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

East Greenwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 5,430. Image File history File links Map_of_Gloucester_County_highlighting_East_Greenwich_Township. ... Image File history File links Map_of_Gloucester_County_highlighting_East_Greenwich_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. ...

East Greenwich Township was created by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 10, 1881 from the eastern part of Greenwich Township and the western part of Mantua Township. East Greenwich includes the unincorporated communities of Clarksboro, Mickleton and Mount Royal. 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. ... February 10 is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Greenwich Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Mantua Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Clarksboro is an historical area of Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States in the area of Deptford Township and East Greenwich Township. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.8 km² (15.0 mi²). 38.2 km² (14.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.47%) 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. ...

East Greenwich Township borders Greenwich Township, Paulsboro, West Deptford Township, Mantua Township, Harrison Township, and Woolwich Township. Greenwich Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Paulsboro highlighted in Gloucester County. ... West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Mantua Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Harrison Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Woolwich Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 5,430 people, 1,901 households, and 1,515 families residing in the township. The population density was 142.1/km² (368.1/mi²). There were 1,971 housing units at an average density of 51.6/km² (133.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.68% White, 3.26% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% 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. ...

There were 1,901 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 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 25.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $65,701, and the median income for a family was $74,455. Males had a median income of $51,662 versus $31,619 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,345. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% 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 government

A Township Committee, composed of five members who are elected for three-year terms, governs East Greenwich Township at the local level. The committee selects the mayor for a one-year term.

East Greenwich Township Committee members are Mayor John F. DeGeorge, Deputy Mayor David S. Jenkins, Fred Grant, Michelle Haenggi and Pete Miskofsky. 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

East Greenwich Township is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd 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, 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 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. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Stephen M. Sweeney (D, Thorofare) and in the Assembly by John J. Burzichelli (D, Thorofare) and Douglas H. Fisher (D, Thorofare). 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. ... West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman John J. Burzichelli John J. Burzichelli (born November 14, 1954) serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 3rd legislative district since 2003. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Assemblyman Douglas H. Fisher Douglas H. Fisher has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2002 and represents the 3rd legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon 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

Students in grades K-6 attend the East Greenwich Township School District. The school district services students in Grades K-6 in two elementary schools. The schools in the district (with 2003-04 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics are Jeffrey Clark School, located on Quaker Road, has an enrollment of 258 students Grades K-2 and the Samuel Mickle School, located on Kings Highway, serves 353 students in Grades 3-6. 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...

For grades 7-12, students are educated by the Kingsway Regional School District. The district serves students from East Greenwich Township, Logan Township, South Harrison Township, Swedesboro and Woolwich Township. Schools in the district are Kingsway Regional Middle School and Kingsway Regional High School. The Kingsway Regional School District is a regional school district serving students from five communities in Gloucester County, New Jersey. ... Logan Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... South Harrison Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Swedesboro highlighted in Gloucester County. ... Woolwich Township highlighted in Gloucester County. ...

External links

• East Greenwich Township webpages
• East Greenwich Township School District
• East Greenwich Township School District's 2004-2005 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics data for the East Greenwich Township School District
• Kingsway Regional High School