The Cohansey River , also called Cohansey Creek , is a 30.6-mile-long (49.2 km) river in southern New Jersey of the United States . It drains approximately 108 square miles (280 km) of rural agricultural and forested lowlands on the north shore of Delaware Bay .
68-461: It rises in central Salem County approximately 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Woodstown , and flows south through rural Cumberland County . It flows through Sunset Lake , which is also fed from Mary Elmer Lake , both of which are located in the park system of the city of Bridgeton . At Bridgeton, the river becomes navigable, although very shallow at low tide: one-foot to a few inches coming through downtown Bridgeton. The city boat ramp downtown
136-494: A student–teacher ratio of 7.3:1. In the 2016–17 school year, Lower Alloways Creek Township had the 32nd smallest enrollment of any school district in the state, with 159 students. Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Salem High School in Salem City , together with students from Elsinboro Township , Mannington Township and Quinton Township , as part of a sending/receiving relationship with
204-558: A 2010 Census population of 254 ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Lower Alloways Creek Township, and home to the township's municipal building, police station and a post office. The township includes the great majority of Artificial Island , the northern tip of which is crossed east-westward by the New Jersey-Delaware state line, so it borders
272-479: A countywide basis are: Clerk Dale A. Cross (R, Pennsville Township , 2024), Sheriff Charles M. Miller (R, Salem , 2024) and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (D, Woodstown , 2025). As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,302 registered voters in Lower Alloways Creek Township, of which 461 (35.4% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 337 (25.9% vs. 21.0%) were registered as Republicans and 503 (38.6% vs. 48.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There
340-444: A female householder with no husband present and 25.9% were non-families. Of all households, 20.8% were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03. 21.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 31.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
408-443: A female householder with no husband present and 30.6% were non-families. Of all households, 25.4% were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.07. 23.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 15% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
476-412: A household in the township was $ 55,078, and the median income for a family was $ 59,653. Males had a median income of $ 44,081 versus $ 30,313 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 21,962. About 4.2% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over. Lower Alloways Creek Township is governed under
544-597: A non-binding referendum to cut Commissioner salaries by 20%; both initiatives, which had been placed on the ballot as the result of grassroots campaigns opposed to a proposed outsourcing deal, passed by a 3–1 margin. In the wake of the referendum results, Director Julie Acton resigned in December 2016 and was replaced by Scott Griscom. In April 2017, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the reduction in seats will be accomplished through attrition, with
612-482: A non-operating school district in 2010, and disestablished completely in 2017. As of 2010 , the county had a total of 879.53 miles (1,415.47 km) of roadways, of which 429.36 miles (690.99 km) were maintained by the local municipality, 355.17 miles (571.59 km) by Salem County and 85.94 miles (138.31 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation , 8.11 miles (13.05 km) by
680-647: A population of 64,837, a decrease of 1,246 (−1.9%) from the 2010 census count of 66,083. The most populous place in Salem County is Pennsville Township with 12,684 residents as of the 2020 Census. Lower Alloways Creek Township covers 72.46 square miles (187.7 km ), the largest total area of any municipality. Salem County, along with adjacent Gloucester County , also in South Jersey, have become an East Coast epicenter for logistics and warehouse construction. The county derives its name from
748-594: A tiny portion of New Castle County, Delaware , which is one of two areas of land of Delaware (and New Castle County) that is east of the Delaware River , the other being Finns Point , also part of New Castle County, DE, adjacent to Pennsville Township . Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Alder Cove, Arnold Point, Canton , Cumberland, Harmersville, Haskells Mills, Maskellers Mill, New Bridge and Woods Landing. The township borders
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#1732802084450816-472: A turnout of 76.1% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County). In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 761 votes (70.0% vs. 52.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 313 votes (28.8% vs. 45.9%) and other candidates with 9 votes (0.8% vs. 1.0%), among the 1,087 ballots cast by the township's 1,358 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.0% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county). In
884-824: Is Kristin J. Telsey, who was nominated to fill the position in September 2022. Salem County is a part of Vicinage 15 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Cumberland County and Gloucester County ), seated in Woodbury in Gloucester County; the Assignment Judge for the vicinage is Benjamin C. Telsey. The Salem County Courthouse is in Salem. No Democrat has one county-wide office since 2020. Salem County falls entirely within
