Northfield, New Jersey

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Northfield, New Jersey
—  City  —
Map of Northfield in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Northfield, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°22′16″N 74°33′17″W / 39.371058°N 74.554822°W / 39.371058; -74.554822Coordinates: 39°22′16″N 74°33′17″W / 39.371058°N 74.554822°W / 39.371058; -74.554822
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Atlantic
Incorporated March 21, 1905
Government[1]
 • Type City (New Jersey)
 • Mayor Vincent Mazzeo (term ends 2011, re-elected to 2015)[2]
Area[3]
 • Total 3.444 sq mi (8.918 km2)
 • Land 3.404 sq mi (8.816 km2)
 • Water 0.040 sq mi (0.102 km2)  1.15%
Elevation[4] 23 ft (7 m)
Population (2010 Census)[5][6]
 • Total 8,624
 • Density 2,533.7/sq mi (978.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08225[7]
Area code(s) 609
FIPS code 34-52950[8][9]
GNIS feature ID 0885324[10]
Website http://www.cityofnorthfield.org

Northfield is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 8,624.[5]

Northfield was incorporated as a city by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 21, 1905, from portions of Egg Harbor Township. A portion of Egg Harbor Township was transferred to Northfield in 1931, and then reverted back to Egg Harbor Township in 1933.[11]

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[edit] Geography

Northfield is located at 39°22′16″N 74°33′17″W / 39.371058°N 74.554822°W / 39.371058; -74.554822 (39.371058,-74.554822). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.444 square miles (8.918 km2), of which, 3.404 square miles (8.816 km2) of it is land and 0.040 square miles (0.102 km2) of it (1.15%) is water.[12][3]

[edit] Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1910 866
—
1920 1,127 30.1%
1930 2,804 148.8%
1940 2,848 1.6%
1950 3,498 22.8%
1960 5,849 67.2%
1970 8,646 47.8%
1980 7,795 −9.8%
1990 7,305 −6.3%
2000 7,725 5.7%
2010 8,624 11.6%
Population sources:1910-1930[13]
1900-1990[14] 2000[15][16] 2010[5][17][6]

[edit] 2010 Census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,624 people, 3,152 households, and 2,301 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,533.7 inhabitants per square mile (978.3 /km2). There were 3,260 housing units at an average density of 957.8 per square mile (369.8 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.14% (7,515) White, 3.24% (279) African American, 0.19% (16) Native American, 4.50% (388) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 2.89% (249) from other races, and 2.04% (176) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.00% (690) of the population.[5]

There were 3,152 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.15.[5]

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.1 years. For every 100 females there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.[5]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $70,980 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,377) and the median family income was $78,727 (+/- $5,763). Males had a median income of $57,027 (+/- $4,611) versus $45,757 (+/- $6,595) for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,675 (+/- $2,461). About 2.5% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.[18]

[edit] 2000 Census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 7,725 people, 2,824 households, and 2,109 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,254.9 people per square mile (869.6/km2). There were 2,922 housing units at an average density of 852.9 per square mile (328.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.52% White, 2.65% African American, 0.10% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.38% of the population.[15][16]

There were 2,824 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 21.1% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.[15][16]

In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.[15][16]

The median income for a household in the city was $56,875, and the median income for a family was $62,896. Males had a median income of $43,227 versus $30,227 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,059. About 4.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.[15][16]

[edit] Government

[edit] Local government

Northfield operates under the City form of New Jersey municipal government, led by a Mayor and a seven-member City Council. A Mayoral election is held every four years. The City Council consists of six members elected from wards to three-year terms, and one member elected at-large to a four-year term in office, all of whom are elected in partisan elections on a staggered basis.[1]

As of 2012, the Mayor of Northfield is Vincent Mazzeo (Democrat, term expires December 31, 2015). Members of the City Council are Council President Tim Carew (R, At-large, 2013), Lisa Brown (R, 1st Ward, 2014), Greg Dewees (R, 2nd Ward, 2013), Jim O'Neill (R, 2nd Ward, 2014), Frank Perri Jr. (D, 1st Ward, 2012), Tom Polistina (R, 1st Ward, 2013) and Steven Vain (R, 2nd Ward, 2012).[19]

Vincent Mazzeo was re-elected without opposition for another four-year term in the November 8, 2011 general election, while New Republicans Lisa Brown and Jim O'Neil defeated Democratic challengers to win seats representing Wards 1 and 2 respectively in the November 8, 2011 general election, after defeating incumbent Regular Republicans Cindy Kern and Brian Smith in the June Primary.[20]

[edit] Federal, state and county representation

Northfield is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.[17][21]

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 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jim Whelan (D, Atlantic City), and in the General Assembly by John F. Amodeo (R, Margate) and Chris A. Brown (R, Ventnor).[22] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[23] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[24]

