70-478: Deptford Township (pronounced DEP-ford) is a township in Gloucester County in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 31,977, an increase of 1,416 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 30,561, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,798 (+14.2%) from the 26,763 counted in the 2000 census . Deptford Township was formed June 1, 1695, and
140-541: A student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. For seventh through twelfth grade , students attend Gateway Regional High School , a regional public high school serving students from the boroughs of National Park , Wenonah , Westville and Woodbury Heights , as part of the Gateway Regional High School District. As of the 2019–20 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 900 students and 79.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
210-531: A student–teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Students from across the county are eligible to apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology , a four-year high school in Deptford Township that provides technical and vocational education. As a public school, students do not pay tuition to attend the school. As of May 2010 , the borough had a total of 18.05 miles (29.05 km) of roadways, of which 12.72 miles (20.47 km) were maintained by
280-946: A student–teacher ratio of 12.0:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ,) are Central Early Childhood Center with 489 students in grades Pre-K–1, Pine Acres Early Childhood Center with 240 students in grades Pre-K–1, Good Intent School with 334 students in grades 2–6, Lake Tract School with 382 students in grades 2–6, Oak Valley School with 354 students in grades 2–6, Shady Lane School with 361 students in grades 2–6, Monongahela Middle School with 704 students in grades 7–8, Deptford Township High School with 1,009 students in grades 9–12, and Deptford Transitional Learning Academy, which assists students with developmental or cognitive disabilities ages 14 to 21 learn life and career skills. Gloucester County students are eligible to apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology ,
350-676: A 2010 census population of 3,483, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Deptford Township. Other unincorporated communities, localities, and places located partially or completely within the township include Almonesson , Blackwood Terrace, Clements Bridge, Cooper Village, Country Club Estates, Good Intent , Hammond Heights, Jericho, Lake Tract, New Sharon, Oak Valley, Salina, Westcottville, Westville Grove, Woodbury Gardens, Woodbury Park, and Woodbury Terrace. The 2010 United States census counted 30,561 people, 11,689 households, and 7,995 families in
420-761: A four-year high school in Deptford Township that provides technical and vocational education. As a public school, students do not pay tuition to attend the school. Guardian Angels Regional School (PreK-Grade 3 campus in Gibbstown and 4–8 campus in Paulsboro ), managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden , also accepts students from Deptford. Gloucester County College, now part of Rowan College of South Jersey , opened in Deptford Township in 1968, with classes held at Monongahela Junior High School and Deptford Township High School. As of May 2010,
490-473: A majority vote in favor of the new municipality in both Deptford and West Deptford. The borough was named for Thomas West, who built a home in the area in 1775 that still stands. The borough had the 17th-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 4.502% in 2020, compared to 3.212% in the county as a whole and a statewide average of 2.279%. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
560-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to
630-995: A staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024, Gloucester County's Commissioners are: Director Frank J. DiMarco ( D , Deptford Township , 2025), Matt Weng (D, Pitman , 2026), Joann Gattinelli (D, Washington Township , 2026), Nicholas DeSilvio ( R , Franklin Township , 2024), Denice DiCarlo (D, West Deptford Township , 2025) Deputy Director Jim Jefferson (D, Woodbury , 2026) and Christopher Konawel Jr. (R, Glassboro, 2024). Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Clerk James N. Hogan (D, Franklin Township; 2027), Sheriff Jonathan M. Sammons (R, Elk Township ; 2024) and Surrogate Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township ; 2028). As of March 2011, there
700-598: A staggered basis, with either three or four seats coming up for election in odd-numbered years. The council then selects a mayor and a deputy mayor to serve two-year terms from among its members during the reorganization meeting in January. There are no term limits for council, mayor or deputy mayor, and elected officials can remain in those offices as long as they continue to be nominated by the council every two years and as long as they win their council elections every four years. The council hires an independent manager to serve as
770-406: A staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Westville is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of
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#1732779958076840-515: A total of 2,636 registered voters in Westville, of which 898 (34.1%) were registered as Democrats , 481 (18.2%) were registered as Republicans and 1,256 (47.6%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There was one voter registered to another party. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 57.2% of the vote (967 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 40.5% (685 votes), and other candidates with 2.4% (40 votes), among
