80-588: Pemberton Township is a township in Burlington County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 26,903, a decrease of 1,009 (−3.6%) from the 2010 census count of 27,912, which in turn reflected a decline of 779 (−2.7%) from the 28,691 total in the 2000 census . The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia - Reading - Camden combined statistical area and
160-577: A campus in Stratford which hosts its dental school and school of public health. Rowan University at Camden is located on Cooper Street in Camden and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Camden County College is a two-year public community college serving students from Camden County. The school has campuses in Blackwood , Camden and Cherry Hill , and was founded in 1967. The county has
240-786: A high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −11 °F (−24 °C) was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 106 °F (41 °C) was recorded in August 1918. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.75 inches (70 mm) in February to 4.35 inches (110 mm) in July. The county has a humid subtropical climate ( Cfa ). Average monthly temperatures in Chesilhurst range from 33.1 °F (0.6 °C) in January to 76.4 °F (24.7 °C) in July. With
320-416: 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
400-535: A seat in the New Jersey General Assembly . Kane served on an interim basis until the November 2019 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. No Republican has been elected to countywide office since 1991. Camden County is entirely within the 1st congressional district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district
480-633: A total of 13,972 registered voters in Pemberton Township, of which 4,639 (33.2% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 2,433 (17.4% vs. 23.9%) were registered as Republicans and 6,893 (49.3% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 7 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . Among the township's 2010 Census population, 50.1% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 66.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide). In
560-523: A total of 376,429 registered voters in Camden County, of whom 178,834 (47.5%) were registered as Democrats , 57,545 (15.3%) were registered as Republicans and 134,908 (35.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 5,142 (1.4%) voters registered to other parties. Among the county's 2010 Census population, 69.1% were registered to vote, including 75.6% of those ages 18 and over. In the 2020 United States presidential election , Joe Biden won
640-531: A total population of 7,716 as of 2010) is a CDP located in parts of Pemberton Township, New Hanover Township and Springfield Township . Other unincorporated communities, localities, and places located partially or completely within the township include Birmingham , Browns Mills Junction , Comical Corner , Commercial Corner, Deep Hollow, Earlys Crossing, Hanover Furnace, Lower Mill, Magnolia, Mary Ann Furnace, Mount Misery, New Lisbon , Ong's Hat , South Pemberton Township, Upper Mill, Upton, and Whitesbog. Within
720-470: 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)
800-408: A turnout of 69.4% (vs. 78.8% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 3,060 votes here (57.9% vs. 61.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 2,092 votes (39.6% vs. 35.8%) and other candidates with 69 votes (1.3% vs. 1.2%), among the 5,284 ballots cast by the township's 14,549 registered voters, yielding a 36.3% turnout (vs. 44.5% in
880-479: Is located in Stratford and dates to 1976. It is the state's only osteopathic medical school and was South Jersey's first four-year college of medicine. The Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is located in the downtown/university district of Camden. Established as a four-year medical school in 1975, the relationship with Rowan University was formed in 2008. Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences has
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#1732780368584960-466: 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
1040-805: Is one of 56 South Jersey municipalities that are included within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve , a protected natural area of unique ecology covering 1,100,000 acres (450,000 ha), that has been classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and established by Congress in 1978 as the nation's first National Reserve. Part of the township is included in the state-designated Pinelands Area, which includes portions of Burlington County, along with areas in Atlantic , Camden , Cape May , Cumberland , Gloucester and Ocean counties. The 2010 United States census counted 27,912 people, 9,997 households, and 7,078 families in
1120-570: Is provided at no cost to the taxpayers or the township, but the provider does bill your medical insurance for the services. As of May 2010, the township had a total of 222.55 miles (358.16 km) of roadways, of which 168.39 miles (271.00 km) were maintained by the municipality, 47.41 miles (76.30 km) by Burlington County and 6.75 miles (10.86 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . The major roads that pass through are County Route 530 , Route 70 in
1200-671: Is represented by Andy Kim ( D , Moorestown ). 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 the 2024-2025 session , the 8th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Latham Tiver ( R , Southampton Township ) and in
1280-457: Is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). The 36 municipalities of Camden County are part of three legislative districts. Cody Miller (D) William Spearman (D) Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D) Camden County has long been a Democratic stronghold, and almost all of the county is in the 1st congressional district. The county usually votes overwhelmingly Democratic in national, state, and local elections. As of August 1, 2020, there were
