Hi-Nella, New Jersey
| Hi-Nella, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°50′07″N 75°01′18″W / 39.83528°N 75.02167°WCoordinates: 39°50′07″N 75°01′18″W / 39.83528°N 75.02167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Incorporated | April 23, 1929 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Irene Murphy-Wolick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 870 |
| • Density | 4,536.9/sq mi (1,751.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08083 |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-32220[3][4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885256[5] |
Hi-Nella is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 870.
The Borough of Hi-Nella was created on April 23, 1929, from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of five new municipalities (joining Lindenwold, Pine Hill, Pine Valley and Somerdale) created on that same date.[6]
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[edit] Geography
Hi-Nella is located at 39°50′14″N 75°01′12″W / 39.837163°N 75.020002°W (39.837163, -75.020002).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.
Hi-Nella borders Gloucester Township, Somerdale, and Stratford.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 160 |
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| 1940 | 203 | 26.9% | |
| 1950 | 237 | 16.7% | |
| 1960 | 474 | 100.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,195 | 152.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,250 | 4.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,045 | −16.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,029 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 870 | −15.5% | |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[8] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,029 people, 472 households, and 260 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,536.9 people per square mile (1,727.4/km2). There were 495 housing units at an average density of 2,182.5 per square mile (831.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 71.04% White, 19.24% African American, 3.11% Asian, 4.37% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.90% of the population.
There were 472 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.6% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $34,948, and the median income for a family was $38,393. Males had a median income of $32,308 versus $25,759 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,285. About 9.9% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Hi-Nella 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]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Hi-Nella is in the 1st Congressional district. New Jersey's First Congressional District is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
Hi-Nella is in the The 5th 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).[9]
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.[10] As of 2012[update], Camden County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. (Collingswood, term ends December 31, 2014)[11], Freeholder Deputy Director Edward McDonnell (Pennsauken Township, 2013)[12], Rodney A. Greco (Gloucester Township, 2012)[13], Ian K. Leonard (Camden, 2012)[14], Scot N. McCray (Camden, 2014)[15], Jeffrey L. Nash (Cherry Hill, 2012)[16] and Carmen Rodriguez (Merchantville, 2013).[17][18][19]
[edit] Education
Hi-Nella is a non-operating school district.[20] For Kindergarten through eighth grade, public school students from Hi-Nella attend school in Oaklyn as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Oaklyn Public School District.[21]
For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend Sterling High School, a regional high school serving students from Magnolia, Somerdale, Stratford, along with the sending districts of Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs.[22] The high school is located in Somerdale. Prior to this agreement, Hi-Nella students attended Collingswood High School.
[edit] Transportation
New Jersey Transit local bus service 451, 455 and 457 routes.[23]
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 28.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Hi-Nella, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.
- ^ 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. 107.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ^ What is a Freeholder?, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Louis Cappelli, Jr., Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Edward McDonnell, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Rodney A. Greco, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Ian K. Leonard, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Scot N. McCray, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Jeffrey L. Nash, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Carmen Rodriguez, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Board of Freeholders, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ Camden County Reorganization Meeting: Freeholders Louis Cappelli, Jr. and Scot McCray Sworn in; Freeholder Cappelli re-elected Freeholder Director and Freeholder Edward T. McDonnell Re-Elected Deputy Director, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed January 7, 2012.
- ^ 13 Non-Operating School Districts Eliminated, New Jersey Department of Education press release dated July 1, 2009. Accessed December 26, 2009.
- ^ Board of Education, Oaklyn Public School. Accessed July 8, 2008. "The Board of Education is a legislative body with powers defined by the state of New Jersey. The Board comprises nine residents of Oaklyn and one representative from Hi-Nella, our sending district."
- ^ Sterling High School 2006 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 6, 2007. "Sterling High School District is a regional district serving Hi Nella, Laurel Springs, Magnolia, Somerdale and Stratford."
- ^ Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Oaklyn Public Schools
- Oaklyn Public Schools's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Oaklyn Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Sterling High School
- Sterling High School's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
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