96-544: Mercer County is the name of several counties in the United States: Mercer County, New Jersey , the most populous U.S. county named Mercer and home to New Jersey's capital city, Trenton Mercer County, Illinois Mercer County, Kentucky Mercer County, Missouri Mercer County, North Dakota Mercer County, Ohio Mercer County, Pennsylvania Mercer County, Virginia , has existed twice;
192-402: A New Jersey Superior Court judge. The following month, Burlington County Republicans filed suit, claiming that Eckel should be removed from office and the seat left vacant until November 2022, because the statutory timeline for the appointment was not followed. Two federal Congressional Districts cover the county. Most of the county is in the 3rd District, with a sliver in the west being in
288-494: A cadre of civilian staff. The Administrative Bureau includes Community Outreach, Recruiting, Civil Process, and Internal Affairs. The Operations Bureau is headed by an undersheriff and includes a Sheriff's Sergeant. The Operations Bureau includes the Warrant/Fugitive Section, K9 Operations, Patrol, Emergency Services Unit (ESU), and Special Operations. The Courts Division is headed by an undersheriff and includes
384-444: A female householder with no husband present and 29.5% were non-families. Of all households, 24.4% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.14. 23.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
480-735: A fictional Martian invasion of the United States. In 1938, in what has become one of the most famous American radio plays of all time, Orson Welles acted out his The War of the Worlds invasion. His imaginary aliens first "landed" at what is now West Windsor . A commemorative monument is erected at Grovers Mill park. There were 27 Mercer County residents killed during the September 11 terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan . A 10-foot (3.0 m) long steel beam weighing one ton
576-709: A high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −25 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.92 inches (74 mm) in February to 4.87 inches (124 mm) in August. According to the Köppen climate classification , Burlington County has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ), with relatively cool to cold winters and hot summers. Severe weather
672-464: A sheriff's officer, a lieutenant, two sergeants and Sheriff's officers. This section provides security to the courts and the State Judiciary. Notable former sheriffs include William Norton Shinn (1825-1828), Samuel A. Dobbins (1854-1857), and Jean Stanfield (2001-2019). The county is also home to the majority of 42,000-acre (17,000 ha) megabase, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst ,
768-501: A similar margin in 2012 and Hillary Clinton did so in 2016 . Joe Biden won the county by 40.0% in 2020 , the widest margin for anyone since 1964 by winning with 69.1% of the vote (122,532 votes) to Trump's 29.1% (51,641 votes). In the 2009 New Jersey gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie lost the county with 39.27% of the vote (39,769 votes) to incumbent Democratic governor Jon Corzine 's 54.51% (55,199 votes), while Independent candidate Chris Daggett won 5.36% of
864-639: A special election could be held on November 5, 2019. In 2019, Democrat Anthony Basantis defeated Republican Michael Ditzel in the Sheriff election, replacing retired Republican Sheriff Jean Stanfield , who was elected to the State Assembly . In the regular election for one freeholder position, Democrat Linda A. Hynes defeated Republican Incumbent Latham Tiver. In the special election for the remaining 2 years of George Youngkin's term, incumbent Democrat Daniel J. O’Connell, who had originally been appointed to
960-486: A total of 265,703 registered voters in Mercer County, of whom 121,653 (45.8%) were registered as Democrats , 41,701 (15.7%) were registered as Republicans and 98,343 (37.0%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 4,006 voters (1.5%) registered to other parties. In 2008 , the county voted for Barack Obama by a 35.4% margin over John McCain , with Obama winning New Jersey by 14.4% over McCain. He won by
1056-520: Is radiative cooling in the Pine Barrens , a large pine forest and reserve that takes up a good portion of Southern and Eastern Burlington County. Due to sandy soil, on clear and dry nights these areas might be 10 to 15 °F (−12 to −9 °C) colder than the surrounding areas, and there is a shorter frost-free season in these places. The sandy soil of the Pinelands loses heat much faster than
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#17327723732791152-755: Is Angelo J. Onofri of Hamilton Township, who took office in December 2016 after being nominated by Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie and being confirmed by the New Jersey Senate . Mercer County constitutes Vicinage 7 of the Superior Court of New Jersey . The vicinage is seated at the Mercer County Criminal Courthouse, located at 400 South Warren Street in Trenton . The vicinage has additional facilities for