1360-593: 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). Camden County's constitutional officers, all elected directly by voters, are: The County Prosecutor is Grace C. MacAulay, who was sworn into office in January 2022. Camden County constitutes Vicinage 4 of
1440-559: 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
1520-527: The 2000 census , there were 28,691 people, 10,050 households, and 7,487 families residing in the township. The population density was 465.2 inhabitants per square mile (179.6/km). There were 10,778 housing units at an average density of 174.8 per square mile (67.5/km). The racial makeup of the township was 66.03% White , 23.12% African American , 0.46% Native American , 3.18% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 2.89% from other races , and 4.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.63% of
1600-422: The 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 39.29% of the vote (52,337 votes) to incumbent Democratic Governor Jon Corzine 's 54.93% (73,171 votes), while Independent Chris Daggett received 4.63% of the vote (6,166 votes). In the 2013 gubernatorial election Republican Governor Chris Christie received 54.8% of the vote (64,545 votes) to Democrat Barbara Buono 's 43.7% (51,546 votes). In
1680-500: The 2010 census count of 513,657, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,725 (0.9%) from the 508,932 counted in the 2000 census . The county is part of the South Jersey region of the state. The most populous place was Cherry Hill with 74,553 residents in the 2020 census, and its geographically largest municipality is Winslow Township , which covers 58.19 square miles (150.7 km ). The county borders Philadelphia ,
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#17327803685841760-608: The 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 6,304 votes here (65.3% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 3,157 votes (32.7% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 105 votes (1.1% vs. 1.0%), among the 9,657 ballots cast by the township's 14,741 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.5% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County). In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 6,680 votes here (63.9% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 3,566 votes (34.1% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 143 votes (1.4% vs. 1.0%), among
1840-468: The 2017 gubernatorial election , Republican Kim Guadagno received 37,113 (30.7%) of the vote, and Democrat Phil Murphy received 81,268 (67.2%) of the vote. In the 2021 gubernatorial election , Republican Jack Ciattarelli received 37.5% of the vote (56,016 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy 's 61.7% (92,162 votes). The 36 municipalities in Camden County and the 2010 census data for population, housing units, and area are: Defunct municipalities in
1920-638: The Burlington County Institute of Technology , a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at its campuses in Medford and Westampton . Pemberton Township was the location of the main campus of Rowan College at Burlington County , formerly known as Burlington County College (BCC), the county's community college , having moved to its first permanent site in Pemberton Township in 1971. It
2000-499: The Delaware Valley . Camden County is named after Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden , who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain. Camden City , the county seat, was incorporated in 1828 . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 227.42 square miles (589.0 km ), of which 221.36 square miles (573.3 km ) was land (97.3%) and 6.06 square miles (15.7 km )
2080-400: The Delaware Valley . Pemberton was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 10, 1846, from portions of New Hanover Township , Northampton Township (now known as Mount Holly Township ), and Southampton Township . Portions of the township were taken to form Woodland Township on March 7, 1866. The township is named for James Pemberton, a property owner in
2160-479: The General Assembly by Andrea Katz ( D , Chesterfield Township ) and Michael Torrissi (R, Hammonton ). Burlington County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of five members who are chosen 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; at an annual reorganization meeting,
2240-686: The New Jersey Superior Court , which is seated at the Camden County Hall of Justice in Camden , with additional facilities at various locations in Cherry Hill . The Assignment Judge for the vicinage is Deborah Silverman Katz. As with most counties in the state, the court system in Camden County also includes municipal courts for each township, borough and city to handle traffic and other minor items. Law enforcement at
2320-693: The poverty line , including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 513,657 people, 190,980 households, and 129,866 families in the county. The population density was 2,321.5 inhabitants per square mile (896.3/km ). There were 204,943 housing units at an average density of 926.2 per square mile (357.6/km ). The racial makeup was 65.29% (335,389) White , 19.55% (100,441) Black or African American , 0.31% (1,608) Native American , 5.11% (26,257) Asian , 0.03% (165) Pacific Islander , 7.08% (36,354) from other races , and 2.62% (13,443) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.24% (73,124) of
2400-440: The 10,461 ballots cast by the township's 14,378 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.8% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County). In the 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 5,223 votes here (55.7% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 4,025 votes (42.9% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 93 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 9,379 ballots cast by the township's 13,510 registered voters, for