910-411: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)
980-429: A turnout of 71.1%. In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 58.0% of the vote (7,426 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 40.8% (5,220 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (104 votes), among the 12,806 ballots cast by the township's 17,725 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 72.2. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 60.9% of
1050-703: Is Gloucester County 's first state park. Opened in November 2015, the park is located on Deptford Township's border with Mantua Township . Originally a forest that was turned into an asparagus field and then a golf course, the land was preserved through efforts of the South Jersey Land and Water Trust, the Friends of Tall Pines, Gloucester County Nature Club, and the New Jersey Green Acres Program. Deptford Township operates under
1120-538: Is a southeastern suburb of Philadelphia , located on the eastern side of the Walt Whitman Bridge , one of several bridges that join Deptford Township with Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-largest city as of 2020. It is located 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Philadelphia and 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Atlantic City . Deptford Township was named for the Deptford area of London , located on
1190-679: Is featured briefly in the film Patti Smith: Dream of Life , a 2008 documentary about rock musician Patti Smith . Township (New Jersey) A township , in the context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government
1260-1032: Is governed by a board of county commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024 , Gloucester County's Commissioners are: Director Frank J. DiMarco ( D , Deptford Township , 2025), Matt Weng (D, Pitman , 2026), Joann Gattinelli (D, Washington Township , 2026), Nicholas DeSilvio ( R , Franklin Township , 2024), Denice DiCarlo (D, West Deptford Township , 2025) Deputy Director Jim Jefferson (D, Woodbury , 2026) and Christopher Konawel Jr. (R, Glassboro, 2024). Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Clerk James N. Hogan (D, Franklin Township; 2027), Sheriff Jonathan M. Sammons (R, Elk Township ; 2024) and Surrogate Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township ; 2028). As of March 2011, there were
1330-550: Is located in New Jersey's 1st congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For
1400-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing
1470-657: 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 ). Gloucester County
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#17327799580761540-559: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within
1610-431: Is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on
1680-524: The 2000 U.S. census , there were 26,763 people, 10,013 households, and 7,079 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,529.7 inhabitants per square mile (590.6/km). There were 10,647 housing units at an average density of 608.6 per square mile (235.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 83.44% White , 12.38% Black , 0.21% Native American , 1.53% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.99% from other races , and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.86% of
1750-520: The 2000 census , there were 4,500 people, 1,812 households, and 1,125 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,666.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,801.6/km ). There were 1,938 housing units at an average density of 2,009.5 per square mile (775.9/km ). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.47% White , 2.71% Black , 0.13% Native American , 1.00% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.29% from other races , and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% of
1820-431: The 2000 census . Westville has been called "The Gateway to South Jersey !" Westville was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 7, 1914, from portions of Deptford Township and West Deptford Township , based on the results of a referendum held on April 28, 1914. The borough was reincorporated on March 8, 1924. Legislation had been passed in 1900 to create Westville, but it had to have
1890-401: The 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 55.5% of the vote (1,044 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 43.1% (812 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (19 votes), among the 1,882 ballots cast by the borough's 2,623 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 71.7. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 64.2% of
1960-409: The 2024-2025 session , the 5th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nilsa Cruz-Perez ( D , Barrington ) and in the General Assembly by Bill Moen (D, Camden ) and William Spearman (D, Camden). Gloucester County is governed by a board of county commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on
2030-562: The 408 between Millville and Philadelphia, the 410 between Bridgeton and Philadelphia, the 412 route between Sewell and Philadelphia, the 455 between Cherry Hill Mall and Paulsboro , and the 463 route between Woodbury and the Avandale Park-and-Ride in Sicklerville . Conrai 's Penns Grove Secondary freight rail line passes through the town. The planned diesel multiple unit light rail system ,
2100-733: The Delaware River in Pennsylvania . The 2010 United States census counted 4,288 people, 1,755 households, and 1,095 families in the borough. The population density was 4,187.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,616.6/km ). There were 1,912 housing units at an average density of 1,867.0 per square mile (720.9/km ). The racial makeup was 89.53% (3,839) White , 4.90% (210) Black or African American , 0.16% (7) Native American , 1.49% (64) Asian , 0.05% (2) Pacific Islander , 2.31% (99) from other races , and 1.56% (67) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.02% (258) of