1248-574: Is common in the warm months. Hurricanes have struck Burlington County on occasion, but tornadoes are uncommon. Severe thunderstorms, however, are common during the warm season. Snowfall is typical in the winter, with the snowfall averages in the county ranging from about 18 to 22 inches. The nearby Atlantic Ocean moderates Burlington County's climate, and rain is common year-round. The county seat receives about 41 inches of rain per year. Another weather phenomenon that occurs in Burlington County
1344-676: Is considered part of the New York combined statistical area by the U.S. Census Bureau , but also directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area and is included within the Federal Communications Commission 's Philadelphia Designated Media Market Area. The county is part of the Central Jersey region of the state. As of the 2020 United States census , the county retained its position as
1440-467: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Mercer County, New Jersey Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Its county seat is Trenton , also the state capital , prompting its nickname The Capital County . Mercer County alone constitutes the Trenton–Princeton metropolitan statistical area and
1536-534: Is generally flat and low-lying on the inner coastal plain, which extends up to the Route 1 corridor. Further northwest, terrain rises as it ascends the Piedmont Plateau , with The Sourlands encompassing the far northwestern portion of the county. Baldpate Mountain , in the western part of Hopewell Township , is the highest point in the county, at 480 feet (150 m) above sea level. The lowest elevation
1632-534: Is headed by a sheriff elected to a three-year term. The sheriff is James H. Kostoplis, elected in 2023. It is a member of the New York-New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. The department has an Administrative Bureau, Operations Bureau and a Courts Bureau. The Administrative Bureau is headed by an Undersheriff and includes a Chief Warrant Officer, Sheriff's Lieutenant, two Sheriff's Sergeants, Sheriff's Officers and
1728-637: Is home to the burial places of hundreds of veterans from The Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War. Since 1790, Trenton has served as the state's capital, earning the county the name "the Capital County." After the Legislature relocated to Trenton from Perth Amboy in 1790, it purchased land for £250 and 5 shillings and constructed a new state house, designed by Philadelphia-based architect Jonathan Doane, beginning in 1792. The Doane building
1824-769: Is provided by Amtrak train service along the Northeast Corridor through the Trenton Transit Center . NJ Transit's River Line connects Trenton to Camden , with three stations in the county, all within Trenton city limits, at Cass Street , Hamilton Avenue and at the Trenton Transit Center. Mercer County's only commercial airport , and one of three in the state, is Trenton–Mercer Airport in Ewing Township , which
1920-674: Is sea level, spread out along the shores of the tidal portions of the Delaware River , Crosswicks Creek and the smaller waterways within the Trenton-Hamilton Marsh in Hamilton Township and the city of Trenton . Most of Mercer has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) except for the southern portion of the county near and including Trenton where a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ) exists. The hardiness zones are 6b and 7a. According to
2016-544: Is served by Frontier Airlines , offering nonstop service to and from points nationwide. The 12 municipalities in Mercer County (with 2010 Census data for population, housing units and area) are: Allens Station , Eiler Corner , Etra , Hickory Corner , Locust Corner , Millstone , Twin Rivers CDP (7,443) Burlington County, New Jersey Burlington County is a county in the South Jersey region of
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#17327723732792112-470: Is under the age of 5, while 21.2% are under the age of 18, and 16.0% are over the age of 65. The female population of the county stands at 50.8%, which is in line with the state as a whole. There are 150,657 housing units in Mercer County, with 63.5% of them being owned by the occupiers. There are 131,440 households with an average of 2.67 persons per household. The 2010 United States census counted 366,513 people, 133,155 households, and 89,480 families in
2208-468: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). The 12 municipalities of Mercer County are covered by three legislative districts. Tennille McCoy (D) The remainder of the district includes portions of Middlesex County . Anthony Verrelli (D) The remainder of the district includes portions of Hunterdon County . Roy Freiman (D) The remainder of
2304-587: The 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 66,723 votes in Burlington County (48.0%), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 63,114 votes (45.4%), Independent Chris Daggett with 6,333 votes (4.6%) and other candidates with 1,661 votes (1.2%), among the 139,030 ballots cast by the county's 282,209 registered voters, yielding a 49.3% turnout rate. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 79,220 votes countywide, ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 46,161 votes (35.8%) and other candidates with 1,512 votes (1.2%), among