2480-733: The Arts has locations in Moorestown and Collingswood . The Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, recognized on the American Institute of Architects 's list of "150 Best Buildings and Places" in New Jersey, hosts national music and theater performances. Camden County hosts numerous county, state, U.S., and Interstates. As of October 2015 , the county had a total of 2,045.06 miles (3,291.21 km) of roadways, of which 1,535.22 miles (2,470.70 km) are maintained by
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2560-930: The North-South Freeway and the Walt Whitman Bridge ), Interstate 295 and Interstate 676 (part of the North-South Freeway and the Ben Franklin Bridge (which is multiplexed with US 30)). Other limited access roads that pass through are the Atlantic City Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike . There are five ACE interchanges that are within the county borders: Exits 44 (at NJ 42), 41 (at Berlin-Cross Keys Road / CR 689), 38 (at Williamstown-New Freedom Road / CR 536 Spur), 33 (connecting to NJ 73) and 31 (at NJ 73). The only turnpike interchange that
2640-421: The November general election. Voters approved a November 2006 referendum to change from having all five council seats up for vote simultaneously to a system in which the elections are staggered every two years. Under the terms of the change, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the November 2010 election would serve full four-year terms, with the three other winners serving two-year terms. As
2720-548: The Pemberton Township Council are Paul C. Detrick (D, 2024), Daniel Dewey Sr. (R, 2026), Donovan Gardner (D, 2024), Elisabeth McCartney (D, 2024) and Joshua Ward (R, 2026). The police department consists of 57 officers and is headed by Chief David Jantas. Pemberton Township is located in the 3rd Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 8th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 3rd congressional district
2800-898: The Pemberton Township portion of Fort Dix ) along with Pemberton Borough . As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of nine schools, had an enrollment of 4,443 students. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center (with 416 students; PreK), Samuel T. Busansky Elementary School (281; 3–5), Denbo-Crichton Elementary School (850; K–5), Howard L. Emmons Elementary School (293; K-2), Fort Dix Elementary School (317; PreK-5), Joseph S. Stackhouse Elementary School (223; K-2), Marcus Newcomb Middle School (307; 6), Helen A. Fort Middle School (661; 7–8) and Pemberton Township High School (1,029; 9–12). Students from Pemberton Township, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend
2880-560: 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
2960-684: The UEZ. Pemberton Township is home to Deborah Heart and Lung Center , founded in 1922. Pemberton Township is governed within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Mayor-Council form of municipal government (Plan 1), implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1991, changing from a five-member Township Committee form based on
3040-424: The age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present and 29.4% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.30. About 22.5% of
3120-592: The area. The township is part of the South Jersey region of the state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 62.501 square miles (161.875 km), including 61.284 square miles (158.724 km) of land and 1.217 square miles (3.151 km) of water (1.95%). Browns Mills (with a 2010 population of 11,223,), Country Lake Estates (3,943 as of 2010), Pemberton Heights (2,423 as of 2010) and Presidential Lakes Estates (2,365 as of 2010) are census-designated places and are located within Pemberton Township, while Fort Dix (1,765 out of
3200-410: The average family size was 3.22. In the township, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males. The median income for a household in the township
3280-658: The board selects a director and deputy director from among its members to serve a one-year term. As of 2024, Burlington County's Commissioners are: Director Felicia Hopson ( D , Willingboro Township , 2024), Tom Pullion (D, Edgewater Park , 2026), Allison Eckel (D, Medford , 2025), Deputy Director Daniel J. O'Connell (D, Delran Township , 2024) and Balvir Singh (D, Burlington Township , 2026). Burlington County's Constitutional Officers are: Clerk Joanne Schwartz (D, Southampton Township , 2028) Sheriff James H. Kostoplis (D, Bordentown , 2025) and Surrogate Brian J. Carlin (D, Burlington Township, 2026). As of March 2011, there were
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3360-574: The borders of the township lies the independent municipality of Pemberton borough , one of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another. The township borders Eastampton Township , New Hanover Township , Southampton Township , Springfield Township , Woodland Township and Wrightstown in Burlington County; and Manchester Township and Plumsted Township in Ocean County . The township
3440-510: 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
3520-544: The county (with years of formation and dissolution listed in parentheses) include: Rutgers University-Camden is located in the downtown / waterfront district of Camden , and dates back to 1926 with the founding of the South Jersey Law School . Rutgers School of Law–Camden is one of two campuses of Rutgers Law School , the other being in Newark . The Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
3600-454: The county by 33.4%. In the 2016 United States presidential election , Hillary Clinton carried the county by a 32.4% margin over Donald Trump , winning New Jersey by 14.1%. In the 2012 United States presidential election , Barack Obama carried the county by 37.2%, an increase over the margin he carried the county over John McCain in the 2008 United States presidential election . He won by 34.8% while having only won New Jersey by 15.5%. In
