NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Burlington Township, New Jersey

Burlington Township is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 20,294. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (549x684, 13 KB)taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - licensed under GFDL and cc-by-sa File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (549x684, 13 KB)taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - licensed under GFDL and cc-by-sa File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area - Total - Water 2,122 kmÂ² (819 miÂ²) 38 kmÂ² (15 miÂ²) 1. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area Ranked 47th - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 kmÂ²) - Width 70 miles (110 km) - Length 150 miles (240 km) - % water 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. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 36.2 km² (14.0 mi²). 34.9 km² (13.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (3.58%) 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 metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Burlington Township borders Florence Township, Springfield Township, Westampton Township, Willingboro Township, and Edgewater Park Township. Burlington Township also borders the Delaware River. Florence Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... Springfield Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... Westampton Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... Willingboro Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... Edgewater Park Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. ...

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 20,294 people, 7,112 households, and 5,277 families residing in the township. The population density was 581.7/km² (1,506.2/mi²). There were 7,348 housing units at an average density of 210.6/km² (545.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 67.71% White, 24.49% African American, 0.16% Native American, 3.73% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 2.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.01% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City 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 encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 7,112 households out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% 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 3.18. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the township the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $61,663, and the median income for a family was $70,958. Males had a median income of $49,290 versus $35,510 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,754. About 3.4% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% 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 government

Burlington Township is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) Plan E system of municipal government. Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a Mayor-Council government. ...

The Mayor of Burlington Township is Stephen M. George. Members of the Burlington Township Council are Council President George M. Kozub, President Pro Tem Sandra V. Stewart, Brian J. Carlin, E.L. "Pete" Green, Harry McConnell, Richard W. Quinn, Jr. and Carl M. Schoenborn^[1]. A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Burlington Township is split between the Third and Fourth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District^[2].

New Jersey's Third Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Ocean County, is represented by Jim Saxton (R, Mount Holly). New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). New Jerseys Third Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Jim Saxton. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area - Total - Water 2,122 kmÂ² (819 miÂ²) 38 kmÂ² (15 miÂ²) 1. ... Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Ocean County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jim Saxton Hugh James Jim Saxton (born January 22, 1943), American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1984, representing the Third Congressional District of New Jersey since 1993 (map), after the district replaced the Thirteenth District due to reapportionment. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Mount Holly Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... New Jerseys Fourth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Chris Smith. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area - Total - Water 2,122 kmÂ² (819 miÂ²) 38 kmÂ² (15 miÂ²) 1. ... {{Infobox U.S. CoiirjhtfnEGEYWnfv state = New Jersey | seal = Mc-m f seal. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Ocean County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Christopher Henry Smith (born March 4, 1953, in Rahway, New Jersey) is an American Republican Party politician, who is a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 4th District of New Jersey (map). ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate The Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the other being the House of Representatives. ... 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. ... U.S. Representative and Senator-appointee Bob Menendez Robert Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

The 7th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Diane B. Allen (R, Burlington) and in the Assembly by Herb Conaway (D, Delran) and Jack Conners (D, Delran). 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 Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... See also: Burlington Township, New Jersey The City of Burlington highlighted in Burlington County. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Herb Conaway Herb Conaway (born January 30, 1963) is an American Democratic Party politician, who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1998, where he represents the 7th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Delran highlighted in Burlington County. ... Assemblyman Jack Conners Jack Conners (born July 10, 1943) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 7th legislative district since 2002. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Delran highlighted in Burlington County. ... 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 current Democratic Governor of the state of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...

Burlington County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Burlington County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director James K. Wujcik, Deputy Freeholder Director William S. Haines, Jr., Dawn Marie Addiego, Vincent R. Farias and Aubrey A. Fenton. Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1694 Seat Mount Holly Area - Total - Water 2,122 kmÂ² (819 miÂ²) 38 kmÂ² (15 miÂ²) 1. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Education

Students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade are educated in the Burlington Township School District, under superintendent Christopher Manno. The Burlington Township School District (with 2003-04 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) includes B. Bernice Young Elementary School, with 902 students in pre-K to 2nd grade; Springside Elementary School, with 223 students in 2nd grade; Fountain Woods Elementary School, with 1,270 students in grades 3 - 6; Thomas O. Hopkins Middle School with 591 students in grades 7 and 8; and Burlington Township High School, with 1,040 students in grades 9 - 12. This school district uses SmartFilter (c) to control access to the internet. The Burlington Township School District is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Burlington Township, in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. ... The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), as part of the U.S. Department of Education, collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States; conducts studies on international comparisons of education statistics; and provides leadership in developing and promoting the use... Burlington Township High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Burlington Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Burlington Township School District. ...

External links

Categories: Burlington County, New Jersey | Faulkner Act Mayor-Council | Townships in New Jersey A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Unincorporated areas in the state of New Jersey are communities that are part of one or more incorporated municipalities. ... Browns Mills is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Woodland Township highlighted in Burlington County. ... Country Lake Estates is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Florence-Roebling is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Fort Dix is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Leisuretowne is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Marlton is a town within Evesham Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Map of McGuire AFB in Burlington County McGuire AFB is a United States Air Force Base located in parts of New Hanover Township and North Hanover Township, in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Moorestown-Lenola is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... New Gretna is an unincorporated area within Bass River Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. ... Pemberton Heights is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Presidential Lakes Estates is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ... Ramblewood is a census-designated place located in Burlington County, New Jersey. ...

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