Virtua Health is an academic non-profit healthcare system in southern New Jersey that operates a network of hospitals , surgery centers , physician practices, and more. Virtua is South Jersey's largest health care provider. The main headquarters are located in Marlton.
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138-649: A student–teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The school is located in Mount Holly. The district's board of education is comprised of nine members who are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Seats on the board are allocated based on the population of the five constituent municipalities, with two seats assigned to Mount Holly. Students from Mount Holly, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend
207-492: A Mount Holly post office since before the 1870 U.S. Census. The township was renamed Mount Holly as of November 6, 1931, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier. The township was named for hills covered with holly trees. Some areas of today's Mount Holly were known as Bridgetown. Mount Holly gives its name to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office for
276-443: A female householder with no husband present and 34.5% were non-families. Of all households, 27.4% were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.19. 23.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
345-485: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 27.2% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.20. In the township, the age distribution of the population shows 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
414-461: A few 3-pounder artillery pieces on Iron Works Hill. Hessian commanders von Block and Carl von Donop were told that there were 3,000 American troops at Mount Holly. By December 23, 1776, 2,000 Hessians were moved from Bordentown and positioned at The Mount in Mount Holly, where they engaged in a three-day-long artillery exchange, known as the Battle of Iron Works Hill or Battle of Mount Holly, with
483-582: A freestanding midwifery birth and wellness center adjacent to the Virtua Voorhees Hospital campus. The center offers gynecologic and prenatal care appointments, as well as intimate, family-friendly birthing suites that support natural, physiologic births. The Virtua Eat Well initiative furthers Virtua's mission by supporting nutrition as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. By creating reliable and affordable sources for nutritious food, Virtua intends to create communities of wellness that demonstrate
552-476: A separate pilot collaboration with the Cherry Hill Free Clinic and Virtua to address care and food access for people with chronic conditions – the first U.S.-based initiative for Medtronic LABS. In 2011, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Virtua announce they have developed a partnership that will provide pediatric services at Virtua's facilities in Mount Holly and Voorhees. As part of
621-795: 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
690-623: A total of 5,251 registered voters in Mount Holly Township, of which 1,718 (32.7% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 1,034 (19.7% vs. 23.9%) were registered as Republicans and 2,496 (47.5% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the township's 2010 Census population, 55.1% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 72.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide). In
759-406: A turnout of 73.3% (vs. 78.8% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 1,251 votes here (56.9% vs. 61.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 891 votes (40.5% vs. 35.8%) and other candidates with 21 votes (1.0% vs. 1.2%), among the 2,200 ballots cast by the township's 5,429 registered voters, yielding a 40.5% turnout (vs. 44.5% in
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#1732884646726828-468: A unique academic health partnership between Rowan University, a top 100 public research institution, and Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system. Driven by empowerment, excellence and inclusion, the two organizations are impacting the health of New Jersey residents and beyond through clinical care, research and education. The college includes the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine,
897-448: A unit for patients who require an extended hospital stay, was the first long-term acute-care hospital in southern New Jersey. Memorial Surgical is a licensed ambulatory surgical center on the campus of Virtua Memorial Hospital Burlington County. Outpatient surgery (also called same day surgery) is performed in the facility. The center also takes part in performance improvement studies and peer review between physicians. Summit Surgical
966-587: Is a licensed ambulatory surgical center that relocated in the Spring of 2012 to the Health and Wellness Center attached to the Virtua Voorhees Hospital. Same day surgery is performed in the facility, which has seven operating suites and two procedure rooms. Approved by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare, Summit serves patients of all ages. Virtua Camden offers many outpatient services including
1035-803: Is a medical facility with many hospital-like features. The building contains physician offices, as well as facilities for diagnostic testing and outpatient surgery. This facility opened in January 2010. Opened in 2012, The Virtua Health and Wellness Center located in Moorestown features medical offices, an urgent care center and more. The wellness center closed in 2019. Physician offices, urgent care, and imaging remain. In 2014, Virtua launched Virtua for Women Primary Care & Wellness Center, located at its Health & Wellness Center in Moorestown. It's led by women practitioners and features offer longer appointment times in
