Elmer, New Jersey
| Elmer, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°35′31″N 75°10′21″W / 39.59194°N 75.1725°WCoordinates: 39°35′31″N 75°10′21″W / 39.59194°N 75.1725°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Salem |
| Incorporated | January 28, 1893 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Joseph P. Stemberger |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,395 |
| • Density | 1,555/sq mi (634.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08318 |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-21240[2][3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876165[4] |
| Website | http://www.elmerboroughnj.com |
Elmer is a Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,395, making it the 520th largest city in New Jersey.
Elmer was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1893, from portions of Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township, based on the results of a referendum held four days earlier.[5] The borough was formed on the dividing line of Pittsgrove and Upper Pittsgrove Townships and was named for Lucius Elmer a former judge who helped obtain a post office for the community during his service as Congressman.[6]
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[edit] Geography
Elmer is located at 39°35′31″N 75°10′21″W / 39.591998°N 75.172430°W (39.591998, -75.172430).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2), of which, 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) of it is land and 1.14% is water.
Elmer borders Pittsgrove Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township.
[edit] Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 136 |
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| 1870 | 347 | 155.1% | |
| 1880 | 345 | −0.6% | |
| 1890 | 842 | 144.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,140 | 35.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,167 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,115 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,219 | 9.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,344 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,460 | 8.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,505 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,592 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,569 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,571 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,384 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,395 | 0.8% | |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[8] [9] | |||
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,384 people, 524 households, and 385 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,599.5 people per square mile (614.2/km2). There were 557 housing units at an average density of 643.7 per square mile (247.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.25% White, 0.65% African American, 0.51% Asian, 0.72% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.
There were 524 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $46,172, and the median income for a family was $58,438. Males had a median income of $39,896 versus $27,583 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,356. About 4.6% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Elmer 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. 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.[1]
The Mayor of Elmer Borough is Joseph P. Stemberger whose term expires in 2011. Members of the Elmer Borough Council are Council President Lewis M. Schneider (2012), and Lynda Davis (2012), Randal S. Long (2012), Cynthia C. Nolan (2012), Steven A. Schalick (2013) and James W. Zee III (2013).[10]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Elmer is in the 2nd Congressional district. 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).
Elmer is in the 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).[11]
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).[12]
[edit] Education
As of May 2010, Elmer students now attend the schools of the Pittsgrove Township School District as part of a full sending/receiving relationship. Public school children in Pre-k to Kindergarten attend Norma Elementary School, 1st and 2nd grade attend Elmer Elementary School, 3-5 attend Olivet Elementary School and students in grades 6-8 attend Pittsgrove Township Middle School (PTMS) then Arthur P. Schalick High School (9-12).[13]
[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 "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.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 215.
- ^ History, Elmer Borough. Accessed December 16, 2008.
- ^ "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.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ "U.S. Census Historical Data 1790-2000". http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.htm. Retrieved 2007-03-16.
- ^ Elected Officials, accessed February 20, 2011.
- ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ^ 2011 Board of Chosen Freeholders, Salem County, New Jersey. Accessed February 9, 2011.
- ^ Dailey, Jennifer. "Elmer and Pittsgrove school districts to merge through send and receive agreement", Today's Sunbeam, June 17, 2009. Accessed February 20, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Elmer Borough website
- Elmer School website
- Elmer School's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Elmer School, National Center for Education Statistics
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