2400-443: The 2010 census , which in turn had reflected an increase of 25,340 (6.0%) from the 423,394 enumerated at the 2000 census . The most populous place in the county was Evesham Township with 46,826 residents as of the 2020 census. Washington Township covered 102.71 square miles (266.0 km ), the largest area of any municipality in the county. Burlington County is located east of the Delaware River and borders Philadelphia ,
2496-433: The A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, most of Mercer County would have a dominant vegetation type of Appalachian Oak ( 104 ) with a dominant vegetation form of Eastern Hardwood Forest ( 25 ) with a dominant section of Northeastern Oak/Pine ( 110 ) Southern Mixed Forest ( 26 ) in the far east near Hightstown. As of the 2020 United States census , Mercer County has a population of 387,340, making it
2592-637: The Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Princeton in 1777. A Scotsman that fled to British North America after the failed Jacobite Rebellion , he worked closely with George Washington in the American Revolution. On January 3, 1777, Washington's army was en route to Princeton, New Jersey. While leading a vanguard of 350 soldiers, Mercer's brigade encountered two British regiments and a mounted unit. A fight broke out at an orchard grove and Mercer's horse
2688-596: The County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and the County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). Burlington County's Constitutional Officers are: The Burlington County Prosecutor is LaChia L. Bradshaw of the Columbus section of Mansfield Township who was nominated by Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy and sworn into office in July 2022 after confirmation by
2784-552: The County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and the County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). Mercer County's constitutional officers are: No Republican has won countywide office since 2000. Law enforcement on the county level is provided by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. The Mercer County Prosecutor
2880-517: The Delaware and Mullica rivers. Most of the land is dotted with rivers, streams, and wetlands. Some of the largest and most important rivers in Burlington County include Rancocas Creek , Assiscunk Creek , Pennsauken Creek , Mullica River , Batsto River , and Wading River . Average temperatures in the county seat of Mount Holly have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to
2976-578: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) does not operate any schools on that base. Students on-post in the McGuire and Dix areas ( McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix ) may attend one of the following in their grade levels, with all siblings in a family taking the same choice: North Hanover Township (for elementary), Northern Burlington County Regional (for secondary), and Pemberton Township (for K-12). The Burlington County Library became
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3072-760: The Garden State Parkway (a 7.4 miles (11.9 km) stretch in Bass River Township ), Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike (a portion of Interstate 95 ). The turnpike extends through the county for approximately 30.1 miles (48.4 km) from Cherry Hill in Camden County to Hamilton Township in Mercer County (including the 6.5 miles (10.5 km) Turnpike Extension from the turnpike bridge over
3168-772: The New Jersey Department of Transportation , 1.19 miles (1.92 km) by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission and 12.43 miles (20.00 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . Mercer County is served by the following major roadways: I-295 functions as a partial ring-road around the Trenton area, while I-195 serves as an east–west expressway from Trenton to the Jersey Shore . The New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) passes through
3264-851: The New Jersey Senate . Burlington County constitutes Vicinage 3 of the New Jersey Superior Court and is seated at the Burlington County Courts Facility and County Office Building in Mount Holly , with additional space in the Olde Courthouse and Rancocas Building, also in Mount Holly; the Assignment Judge for Vicinage 3 is Ronald E. Bookbinder. In the 2012 general election, Democrats Aimee Belgard and Joanne Schwartz won
3360-782: The Pennsylvania Turnpike opened. This planned interchange indirectly prompted another project: the New Jersey Turnpike Authority extended the 'dual-dual' configuration (inner car lanes and outer truck / bus / car lanes) to Interchange 6 in Mansfield Township , Burlington County from its former end at Interchange 8A in Monroe Township , Middlesex County . This widening was completed in early November 2014. The county roads that traverse through are County Route 518 (only in
3456-488: The Province of New Jersey . At its inception, Burlington County was considerably larger but was subsequently partitioned to form additional counties in response to population growth. Specifically, in 1714, a partition to the north led to the creation of Hunterdon County . Hunterdon County itself was further divided over time, resulting in the formation of three additional counties: Morris , Sussex and Warren . Initially,