Atlantic County's County Executive is Dennis Levinson (Linwood, term ends December 31, 2015.[25] The Board of Chosen Freeholders, the county's legislature, consists of nine members elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with three seats coming up for election each year; four members are elected at-large and there are five election districts, each of which elect a single member.[26] As of 2012, Atlantic County's Freeholders are the four at-large members Vice Chairman Frank V. Giordano (Hamilton Township, 2012)[27], Alexander C. Marino (Linwood, 2014)[28], Joseph J. McDevitt (Ventnor City, 2013)[29] and John W. Risley (Egg Harbor Township, 2014)[30]; and five district members elected from District 1 (Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part) and Pleasantville) Charles T. Garrett (Atlantic City, 2013)[31], District 2 - (Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part), Longport, Margate, Somers Point and Ventnor), Chairman Frank D. Formica (Atlantic City, 2012)[32], District 3 (Egg Harbor Township (part), Hamilton Township (part), Linwood and Northfield) - Frank Sutton (Egg Harbor Township, 2014)[33], District 4 (Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township and Port Republic - Richard Dase (Galloway Township, 2013)[34] and District 5 (Buena Borough, Buena Vista Township, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom, Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton, Mullica Township and Weymouth) - James A. Bertino (Hammonton, 2012).[35][36][37]

[edit] Education

Students in public school for grades PreK - 8 are served by the Northfield Community Schools. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[38]) are Northfield Community Elementary School (PreK-4; 571 students) and Northfield Community Middle School (5-8; 499 students).

Public school students in grades 9 - 12 attend the Mainland Regional High School, and which serves students from Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point.[39] The high school is located in Linwood.

[edit] Community services

Northfield is home to Birch Grove Park, nestled in 271 heavily wooded acres dotted with stocked fresh water fishing lakes. Birch Grove Park features over 50 campsites, exercise and nature trails, a bandstand and an extensive children's playground.[40]

Northfield also features a large bird sanctuary, dedicated to remaining open space in perpetuity.

[edit] Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Northfield include:

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 13.
  2. ^ 2011 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed November 14, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 5, 2012.
  4. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: City of Northfield, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d e f DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Northfield city, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Northfield city, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  7. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code, United States Postal Service. Accessed November 14, 2011.
  8. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  9. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  10. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  11. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 70.
  12. ^ "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. 
  13. ^ "Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I", United States Census Bureau, p. 714. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  14. ^ 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 26, 2012.
  15. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Demographic Profile Highlights: Northfield city, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 14, 2011.
  16. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Northfield city, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  17. ^ a b Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 2. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  18. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Northfield city, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  19. ^ Northfield City Council, City of Northfield. Accessed January 5, 2012.
  20. ^ Marino, Suzanne. "Brown, O’Neill win seats on Northfield council", Shore News Today, November 8, 2011. Accessed November 14, 2011."Lisa Brown and Jim O’Neill, members of the New Republican Party of Northfield, are headed to Northfield City Council after besting their Democratic opponents for the two open seats on council."
  21. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 16, 2012.
  22. ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
  23. ^ "About the Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/about/. Retrieved 2010-01-21. 
  24. ^ "About the Lieutenant Governor". New Jersey. http://www.nj.gov/governor/lt/. Retrieved 2010-01-21. 
  25. ^ County Executive Dennis Levinson, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  26. ^ Atlantic County District Map 2008 (Graphical Approximation) , Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  27. ^ Frank V. Giordano, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  28. ^ Alexander C. Marino, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  29. ^ Joseph C. McDevitt, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  30. ^ John W. Risley, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  31. ^ Charles T. Garrett, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  32. ^ Frank D. Formica, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  33. ^ Frank Sutton, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  34. ^ Richard Dase, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  35. ^ James A. Bertino, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  36. ^ Board of Chosen Freeholders, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
  37. ^ Marino, Sue. "Newly seated freeholders give Republicans 8-1 majority , Shore News Today, January 4, 2012. Accessed January 12, 2012. "Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson was the first to take the oath of office.... District 3 Freeholder Frank Sutton of Egg Harbor Township was sworn into his third term....Jim Bertino of Hammonton was sworn in to his first elected term on the freeholder board representing District 5.... John Risley of Egg Harbor Township was sworn into office as an at-large freeholder by his friend, Curcio.... District 1 Freeholder Charles Garrett, the board’s lone Democrat, was out of state during the reorganization. The first order of the governing body was to elect a chairman and vice chairman for 2012. Nominated by Sutton and seconded by Freeholder Joe McDevitt, Frank Formica of District 2 was chosen chairman, as he was in 2011. At-Large Freeholder Frank Giordano was returned as vice chairman."
  38. ^ Data for the Northfield Community Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 14, 2011.
  39. ^ Mainland Regional High School 2010 School Report Card, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 31, 2011. "Enrollment stayed at approximately 1600 students in our 9-12 building. The school serves the communities of Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point with a total population of 26,511."
  40. ^ Birch Grove Park & Family Campground , City of Northfield. Accessed June 23, 2011.
  41. ^ Miller, Michael. "Pulitzer Prize poet will read works in O.C.", The Press of Atlantic City, June 22, 2007. Accessed August 14, 2007. "The late poet A.R. Ammons, formerly of Ocean City, Northfield and Millville, won the prestigious National Book Award."
  42. ^ Disney, Jo Anne. "Horses Make Dreams Come True at Santa Anita", San Gabriel Valley Weekly, April 6, 2007, copy of article at KarenDavis.com. Accessed June 23, 2011. "Davis was born in Atlantic City and grew up in Northfield, New Jersey."
  43. ^ Staff. "Evelyn Nesbit Ill of Pneumonia", The New York Times,February 10, 1932. Accessed June 23, 2011. "Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 9 - Evelyn Nesbit, divorced wife of Harry K. Thaw, and well known here as a cabaret entertainer, was reported ill of pneumonia tonight in her home, 2,000 Shore Road, Northfield."

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