Bellmawr highlighted in Camden County

Bellmawr is a Borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 11,262. Runnemede is much better than Bellmawr. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x681, 7 KB)taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - GFDL & CC-SA-BY Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x681, 7 KB)taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - GFDL & CC-SA-BY Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... A Borough (sometimes spelled Boro on road signage) in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of twelve forms of municipal government. ... Camden County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Runnemede highlighted in Camden County Runnemede is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ...

Bellmawr is home to the main Post office for the area, one of the largest in the state of New Jersey. In late October 2001 the office was closed due to possible anthrax contamination (see 2001 anthrax attacks). The office was re-opened several days later, in early November, after testing negative for anthrax. Small-town post office and town hall in Lockhart, Alabama A post office is a facility (in most countries, a government one) where the public can purchase postage stamps for mailing correspondence or merchandise, and also drop off or pick up packages or other special-delivery items. ... A letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle containing weaponized anthrax powder caused the deaths of two postal workers. ...

Geography

Bellmawr is located at 39°52'1" North, 75°5'30" West (39.867013, -75.091622)^GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.18% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Bellmawr borders Barrington, Brooklawn, Gloucester City, Haddon Heights, Mount Ephraim, and Runnemede. Bellmawr also borders Gloucester County. Barrington highlighted in Camden County Barrington is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Brooklawn highlighted in Camden County Brooklawn is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Gloucester City highlighted in Camden County Gloucester City is a city located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Haddon Heights highlighted in Camden County Haddon Heights is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Mount Ephraim highlighted in Camden County Mount Ephraim is a Walsh Act borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Runnemede highlighted in Camden County Runnemede is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 11,262 people, 4,446 households, and 3,134 families residing in the borough. The population density is 1,435.1/km² (3,715.5/mi²). There are 4,561 housing units at an average density of 581.2/km² (1,504.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 92.79% White, 1.18% African American, 0.06% Native American, 3.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. 3.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 4,446 households out of which 26.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 12.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% are non-families. 25.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.02. To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ...

In the borough the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $44,653, and the median income for a family is $53,839. Males have a median income of $38,646 versus $27,050 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $19,863. 4.0% of the population and 2.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

Federal, state and county representation

Bellmawr is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 5th Legislative District.

New Jersey's First Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys First Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Rob Andrews. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area  - Total  - Water 2,122 km² (819 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 1. ... Camden County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Robert Ernest Andrews (born August 4, 1957) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Haddon Heights highlighted in Camden County Haddon Heights is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Union City, New Jersey Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ...

The 5th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Wayne R. Bryant (D, Camden) and in the Assembly by Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D, Camden) and Joseph J. Roberts (D, Brooklawn). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Tweeter Center The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez Nilsa Cruz-Perez (born January 21, 1961 in Puerto Rico) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 5th legislative district since 2002. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Tweeter Center The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. ... Assemblyman Joseph J. Roberts Joseph J. Roberts (born July 14, 1952) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 5th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Brooklawn highlighted in Camden County Brooklawn is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is an American politician and businessman, currently serving as the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Camden County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Camden County's Freeholders are: Louis Cappelli, Jr. (Freeholder Director), Edward McDonnell (Freeholder Deputy Director), Riletta L. Cream, Thomas J. Gurick, Jeffrey L. Nash, Joseph Ripa and Carmen Rodriguez. Camden County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body for each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Education

For grades 9 through 12, students attend Triton Regional High School (1,525 students), one of three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District. The other communities in the district are Gloucester Township and Runnemede. The Black Horse Pike Regional School District is a regional public high school district serving students in grades 9 through 12 from three communities in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Gloucester Township highlighted in Camden County Gloucester Township is a township located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Runnemede highlighted in Camden County Runnemede is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ...

External links

• Bellmawr Borough municipal website
• Black Horse Pike Regional School District

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