Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey
- For the New Jersey municipality of the same name in Mercer County, see Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.'
| Lawrence Township, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°21′1″N 75°10′14″W / 39.35028°N 75.17056°WCoordinates: 39°21′1″N 75°10′14″W / 39.35028°N 75.17056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cumberland |
| Incorporated | February 17, 1885 |
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| • Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Elmer Bowman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.5 sq mi (99.6 km2) |
| • Land | 37.5 sq mi (97.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| Elevation[1] | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,290 |
| • Density | 85/sq mi (33/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08311 - Cedarville |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-39450[3][4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882060[5] |
Lawrence Township is a township in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area for statistical purposes. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 3,290.[2]
Lawrence Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 17, 1885, from portions of Fairfield Township.[6]
Cedarville is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Lawrence Township.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 38.5 square miles (100 km2), of which, 37.5 square miles (97 km2) of it is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) of it (2.55%) is water.
Lawrence Township borders Fairfield Township, Millville, Downe Township, and the Delaware Bay.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,770 |
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| 1940 | 1,754 | −0.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,044 | 16.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,639 | 29.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,329 | −11.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,116 | −9.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,433 | 15.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,721 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,290 | 20.9% | |
| Population sources: 1930-1990[7] 2000[8] 2010[2] |
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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,721 people, 920 households, and 712 families residing in the township. The population density was 72.6 people per square mile (28.0/km²). There were 1,023 housing units at an average density of 27.3 per square mile (10.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 81.88% White, 10.40% African American, 1.07% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 3.42% from other races, and 2.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.02% of the population.[8]
There were 920 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 17.8% 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 2.90 and the average family size was 3.27.[8]
In the township the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.[8]
The median income for a household in the township was $46,083, and the median income for a family was $48,456. Males had a median income of $36,891 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the township was $17,654. About 6.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.[8]
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Lawrence Township is governed under the Township form of government with a three-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year.[9] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.
As of 2007[update], members of the Lawrence Township Council are Mayor Elmer Bowman, Deputy Mayor Thomas Sheppard and Council Member Eugene Miletta.[10]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Lawrence Township is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district.[2][11]
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 1st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jeff Van Drew (D, Dennis Township) and in the General Assembly by Nelson Albano (D, Vineland) and Matthew W. Milam (D, Vineland).[12] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[13] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[14]
Cumberland County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected at-large in partisan elections to serve staggered three-year terms in office, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[15] As of 2012[update], Cumberland County's Freeholders (with committee assignments, residence and term-end dates listed in parentheses) are Freeholder Director Carl W. Kirstein (Bridgeton, term ends December 31, 2013),[16] Freeholder Deputy Director Thomas Sheppard (Finance / Agriculture; Lawrence Township, 2012),[17] Samuel L. Fiocchi, Sr. (Public Property & Personnel; Vineland, 2013),[18] Dr. Mary L. Gruccio (Public Affairs, Cultural & History; Vineland, 2012),[19] Carol Musso (Health; Deerfield Township, 2014),[20] Tony Surace (Public Works; Millville, 2014),[21] William Whelan (Public Safety; Bridgeton, 2014).[22][23]
[edit] Education
Lawrence Township School District serves public school students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. The Myron L. Powell School had an enrollment of 491 students as of the 2005-06 school year.[24]
For grades 9-12, public school students in Lawrence Township are assigned to one of two school districts determined by the location of their residence. Students attend high school either in Bridgeton or Millville, based on sending/receiving relationships with the respective school districts, the Bridgeton Public Schools and the Millville Public Schools. Students sent to Bridgeton attend Bridgeton High School.[25] Students sent to Millville attend Memorial High School for grades 9 and half of the 10th grade and Millville Senior High School for half of the 10th grade through the 12th grade.[26]
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Lawrence Township include:
- Ephraim Bateman (1780–1829), represented New Jersey in the United States Senate from 1826 to 1829 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1815-1823.[27]
- Benjamin Franklin Howell (1844–1933), represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1895 to 1911.[28]
[edit] References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Lawrence, 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. 1. Accessed January 12, 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.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 121.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 2, 2009. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Demographic Profile Highlights: Lawrence township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 19.
- ^ Cumberland County webpage for Lawrence Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed March 8, 2007.
- ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 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.
- ^ About Cumberland County Government, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Carl W. Kirstein, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Thomas Sheppard, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Samuel L. Fiocchi, Sr., Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Dr. Mary L. Gruccio, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Carol Musso, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Tony Surace, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ William Whelan, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ County Freeholders, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Data for the Myron L. Powell Elementary School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 11, 2008.
- ^ Bridgeton High School 2007 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 11, 2008. "In addition to city students, the high school also serves as a receiving school for two rural school districts, Downe and Lawrence Townships."
- ^ Jones, Jean. "Maurice River enlists state help in fighting Millville HS tuition increase", South Jersey News Online, January 16, 2008. Accessed June 11, 2008. "He said Millville is unwilling to pass on its need for more funding to its own taxpayers so it is passing the increase on to the sending districts -- Commercial, Maurice River and Lawrence townships and Woodbine."
- ^ Ephraim Bateman, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 21, 2007.
- ^ Benjamin Franklin Howell, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 29, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Cumberland County webpage for Lawrence Township
- Myron L. Powell Elementary School
- Myron L. Powell Elementary School's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Myron L. Powell Elementary School, National Center for Education Statistics
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