Alloway Township, New Jersey
| Alloway Township, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°33′44″N 75°18′38″W / 39.562311°N 75.310603°WCoordinates: 39°33′44″N 75°18′38″W / 39.562311°N 75.310603°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Royal Charter | June 17, 1767 as Upper Alloways Creek Township |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 |
| Renamed | February 21, 1884 as Alloway Township |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Joseph G. Fedora |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 33.834 sq mi (87.630 km2) |
| • Land | 33.402 sq mi (86.510 km2) |
| • Water | 0.432 sq mi (1.120 km2) 1.28% |
| Elevation[3] | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population (2010)[4] | |
| • Total | 3,467 |
| • Density | 84.5/sq mi (32.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08001 |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-00880[5][6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882131[7] |
| Website | http://www.allowaytownship.com |
Alloway Township is a Township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 3,467.[4]
What is now Alloway was formally incorporated as Upper Alloways Creek Township by a Royal Charter granted on June 17, 1767, from portions of the now-defunct Alloways Creek Township. The township was formally incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Quinton Township was formed from portions of the township on February 18, 1873. The name was officially changed to Alloway Township as of February 21, 1884.[8]
Alloway is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Alloway Township.[9]
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[edit] Geography
Alloway Township is located at 39°33′44″N 75°18′38″W / 39.562311°N 75.310603°W (39.562311,-75.310603). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 33.834 square miles (87.630 km2), of which, 33.402 square miles (86.510 km2) of it is land and 0.432 square miles (1.120 km2) of it (1.28%) is water.[10][2]
Alloway Township borders Upper Pittsgrove Township, Pilesgrove Township, Mannington Township, Quinton Township, and Cumberland County.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,530 |
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| 1860 | 2,899 | 14.6% | |
| 1870 | 3,062 | 5.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,917 | −37.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,675 | −12.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,528 | −8.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,533 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,431 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,575 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,705 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,792 | 5.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,226 | 24.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,550 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,680 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,795 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,774 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,467 | 25.0% | |
| Population sources:1790-2000[11][12] 1930-1990[13] 2000[14] 2010[4] |
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As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,774 people, 948 households, and 742 families residing in the township. The population density was 84.5 people per square mile (32.6/km2). There were 995 housing units at an average density of 30.3 per square mile (11.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 90.70% White, 6.89% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.[14]
There were 948 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19.[14]
In the township the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.[14]
The median income for a household in the township was $56,528, and the median income for a family was $65,132. Males had a median income of $43,839 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,935. About 4.5% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.[14]
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Alloway is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of three members elected at large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year.[1] At an annual reorganization meeting, the council selects one of its members to serves as mayor and another as deputy mayor.
As of 2012[update], the Alloway Township Committee consists of Mayor Joseph G. Fedora (R, term ends December 31, 2012), Deputy Mayor K. Myrle Patrick (R, 2013) and P. Ed McKelvey (R, 2014).[15]
With the election of Republican Kenneth Myrle Patrick in November 2011 over Democrat Edwin Masker, Republicans took control of the Township Committee at the 2011 reorganization meeting, with Joseph G. Fedora chosen unanimously by his peers to serve as mayor.[16]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Alloway Township is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.[4][17]
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).
The 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Stephen M. Sweeney (D, West Deptford Township) and in the General Assembly by John J. Burzichelli (D, Paulsboro) and Celeste Riley (D, Bridgeton).[18] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[19] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[20]
Salem County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. As of 2011, Salem County's Freeholders are Director Lee R. Ware (Elsinboro Township), Deputy Director David Lindenmuth (Woodstown), Julie A. Acton (Pennsville Township), Bruce L. Bobbitt (Pilesgrove Township), Dale A. Cross (Pennsville Township), Ben Laury (Elmer) and Beth E. Timberman (Woodstown).[21]
[edit] Education
The Alloway Township School District serves students in public school for Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Alloway Township School had an enrollment of 461 students in the 2009-10 school year.[22]
Students in public school for grades nine through twelve attend Woodstown High School in Woodstown, which serves students from Pilesgrove Township and Woodstown, along with students from Alloway Township, Oldmans Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township who attend the high school as part of sending/receiving relationships with the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District.[23]
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2006, p. 19.
- ^ a b Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Alloway, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 2. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Snyder, Jihn P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 217. accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ GCT-PH1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000 for Salem County, New Jersey -- County Subdivision and Place , United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "U.S. Census Historical Data 1790-2000". http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- ^ Data for 1790-1840 not available
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Demographic Profile Highlights: Alloway township, Salem County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ Township Committee, Alloway Township. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ Williams, Michael. "Fedora named mayor as GOP takes control in Alloway; Patrick joins committee", Today's Sunbeam, January 5, 2011. Accessed June 2, 2011.
- ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ^ "About the Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/about/. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ "About the Lieutenant Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/lt/. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
- ^ 2011 Board of Chosen Freeholders, Salem County, New Jersey. Accessed February 9, 2011.
- ^ Data for Alloway Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 17, 2012.
- ^ Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District 2007 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed January 17, 2012. "This School Report Card provides the school district’s constituents with information concerning the district’s programs, including test scores, attendance data of students and staff, financial details, and other specifics which together form a comprehensive review of our school district’s offerings to the Woodstown-Pilesgrove community as well as the high school sending districts of Alloway, Oldmans, and Upper Pittsgrove."
[edit] External links
- Official Alloway Township Website
- Alloway Township page on Salem County website
- Official Website of the Alloway Township Halloween Parade
- Alloway Township School District
- Alloway Township School's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for Alloway Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Woodstown High School
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