952-506: Is a township in Salem County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 1,717, a decrease of 53 (−3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 1,770, which in turn reflected a decline of 81 (−4.4%) from the 1,851 counted in the 2000 census . PSE&G operates three nuclear reactors in Lower Alloways Creek Township. Salem 1 and Salem 2 are pressurized water reactors at
1020-409: Is advised when using this approach and in the dredged channel in the upper part of the river off Bridgeton. 39°23′18″N 75°18′55″W / 39.38845°N 75.31539°W / 39.38845; -75.31539 Salem County, New Jersey Salem County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Its western boundary is formed by the Delaware River , and it has
1088-418: Is also the site of the legend of Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson's proving the edibility of the tomato. Before 1820, Americans often assumed tomatoes were poisonous. In 1820, Colonel Johnson, according to legend, stood upon the courthouse steps and ate tomatoes in front of a large crowd assembled to watch him do so. Salem County is notable for its distinctive Quaker -inspired architecture and masonry styles of
1156-768: Is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024 , Salem County's Commissioners (with party, residence, and term-end year listed in parentheses) are: Director Benjamin H. Laury ( R , Elmer , 2024), Deputy Director Gordon J. "Mickey" Ostrum Jr. (R, Pilesgrove Township , 2024), Cordy Taylor (R, Oldmans Township , 2025), Ed Ramsey (R, Pittsgrove Township , 2026) and Daniel Timmerman (R, Elmer, 2025). Constitutional officers elected on
1224-775: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli ( D , Paulsboro ) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown ) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro ). Salem County
1292-461: Is reproduced from the US government coast pilot information. This is from the 39th edition and may be out of data, so please do not use this for navigation: Cohansey River, which empties into the northeast side of Delaware Bay 31 miles northwestward of Cape May Light, is used mostly by pleasure craft, although some petroleum is transported to Bridgeton. Cohansey Light (39°20'30"N., 75°21'41"W.), 42 feet above
1360-415: Is unusable during low tide due to about 20 feet (6 m) of mud between the channel and the ramp. The river widens into a tidal estuary , approximately 10 miles (16 km) long, that flows south, then west, entering Cohansey Cove on Delaware Bay, approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Bridgeton. The mouth of the estuary is surrounded by extensive wetlands and salt marshes . In colonial times,
1428-620: The 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 78.9% of the vote (597 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 19.8% (150 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (10 votes), among the 772 ballots cast by the township's 1,330 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 58.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 438 votes (53.5% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 248 votes (30.3% vs. 39.9%), Independent Chris Daggett with 95 votes (11.6% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 19 votes (2.3% vs. 2.0%), among
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#17328020844501496-446: The 2020 U.S. census , the county's had 64,837 people, 24,404 households, and 16,880 families. The population density was 195.35 inhabitants per square mile (75.4/km ). There were 27,763 housing units at an average density of 83.64 per square mile (32.3/km ). The racial makeup was 79.0% White , 13.1% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.1% Asian , and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of
1564-666: The Hebrew word shalom , which means "peace", chosen by early Quaker settlers to mark the serenity of the area. European settlement began with English colonists in the seventeenth century, who were settling both sides of the Delaware River. They established a colonial court in the area in 1681, but Salem County was first formally organized within West Jersey on May 17, 1694, from the Salem Tenth. Pittsgrove Township
1632-556: The New Jersey Legislature 's Township Act of 1798 on February 21, 1798, as one of New Jersey's original group of 104 townships. The name Alloway is derivative of Allowas, a local Native American chief. According to the United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 72.53 square miles (187.84 km ), including 45.31 square miles (117.35 km ) of land and 27.22 square miles (70.49 km ) of water (37.53%). Hancock's Bridge (with
1700-695: The New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as "constitutional officers." These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and the County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). Salem County's constitutional officers, elected on a countywide basis are: The Salem County Prosecutor
1768-772: The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and 0.95 miles (1.53 km) by the Delaware River and Bay Authority . Salem is served by many roads. Major county routes include CR 540 , CR 551 , CR 553 (only in Pittsgrove ) and CR 581 . State highways include Route 45 , Route 48 (only in Carneys Point ), Route 49 , Route 56 (only in Pittsgrove), Route 77 and Route 140 (only in Carneys Point). The U.S. routes are U.S. Route 40 and