3552-650: The Republicans (as opposed to areas along the Delaware River occupied by minority and working-class households). Burlington County has closely matched statewide totals in recent presidential, senatorial, and gubernatorial elections, making it an important bellwether. As of October 1, 2021, there were a total of 353,613 registered voters in Burlington County, of whom 139,745 (39.5%) were registered as Democrats , 90,754 (25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 118,992 (33.7%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 4,122 voters (1.2%) registered to other parties. Among
3648-461: The U.S. state of New Jersey . The county is the largest by land area in New Jersey and ranks second behind neighboring Ocean County in total area. Its county seat is Mount Holly . As of the 2020 census , the county was the state's 11th-most-populous county , with a population of 461,860, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 13,126 (+2.9%) from the 448,734 recorded at
3744-540: The governor of New Jersey , known as Drumthwacket , is located in Princeton , and is listed on both the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places . The county experienced rapid urbanization and population growth during the first half of the 20th century due to the growth of industrialization in places such as Trenton. Mercer County was the landing spot for
3840-535: The nation's sixth-largest city . It is part of the Philadelphia - Camden - Vineland , PA-NJ-DE-MD combined statistical area , also known as the Delaware Valley . However, the county stretches across the state, and its southeast corner reaches tidal estuaries leading to New Jersey's Great Bay , which separates the county from the Atlantic Ocean . The county is part of the South Jersey region of
3936-539: The 129,060 ballots cast by the county's 289,900 registered voters, yielding a 44.5% turnout. In the 2017 gubernatorial election , Republican Kim Guadagno received 52,191 (41.8%) of the vote, and Democrat Phil Murphy received 70,453 (56.5%) of the vote. In the 2021 gubernatorial election , Republican Jack Ciattarelli received 46.1% of the vote (71,772 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy 's 53.3% (82,877 votes). Municipalities have their own municipal courts, which handle traffic and minor criminal and civil matters, and
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4032-490: The 12th most populous county in the state. The racial makeup of the county is quite diverse with 62.3% of the population identifying as white (and 46.7% as non-Hispanic whites), 21.6% of the population being black/African American, and 12.6% of the county's population identifying as Asian. 19.4% of Mercer County is Hispanic/Latino, 0.9% of the population is American Native/Alaskan Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and 2.6% identify as two or more races. 5.4% of Mercer County
4128-531: The 1st District. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). The 40 municipalities of Burlington County are part of four separate legislative districts. Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D) Carol A. Murphy (D) Andrea Katz (D) Robert D. Clifton (R) The Burlington County Sheriff's Department
4224-400: The 217,428 ballots cast by the county's 291,760 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 131,219 votes in the county, ahead of Republican John McCain with 89,626 votes (39.9%) and other candidates with 2,329 votes (1.0%), among the 224,740 ballots cast by the county's 280,836 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.0%. In
4320-452: The Board of Chosen Freeholders, is elected at-large to serve three-year staggered terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election each year. The Board is led by a Commissioner Chair and vice-chair, selected from among its members at an annual reorganization meeting held in January. The Commissioner Board establishes policy and provides a check on the powers of
4416-567: The Civil, Special Civil, General Equity, and Family Parts at the Mercer County Civil Courthouse, located at 175 South Broad Street, also in Trenton. The Assignment Judge for Mercer County is Mary C. Jacobson. Portions of the 3rd and 12th Congressional Districts cover the county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). For
4512-554: The County Executive. The Board approves all county contracts and gives advice and consent to the County Executive's appointments of department heads, and appointments to boards and commissions. The Commissioner Board votes to approve the budget prepared by the Executive after review and modifications are made. In 2016, freeholders were paid $ 29,763 and the freeholder director was paid an annual salary of $ 31,763. That year,
4608-711: The Hopewells), County Route 524 , County Route 526 , County Route 533 , County Route 535 , County Route 539 , County Route 546 , County Route 569 , County Route 571 , and County Route 583 . Mercer hosts several NJ Transit stations, including Trenton , Hamilton and Princeton Junction on the Northeast Corridor Line , as well as Princeton on the Princeton Branch . SEPTA provides rail service to Center City Philadelphia from Trenton and West Trenton . Long-distance transportation
