Woolwich Township, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Woolwich Township, New Jersey
settlement_type = Township
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map_caption = Woolwich Township highlighted in Gloucester County. Inset



mapsize1 = 250x200px
map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Woolwich Township, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Gloucester
government_footnotes =
government_type = Township (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Joe Chila
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leader_name1 =
established_title = Royal Charter
established_date = March 7, 1767
established_title1 = Incorporated
established_date1 = February 21, 1798

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 54.9
area_land_km2 = 54.2
area_water_km2 = 0.6
area_total_sq_mi = 21.2
area_land_sq_mi = 20.9
area_water_sq_mi = 0.2

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 8612
population_density_km2 = 55.9
population_density_sq_mi = 144.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|882144|Township of Woolwich, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.]
elevation_m = 27
elevation_ft = 89
latd = 39 |latm = 44 |lats = 14 |latNS = N
longd = 75 |longm = 18 |longs = 33 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 08085
area_code = 856
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-82840GR|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.]
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blank1_info = 0882144GR|3
website = http://www.woolwichtwp.org
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Woolwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,032.

Woolwich was formed by Royal Charter on March 7, 1767, from portions of Greenwich Township, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Franklin Township (January 27, 1820), Spicer Township (March 13, 1844, now known as Harrison Township) West Woolwich Township (March 7, 1877, now known as Logan Township) and Swedesboro (April 9, 1902)."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 142.]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 21.2 square miles (54.9 km²), of which, 20.9 square miles (54.2 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (1.13%) is water.

Woolwich Township borders Logan Township, East Greenwich Township, Harrison Township, South Harrison Township. Swedesboro is an independent municipality located entirely within Woolwich Township.

Woolwich Township also borders Salem County.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1850=3265
1860=3478
1870=3760
1880=1974
1890=2035
1900=2291
1910=1136
1920=973
1930=1196
1940=1193
1950=1343
1960=1235
1970=1147
1980=1129
1990=1459
2000=3032
estimate=8612
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3482180&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3482180&_street=&_county=woolwich&_cityTown=woolwich&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Woolwich township] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 28, 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.] [cite web
url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.htm
title=U.S. Census Historical Data 1790-2000
accessdate=2007-03-16] [Data for 1790-1840 not available] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 3,032 people, 959 households, and 838 families residing in the township. The population density was 144.8 people per square mile (55.9/km²). There were 1,026 housing units at an average density of 49.0/sq mi (18.9/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 91.13% White, 4.55% African American, 1.12% Asian, 1.95% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.89% of the population.

There were 959 households out of which 49.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.6% were non-families. 8.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.35.

In the township the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $83,790, and the median income for a family was $87,111. Males had a median income of $54,200 versus $38,571 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,503. About 1.9% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 19.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Woolwich 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. 19.] 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 Woolwich Township Committee are Mayor Joe Chila (term ends 2008), Deputy Mayor Jim Lavender (2010), Paul Lott (2009), Sam Maccarone (2009) and Ted Otten (2008). [ [http://www.woolwichtwp.org/page.asp?prmName=directory The Elected Officials of Woolwich Township] , Woolwich Township. Accessed March 11, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Woolwich Township is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd 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

Students in public school for grades K-6 attend the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District, a consolidated school district that serves students from both Swedesboro and Woolwich Township. 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=3415990 Data for the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 11, 2008.] ) are [http://swedesboro-woolwich.com/margaret_clifford_school.htm Margaret C. Clifford School] (Grades PreK and K, 246 students) in Swedesboro, [http://swedesboro-woolwich.com/Stratton%20School.htm Charles C. Stratton School] (Grades 1 - 4, 708 students) in Woolwich Township and [http://swedesboro-woolwich.com/walter%20hill.htm Walter H. Hill School] (Grades 5 and 6, 286 students).

Public school students in grades 7-12 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. [ [http://www.logan-twp.com/logan-township-school-district.php Kingsway Regional School District] , Logan Township School District. Accessed March 11, 2008. "Logan Township high school students (grades 9-12) are educated at the Kingsway Regional High School located on Kings Highway in Woolwich Township. The regional district also provides services to students in Swedesboro and Woolwich, East Greenwich, and South Harrison Townships."] Schools in the district are [http://www.kingsway.k12.nj.us/middle_school/middle_school_index.htm Kingsway Regional Middle School] and Kingsway Regional High School.

Community

In its April 2006 issue listing the Top Places to Live in New Jersey, "New Jersey Monthly" magazine rated Woolwich as the worst place to live in all of New Jersey, placing 566th out of 566 municipalities. [ [http://www.njmonthly.com/toptowns/townlist2.lasso?-KeyValue=814 Top Places to Live in New Jersey: Woolwich Township] , "New Jersey Monthly", April 2006. Accessed August 28, 2007.] As of February 2008, the municipality is ranked as 547 out of 566 municipalities. Meanwhile, it's population has grown a staggering 185% from 2000-2006. [ [http://njmonthly.com/articles/best_of/best-places-to-live---501-566.html Best Places to Live in New Jersey: Woolwich Township] ]

The community was labeled the "Number 1 Area Boomtown" in 2005. [Fifield, Adam. [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-9622155_ITM "Area's No. 1 boomtown is asking: What now?(Woolwich Township, NJ)"] , "The Philadelphia Inquirer", July 8, 2005. Accessed April 23, 2008.]

Noted residents

Notable current and former residents of Woolwich Township include:
*Hank Fraley (1977-), offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns
*Kevin Kolb (1984-), backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles
*Jimmy Rollins (1978-), shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. [Shryock, Bob. [http://www.nj.com/columns/gloucester/shryock/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/1197534470212310.xml&coll=8 "Local took his shot at fame"] , "Gloucester County Times", December 13, 2007. Accessed January 11, 2008. "A recent column about famous Gloucester County residents, sparked by Woolwich Township transplant Jimmy Rollins being named National League MVP, encouraged readers to submit their own nominations to the unofficial list of luminaries."]

References

External links

* [http://www.woolwichtwp.org/ Woolwich Township website]
* [http://swedesboro-woolwich.com/ Swedesboro-Woolwich School District]
*NJReportCard|15|5120|0|Swedesboro-Woolwich School District
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3415990 Data for the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.kingsway.k12.nj.us/ Kingsway Regional High School]