1836-710: The Salem City School District . As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 399 students and 39.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.2:1. As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 49.78 miles (80.11 km) of roadways, of which 27.18 miles (43.74 km) were maintained by the municipality and 22.60 miles (36.37 km) by Salem County. No Interstate, U.S., state or major county highways pass through Lower Alloways Creek Township. The only numbered roads are minor county routes, such as County Route 623 . Route 45 and Route 49 are
1904-587: The Salem Nuclear Power Plant and the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station has one boiling water reactor . Lower Alloways Creek Township is a dry town where alcohol cannot be sold legally. Lower Alloways Creek Township was formed on June 17, 1767, when Alloways Creek Township was subdivided and Upper Alloways Creek Township (now Alloway Township ) was also formed. The township was incorporated by
1972-501: The Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of
2040-460: The U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 372.55 square miles (964.9 km ), of which 331.86 square miles (859.5 km ) was land (89.1%) and 40.69 square miles (105.4 km ) was water (10.9%). The county is bordered on the west by the Delaware River , and drained by Salem River , Alloway , and other creeks. The terrain is almost uniformly flat coastal plain, with minimal relief. The highest elevation in
2108-425: The 1,153 ballots cast by the township's 1,313 registered voters (209 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 87.8%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 657 votes (65.2% vs. 46.6% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 316 votes (31.4% vs. 50.4%) and other candidates with 23 votes (2.3% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,007 ballots cast by the township's 1,323 registered voters, for
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2176-510: The 18th century. It had a rural and agricultural economy. In the early 20th century, its towns received numerous immigrants from eastern and southern Europe, who markedly added to the population. In the period following World War II, the county's population increased due to suburban development. To accommodate increasing traffic, the Delaware Memorial Bridge was built from Salem County to New Castle, Delaware . According to
2244-416: The 20,838 ballots cast by the county's 44,037 registered voters, yielding a 47.3% turnout. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 12,748 votes in the county (66.6%), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 5,889 votes (30.7%). In the 2017 gubernatorial election , Republican Kim Guadagno received 8,629 (50.1%) of the vote, and Democrat Phil Murphy received 7,814 (45.3%) of
2312-570: The 2nd congressional district For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). All of Salem County is located in the 3rd legislative district. Dave Bailey (D) As of January 2023, there were a total of 48,956 registered voters in Salem County, of whom 14,768 (30.2%) were registered as Democrats , 14,839 (30.3%) were registered as Republicans and 18,525 (37.8%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 824 voters (1.7%) registered to other parties. Among
2380-475: The 31,812 ballots cast by the county's 44,324 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.8%. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama narrowly finished ahead of Republican Mitt Romney ; the state voted for Obama. Since 2012, the county has swung more toward Republicans, following the trend of most rural counties in the United States. Republican Donald Trump won 54.9% of the vote in 2016 ,
2448-432: The 819 ballots cast by the township's 1,328 registered voters, yielding a 61.7% turnout (vs. 47.3% in the county). The Lower Alloways Creek Township School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Lower Alloways Creek Elementary School. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 143 students and 19.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
2516-734: The November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as mayor and another as deputy mayor. As of 2024 members of the Lower Alloways Creek Township Committee are Mayor Paul M. Collier ( R , 2025, term as mayor ends 2024), Deputy Mayor Timothy W. Bradway ( R , 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2024), Laura Tice Crane (R, 2024), Jeffrey P. Palombo (R, 2025) and Richard W. Venable Sr. (R, 2026). In 2018,
2584-653: The Salem County municipalities of Elsinboro Township , Quinton Township and Salem . Lower Alloways Creek Township also borders the Delaware Bay , Cumberland County and a small point of land that is located within Delaware's Twelve-Mile Circle . The 2010 United States census counted 1,770 people, 679 households, and 503 families in the township. The population density was 39.1 inhabitants per square mile (15.1/km ). There were 727 housing units at an average density of 16.1 per square mile (6.2/km ). The racial makeup
2652-533: The United States, the oldest being King William County Courthouse in Virginia. The courthouse was built in 1735 during the reign of King George II using locally manufactured bricks. The building was enlarged in 1817 and additionally enlarged and remodeled in 1908. Its distinctive bell tower is essentially unchanged and the original bell sits in the courtroom. Judge William Hancock of the King's Court presided at
2720-400: The average family size was 3.03. About 21.0% of the population was under age 18, 8.0% was from age 18 to 24, 35.2% was from age 15 to 44, and 19.8% was age 65 or older. The median age was 43.1 years. The gender makeup was 47.9% male and 52.1% female. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. The median household income was $ 68,531, and the median family income was $ 81,122. About 12.4% of
