Elk Township, New Jersey
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| Elk, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Area | |
| - Total | 19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²) |
| - Land | 19.6 sq mi (50.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,514 |
| - Density | 179.0/sq mi (69.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 34-21060[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882139[2] |
Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,514.
Elk Township was formed as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 17, 1891, from portions of Clayton Township, Glassboro Township and South Harrison Township.[3]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.7 square miles (51.0 km²), of which, 19.6 square miles (50.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
Elk Township borders South Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Glassboro, Clayton, and Franklin Township. Elk Township also borders Salem County.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 997 |
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| 1910 | 1,022 | 2.5% | |
| 1920 | 951 | -6.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,623 | 70.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,656 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,074 | 25.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,635 | 27.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,707 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,187 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,806 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,514 | -7.7% | |
| Est. 2006 | 3,867 | [4] | 10.0% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[5][6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,514 people, 1,263 households, and 958 families residing in the township. The population density was 179.0 people per square mile (69.1/km²). There were 1,347 housing units at an average density of 68.6/sq mi (26.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 82.07% White, 14.26% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 1.37% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.93% of the population.
There were 1,263 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% 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 3.16.
In the township the population was spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $51,047, and the median income for a family was $55,472. Males had a median income of $41,604 versus $27,407 for females. The per capita income for the township was $18,621. About 8.3% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Elk Township is governed by a five-member Township Committee.
The members of the Elk Township Committee are[7]:
- Mayor Mrs. Terri Ratzell
- Deputy Mayor Mrs. Michele Doyle
- Mr. Phil Barbaro
- Mr. Wayne Swanson
- Mr. Donald P. Brovero
In elections held on November 6, 2007. Republican Tony Creta (715 votes), ousted incumbent Democratic Mayor Terry Ratzell (591 votes) in the race for a single open seat on the Township Committee. Creta will take office in January 2008.[8]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Elk Township is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd Legislative District.[9]
New Jersey's Second Congressional District, covering all of Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County and Salem County and portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Stephen M. Sweeney (D, Thorofare) and in the Assembly by John J. Burzichelli (D, Thorofare) and Douglas H. Fisher (D, Thorofare).[10] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[11]
Gloucester County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year. Each year, the Board selects a Freeholder Director and Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2008, Gloucester County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Stephen M. Sweeney (D, West Deptford Township, term ends December 31, 2008), Deputy Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger (D, West Deptford Township, 2009), Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr., (D, Glassboro, 2010), Jean DuBois (D, Mantua Township, 2010), Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township, 2009), Frank J. DiMarco (D, Deptford Township, 2008) and Dr. Warren S. Wallace (D, Washington Township, 2008).[12]
[edit] Education
Approximately 400 public school students from Preschool to Sixth Grade attend Aura School as part of the Elk Township School District. Aura Elementary School was built in 1927, with the newest addition built in 2002.
For grades 7-12, public school students attend the Delsea Regional School District, which serves students from both Elk Township and Franklin Township. Schools in the district are Delsea Regional Middle School for grades 7 and 8, and Delsea Regional High School for grades 9-12.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 138.
- ^ Census data for Elk township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 20, 2007.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ U.S. Census Historical Data 1790-2000. Retrieved on 2007-03-16.
- ^ Elk Township Committee, Elk Township. Accessed March 12, 2007.
- ^ "Gloucester County Elections", The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 2007. Accessed November 13, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 56. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Gloucester County Elected Officials, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Accessed March 27, 2008.
[edit] External links
- Elk Township official website
- Elk Township School District
- Elk Township School District's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Elk Township School District
- Delsea Regional School District
- Delsea Regional School District's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Delsea Regional School District
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