1104-531: Is accessible at exit 5 of the New Jersey Turnpike in neighboring Westampton and exit 47 of Interstate 295 via CR 541 in Burlington Township . NJ Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on routes 317 (from Asbury Park ) and 409/417/418 (from Trenton ), with local service available on the 413 route between Camden and Burlington . The pop punk band The High Court from
1173-442: Is also listed individually and was listed as a National Historic Landmark in 1986. The Burlington County Courthouse was designed by architect Samuel Lewis and constructed by Michael Rush in 1796. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 2.87 square miles (7.43 km ), including 2.82 square miles (7.31 km ) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.12 km ) of water (1.60%). The township borders
1242-531: Is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 8th 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
1311-915: Is well-regarded for its community outreach, providing a variety of services for those in need, including women and children, teenagers and seniors. Virtua Mount Holly Hospital (formerly called Virtua Memorial) in Mount Holly has 383 beds. Most of the births that take place at Virtua happen either here or at the hospital in Voorhees. Specialty programs include a sleep center, diabetes education and treatment (including wound care), asthma management and cardiac rehabilitation . Virtua Marlton Hospital (Virtua West Jersey Hospital Marlton) has 198 beds. The hospital has specialty programs including arthritis management and joint replacement surgery, diabetes education and treatment, asthma management and cardiac catheterization . Formerly Garden State Community Hospital, Virtua Marlton
1380-607: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 2,636 votes here (68.1% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 1,127 votes (29.1% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 53 votes (1.4% vs. 1.0%), among the 3,870 ballots cast by the township's 5,578 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.4% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 2,771 votes here (67.2% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 1,272 votes (30.8% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 58 votes (1.4% vs. 1.0%), among
1449-661: The 2024-2025 session , the 8th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Latham Tiver ( R , Southampton Township ) and in the General Assembly by Andrea Katz ( D , Chesterfield Township ) and Michael Torrissi (R, Hammonton ). 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
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#17328846467261518-501: The Battle of Fort Washington just weeks before and the ignominious retreat through New Jersey. The 1793 state legislature approved the relocation of the Burlington County seat from Burlington City to Mount Holly, which was approved by voters in a 1796 referendum. Several important municipal buildings were constructed, including the courthouse in 1796 and the county prison built c. 1819 . The Burlington County Prison
1587-606: 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 . Sacred Heart School is a Catholic school serving students in grades PreK-8, operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton . As of May 2010 ,
1656-680: The Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Council-Manager (plan 12) form of municipal government, enacted by council-initiated action as of July 1, 1990. This form is used in 42 (of the 564) municipalities statewide. The township council is comprised of five members who are elected at-large in a partisan vote to serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election in even-numbered years as part of
1725-524: The Philadelphia metropolitan area , though the office is actually located in adjacent Westampton . The first European settlement in what is now Mount Holly began in 1677 when Walter Reeves acquired land from the Lenape (Delaware) Native Americans living in the area. He constructed a dam on Rancocas Creek to channel water through a raceway to power a gristmill and sawmill. Edward Gaskill and his sons dug
1794-540: The Rancocas Valley Regional High School , a comprehensive regional public high school based in Mount Holly that serves students from five communities encompassing an area of 40 square miles (100 km ) that also includes the communities of Eastampton Township , Hainesport Township , Lumberton and Westampton . As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 2,048 students and 140.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
1863-453: The poverty line , including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the township are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Mount Holly was selected in 1994 as one of a group of 10 zones added to participate in the program and one of four of those chosen based on a competition. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within
1932-438: The 4,125 ballots cast by the township's 5,473 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.4% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 2,223 votes here (57.2% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 1,612 votes (41.5% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 37 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 3,887 ballots cast by the township's 5,301 registered voters, for
2001-625: The Americans on Iron Works Hill. The Americans slipped away that night. After George Washington crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, the fact that thousands of Hessian troops had been drawn to Mount Holly aided in the Continental Army 's success in the Battle of Trenton the next day, a surprising American victory that helped turn the Army's fading morale after the disastrous defeat at
2070-548: The Burlington County municipalities of Eastampton Township , Hainesport Township , Lumberton , and Westampton . Clermont is an unincorporated community located within Mount Holly Township. The 2010 United States census counted 9,536 people, 3,456 households, and 2,264 families in the township. The population density was 3,397.9 per square mile (1,311.9/km ). There were 3,861 housing units at an average density of 1,375.8 per square mile (531.2/km ). The racial makeup
