Magnolia, New Jersey

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Magnolia, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Magnolia
Motto: "One Square Mile of Friendliness"[1]
Magnolia highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Magnolia, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°51′22″N 75°02′11″W / 39.856184°N 75.036471°W / 39.856184; -75.036471Coordinates: 39°51′22″N 75°02′11″W / 39.856184°N 75.036471°W / 39.856184; -75.036471[2][3]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Camden
Incorporated May 12, 1915
Government[4]
 • Type Borough
 • Mayor BettyAnn Cowling-Carson (term ends December 31, 2015)[5]
 • Clerk John D. Keenan, Jr.[6]
Area[3]
 • Total 0.968 sq mi (2.507 km2)
 • Land 0.968 sq mi (2.507 km2)
 • Water 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)  0.00%
Area rank 504th of 566 in state
28th of 37 in county[3]
Elevation[7] 79 ft (24 m)
Population (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total 4,341
 • Estimate (2012[11]) 4,352
 • Rank 397th of 566 in state
25th of 37 in county[12]
 • Density 4,485.3/sq mi (1,731.8/km2)
 • Density rank 131st of 566 in state
14th of 37 in county[12]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08049[13][14]
Area code(s) 609 and 856[15]
FIPS code 3400742630[16][3][17]
GNIS feature ID 0885288[18][3]
Website www.magnolia-nj.org

Magnolia is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 4,341,[8][9][10] reflecting a decline of 68 (-1.5%) from the 4,409 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 452 (-9.3%) from the 4,861 counted in the 1990 Census.[19]

Magnolia was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1915, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, and parts of Clementon, based on the results of a referendum held on May 12, 1915.[20]

Geography

Magnolia is located at 39°51′22″N 75°02′11″W / 39.856184°N 75.036471°W / 39.856184; -75.036471 (39.856184,-75.036471). According to the United States Census Bureau, Magnolia borough had a total area of 0.968 square miles (2.507 km2), all of which was land.[2][3]

The borough borders Barrington, Gloucester Township, Lawnside, Runnemede and Somerdale.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19201,245
—
19301,52222.2%
19401,5522.0%
19501,88321.3%
19604,199123.0%
19705,89340.3%
19804,881−17.2%
19904,861−0.4%
20004,409−9.3%
20104,341−1.5%
Est. 20124,352[11]0.3%
Population sources:1920-2000[21]
1920[22] 1920-1930[23] 1930-1990[24]
2000[25][26] 2010[8][9][10]

Census 2010

At the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,341 people, 1,710 households, and 1,147 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,485.3 per square mile (1,731.8 /km2). There were 1,850 housing units at an average density of 1,911.5 per square mile (738.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.71% (3,243) White, 18.27% (793) Black or African American, 0.30% (13) Native American, 1.89% (82) Asian, 0.05% (2) Pacific Islander, 2.21% (96) from other races, and 2.58% (112) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.83% (340) of the population.[8]

There were 1,710 households of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08.[8]

In the borough, 21.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.[8]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $53,125 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,496) and the median family income was $74,042 (+/- $10,349). Males had a median income of $49,196 (+/- $2,966) versus $38,523 (+/- $5,667) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,896 (+/- $1,765). About 1.0% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[27]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[16] there were 4,409 people, 1,710 households, and 1,162 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,543.3 people per square mile (1,755.0/km2). There were 1,836 housing units at an average density of 1,891.9 per square mile (730.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 77.00% White, 17.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.06% of the population.[25][26]

There were 1,710 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.12.[25][26]

In the borough the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.[25][26]

The median income for a household in the borough was $43,728, and the median income for a family was $50,791. Males had a median income of $38,480 versus $27,172 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,032. About 5.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.[25][26]

Government

Local government

Magnolia is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[4]

As of 2013, the Mayor of the Borough of Magnolia is BettyAnn Cowling-Carson, whose term of office ends December 31, 2015.[28] Members of the Magnolia Borough Council (with party affiliation, term-end year and committee assignments in parentheses) are Council President Paula Bonamassa (2013; Public Works and Technology), Anthony DePrince, III (2013; Public Safety), Mary Martz (2014; Planning, Codes, Licensing & Street Lighting), Richard Michielli (D, 2015; Public Events and Compliance), Steve Whalen (2014; Finance and Administration) and Donald Wilson (D, 2015; Facilities, Recreation and Community Development).[29][30][31]

Federal, state and county representation

Magnolia is located in the 1st Congressional District[32] and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district.[9][33][34]

New Jersey's First Congressional District is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights).[35] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Cory Booker (D, Newark; took office on October 31, 2013, after winning a special election to fill the seat of Frank Lautenberg)[36][37] and Bob Menendez (D, North Bergen).[38][39]

For the 2014-2015 Session, the 5th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Donald Norcross (D, Camden) and in the General Assembly by Angel Fuentes (D, Camden) and Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden).[40] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[41] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[42]

Camden County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders, its seven members elected at-large to three-year terms office on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[43] As of 2013, Camden County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. (Collingswood, term ends December 31, 2014)[44], Freeholder Deputy Director Edward McDonnell (Pennsauken Township, 2013)[45], Michelle Gentek (Gloucester Township, 2015)[46], Ian K. Leonard (Camden, 2015)[47], Scot N. McCray (Camden, 2014)[48], Jeffrey L. Nash (Cherry Hill, 2015)[49] and Carmen Rodriguez (Merchantville, 2013).[50][51][52] Constitutional officers elected countywide are County Clerk Joseph Ripa,[53] Sheriff Charles H. Billingham[54] and Surrogate Patricia Egan Jones.[55]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,918 registered voters in Magnolia, of which 1,170 (40.1%) were registered as Democrats, 367 (12.6%) were registered as Republicans and 1,381 (47.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[56]