2170-619: The Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Council-Manager form of municipal government. The township is one of 42 (of the 564) municipalities in New Jersey that uses this form of government. The governing body is comprised of a seven-member Township Council, whose members are elected on an at-large basis in partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on
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2240-835: The River Thames . It is part of the South Jersey region of the state. Dutch explorer Cornelius Jacobsen May led some of the earliest European settlement in the area. May was followed by settlers from Sweden and Finland before the area ultimately came under British colonial rule . The township was formed in 1695, and covered an area of 106 square miles (270 km) that included today's Deptford Township along with present-day Monroe Township , Washington Township , West Deptford Township , Westville , Woodbury , and Woodbury Heights . Clement Oak in Deptford, an old oak tree estimated to have sprouted between 1555 and 1615,
2310-418: The 1,141 ballots cast by the borough's 2,759 registered voters, yielding a 41.4% turnout. The Westville School District is a community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade at Parkview Elementary School. As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 361 students and 31.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for
2380-417: The 1,711 ballots cast by the borough's 2,715 registered voters (19 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 63.0%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 57.0% of the vote (1,133 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 38.8% (770 votes) and other candidates with 2.5% (50 votes), among the 1,987 ballots cast by the borough's 2,854 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.6%. In
2450-401: The 13,639 ballots cast by the township's 20,488 registered voters (106 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 66.6%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 60.4% of the vote (8,655 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 37.1% (5,311 votes) and other candidates with 1.5% (215 votes), among the 14,332 ballots cast by the township's 20,166 registered voters, for
2520-420: The 8,500 ballots cast by the township's 19,678 registered voters, yielding a 43.2% turnout. Public school students in the township are served by Deptford Township Schools , a public school district that includes eight schools for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . As of the 2020–21 school year, the district had an enrollment of 3,942 students and 329.8 classroom teachers on an FTE basis for
2590-504: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of
2660-461: The area at Exit 3 at Bellmawr and Runnemede . A very short section of Interstate 295 passes through the township for .07 miles (0.11 km). NJ Transit bus service is available to Philadelphia from Deptford Township on the 400 , 401 , 402 , 408 , 410 , and 412 routes. Local service is provided on the 455 and 463 routes. People who were born in, residents of, or closely associated with Deptford Township include: Deptford Township
2730-408: The average family size was 3.12. In the township, the age distribution of the population showed 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males. The median income for a household in
2800-410: The average family size was 3.15. In the borough, the age distribution of the population shows 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males. The median income for a household in
2870-687: The borough had a total area of 1.38 square miles (3.58 km ), including 1.02 square miles (2.65 km ) of land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km ) of water (25.94%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Newbold, South Westville and Westville Manor. The borough borders the municipalities of Deptford Township and West Deptford Township in Gloucester County, Bellmawr , Brooklawn , and Gloucester City in Camden County , and Philadelphia , located across
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2940-436: The borough was $ 39,570, and the median income for a family was $ 49,005. Males had a median income of $ 35,909 versus $ 27,220 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 18,747. About 7.4% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Westville is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which
3010-560: The chief administrative official of the township. The Township Manager is Thomas Newman Jr. As of 2024, members of the Deptford Township Council are Mayor Paul Medany ( D , term on committee ends December 31, 2027; term as mayor ends 2025), Deputy Mayor Tom Hufnell (D, term on committee ends 2027; term as deputy mayor ends 2025), Kenneth Barnshaw (D, 2025), Bill Lamb (D, 2025), Brandi Leidy (D, 2027), Wayne Love (D, 2025) and Phillip Schocklin (D, 2025). Deptford Township
3080-672: The council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. As of 2022 , the mayor of Westville is Democrat Fritz H. Sims Jr., who was appointed to serve an unexpired term of office ending December 31, 2022. Members of the Westville Borough Council are Council President Charles D. Murtaugh (D, 2023), Donna M. Domico (D, 2023), Travis Lawrence (D, 2022), Paul C. Mailley (D, 2022), Bruce Nordaby (D, 2024) and Tim Young (D, 2024). In June 2020, Fritz H. Sims Jr.