2139-583: The Kyle W. Will Family Health Center. Through this center, patients have access to other practices such as: dentistry , podiatry , ophthalmology , gastroenterology , cardiology and wound care. The Emergency Center is a place where patients can go when experiencing medical problems. However, since it is not a hospital, any patient requiring further attention is transported to another facility. The Virtua Health and Wellness Center located in Washington Township
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2208-653: The Mobile Grocery Store is a year-round program that visits neighborhoods in Burlington and Camden counties that do not have easy access to healthy food options. Virtua's mobile intensive care unit (MICU), working in conjunction with local ambulances, provides advanced life support paramedic service to South Jersey residents. The MICU also provides bikes team for special events and tactical paramedics who are specially trained to provide medical support to law enforcement agencies during special operations. The Virtua MICU
2277-753: The November general election. At a reorganization meeting after each election, the council selects a mayor and a deputy mayor from among its members. In November 2011, voters passed a referendum shifting from non-partisan municipal elections in May to partisan elections in November. As of 2023 , members of the Mount Holly Township Council are Mayor Chris Banks ( D , term on council ends December 31, 2024; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy mayor Jason Jones (D, term on council ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Tara E. Astor (D, 2025), Lewis Brown (D, 2024) and Kim Burkus (D, 2025). Mount Holly Township
2346-459: The Penn Medicine | Virtua Health Proton Therapy Center in Voorhees, NJ, began treating patients. Mount Holly, New Jersey Mount Holly is a township that is the county seat of Burlington County in the U.S. state of New Jersey . It is an eastern suburb of Philadelphia , the nation's sixth largest city as of 2020. As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population
2415-441: The Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing & Health Professions, and the Rowan-Virtua School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences. In 2021, Virtua and Medtronic announced a partnership focused on improving the delivery of quality care for residents of South Jersey, particularly those who face systemic barriers to care. Medtronic LABS, an independent impact-focused organization funded by Medtronic, simultaneously launched
2484-510: The Town Hall on Washington Street (1930) and the U.S. Post Office (1935) located across the street (1935), both federally funded and constructed as Works Progress Administration projects under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression . In the late 1950s, Mount Holly began to have economic difficulties due to industrial restructuring and the loss of working-class jobs. In
2553-637: The UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in March 1995, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in March 2026. The Township Council appoints a board of directors that oversees the operations of the Urban Enterprise Zone, which is managed by Joshua Brown, the township's Economic Development Director. Mount Holly Township operates within
2622-706: The Virtua Voorhees Health and Wellness Center. The unit contains hybrid inpatient and outpatient rooms and specializes in short stay/same day quadriceps-sparing total knee replacements and minimally invasive hip surgery. In January 2019, Virtua opened the Health and Wellness Center in Camden, housing dentistry, physical therapy, family medicine, and podiatry. The Dental Center serves as a General Practice Residency, providing comprehensive care including restorations, dentures, cleanings, implants, and various periodontal and oral surgery procedures. In October 2021, Virtua opened
2691-604: The Virtua Voorhees campus had 402 beds and together with the hospital in Mt. Holly, Virtua delivered more babies than at any other of the Virtua facilities. Virtua Willingboro Hospital is a 169-bed community hospital specializing in surgical services, including orthopedic, vascular, general, colorectal and urologic. The hospital is well-regarded for its behavioral health, gastroenterology, and wound care programs. The Lourdes Specialty Hospital,
2760-512: The borough was $ 24,551 (±$ 1,785). About 7.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 10,728 people, 3,903 households, and 2,583 families residing in the township. The population density was 3,750.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,448.2/km ). There were 4,248 housing units at an average density of 1,485.2 per square mile (573.4/km ). The racial makeup of
2829-491: The community since the 1880s. Its history includes three different health systems now as one representing the largest health system in Southern New Jersey. The state of New Jersey approved the incorporation of The Burlington County Hospital at Mount Holly on April 21, 1880, the first community hospital in the southern portion of the state. In an era when most health care was provided at home for those who could afford it,
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2898-884: The county). For pre-kindergarten through eighth grade , students attend the Mount Holly Township Public Schools . As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,079 students and 102.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.6:1. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are John Brainerd School with 293 students in grades PreK-1, Gertrude C. Folwell School with 302 students in grades 2-4, and F. W. Holbein Middle School with 439 students in grades 6-8. For ninth through twelfth grades , public school students attend
