Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. Inset map: Gloucester County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.

Deptford Township (commonly known as Deptford) is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 26,763. taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - licensed under GFDL and cc-by-sa File links The following pages link to this file: Deptford Township, New Jersey Image:Map of Gloucester County highlighting Deptford Township. ... taken from State of New Jersey website - adapted by H. Cheney - licensed under GFDL and cc-by-sa File links The following pages link to this file: Deptford Township, New Jersey Image:Map of Gloucester County highlighting Deptford Township. ... 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. ... Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - 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. ...

Deptford is a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located on the eastern side of the Walt Whitman Bridge, which joins southern New Jersey with Philadelphia. It is located 10 miles east of Philadelphia and 50 miles west of Atlantic City. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates , Government Country  State   County United States  Pennsylvania   Philadelphia Founded Incorporated October 27, 1682 October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 369. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 160 miles (255 km)  - Length 280 miles (455 km)  - % water 2. ... The Walt Whitman Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Gloucester City, New Jersey. ... Flag Seal Location Map of Atlantic City in Atlantic County Coordinates , Government Country  State   County United States  New Jersey   Atlantic Incorporated March 1854 Mayor Bob Levy Geographical characteristics Area     City 44. ...

Oak Valley is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Deptford Township. Oak Valley is a census-designated place and section of Deptford Township, located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ...

History

Historically, Deptford was the site of the first hot air balloon landing in North America, gathering that distinction when Jean-Pierre Blanchard completed his flight to Deptford from Philadelphia in 1793. Blanchard also carried a personal letter from George Washington to be delivered to the owner of whatever property Blanchard happened to land at, making the flight the first delivery of air mail in the United States as well. Hot air balloon being inflated by its propane burners prior to a dawn launch Hot air balloons are the oldest successful human flight technology, dating back to the Montgolfier brothers invention in Annonay, France in 1783. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Jean-Pierre Blanchard (aka Jean Pierre François Blanchard), (7 July 1753 – 7 March 1809) was a French inventor, most remembered a pioneer in aviation and ballooning. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the Commander in Chief of American forces in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and, later, the first President of the United States, an office he held from 1789 to 1797. ... Airmail (or air mail) is mail that is transported by aircraft. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.5 km² (17.6 mi²). 45.3 km² (17.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.46%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Deptford Township borders Mantua Township, Washington Township, Wenonah, West Deptford Township, Westville, Woodbury and Woodbury Heights. Deptford Township also borders Camden County. Mantua Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Washington Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Wenonah highlighted in Gloucester County. ... West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Westville highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Woodbury highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Woodbury Heights highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 26,763 people, 10,013 households, and 7,079 families residing in the township. The population density was 590.5/km² (1,529.7/mi²). There were 10,647 housing units at an average density of 234.9/km² (608.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 83.44% White, 12.38% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% 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. ... 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 were 10,013 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.12. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...

In the township the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $50,147, and the median income for a family was $56,642. Males had a median income of $40,641 versus $28,986 for females. The per capita income for the township was $21,477. 5.9% of the population and 4.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those 65 and older were 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. ... 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

Members of the Deptford Township Committee are Mayor Paul Medanyayor, Deputy Mayor Jacquelyn Love, Frank DiMarco, Tom Hufnell, MaryBeth Connelly Monroe, Phillip Schocklin and Lin Tenaglia.^[1] A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is in modern times the title of the highest ranking municipal officer, who discharges certain judicial and administrative functions, in many systems an elected politician, who serves as chief executive and/or ceremonial official of many types of municipalities. ... The Deputy Mayor of a community is the number two official to the mayor. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Deptford Township 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 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 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 Senate of the United States of America 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. ... Map Political Statistics County Camden County Mayor Gwendolyn Faison Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 26. ... 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. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map Political Statistics County Camden County Mayor Gwendolyn Faison Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 26. ... 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 the current Democratic Governor of the state of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Gloucester County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Gloucester County's Freeholders are: Stephen M. Sweeney (Freeholder Director), Robert M. Damminger (Deputy Freeholder Director), Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr., William Krebs, Frank J. DiMarco, Helene M. Reed and Dr. Warren S. Wallace. Gloucester County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Education

The Deptford Township Schools serve over 4,200 students. There are seven elementary/early childhood schools (Central Early Childhood Center, Good Intent School, Lake Tract School, New Sharon School, Oak Valley School, Pine Acres Early Childhood Center and Shady Lane School), Monongahela Middle School for grades seven and eight, and Deptford Township High School, which (in the 2005-2006 school year) has an enrollment of 1,230 students. The Deptford Township Schools are a comprehensive community public school district which serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade in Deptford Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. ... Deptford Township High School (Deptford High) is an American high school (grades 9-12) located in Deptford Township, New Jersey. ...

Notable residents

• Isaac Hopper, abolitionist and founder of the Underground Railroad.

Isaac T. Hopper (b. ... Map of some Underground Railroad routes This page is about the slave escape route. ...

Deptford Mall

Deptford is home to the Deptford Mall. While smaller than the Cherry Hill Mall in neighboring Cherry Hill, the Deptford Mall is still one of the larger malls in southern New Jersey. It is surrounded by two movie theaters (totalling fourteen screens), eight strip malls, several nightclubs and numerous restaurants and individual stores. Cherry Hill Mall lobby Cherry Hill Mall, owned by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, is one of the United States first large indoor shopping centers, and soon after its opening attracted busloads of visitors in the early to mid 1960s. ... Cherry Hill highlighted in Camden County Cherry Hill Township is a township located in Camden County, New Jersey, in the United States. ...

References

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External links

• Deptford Township website
• Deptford Township Schools
• Deptford Township Schools's 2004-2005 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics data for the Deptford Township Schools
• Deptford Mall

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