Westampton Township, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Westampton Township, New Jersey
settlement_type = Township
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map_caption = Westampton Township highlighted in Burlington County. Inset



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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Westampton Township, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Burlington
government_footnotes =
government_type = Township (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Harry Adams
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = March 6, 1850

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 28.9
area_land_km2 = 28.6
area_water_km2 = 0.3
area_total_sq_mi = 11.2
area_land_sq_mi = 11.0
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 8661
population_density_km2 = 252.4
population_density_sq_mi = 653.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|882103|Township of Westampton, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.]
elevation_m = 23
elevation_ft = 75
latd = 40 |latm = 0 |lats = 52 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 49 |longs = 34 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 08060
area_code = 609
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-78200GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0882103GR|3
website = http://www.westampton.com
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Westampton Township is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 7,217.

Westampton was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 6, 1850, from portions of Northampton Township (now known as Mount Holly Township). Portions of the township were taken to form Eastampton Township on February 11, 1880."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 99.]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 11.2 square miles (28.9 km²), of which, 11.0 square miles (28.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (1.08%) is water.

Westampton Township borders Willingboro Township, Burlington Township, Springfield Township, Eastampton Township, Mount Holly Township, Hainesport Township, and Mount Laurel Township.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930= 491
1940= 573
1950= 716
1960= 1114
1970= 2680
1980= 3383
1990= 6004
2000= 7217
estimate=8661
estyear=2005
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=06000US3400577150&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C05000US34005%7C06000US3400577150&_street=&_county=westampton&_cityTown=westampton&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=060&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Westampton township] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 1, 2007.]
footnote=Population 1930 - 1990 [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 7,217 people, 2,525 households, and 1,966 families residing in the township. The population density was 653.6 people per square mile (252.4/km²). There were 2,581 housing units at an average density of 233.8/sq mi (90.3/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 70.81% White, 21.27% African American, 0.28% Native American, 3.03% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 2.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.21% of the population.

There were 2,525 households out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,973, and the median income for a family was $69,656. Males had a median income of $46,536 versus $32,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,594. About 2.7% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Westampton Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 38.] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

Members of the Westampton Township Committee are Mayor Harry Adams, Deputy Mayor Joe Byham, Sidney Camp, Robert Maybury and Gail Read. [ [http://www.westampton.com/administration/content/TownshipCommitteeMinutes.asp Township Committee and Minutes] , Westampton Township. Accessed July 2, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Westampton Township is in the Third Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 66. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

For Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade, public school students attend the Westampton Township Schools. The schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3417730 Data for the Westampton Township School District] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 24, 2008.] ) are [http://www.westampton.k12.nj.us/Holly%20Hills/default.htm Holly Hills Elementary School] with 490 students in Kindergarten through 4th grade, and [http://www.westampton.k12.nj.us/WMS/default.htm Westampton Middle School] with 465 students in grades 5 to 8.

For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend the Rancocas Valley Regional High School, a comprehensive regional public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12 from five communities encompassing approximately 40 square miles and comprising the communities of Eastampton Township, Hainesport Township, Lumberton Township, Mount Holly Township and Westampton Township. [ [http://www.rvrhs.com/about_us/history.jsp?rn=2473882 History of the School] , Rancocas Valley Regional High School. Accessed June 24, 2008. "The district encompasses approximately 40 square miles and comprises the townships of Eastampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Mount Holly, and Westampton."] The current population of the school is approximately 2,250 students. The school is located in Mount Holly Township and is part of the Rancocas Valley Regional High School District.

Transportation

Westampton hosts one county route, and two major highways. Interstate 295 runs through the norhtwestern section of the township for about 2½ miles, including an interchange, Exit 45. County Route 541 passes through the municipality from the northwestern section to the southeastern corner. In addition, Westampton Township houses a 4.1 mile section of the New Jersey Turnpike, including a 4-lane toll gate for Exit 5.

New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 413 line. [ [http://www.njtransit.com/sf_tp_rc_burlington.shtml Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections] , New Jersey Transit. Accessed July 15, 2007.] , and Academy Bus also provides service to New York City from a park-ride near Exit 5 of the New Jersey Turnpike.

References

External links

* [http://www.westampton.com/ Westampton Township website]
* [http://www.westampton.k12.nj.us/ Westampton Township Schools]
*NJReportCard|05|5720|0|Westampton Township School District
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3417730 Data for the Westampton Township School District] , National Center for Education Statistics