3680-732: The county level, in addition to a sheriff, includes the Camden County Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The Camden Police Department and the Camden County Park Police were absorbed into the newly formed Camden County Police Department in 2013. In March 2019, Melinda Kane was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by Bill Moen , who resigned from office to run for
3760-404: The county's population was under age 18, 8.1% was from age 18 to 24, 38.7% was from age 15 to 44, and 16.1% was age 65 or older. The median age was 38.7 years. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. The county's median household income was $ 73,672, and the median family income was $ 88,575. About 10.7% of the population were below
3840-526: The county). The Pemberton Township School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district is the singular district for most of the township, except for portions on the Fort Dix entity of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst; the school district is one of three choices for K-12 students on the property of the base. The Pemberton Township district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to
3920-425: The county). In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 2,879 ballots cast (49.8% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 2,536 votes (43.9% vs. 47.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 235 votes (4.1% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 99 votes (1.7% vs. 1.2%), among the 5,782 ballots cast by the township's 14,409 registered voters, yielding a 40.1% turnout (vs. 44.9% in
4000-705: The decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . The school district serves Pemberton Township (including the communities of Browns Mills , Country Lake Estates , Pemberton Heights and Presidential Lakes Estates and
4080-555: The following school districts: Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden operates area Catholic schools. The Ritz Theater in Haddon Township , constructed in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places , hosts theater performances and film festivals. Symphony in C was established as The Haddonfield Symphony in 1952 and is based on the campus of Rutgers University-Camden . Perkins Center for
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#17327803685844160-472: 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
4240-605: The merger of Pine Valley into Pine Hill in January 2022, Camden County has 36 municipalities of diverse sizes and populations. Nine are less than one square mile in area, and five have fewer than 2,000 residents (excluding Tavistock which is a golf course community with nominal populations). In 2020, a majority of county residents live in five municipalities having populations over 30,000: Cherry Hill (74,553), Camden (71,791), Gloucester Township (66,034), Winslow (39,097) and Pennsauken (37,034). The 2018 American Community Survey estimated show 25 municipalities with poverty rates below
4320-1466: The municipality, 377.65 miles (607.77 km) by Camden County and 104.41 miles (168.03 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation , 5.11 miles (8.22 km) by the Delaware River Port Authority , 9.07 miles (14.60 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and 13.60 miles (21.89 km) by the South Jersey Transportation Authority . Major county roads that pass through include County Road 534 , County Road 536 , County Road 537 , County Road 543 , County Road 544 , County Road 551 and County Road 561 . State routes that pass through are Route 38 , Route 41 , Route 42 (the North-South Freeway), Route 47 (only in Brooklawn ), Route 70 , Route 73 , Route 90 (the Betsy Ross Bridge ), Route 143 (only in Winslow ), Route 154 (only in Cherry Hill ) and Route 168 . U.S. Routes that traverse are U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 130 . The interstates that pass through are Interstate 76 (part of
4400-550: The nation's sixth-most populous city , to its northwest. The county was formed on March 13, 1844, from portions of Gloucester County . The county was named for Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden , a British judge, civil libertarian , and defender of the American cause. Camden County is part of the Philadelphia-Camden- Wilmington PA -NJ- DE - MD metropolitan statistical area , also known as
4480-542: The newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one of its members to serve as director and another as deputy director. In 2016, freeholders were paid $ 23,000 and the freeholder director was paid an annual salary of $ 24,000. As of 2024 , Camden County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey
4560-422: The population were under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.7 males. The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 23.3 billion in 2021, which
4640-431: The population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 97.1 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4720-417: The population. Of the 190,980 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18; 46.3% were married couples living together; 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 32% were non-families. Of all households, 26.3% were made up of individuals and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.22. 24.4% of
4800-416: The population. Of the 9,997 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.2% were non-families. Of all households, 23.2% were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.22. 24.6% of
4880-409: The population. There were 10,050 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and
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#17327803685844960-409: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Camden County, New Jersey Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey . Its county seat is Camden . As of the 2020 census , the county was the state's ninth-most populous county , with a population of 523,485, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 9,828 (+1.9%) from
