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Brooklawn, New Jersey
Brooklawn highlighted in Camden County
Brooklawn highlighted in Camden County
Coordinates: 39°52′41″N 75°07′17″W / 39.87806, -75.12139
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Camden
Incorporated March 11, 1924
Government
 - Type Borough (New Jersey)
 - Mayor John Soubasis
Area
 - Total 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
 - Land 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
 - Water 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Elevation [1] 20 ft (6 m)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,294
 - Density 5,003.4/sq mi (1,931.8/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08030
Area code(s) 856
FIPS code 34-08170[3]
GNIS feature ID 0885172[4]
Website: http://www.brooklawn.us

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Brooklawn was incorporated as a borough on March 11, 1924, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 5, 1924. The borough was reincorporated on March 23, 1926.[5] is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... Centre Township was a township that existed in Camden County, New Jersey, United States, from 1855 through 1926. ... is the 95th day of the year (96th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the rap album, see 1924 (album). ... is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Geography

Brooklawn is located at 39°52′47″N, 75°7′12″W (39.879596, -75.120074)[6].


According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), of which, 0.5 square miles (1.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (9.62%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Brooklawn borders Bellmawr and Gloucester City. Brooklawn also borders Gloucester County. Bellmawr highlighted in Camden County Bellmawr is a Borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Gloucester City highlighted in Camden County Gloucester City is a City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ...


Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1930 1,753
1940 1,919 9.5%
1950 2,262 17.9%
1960 2,504 10.7%
1970 2,870 14.6%
1980 2,133 -25.7%
1990 1,805 -15.4%
2000 2,354 30.4%
Est. 2006 2,294 [2] -2.5%
Population 1930 - 1990.[7]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,354 people, 961 households, and 600 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,003.4 people per square mile (1,933.8/km²). There were 1,025 housing units at an average density of 2,178.6/sq mi (842.0/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 90.27% White, 4.29% African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 2.38% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.72% of the population. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twentieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,545,805, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and 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. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 were 961 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.09. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $39,600, and the median income for a family was $47,891. Males had a median income of $36,190 versus $26,591 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,295. About 6.1% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

Local representation

As of 2008, the Mayor of the Borough of Brooklawn is John Soubasis. Members of the Brooklawn Borough Council are Council President Jim Nolan, Rickie Boulden, Teri Branella, Ryan Giles, Gerald “Skip” Granstrom, and Tom MacAdams.[8] 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Federal, state and county representation

Brooklawn is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 5th Legislative District.[9]


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 Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). 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 U.S. 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 two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Haddon Heights highlighted in Camden County Haddon Heights is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. ... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. ...


For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 5th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Dana Redd (D, Camden) and in the Assembly by Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D, Barrington) and Joseph J. Roberts (D, Camden). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... 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 1995. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Barrington highlighted in Camden County Barrington is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, 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. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. ... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor of 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 the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. ...


Camden County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large for staggered three-year terms by the residents of the county.[10] As of 2008, Camden County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. (Collingswood, term ends December 31, 2008), Freeholder Deputy Director Edward McDonnell (Pennsauken Township, 2010), Riletta L. Cream (Camden, 2008), Rodney A. Greco (Gloucester Township, 2009), Jeffrey L. Nash (Cherry Hill Township, 2009), Joseph Ripa (Voorhees Township, 2009) and Carmen Rodriguez (Merchantville, 2010).[11] Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Motto: Its Where You Want To Be Location of Collingswood within Camden County, New Jersey. ... is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Pennsauken highlighted in Camden County Pennsauken Township is a Township in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. ... The City of Camden is the county seat of Camden County, New Jersey in the United States. ... Gloucester Township highlighted in Camden County Gloucester Township is a Township located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Cherry Hill Township is a township in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States. ... Voorhees highlighted in Camden County Voorhees Township is a township located in Camden County, New Jersey. ... Merchantville highlighted in Camden County Merchantville is a Borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. ...


Education

The Brooklawn Public School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Alice Costello School. As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 124 students.[12]


For grades 9-12, public school students attend Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School in Gloucester City as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Gloucester City Public Schools. Gloucester City Junior-Senior High School is a comprehensive six-year community public high school that is based in Gloucester City, New Jersey, United States, and serves students in seventh through twelfth grade, as part of the Gloucester City Public Schools, an Abbott District. ... Gloucester City highlighted in Camden County Gloucester City is a City in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. ... A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district. ... Gloucester City Public Schools is a comprehensive community public school district that is based in Gloucester City, New Jersey, and serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. ...


Transportation

New Jersey Transit bus service is available to Philadelphia on the 401, 402, 408, 410 and 412 routes.[13] The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit or NJ Transit) is a statewide public transportation system serving the state of New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland counties in New York. ... For other uses, see Philadelphia (disambiguation) and Philly. ... New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes across the Delaware River from Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties, with most running to Philadelphia via the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. ... New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes across the Delaware River from Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties, with most running to Philadelphia via the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. ... New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes across the Delaware River from Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties, with most running to Philadelphia via the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. ... New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes across the Delaware River from Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties, with most running to Philadelphia via the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. ... New Jersey Transit operates or contracts out the following bus routes across the Delaware River from Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties, with most running to Philadelphia via the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. ...


References

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