2788-502: The board selects a director and a deputy director from among its members. The appointed position professional county administrator was abolished by a unanimous vote of the commissioners in January 2014. In 2016, commissioners were paid $ 25,410 and the director was paid an annual salary of $ 26,410. In the 2016 general election, Salem County voters approved a binding referendum to cut the number of Commissioner from seven to five as well as
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2856-494: The borough was $ 27,325 (+/− $ 2,057). About none of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census there were 1,851 people, 693 households, and 537 families residing in the township. The population density was 39.6 inhabitants per square mile (15.3/km ). There were 730 housing units at an average density of 15.6 per square mile (6.0/km ). The racial makeup of
2924-412: The controlling depths were 5 feet to Fairton; thence in 1990-September 2003, shoaling to less than 1 foot to Bridgeton. The usual approach to Cohansey River is along the axis of the dredged cut, but the natural channel eastward of Cohansey Light is sometimes used; the latter has a controlling depth of about 7 feet, and unmarked shoals with depths of 4 to 6 feet must be avoided on either side. Local knowledge
2992-503: The county are listed next to their parent municipality. Some of these areas are census-designated places (CDPs) that have been created by the United States Census Bureau for enumeration purposes within a Township . Other communities and enclaves that exist within a municipality are also listed next to the name. 39°35′N 75°22′W / 39.58°N 75.36°W / 39.58; -75.36 Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey Lower Alloways Creek Township
3060-793: The county has never been determined with any specificity, but is likely one of seven low rises in Upper Pittsgrove Township that reach approximately 160 feet (49 m) in elevation. Sea level is the lowest point. The county has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) and monthly temperatures in Salem city average from 33.2 °F (0.7 °C) in January to 77.2 °F (25.1 °C) in July, while in Elmer they average from 33.1 °F (0.6 °C) in January to 76.8 °F (24.9 °C) in July. In recent years, average temperatures in
3128-521: The county seat of Salem have ranged from a low of 25 °F (−4 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −14 °F (−26 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 107 °F (42 °C) was recorded in August 1918. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.78 inches (71 mm) in February to 4.57 inches (116 mm) in July. As of
3196-682: The county's 2010 Census population, 64.6% were registered to vote, including 84.4% of those ages 18 and over. Salem County generally and historically leaned towards the Republican Party, but not as much so as the Northwest or Shore regions of the state. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama carried the county by a 4% margin over Republican John McCain , with Obama receiving 57.27% statewide. Obama received 16,044 votes here (50.4%), ahead of McCain with 14,816 votes (46.6%) and other candidates with 503 votes (1.6%), among
3264-793: The courthouse. He was later killed by the British in the American Revolutionary War during the massacre at Hancock House committed by the British against local militia during the Salem Raid in 1778. Afterward the courthouse was the site of the "treason trials", wherein suspected Loyalists were put on trial for having allegedly aided the British during the Salem Raid. Four men were convicted and sentenced to death for treason; however, they were pardoned by Governor William Livingston and exiled from New Jersey. The courthouse
3332-598: The eastern terminus of the Delaware Memorial Bridge , which connects the county with New Castle, Delaware . Its county seat is Salem . The county is part of the South Jersey region of the state. The county lies within the Philadelphia metropolitan area, also known as the Delaware Valley area. As of the 2020 census , the county retained its position as the state's least-populous county , with
3400-414: The highest vote share for a Republican since George H. W. Bush in 1988 . Trump improved to 55.3% of the vote in winning the county again in 2020 . In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 9,599 votes here (46.1%), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 8,323 votes (39.9%), Independent Chris Daggett with 2,011 votes (9.7%) and other candidates with 411 votes (2.0%), among
3468-479: The northbound side and the Clara Barton Service Area in the southbound direction. The Route 55 freeway passes through the northeastern part of the county briefly but has no interchanges within the county. The Delaware Memorial Bridge (which is signed as I-295/US 40) is a set of twin suspension bridges crossing the Delaware River. Connecting New Castle, Delaware and Pennsville Township ,
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#17328020844503536-613: The original span was opened in 1951 and the second span in 1968. NJ Transit operates three routes through Salem County: the 401, which stops in Salem, Woodstown, Swedesboro, and Woodbury en route to and from Philadelphia; the 402, which stops in Penns Grove and has two stops in Salem en route to and from Philadelphia; and the 468, which has local stops throughout Salem County. The 15 municipalities in Salem County (with 2010 Census data for population, housing units and area in square miles) are: Other, unincorporated communities in