5040-582: The results of a referendum passed by voters in 1989. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide governed under the Mayor-Council form. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member Township Council, all of whom are elected at-large in partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two seats (and the mayoral seat) or three seats up for election during even-numbered years as part of
5120-483: The seat expiring December 2020 that became vacant following the resignation of Kenneth Cartier, who announced that he was moving out of the township. McCartney served on an interim basis until the November 2018 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. As of 2023, the Mayor of Pemberton Township is Republican Jack K. Tompkins, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of
5200-466: The seat on an interim basis. In the November general election, Republican Jack Tompkins was elected to fill the balance of the term through December 2016. In March 2016, the Township Council appointed former councilmember Kenneth Cartier to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that became vacant following the death of Diane Stinney. In March 2018, Elisabeth McCartney was appointed to fill
5280-473: The south and U.S. Route 206 along the western border. Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are outside in neighboring Springfield Township , but the closest interchanges are two towns away. NJ Transit provides bus service in the township on the 317 route between Asbury Park and Philadelphia . People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Pemberton Township include: Township (New Jersey) A township , in
5360-483: The statewide average (10.5%). Nine municipalities had poverty rates higher than the county-wide estimate (12.6%): Camden , Woodlynne , Chesilhurst , Lawnside , Bellmawr , Clementon , Blackwood , Brooklawn , and Lindenwold . Additionally, Cherry Hill and Voorhees are affluent areas with higher-poverty areas including Echelon and Ellisburg . As of the 2020 U.S. census , the county had 523,485 people, 187,780 households, and 125,806 families. The population density
5440-413: 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
5520-463: The three winners with the lowest number of votes in the 2010 election, the terms of Rick Prickett, Sherry Scull and Diane Stinney ended in December 2012. Sherry Scull resigned from office in August 2015 due to issues related to her state pension. In September, the Township Council selected Thomas J. Cathers Sr., from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill
5600-589: 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
5680-470: The township. The population density was 455.5 per square mile (175.9/km). There were 10,749 housing units at an average density of 175.4 per square mile (67.7/km). The racial makeup was 67.53% (18,848) White , 20.49% (5,719) Black or African American , 0.37% (104) Native American , 2.89% (806) Asian , 0.13% (37) Pacific Islander , 3.00% (837) from other races , and 5.59% (1,561) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.92% (3,326) of
5760-439: 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
5840-478: Was $ 47,394, and the median income for a family was $ 52,860. Males had a median income of $ 36,572 versus $ 26,689 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 19,238. About 6.2% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the township are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Pemberton Township
5920-425: Was $ 63,309 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 5,246) and the median family income was $ 73,757 (+/− $ 4,726). Males had a median income of $ 49,446 (+/− $ 2,760) versus $ 38,713 (+/− $ 3,404) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 26,240 (+/− $ 1,523). About 7.9% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. As of
6000-423: Was 2,365.9 inhabitants per square mile (913.5/km ). There were 212,759 housing units at an average density of 961.5 per square mile (371.2/km ). The county's racial makeup was 56.0% White , 19.3% African American , 0.47% Native American , 6.22% Asian , and 8.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.2% of the population. There were 187,780 households, of which 29.3% had children under
6080-527: Was ranked 11th in the state and was a 6.5% increase from the prior year. The county is governed by the Camden County Board of County Commissioners , composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election,
6160-620: Was selected in 1996 as one of a group of seven zones added to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in May 1996, the township's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in May 2027. Since its inception, more than 180 township businesses have participated, raising nearly $ 30 million in revenues that have been reinvested into businesses in
6240-460: 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
6320-791: Was the main campus until 2015 when all Pemberton Campus classes were transferred to Mount Laurel . The last part of the Pemberton Campus closed in summer 2019. Pemberton Township is provided fire protection through an agreement with the Pemberton Township Fire Department (Burlington County Stations 181 [Browns Mills], 182 [Presidential Lakes] & 183 [Country Lakes]) and the Goodwill Fire Department (Burlington County Station 191). Emergency Medical Services are provided through Capital Health Systems Basic Life Support Service. The agreement
6400-475: Was water (2.7%). Located in a coastal / alluvial plain , the county is uniformly flat and low-lying. The highest points are a survey benchmark near the Burlington County line at 219 feet (67 m) above sea level. The low point is sea level , along the Delaware River . In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Camden have ranged from a low of 26 °F (−3 °C) in January to
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