4704-790: The New Jersey Superior Court handles more serious cases. The 40 municipalities in Burlington County (with 2010 Census data for population, housing units, and area) are: Rowan College at Burlington County is a two-year public community college serving students from Burlington County. The school, located at campuses in Pemberton and Mount Laurel and was founded in 1966 and opened to students in 1969. School districts in Burlington County include: K-12: The U.S. Census Bureau lists Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Burlington County as having its own school district. Students attend area school district public schools, as
4800-598: The Republican Party full control on the Freeholder Board. In 2017, Democratic newcomers Tom Pullion and Balvir Singh defeated Republican incumbents Bruce Garganio and Linda Hughes, winning the county election for Democrats for the first time in a non-presidential election year in decades. In 2018, Democrat Joanne Schwartz defeated Republican incumbent Tim Tyler in the County Clerk election. In
4896-492: The United States (and the sixth-highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. Trenton's role as New Jersey's state capital contributes significantly to Mercer County's economic standing. 9.5% of the population is considered at or below the poverty line. The median household income in Mercer County is $ 83,306. 89.6% of the population has a high school diploma, and 43.5% of the county's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, one of
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#17327723732794992-400: The age of 18 living with them, 53.02% were married couples living together, 26.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.6% had a male householder with no wife present and 29.4% were non-families. 30.67% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size
5088-416: The battle and was given a place to rest on a white oak tree's trunk, and those who remained with him stood their ground. The Mercer Oak , against which the dying general rested as his men continued to fight, appears on the county seal and stood for 250 years until it collapsed in 2000. Founded February 22, 1838, from portions of surrounding counties, Mercer County has a historical impact that reaches back to
5184-555: The commissioner director was paid an annual salary of $ 11,553; the commissioner salaries are the lowest of the state's 21 counties. As of 2024 , Burlington County's Commissioners are (terms for Director and Deputy Director end every December 31): Pursuant to Article VII Section II of 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
5280-934: The continuation of I-95 by using I-295 to I-195 east to the New Jersey Turnpike. This was all due in part to the cancellation of the Somerset Freeway that was supposed to go from Hopewell Township in Mercer County up to Franklin Township in Somerset County . The section of I-95 west of the US 1 interchange in Lawrence was re-numbered as part of I-295 in March 2018, six months before a direct interchange with Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania and
5376-405: The county and is the boundary between municipalities that previously had been separated into West Jersey and East Jersey . Trenton–Mercer Airport in Ewing Township is a commercial and corporate aviation airport serving Mercer County and its surrounding vicinity. Princeton is home to Princeton University , one of the world’s most acclaimed research universities, and to Drumthwacket ,
5472-504: The county executive was paid $ 164,090 per year. As of 2024 , the Mercer County Executive is Daniel R. Benson ( D , Hamilton Township ) whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Mercer County's Commissioners are (with terms for chair and vice chair ending every December 31): Pursuant to Article VII Section II of 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
5568-411: The county seat was in Burlington . However, as the population began to increase and spread toward the interior of the province, away from the Delaware River , a more central location became necessary. Consequently, the seat of government was relocated to Mount Holly in 1793. The period of industrialization saw significant improvements in transportation within Burlington County, which in turn enhanced
5664-516: The county's 2010 Census population, 65.2% were registered to vote, included 76.8% of those ages 18 and over. In the 2020 presidential election , however, the county voted a few points more Democratic than the state as a whole. In the 2016 election , the county mostly voted in the line with the state. In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 126,377 votes countywide, ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 87,401 votes (40.2%) and other candidates with 2,158 votes (1.0%), among
5760-487: The county. The population density was 1,632.2 per square mile (630.2/km ). There were 143,169 housing units at an average density of 637.6 per square mile (246.2/km ). The racial makeup was 61.39% (225,011) White , 20.28% (74,318) Black or African American , 0.33% (1,194) Native American , 8.94% (32,752) Asian , 0.08% (295) Pacific Islander , 6.24% (22,856) from other races , and 2.75% (10,087) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.09% (55,318) of