In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 66.2% of the vote here (1,442 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 30.1% (656 votes), with 2,177 ballots cast among the borough's 2,877 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.7%.[57] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 60.7% of the vote here (1,293 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 37.3% (795 votes), with 2,129 ballots cast among the borough's 2,887 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 73.7.[58]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 53.7% of the vote here (640 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 37.2% (443 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 5.3% (63 votes), with 1,191 ballots cast among the borough's 2,942 registered voters, yielding a 40.5% turnout.[59]

Education

The Magnolia School District serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. The Magnolia School had an enrollment of 434 students in the 2010-11 school year.[60]

For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend Sterling High School, a regional high school serving students from Magnolia, Somerdale, Stratford, along with students from Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs who attend as part of sending/receiving relationships.[61][62] The high school is located in Somerdale.

Transportation

New Jersey Transit offers bus service between the borough and Philadelphia on the 403 route, with local service available on the 451 route.[63]

References

  1. ↑ McCoy, Shawna. "Magnolia Celebrates The Fourth - And Its 80th - All Week Long The Square-mile Borough Turned A Park Into A Hub Of Fun. It's On Land Donated By A Town Founder's Family.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 9, 1995. Accessed August 6, 2011. "History aside, Mayor BettyAnn Cowling-Carson and council members agreed the borough needed change and, in fact, welcomed it, especially along the White Horse Pike. 'Magnolia, as it enters into the next decade is looking ahead. We are anxiously looking forward to new business on the White Horse Pike,' said Cowling-Carson. 'But at the same time, continue to be 'One Square Mile of Friendliness.'"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 14, 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 28.
  5. ↑ 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ Borough Clerk, Borough of Magnolia. Accessed October 10, 2012.
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Magnolia, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 7, 2013.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Magnolia borough, Camden County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 10, 2012.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 3. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Magnolia borough, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed October 10, 2012.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 - 2012 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 7, 2013.
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  13. ↑ Look Up a ZIP Code for Magnolia, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed October 10, 2012.
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  15. ↑ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Magnolia, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 28, 2013.
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  21. ↑ Barnett, Bob. Population Data for Camden County Municipalities, 1850 - 2000, WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed October 10, 2012.
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  23. ↑ Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 - Population Volume I, United States Census Bureau, p. 715. Accessed October 10, 2012.
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  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 25.3 25.4 Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Magnolia borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 10, 2012.
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 26.4 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Magnolia borough, Camden County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 10, 2012.
  27. ↑ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Magnolia borough, Camden County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 21, 2012.
  28. ↑ Honorable Mayor BettyAnn Cowling-Carson, Borough of Magnolia. Accessed July 27, 2013.
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  33. ↑ 2012 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 60, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  34. ↑ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  35. ↑ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 5, 2012.
  36. ↑ Cory A. Booker, United States Senate. Accessed November 5, 2013.
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  38. ↑ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate. Accessed November 5, 2013. "He currently lives in North Bergen and has two children, Alicia and Robert."
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  42. ↑ "About the Lieutenant Governor". State of New Jersey. Retrieved 2010-01-21. 
  43. ↑ What is a Freeholder?, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  44. ↑ Louis Cappelli, Jr., Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  45. ↑ Edward McDonnell, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  46. ↑ Freeholder Michelle Gentek, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  47. ↑ Ian K. Leonard, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  48. ↑ Scot N. McCray, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  49. ↑ Jeffrey L. Nash, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  50. ↑ Carmen Rodriguez, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  51. ↑ Board of Freeholders, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  52. ↑ State of the County and Reorganization Meeting, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013. "Freeholder-Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. delivered the State of the County address as the Freeholder Board officially reorganized on Jan. 4 at 4:00 p.m. at the Camden County Courthouse. Newly elected Freeholder Michelle Gentek took the oath of office along with Ian Leonard and Jeffrey L. Nash to join their colleagues on the 2013 Freeholder Board."
  53. ↑ County Clerk, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  54. ↑ Sheriff, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  55. ↑ Surrogate's Court, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2013.
  56. ↑ Voter Registration Summary - Camden, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed October 15, 2012.
  57. ↑ 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Camden County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed October 15, 2012.
  58. ↑ 2004 Presidential Election: Camden County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed October 15, 2012.
  59. ↑ 2009 Governor: Camden County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed October 15, 2012.
  60. ↑ Data for Magnolia School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed October 10, 2012.
  61. ↑ Sterling High School 2013 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed October 21, 2013. "Sterling High School District is a regional district serving Hi Nella, Laurel Springs, Magnolia, Somerdale and Stratford."
  62. ↑ "Sterling High School District; Somerdale, New Jersey - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011", Sterling High School District. Accessed October 21, 2013. "The purpose of the School District is to provide educational services for resident students in grades 9 through 12 that reside in the Borough's of Magnolia, Somerdale and Stratford. In addition, the School District provides educational services for students in grades 9 through 12 received, on a tuition basis, from the Laurel Springs School District and the Hi-Nella School District."
  63. ↑ Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed August 6, 2011.

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