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Encyclopedia > East Windsor Township, New Jersey
East Windsor Township highlighted in Mercer County. Inset map: Mercer County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
East Windsor Township highlighted in Mercer County. Inset map: Mercer County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.

East Windsor Township is a Township located in Mercer County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 24,919. Image File history File links 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 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. ... {{Infobox U.S. CoiirjhtfnEGEYWnfv state = New Jersey | seal = Mc-m f seal. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Largest city Trenton Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq. ... 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. ...

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 40.7 km² (15.7 mi²). 40.5 km² (15.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... 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 Windsor Township borders West Windsor Township, Plainsboro Township, Washington Township, Upper Freehold Township, Cranbury Township, Monroe Township, and Millstone Township. West Windsor Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Plainsboro Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Washington Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Upper Freehold Township is a township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... Cranbury Township is a township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Monroe Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Map of Millstone Township in Monmouth County Millstone Township is a Township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...


Hightstown Borough is an independent municipality surrounded by East Windsor Township. Hightstown highlighted in Mercer County. ...


Twin Rivers (2000 Census population of 7,422) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within East Windsor Township. Twin Rivers is a census-designated place located in Mercer 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. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 24,919 people, 9,448 households, and 6,556 families residing in the township. The population density was 614.8/km² (1,592.8/mi²). There were 9,880 housing units at an average density of 243.8/km² (631.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 74.42% White, 8.90% African American, 0.20% Native American, 9.55% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 4.61% from other races, and 2.20% from two or more races. 14.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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 9,448 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which often forms the foundation of a family. ...


In the township the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.


The median income for a household in the township was $63,616, and the median income for a family was $73,461. Males had a median income of $50,875 versus $35,260 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,695. 5.3% of the population and 2.8% of families were below the poverty line. 4.3% 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. ...


Transportation

East Windsor has a few bus stops, which then stops in Monroe, and then makes its way to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Route 33 goes through East Windsor, and then goes through Washington Township and Monroe Township. U.S. Route 130 also goes through East Windsor. This portion of 130 is now becoming more congested since many new businesses (such as Wal-Mart) are being built. East Windsor Township houses the New Jersey Turnpike's Exit 8. Exit 8 is slowly becoming busier as development sets foot in East Windsor. At the present time, there has been an announcement that the Turnpike will be widened from three lanes to a 5-lane turnpike. Such an expansion can be assumed since Route 133 has extra space on the outer edges of the Turnpike. Monroe Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City, operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. ... New Jersey State Highway 33 is a state highway in New Jersey, United States. ... Washington Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Monroe Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... U.S. Highway 130 (typically called U.S. Route 130) is an 83. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ... The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey and is one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United States. ...


In the late 1990's, the "Hightstown Bypass" (Route 133) was constructed. It starts at County Route 571 and terminates at 33. The entire highway is in East Windsor; there is a half-diamond interchange with One Mile Road, and a three-quarter cloverleaf with U.S. Route 130. Both ends of the bypass are handled with traffic signals instead of grade separated interchanges. Despite the bypass being built, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has not made any comment on building a new exit with the Turnpike. The new interchange (if built) would provide a direct connection between the 133 highway and the Turnpike; it would also make it easier for some motorists to travel to Princeton. Route 133 is a 3. ... New Jersey Secondary Highway 571 is a secondary highway (signed as a county highway) in New Jersey, United States. ... The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey and is one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United States. ... Princeton, New Jersey, is the name of a section of Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. ...


Government

Local government

East Windsor Township has a Council-Manager form of government as provided under the Faulkner Act. The Council is made up of seven members elected at large for four-year staggered terms. Elections for Council are held in November of every other year. 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 Council-Manager 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 Optional Municipal Charter Law or Faulkner Act provides New Jersey municipalities with a variety of models of local government. ...


Members of the East Windsor Township Council are Mayor Janice S. Mironov, Deputy Mayor Hector Duke, Walter T. Daniels, Marc Lippman, Alan Rosenberg, Perry M. Shapiro and Marsha Weinstein. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... The Deputy Mayor of a community is the number two official to the mayor. ...


Federal, state and county representation

East Windsor Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 12th Legislative District.


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 Robert Menendez (D, Union City). 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 km² (819 mi²) 38 km² (15 mi²) 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. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1850 Seat Toms River Area  - Total  - Water 2,372 km² (916 mi²) 724 km² (280 mi²) 30. ... ÄŸ Christopher Henry Smith (born March 4, 1953 in Rahway, New Jersey) is a (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 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. ... 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 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Ellen Karcher (D, Freehold Township) and in the Assembly by Jennifer Beck (R, Red Bank) and Michael J. Panter (D, Red Bank). 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, the other one being the Republican Party. ... Map of Freehold Township in Monmouth County Freehold Township is a Township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Jennifer Beck is the current Assembly Woman-elect from District 12 located in Monmouth and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. ... This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County The Borough of Red Bank is a Borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908. ... Assemblyman Michael J. Panter Michael J. Panter (born October 10, 1969) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2004 and represents the 12th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County The Borough of Red Bank is a Borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey incorporated in 1908. ... 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. ... Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


Mercer County's County Executive is Brian M. Hughes. The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Mercer County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chair Keith V. Hamilton, Freeholder Vice Chair Pasquale "Pat" Colavita, Jr., Ann M. Cannon, Anthony P. Carabelli, Tony Mack, Elizabeth Maher Muoio and Lucylle R. S. Walter. {{Infobox U.S. CoiirjhtfnEGEYWnfv state = New Jersey | seal = Mc-m f seal. ... Brian M. Hughes is the County Executive for Mercer County, New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...


Education

Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade attend the East Windsor Regional School District, a comprehensive public school district serving students from East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough, along with students in grades 7 - 12 from Roosevelt Borough as part of a sending / receiving relationship. The East Windsor Regional School District is a comprehensive public school district in Mercer County, New Jersey which serves students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. ... School districts are a form of special-purpose district in the United States (amongst some other places) which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools. ... Hightstown highlighted in Mercer County. ... Roosevelt is a borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ...


The district has four K-5 elementary schools — Walter C. Black Elementary School with 581 students, Perry L. Drew Elementary School with 692 students, Ethel McKnight Elementary School with 572 students, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School with 502 students — Melvin H. Kreps School grades 6 - 8 with 1,139 students and Hightstown High School with 1,370 students in grades 9 - 12.


External links

Municipalities of Mercer County, New Jersey
(County Seat: Trenton)
Boroughs Hightstown | Hopewell | Pennington | Princeton
City Trenton
Townships East Windsor | Ewing | Hamilton | Hopewell | Lawrence | Princeton | Washington | West Windsor
CDPs and
Communities
Lawrenceville | Mercerville-Hamilton Square | Princeton Junction | Princeton North | Titusville | Twin Rivers | White Horse | Yardville-Groveville


 
 

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