5856-454: The district covers portions of Hunterdon County , Middlesex County , and Somerset County . Mercer County is a reliably Democratic county; it has gone for Republicans only three times ( 1956 , 1972 , 1984 ) since 1936 . In each presidential election of the 21st century, the Democratic candidate earned at least 60% of the vote. Since the 2008 election, every municipality has voted for the Democratic candidate. As of October 1, 2021, there were
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#17327723732795952-484: The election as Freeholders (now Commissioners) over Republican incumbents Bruce Garganio and Mary Ann O'Brien, despite being outspent by a six-to-one margin. However, in 2014, both Garganio and O'Brien were successful in winning back seats on the Freeholder board, while Aimee Belgard lost her bid for U.S. Congress, losing the popular vote in both Ocean and Burlington counties. In 2015, Republican newcomers Kate Gibbs and Ryan Peters ousted Belgard and Schwartz, again giving
6048-412: The entire Air Force Activity / Headquarters of JB MDL McGuire Air Force Base , and all of the main portions of the Army Support Activity, Fort Dix and most training grounds / shooting ranges lie within the county borders in New Hanover , North Hanover , Pemberton , and Springfield townships. While historically a swing county in national and New Jersey politics, in local politics Burlington county
6144-415: The first county library in New Jersey when it was established in 1921 in Mount Holly . Library service grew in popularity and several moves ensued as more space became a necessity. By 1971, a new headquarters facility had been constructed, Cinnaminson Township and Bordentown had joined the system as branches, and a bookmobile visited areas without local facilities. Medford and Evesham Township had joined
6240-406: The forces of General Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of the Assunpink Creek , on January 2, 1777, also known as the Second Battle of Trenton, and at the Battle of Princeton on January 3. The successful attacks built morale among the pro-independence colonists. Ewing Church Cemetery in Ewing is one of the oldest cemeteries in the area, having served the Ewing community for 300 years. It
6336-476: The freeholder elections, Democrats Felicia Hopson and George Youngkin defeated Republican incumbents Kate Gibbs and Linda Hughes. This gave Democrats a 4-1 majority, gaining control of the Freeholder Board for the first time since 1975. George Youngkin won despite having suspended his campaign due to a past domestic violence charge that was later dropped. He resigned on January 2, the day after being sworn in. Democrats appointed Daniel J. O’Connell to replace him, until
6432-439: The highest rates in the state, as of the 2020 census. Mercer County has a county executive form of government, in which the Mercer County Executive performs executive functions, administering the operation of the county, and a Board of County Commissioners acts in a legislative capacity. The county executive is directly elected to a four-year term of office. The seven-member Board of County Commissioners , previously known as
6528-976: The local municipality, 504.18 miles (811.40 km) by Burlington County, 154.01 miles (247.86 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation , 0.93 miles (1.50 km) by the Burlington County Bridge Commission and 36.61 miles (58.92 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . A variety of major routes were constructed through Burlington County. Major county roads include County Route 528 , County Route 530 , County Route 532 , County Route 534 (only in Shamong Township ), County Route 537 , County Route 541 , County Route 542 , County Route 543 , County Route 544 , County Route 545 and County Route 563 . State Routes that pass through are Route 38 , Route 68 , Route 70 , Route 72 , Route 73 , Route 90 (only in Cinnaminson Township ), and Route 413 (only in Burlington ). U.S. Routes that traverse are U.S. Route 9 (only in Bass River Township ), U.S. Route 130 and U.S. Route 206 . Limited access roads include
6624-419: The official residence of the governor of New Jersey . Mercer County contains 12 municipalities, the fewest of any county in New Jersey, and equal to Hudson County . The county was named for Continental Army General Hugh Mercer , who died as a result of wounds received at the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. Continental Army Brigadier General Hugh Mercer served in the Continental Army during
6720-426: The other soils or urban surfaces (concrete, asphalt) in the region, and so achieves a much lower temperature at night than the rest of the county. This effect is far less pronounced on moist, cloudy, or windy nights, as these three factors greatly reduce the radiative cooling of the sandy soil. As of the 2020 U.S. census , the county had 461,860 people, 170,074 households, and 170,074 families. The population density