3150-401: The largest mall in the South Jersey region of the state with a gross leasable area of 1,069,657 square feet (99,374.4 m), is located in the township. Macerich purchased the mall in 2007 for $ 241 million. The mall is surrounded by an eight-screen movie theater, twelve strip malls, bars, restaurants, and stores. Tall Pines State Preserve is a 111-acre (45 ha) nature preserve that
3220-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798
3290-500: The municipality, 1.66 miles (2.67 km) by Gloucester County and 3.67 miles (5.91 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . County Route 551 , Route 45 , Route 47 , U.S. Route 130 , and Interstate 295 are the major roads that pass through the borough. NJ Transit bus service on the 401 route between Salem and Philadelphia , the 402 between Pennsville Township and Philadelphia,
3360-433: The population were under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 29.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
3430-431: The population were under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that, in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars, median household income
3500-409: The population. There were 1,812 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and
3570-418: The population. Of the 1,755 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 40.9% were married couples living together; 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 37.6% were non-families. Of all households, 31.3% were made up of individuals and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.06. 20.4% of
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#17327799580763640-418: The population. Of the 11,689 households, 27.8% had children under the age of 18; 50.1% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.6% were non-families. Of all households, 25.3% were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.11. 21.6% of
3710-407: The population. There were 10,013 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and
3780-414: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Westville, New Jersey Westville is a borough in Gloucester County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the borough's population was 4,264, a decrease of 24 (−0.6%) from the 2010 census count of 4,288, which in turn reflected a decline of 212 (−4.7%) from the 4,500 counted in
3850-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve
3920-589: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined
3990-720: The township had a total of 150.03 miles (241.45 km) of roadways. Of this, 99.01 miles (159.34 km) were maintained by the municipality, 28.87 miles (46.46 km) by Gloucester County , 18.75 miles (30.18 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation , and 3.40 miles (5.47 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Several major transportation routes crisscross Deptford Township. These include Route 41 , Route 42 , Route 45 , Route 47 , and Route 55 . County roads include County Route 534 , County Route 544 , County Route 551 , and County Route 553 . The New Jersey Turnpike passes through
4060-416: The township was $ 50,147, and the median income for a family was $ 56,642. Males had a median income of $ 40,641 versus $ 28,986 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 21,477. 5.9% of the population and 4.3% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 6.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Deptford Mall ,
4130-471: The township. The population density was 1,760.3 per square mile (679.7/km). There were 12,361 housing units at an average density of 712.0 per square mile (274.9/km). The racial makeup was 78.80% (24,082) White , 12.16% (3,717) Black or African American , 0.24% (73) Native American , 4.45% (1,361) Asian , 0.04% (12) Pacific Islander , 2.04% (622) from other races , and 2.27% (694) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.99% (1,830) of
4200-520: The vote (4,794 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 37.7% (2,969 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (111 votes), among the 8,093 ballots cast by the township's 20,145 registered voters (219 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 40.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 48.9% of the vote (4,158 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 41.0% (3,487 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.3% (622 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (65 votes), among
4270-509: The vote (602 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 32.4% (304 votes), and other candidates with 3.4% (32 votes), among the 961 ballots cast by the borough's 2,666 registered voters (23 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 36.0%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 45.0% of the vote (514 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 41.5% (473 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 10.2% (116 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (10 votes), among
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#17327799580764340-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate
4410-428: Was $ 49,854 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 4,131) and the median family income was $ 65,089 (+/− $ 13,208). Males had a median income of $ 45,294 (+/− $ 5,957) versus $ 39,732 (+/− $ 7,921) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 26,908 (+/− $ 3,575). About 13.7% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 24.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
4480-419: Was $ 66,833 with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,897 and median family income was $ 76,303 (+/− $ 2,216). Males had a median income of $ 52,310 (+/− $ 2,247) versus $ 46,532 (+/− $ 4,525) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 30,476 (+/− $ 1,269). About 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over. As of
4550-489: Was a total of 19,449 registered voters in Deptford. Among these, 8,169 (42.0%) were registered as Democrats , 2,740 (14.1%) were registered as Republicans , and 8,523 (43.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 17 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 62.3% of the vote (8,427 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 36.5% (4,938 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (168 votes), among
4620-484: Was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that became vacant following the resignation of Russell W. Welsh Jr. after moving out of Westville. Westville is located in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). New Jersey
4690-687: Was hit by a strong EF3 tornado with winds up to 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) produced by the remnants of Hurricane Ida . More than 100 homes in the township were damaged in the tornado outbreak. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 17.57 square miles (45.50 km), including 17.33 square miles (44.89 km) of land and 0.24 square miles (0.61 km) of water (1.35%). The township borders Mantua Township , Washington Township , Wenonah , West Deptford Township , Westville , Woodbury , and Woodbury Heights in Gloucester County, and Bellmawr , Gloucester Township , and Runnemede in Camden County . Oak Valley , with
4760-560: Was known initially as Bethlehem. It was incorporated as a township by the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, as one of the state's initial 104 townships formed under the Township Act . Since then, portions of the township were taken to create Washington Township (February 17, 1836), Woodbury Borough (March 27, 1854; now Woodbury), West Deptford Township (March 1, 1871), Wenonah (March 10, 1883), Westville (April 7, 1914), and Woodbury Heights (April 6, 1915). Deptford
4830-460: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in
4900-478: Was the site of the first hot air balloon landing in North America when Jean-Pierre Blanchard completed his flight to Deptford from Philadelphia in 1793. During his flight, Blanchard carried a personal letter from George Washington to be delivered to the owner of whatever property Blanchard landed on, making the flight the first airmail delivery in the nation. On September 1, 2021, Deptford Township
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