2967-424: The county). In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 1,126 ballots cast (49.6% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 977 votes (43.1% vs. 47.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 118 votes (5.2% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 38 votes (1.7% vs. 1.2%), among the 2,269 ballots cast by the township's 5,524 registered voters, yielding a 41.1% turnout (vs. 44.9% in
3036-578: The dam. The raceway proved a way for herring to make their way above the dam and was the scene of an annual fish run in the spring, which provided fresh herring for salting and eating. The former mill land has been preserved as the Mill Dam Park. It marks the importance of mills to the early settlements. On December 17, 1776, Colonel Samuel Griffin of the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River with 600 men, mostly untrained men and boys with little equipment, who marched to Mount Holly where they set up
3105-581: The first hospital in the City of Camden opened as The Camden Hospital and Dispensary Association on the northeast corner of Fourth and Arch Streets. Its mission: to treat the sick, especially women, who cannot afford medical services. In October 1998, the successors of the above two hospitals, Memorial Health Alliance and West Jersey Health System merged to create Virtua Health, the largest healthcare provider in South Jersey. Former President and CEO Richard Miller led
3174-470: The former hospital to the current site by Exceptional Medical Transportation. The Virtua Voorhees Ambulatory Care Center is part of the building and opened in 2012. The Virtua Voorhees facility originally had its location about 3 miles from the current hospital, on Carnie Blvd. and Evesham Road ( CR 544 ) in Voorhees. The hospital was built in 1973 near surrounding farms, which are currently housing developments. This location closed in 2011. Before relocating,
3243-572: The hopes of building rapport with their patients. The program includes primary services specifically for women and ties in integrative medicine, nutritional services, and stress management. In 2022, Virtua Medical Group opened a primary care practice dedicated to the health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and allies located in Marlton. In 2012 Virtua opened the Joint Replacement Institute (JRI) in
3312-503: The impact a balanced diet can have on the health of an individual, a family, and entire neighborhoods. The Eat Well Mobile Farmers Market visits sites in Burlington and Camden counties year-round, increasing access to nutritious fresh produce in underserved communities. The Eat Well Food Farmacy locations in Camden and Mount Holly offer enrolled patients nutrition education, social support services, and access to free produce and nonperishables. The newest addition to Virtua’s Eat Well initiative,
3381-601: The largest programs in the Delaware Valley. The hospital in Camden is the only facility in southern New Jersey performing kidney, liver and pancreas transplants. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital specializes in surgical services, including cardiothoracic, vascular, general, bariatric (weight-loss), gynecologic, neurologic, orthopedic and urologic. The Lourdes Regional Rehabilitation Center is the only comprehensive rehabilitation facility located within an acute care hospital in southern New Jersey. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
3450-401: The major city of the area. The railroad supported industrialization along its route. The Camden and Mount Holly Railroad constructed a station 20 years later near the intersection of Washington and King streets. A trolley station was built in 1904 for passengers making connections to Burlington City and Moorestown . New municipal buildings were constructed during the 20th century, including
3519-503: The merger. Miller instituted the philosophies and values currently used by the company. He also adopted the widely used business strategy known as Six Sigma , making Virtua one of the first healthcare systems to use its problem-solving techniques. In 2017, Dennis Pullin assumed the role of president and CEO upon Miller's retirement. In 2018, Virtua signed an agreement to purchase Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County . On July 1, 2019
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#17328846467263588-537: The mill race on their property between 1720 and 1723. After the mills were established, more settlers were attracted to the area and built houses and commercial buildings on High, Church, White, Mill, and Pine streets, including the Shinn Curtis Log House (1712). By 1800, over 250 dwellings had been built. Today no mills remain on the raceway, which still flows in its original course from the Rancocas just above
3657-537: The partnership, CHOP-employed physicians will provide care in Virtua's inpatient pediatric units and its pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) as well as providing pediatric emergency care in its emergency departments. In 2015, Virtua and Penn Medicine announced a strategic alliance for the purpose of creating easier access to care by growing programs in South Jersey supported by both organizations, and by facilitating access to advanced care provided by Penn. The alliance includes programs for cancer and neuroscience. In 2023,
3726-528: The poor were left without options. Dr. Francis Ashhurst assembled a board of managers, local leaders, family, and “a skillful and able corps of physicians and surgeons” to volunteer their services at the new hospital. “There is no other institution in West Jersey where the sick and wounded poor can obtain relief,” he wrote. In 1885, a great need for a hospital in the City of Camden led homeopathic physicians to unite in organizing for that purpose. On March 2, 1885,