6816-419: The pivotal battles of the American Revolutionary War . On the night of December 25–26, 1776, General George Washington led American forces across the Delaware River to attack the Hessian forces in the Battle of Trenton on the morning of December 26, also known as the First Battle of Trenton. After the battle, Washington crossed back to Pennsylvania. He crossed a third time in a surprise attack on
6912-407: The population were below the poverty line , including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 U.S. census counted 448,734 people, 166,318 households, and 117,254 families in the county. The population density was 561.9 inhabitants per square mile (217.0/km ). There were 175,615 housing units at an average density of 219.9 per square mile (84.9/km ). The racial makeup
7008-400: The population. Of the 133,155 households, 31.4% had children under the age of 18; 48.2% were married couples living together; 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 32.8% were non-families. Of all households, 26.9% were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size
7104-424: The profitability of its agricultural sector. Concurrently, a population surge in the coastal communities, fueled by flourishing international trade and ship repair industries, necessitated extensive road improvements throughout the county. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 820.19 square miles (2,124.3 km ), of which 799.29 square miles (2,070.2 km )
7200-509: The seat, defeated Republican Lee Schneider. The election gave Democrats control over every county-wide office, except the Surrogate, which they won in 2021. Republicans have not won a county-wide race since 2016. However, the majority of Burlington County's state legislators are still Republicans. In April 2022, Allison Eckel was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that became vacant after Linda Hynes resigned to take office as
7296-740: The southeastern section of the county, and serves as a major corridor to Delaware , Washington, D.C. to the south, and New York City and New England towards the north. Two turnpike interchanges are located within Mercer County: Exit 7A in Robbinsville Township and Exit 8 in East Windsor Township . Before 2018, Interstate 95 abruptly ended at the interchange with US 1 in Lawrence Township , and became I-295 south. Signs directed motorists to
7392-479: The state and a 6.7% increase from the prior year. In 2015, the county had a per capita personal income of $ 63,720, the sixth-highest in New Jersey, and ranked 121st of 3,113 counties in the United States. Mercer County stands among the highest-income counties in the United States , with the Bureau of Economic Analysis having ranked the county as having the 78th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in
7488-442: The state's 12th-most-populous county , with a population of 387,340, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 20,827 (+5.7%) from the 366,513 recorded at the 2010 census , which in turn had reflected an increase of 15,752 (+4.5%) from the 350,761 enumerated at the 2000 census The most populous municipality in Mercer County at the 2020 census was Hamilton Township , with 92,297 residents, while Hopewell Township
7584-528: The state. Anglo-European records of Burlington County date to 1681, when its court was established in the Province of West Jersey . The county was formed on May 17, 1694, "by the union of the first and second Tenths." The county was named for Bridlington , a town in England. Burlington County, originally the seat of government for the Province of West Jersey , merged with East Jersey in 1702 to form
7680-522: The system by 1975. The Pemberton Township Branch joined the system in 1987. Maple Shade Township became a branch in April 2001 while Riverton , the newest branch, joined in December 2003. With a larger network of nine additional member libraries, the system provides a range of services to its residents. As of May 2010 , the county had a total of 2,609.74 miles (4,199.97 km) of roadways, of which 1,913.83 miles (3,080.01 km) were maintained by
7776-399: The tenth-highest in New Jersey and ranked 228th of 3,113 counties in the United States. The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked the county as having the 158th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the 11th-highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. Burlington County is governed by a board of county commissioners composed of five members elected at-large by
7872-664: The two counties continue in existence with the same name in Kentucky and West Virginia Mercer County, West Virginia [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mercer_County&oldid=1236830370 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
7968-431: The vote (34,617 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy's 65.1% (66,151 votes). Mercer County has county routes, state routes, U.S. Routes and Interstates that all pass through. As of 2010 , the county had a total of 1,524.30 miles (2,453.12 km) of roadways, of which 1,216.48 miles (1,957.73 km) were maintained by the local municipality, 175.80 miles (282.92 km) by Mercer County, 118.99 miles (191.50 km) by
