See also: Bordentown, New Jersey

Bordentown Township highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.

Bordentown Township is a township located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 8,380.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 24.0 km² (9.3 mi²). 22.0 km² (8.5 mi²) of it is land and 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.30% water.

Bordentown Township borders Bordentown, Fieldsboro, Florence Township, Mansfield Township, and Chesterfield Township. Bordentown also borders Mercer County and the Delaware River.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 8,380 people, 3,293 households, and 2,305 families residing in the township. The population density is 380.2/km² (984.9/mi²). There are 3,436 housing units at an average density of 155.9/km² (403.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 89.33% White, 5.02% African American, 0.20% Native American, 3.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 3.03% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,293 households out of which 32.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% are married couples living together, 9.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% are non-families. 23.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% 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 3.03.

In the township the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $60,131, and the median income for a family is $71,627. Males have a median income of $45,604 versus $35,115 for females. The per capita income for the township is $26,934. 2.8% of the population and 2.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.2% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.