| Linwood, New Jersey | |
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| — City — | |
| Map of Linwood in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. | |
| Census Bureau map of Linwood, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Incorporated | February 20, 1889 (as borough) |
| Reincorporated | April 27, 1931 (as city) |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | City (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Richard L. DePamphilis, III[2] |
| Area[3] | |
| • Total | 4.242 sq mi (10.987 km2) |
| • Land | 3.865 sq mi (10.010 km2) |
| • Water | 0.377 sq mi (0.977 km2) 8.89% |
| Elevation[4] | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[5][6] | |
| • Total | 7,092 |
| • Density | 1,866.3/sq mi (716.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08221[7] |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-40530[8][9] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885280[10] |
| Website | http://www.linwoodcity.org |
Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 7,092.[5]
Linwood was originally incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Linwood was incorporated as a city on April 27, 1931, replacing Linwood borough.[11]
The city is located about 9 miles (14 km) west of Atlantic City. It borders the municipalities of Northfield, Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point.[12] and is well known for its large, expensive homes, particularly in communities such as The Gold Coast, Fischer Woods, and Fischer Greene.
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Linwood is located at (39.343718,-74.57105). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 4.242 square miles (10.987 km2), of which, 3.865 square miles (10.010 km2) of it is land and 0.377 square miles (0.977 km2) of it (8.89%) is water.[13][3]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 602 |
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| 1920 | 638 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,514 | 137.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,479 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,925 | 30.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,847 | 99.8% | |
| 1970 | 6,159 | 60.1% | |
| 1980 | 6,144 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 6,866 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 7,172 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 7,092 | −1.1% | |
| Population sources:1910-1930[14] 1930-1990[15] 2000[16][17] 2010[5][18][6] |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 7,092 people, 2,653 households, and 1,958 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,834.9 inhabitants per square mile (708.5 /km2). There were 2,798 housing units at an average density of 723.9 per square mile (279.5 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.18% (6,608) White, 0.97% (69) African American, 0.07% (5) Native American, 3.79% (269) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (38) from other races, and 1.45% (103) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% (210) of the population.[5]
There were 2,653 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% 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 3.10.[5]
In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 33.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.7 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.[5]
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $80,518 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,965) and the median family income was $103,529 (+/- $11,162). Males had a median income of $90,125 (+/- $16,766) versus $50,125 (+/- $5,378) for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,501 (+/- $5,093). About 2.1% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.[19]
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 7,172 people, 2,647 households, and 1,966 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,873.5 people per square mile (723.0/km2). There were 2,751 housing units at an average density of 718.6 per square mile (277.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 1.06% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.41% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.[16][17]
There were 2,647 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% 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 3.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $60,000, and the median income for a family was $71,415. Males had a median income of $51,614 versus $31,627 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,159. About 3.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.
The median house value (as of 2005) was $300,200.[20]
Linwood was incorporated as a city in 1931, although the community encompassing the area traces its existence to colonial times.
Linwood operates under the City form of New Jersey municipal government, led by a Mayor and a seven-member City Council. The mayor is elected for a four-year term of office, six ward council members are elected for three-year terms on a staggered basis, and one at-large council member is elected for a four-year term.[1] The council exercises the legislative power of the city by adopting ordinances and resolutions. In addition, the council is responsible for the approval of the city budget, the establishment of financial controls and setting of all salaries of elected and appointed officers and employees. An administrator is charged with directing the day-to-day activities of city government.[21]
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Linwood City is Richard L. DePamphilis, III.[22] Council President Donna Taylor, Councilman-At-Large Matthew Levinson, Elliot Beinfest, Stacy DeDomenicis, Alexander C. Marino, Ralph Paolone and Timothy Tighe.[23]
Linwood is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 2nd Legislative District.[24] The legislative district was kept unchanged by the New Jersey Apportionment Commission based on the results of the 2010 Census.[18]
New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Jim Whelan (D, Atlantic City), and in the Assembly by John F. Amodeo (R, Margate) and Vincent J. Polistina (R, Egg Harbor Township).[25] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[26] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[27]
Atlantic County's County Executive is Dennis Levinson (Linwood), whose term of office ends on December 31, 2011.[28] The Board of Chosen Freeholders, the county's legislature, consists of nine members elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with three seats coming up for election each year of which four members are elected at-large and one member from each of the five districts. As of 2011, Atlantic County's Freeholders are four at-large members Alisa Cooper (Linwood, term expires December 31, 2011)[29], Vice Chairman Frank V. Giordano (Hamilton Township, 2012)[30], Joseph J. McDevitt (Ventnor City, 2013)[31] and Jim Schroeder (Northfield, 2011)[32]; and five members elected from districts District 1 (Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part) and Pleasantville) Charles T. Garrett (Atlantic City, 2013)[33], District 2 - (Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part), Longport, Margate, Somers Point and Ventnor), Chairman Frank D. Formica (Atlantic City, 2012)[34], District 3 (Egg Harbor Township (part), Hamilton Township (part), Linwood and Northfield) - Frank Sutton (Egg Harbor Township, 2011)[35], District 4 (Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township and Port Republic - Richard Dase (Galloway Township, 2013)[36] and District 5 (Buena Borough Buena Vista Township, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom, Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton, Mullica Township and Weymouth) - Vacant.[37][38]
Students in grades K - 8 are served by the Linwood Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[39]) are Seaview Elementary School (grades PreK-4, 504 students) and Belhaven Middle School (grades 5-8, 441 students).
Students in public school for grades 9 - 12 attend the Mainland Regional High School, and which serves students from Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point.[40]
The Gospel of Grace Christian School serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.[41]
The City is accessible by land via the Garden State Parkway, a major north-south artery which is adjacent to the City and provides access to New York City, and via the Atlantic City Expressway, which is {{convert|5|mi} away and leads directly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Parkway going south connects with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service, crossing the Delaware Bay to points south. U.S. Route 9 is also available.
New Jersey Transit offers bus transportation to Ocean City and Atlantic City on the 507 and 509 routes.[42]
Atlantic City International Airport (approximately 20 miles distant) provides both commuter and regular air travel to major eastern cities and beyond.
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