCEMS

4256-444: The nation's busiest ports for marine transfer operations of petroleum products , the port is undergoing redevelopment as an adaptable omni port able to handle bulk , breakbulk cargo , and shipping containers . Studies completed in 2012 concluded that the port is well suited to become a center for the manufacture, assembly, and transport of wind turbines and platforms involved in wind power development. Gloucester County

4332-511: The needs of the City and its residents. The Mayor and Common Council also appoint members of the Planning and Zoning Board, as well as the Board of Health. As of 2024 , the Mayor of Gloucester City is Democrat Dayl R. Baile, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026; he was first elected in November 2021 to serve the balance of the term of office of Dan Spencer, expiring in December 2022. Members of

4408-904: 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). The sheriff of Camden County had been Charles H. Billingham,

4484-497: The north side of the city, briefly enters Camden, then reenters Gloucester City as it turns south towards its eastern terminus at Interstate 295 beyond the city limits. The Walt Whitman Bridge is the suspension bridge carrying Interstate 76 west over the Delaware River to Philadelphia. The bridge, which extends for almost 12,000 feet (3,700 m) between abutments, opened to traffic on May 16, 1957. U.S. Route 130 also travels through Gloucester City. NJ Transit bus service

4560-432: The population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4636-424: The population were under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.1 males. The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 14.0 billion in 2021, which

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4712-441: The population. As of the 2000 Census, 34.2% of Gloucester City residents were of Irish ancestry, the ninth-highest percentage of any municipality in the United States, and third-highest in New Jersey, among all places with more than 1,000 residents identifying their ancestry. There were 4,213 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 14.6% had

4788-417: The population. Of the 104,271 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18; 55.6% were married couples living together; 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.3% were non-families. Of all households, 22% were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.2. 24.4% of

4864-419: The population. Of the 4,248 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.0% were non-families. Of all households, 27.4% were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.31. 24.5% of

4940-478: The state level, the county is far more competitive. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 47% of the vote, defeating Democrat Jon Corzine , who received around 43%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 50,640 votes in the county (64.1%), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 27,060 votes (34.2%). However, Gloucester County narrowly opted for Democrat Phil Murphy over Republican Kim Guadagno in

5016-639: The state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . Students from Brooklawn attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Brooklawn Public School District . As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 2,356 students and 176.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for

5092-508: The vote (1,309 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 39.2% (870 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (41 votes), among the 2,310 ballots cast by the city's 7,097 registered voters (90 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 32.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 54.8% of the vote here (1,473 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 36.0% (969 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.2% (113 votes), with 2,689 ballots cast among

5168-460: The vote (2,624 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 32.6% (1,303 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (72 votes), among the 4,058 ballots cast by the city's 7,177 registered voters (59 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 56.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 59.2% of the vote here (2,611 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain , who received around 37.0% (1,631 votes), with 4,411 ballots cast among

5244-423: Was $ 52,222 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 8,589) and the median family income was $ 58,825 (+/− $ 7,975). Males had a median income of $ 49,032 (+/− $ 3,038) versus $ 36,560 (+/− $ 2,335) for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 22,718 (+/− $ 1,341). About 12.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. As of

5320-411: Was 17.3 deaths per 100,000 people, the fourth-highest rate in New Jersey and nearly seven times the national average. The Gloucester County Historical Society, founded in 1903, maintains a collection of materials and artifacts related to the history of South Jersey . Hunter–Lawrence–Jessup House in Woodbury displays many of these artifacts. Gloucester City, New Jersey Gloucester City

5396-409: Was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 36,855, and the median income for a family was $ 46,038. Males had a median income of $ 35,659 versus $ 24,907 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,912. About 7.7% of families and 10.1% of the population were below

5472-401: Was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 25, 1868, from the remaining portions of Union Township , which was then dissolved. Additional territory was annexed in 1925 from Centre Township and in 1927 from Haddon Township . The city's name derives from Gloucester , England. Gloucester City is known for its Irish American population, which was ninth-highest in

5548-728: Was launched in September 2007 with the goal of providing emergency medical services to county residents within nine minutes from the time of dispatch 90 percent of the time, which is considered to be the gold standard in EMS services. The program currently has 15 ambulances in service around the clock and four power shift ambulances on duty from 8am to 8pm seven days a week. GCEMS operates three Quick Response Vehicles (QRV) units that based in West Deptford Township, Newfield, and South Harrison Township. The department operates from 19 stations throughout

5624-466: Was ranked 14th in the state and was a 2.8% increase from the prior year. Rowan University in Glassboro is a public university that was founded in 1923 on a 25-acre (10 ha) site donated by the borough. Rowan College of South Jersey is the county college for Gloucester County. It was established in 1966 as Gloucester County College and opened to students two years later in 1968. Its main campus

5700-494: Was responsible for the famous purchase of the island of Manhattan . The location was disadvantageous since the richest fur-trapping area was on the west side of the river, where Swedish could intercept trade with the natives. In 1651, Peter Stuyvesant , director-general of New Netherland, dismantled the structure and relocated to a position on the other side of the river, in part to menace the Swedish, calling it Fort Casimir . After

5776-400: Was sworn into mayor, having been elected to fill the seat that had been held by Dan Spencer, while Robert Page took office in the at-large council seat that had been held by Patrick Keating. In January 2022, the city council appointed Derek Timm to fill the at-large seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Dayl Baile before he took office as mayor. Gloucester City is protected by

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