3795-473: The post- World War II period, numerous blue collar , family wage jobs disappeared as the community's traditional employers, the mills and dye factories, were shut down. At first, these job losses were offset in part by gains at the nearby military bases, Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base , especially during the Vietnam War . In 1970, the residential vacancy rate in Mount Holly was 4.3%. By 1980, however,
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3933-573: The township had a total of 38.43 miles (61.85 km) of roadways, of which 29.11 miles (46.85 km) were maintained by the municipality, 8.45 miles (13.60 km) by Burlington County and 0.87 miles (1.40 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . The only state highway serving Mount Holly is Route 38 , which crosses from west to east at the township's southern end. Major county roads that pass through Mount Holly include County Route 537 and County Route 541 . Mount Holly
4002-407: The township was 68.68% White , 21.57% African American , 0.42% Native American , 1.37% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 4.77% from other races , and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.78% of the population. There were 3,903 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 17.3% had
4071-422: The two Lourdes Medical Centers joined Virtua and now operate as Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Virtua Willingboro Hospital. In January 2022, Virtua and Rowan University announced an academic affiliation that includes the newly named Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital is a 340-bed destination hospital for heart care, with one of
4140-454: The vacancy rate had climbed to 8.7% as a result of the nearby military installations' downsizing after the end of the Vietnam War. During this same period, 1970–1980, shopping malls proliferated in the suburban Philadelphia area, and retail business in Mount Holly suffered. The Mount Holly Historic District is a 260-acre (110 ha) historic district encompassing downtown Mount Holly. It
4209-416: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males. The median income for a household in the township was $ 43,284, and the median income for a family was $ 52,000. Males had a median income of $ 38,186 versus $ 27,425 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 19,672. About 6.8% of families and 9.9% of the population were below
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#17328846467264278-485: Was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 102.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 100.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 53,841 (with a margin of error of ±$ 4,427) and the median family income was $ 68,500 (±$ 4,684). Males had a median income of $ 51,945 (±$ 5,141) versus $ 37,079 (±$ 5,759) for females. The per capita income for
4347-418: Was 65.57% (6,253) White , 23.10% (2,203) Black or African American , 0.37% (35) Native American , 1.47% (140) Asian , 0.07% (7) Pacific Islander , 4.29% (409) from other races , and 5.13% (489) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.69% (1,210) of the population. Of the 3,456 households, 28.7% had children under the age of 18; 42.6% were married couples living together; 16.9% had
4416-483: Was 9,981, an increase of 445 (+4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 9,536, which in turn reflected a decline of 1,192 (-11.1%) from the 10,728 counted in the 2000 census . The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia - Reading - Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley . What is now Mount Holly was originally formed as Northampton on November 6, 1688. Northampton
4485-518: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 1973, for its significance in architecture, education, landscape architecture, politics/government, and transportation. The district includes 39 contributing buildings . The individually listed Old Schoolhouse , also known as the Brainerd School, was built in 1759 and contributes to the district. The Burlington County Prison
4554-612: Was designed by Robert Mills , a nationally known architect who designed the Washington Monument . The town has numerous 18th and 19th-century buildings, most of which are included in the Mount Holly Historic District. Commercial buildings were constructed primarily along High Street. In 1849, the Burlington and Mount Holly Railroad was established, connecting communities along the Delaware River to Philadelphia ,
4623-813: Was formed as part of the merger of the Memorial Health Alliance and West Jersey Health System, which operated the Burlington County Memorial Hospital MICU and West Jersey MICU, respectively. Both MICUs were of the original nine pilot projects instituted in the 1970s to determine the effectiveness of paramedic services. West Jersey MICU went in service April 14, 1977 with Medic 1 (Voorhees), Medic 2 (Berlin), and Medic 3 (Camden City). Burlington County Memorial Hospital MICU went in service on January 10, 1978 with CARE 1, operating out of Mount Holly. Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences of Rowan University formed in 2021 through
4692-554: Was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Little Egg Harbor Township (February 13, 1740, now part of Ocean County ), Washington Township (November 19, 1802), Pemberton borough (December 15, 1826), Coaxen Township (March 10, 1845, now known as Southampton Township ), Pemberton Township (March 10, 1846), Westampton Township (March 6, 1850) and Lumberton Township (March 14, 1860). There had been
4761-444: Was purchased in 1982 by what was then West Jersey Health System. The Virtua Voorhees campus is located on Bowman Drive and Route 73 . Opened on May 22, 2011, the campus features a “digital hospital” and an outpatient facility. The hospital consists of 370 beds, each in a private room. After the grand opening of the Voorhees hospital, the former Voorhees site was sold to Voorhees Township. Nearly 150 patients were safely transported from
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