Williamstown, New Jersey
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Williamstown is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Monroe Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 11,812.
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[edit] Geography
Williamstown is located at (39.686424, -74.991465)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 16.0 km² (6.2 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 11,812 people, 4,484 households, and 3,223 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 740.4/km² (1,916.7/mi²). There were 4,764 housing units at an average density of 298.6/km² (773.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.68% White, 10.35% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.
There were 4,484 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $44,200, and the median income for a family was $51,552. Males had a median income of $40,411 versus $29,112 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,112. About 5.5% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
Williamstown was originally established by the Lenni-Lenape Indians. Their name for the area was Squankum or place where the evil spirits meet. This is believed to be mosquitoes. The name was later changed because of another settlement with the same name. The land began to be established in 1737 by settlers.
[edit] Education
The Monroe Township Public Schools is a comprehensive district serving the educational needs of resident students from grades kindergarten through twelve.
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