3604-411: The population were below the poverty line , including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 66,083 people, 25,290 households, and 17,551 families in the county. The population density was 199.1 inhabitants per square mile (76.9/km ). There were 27,417 housing units at an average density of 82.6 per square mile (31.9/km ). The racial makeup
3672-399: The population. Of the 24,404 households, of which 21.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present and 30.8% were non-families, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and
3740-643: The river provided an anchorage for vessels approaching Philadelphia . In 1774, the small port village of Greenwich on the river near its mouth was the scene of an incident similar to the more famous Boston Tea Party in which imported tea was burned as a protest against taxation. The river was also known as the Cesaria River in colonial times. The Cohansey River is in Region 3 of the US Coast Guard and NOAA Mapping system. The following information
3808-524: The seats expiring at the end of 2017 (held by Commissioners Cross, Painter, and Vanderslice) being eliminated; in the November 2017 general election there will be one new three-year seat up for a vote as well as a two-year unexpired term, so that on January 1, 2018, there will be a five-member board. Republicans have fully controlled the board since 2022. As of 2024 , Salem County's Commissioners (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31) are: Pursuant to Article VII Section II of
3876-789: The southern end of U.S. Route 130 . Limited access roads include Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike . Both highways pass through the northern part of the county. Only one turnpike interchange is located in Salem: Exit 1 in Carneys Point (which is also where the turnpike ends). There are a pair of service areas on the Turnpike, both located between exits 1 and 2 in Oldmans Township: The John Fenwick Service Area on
3944-459: The township had an average property tax bill of $ 2,157, the lowest in the county, compared to an average bill of $ 5,711 in Salem County and $ 8,767 statewide. Lower Alloways Creek Township is located in the 2nd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew ( R , Dennis Township ). New Jersey
4012-552: The township was 96.38% White , 2.16% African American , 0.11% Native American , 0.65% Asian , 0.16% from other races , and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.49% of the population. There were 693 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who
4080-440: The vote. In the 2021 gubernatorial election , Republican Jack Ciattarelli received 64.1% of the vote (12,620 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy's 35.0% (6,893 votes). The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 5.2 billion in 2021, which was ranked 18th in the state and was a 3.9% increase from the prior year. School districts include: Elmer School District became
4148-404: The water, is shown from a black skeleton tower with a white daymark on the south side near the natural entrance. A dredged cut through the narrow neck of land on which the light stands gives a more direct approach to the river; the cut, 0.3 mile northwest of Cohansey Light, is marked on its west side by lights at the inner and outer ends. The river is unmarked above the dredged cut. In April 1990,
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#17328020844504216-420: Was 40.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.6 males. Salem County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held at the beginning of January,
4284-495: Was 44.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 66,384 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,808) and the median family income was $ 72,969 (+/− $ 7,867). Males had a median income of $ 46,964 (+/− $ 6,435) versus $ 43,083 (+/− $ 8,815) for females. The per capita income for
4352-456: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.00. In the township the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males. The median income for
4420-424: Was 79.83% (52,757) White , 14.09% (9,309) Black or African American , 0.36% (240) Native American , 0.84% (557) Asian , 0.02% (10) Pacific Islander , 2.64% (1,745) from other races , and 2.22% (1,465) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.82% (4,507) of the population. Of the 25,290 households, 29% had children under the age of 18; 49.9% were married couples living together; 14.4% had
4488-401: Was 96.95% (1,716) White , 1.36% (24) Black or African American , 0.28% (5) Native American , 0.17% (3) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 0.11% (2) from other races , and 1.13% (20) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.53% (27) of the population. Of the 679 households, 27.4% had children under the age of 18; 62.2% were married couples living together; 8.5% had
4556-424: Was one voter registered to another party. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 73.6% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 94.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 65.7% of the vote (620 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 33.2% (313 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (11 votes), among
4624-533: Was transferred to Cumberland County in April 1867, but was restored to Salem County in February 1868. The area was initially settled by Quakers. The Old Salem County Courthouse , located on the same block as the Salem County Courthouse, serves as the court for Salem City in the 21st century. It is the oldest active courthouse in New Jersey and is the second oldest courthouse in continuous use in
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