8064-473: The vote. (5,424 votes). In the 2013 New Jersey gubernatorial election , Republican governor Chris Christie became the only Republican to win the county since 1993 with 51.9% of the vote (48,530 votes) to Democrat Barbara Buono 's 46.3% (43,282 votes). In the 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial election , Democrat Phil Murphy won the county 64.9% to (59,992 votes) 33.1% (30,645 votes). In the 2021 gubernatorial election , Republican Jack Ciattarelli received 34.1% of
8160-566: The voters in partisan elections that serve staggered three-year terms, with one or two seats up for election each year in a three-year cycle. Burlington County Board of County Commissioners have both administrative and policy-making powers. Each Burlington County Commissioner oversees a particular area of service: Administration & Natural Resources; Education & Justice; Public Works & Veteran Services; Public Safety & Health and Human Services; and Hospital and Medical Services & Elections. In 2016, commissioners were paid $ 10,553 and
8256-411: Was 3.08. About 21.1% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.3% was from age 18 to 24, 37.1% was from age 15 to 44, and 17.4% was age 65 or older. The median age was 41.4 years. The gender makeup of the county was 49.23% male and 50.76% female. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. The county's median household income was $ 88,797, and the median family income was $ 105,488. About 5.5% of
8352-465: Was 3.16. 22.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93 males. Based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis , the county had a gross domestic product of $ 36.0 billion in 2021, ranked seventh in
8448-405: Was 40.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.6 males. The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 27.4 billion in 2021, which was ranked 10th in the state and was a 5.9% increase from the prior year. In 2015, the county had a per capita personal income of $ 55,227,
8544-420: Was 578 inhabitants per square mile (223.2/km ). There were 184,775 housing units at an average density of 231.25 per square mile (89.3/km ). The county's racial makeup was 65.6% White , 16.8% African American , 0.25% Native American , 5.68% Asian , and 8.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.74% of the population. There were 170,074 households, of which 31.8% had children under
8640-433: Was 73.84% (331,342) White , 16.60% (74,505) Black or African American , 0.22% (985) Native American , 4.32% (19,395) Asian , 0.05% (219) Pacific Islander , 2.05% (9,193) from other races , and 2.92% (13,095) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.42% (28,831) of the population. Of the 166,318 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18; 54.3% were married couples living together; 12% had
8736-408: Was a bastion of moderate suburban conservatism into the mid-2010's, however since the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election , Burlington County has become reliably Democratic on all levels in recent years, including in more affluent communities that have developed new residential areas, such as Medford , Mount Laurel , Moorestown , and Evesham Township that once leaned more to
8832-556: Was covered in stucco, measured 150 by 50 feet (46 by 15 m), and housed the Senate and Assembly chambers in opposite wings. To meet the demands of the growing state, the structure was expanded several times during the 19th century. New Jersey, along with Nevada, is the only state to have its capital be located at the border with another state, as Trenton is across the Delaware River from Pennsylvania . The official residence of
8928-464: Was given to the county by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in March 2011 and is now displayed at Mercer County Park . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 228.86 square miles (592.7 km ), of which 224.44 square miles (581.3 km ) was land (98.1%) and 4.42 square miles (11.4 km ) was water (1.9%). The county
9024-403: Was land (97.5%) and 20.89 square miles (54.1 km ) was water (2.5%). Most of the county's land is coastal and alluvial plain , with little topographic relief . There are a few anomalous hills, such as Apple Pie Hill and Arney's Mount , the highest of the county and among the highest in South Jersey at approximately 240 feet (73 m) above sea level. The low point is sea level along
9120-417: Was shot from under him. Getting to his feet, he was quickly surrounded by British troops who mistook him for George Washington and ordered him to surrender. Outnumbered, he drew his saber and began an unequal contest. He was finally beaten to the ground, bayoneted repeatedly (seven times), and left for dead. Legend has it that a beaten Mercer, with a bayonet still impaled in him, did not want to leave his men and
9216-505: Was the largest in area. The county was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 22, 1838, from portions of Burlington County ( Nottingham Township , now Hamilton Township ), Hunterdon County ( Ewing Township , Lawrence Township , Trenton , and portions of Hopewell Township ), and Middlesex County ( West Windsor Township and portions of East Windsor Township ). The former Keith Line bisects
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