Upper Township, New Jersey
| Upper Township, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 39°15′4″N 74°42′27″W / 39.25111°N 74.7075°WCoordinates: 39°15′4″N 74°42′27″W / 39.25111°N 74.7075°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Formed | April 2, 1723 |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Richard Palombo (term ends 2012)[2] |
| Area[3] | |
| • Total | 68.48 sq mi (177.4 km2) |
| • Land | 63.15 sq mi (163.6 km2) |
| • Water | 5.32 sq mi (13.8 km2) 7.77% |
| Elevation[4] | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[5] | |
| • Total | 12,373 |
| • Density | 180/sq mi (70/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08270 - Petersburg |
| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-74810[6][7] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882047[8] |
| Website | http://www.uppertownship.com |
Upper Township is a large township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The township population was 12,373 as of the 2010 United States Census.[5]
Upper Township was formed as a precinct on April 2, 1723, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been taken to form Dennis Township (March 1, 1827) and Ocean City borough (March 3, 1884).[9]
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Upper Township as its 2nd best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.[10]
Upper Township is considering consolidation with neighboring Corbin City.[11]
Upper Township is home to the only yellow fire trucks in the southern end of the state. Seaville Fire Rescue Company [1] runs yellow fire trucks and responds to over 200 calls a year for assistance and has been proudly serving the township for over 50 years. The fire station is located on Route 50 across from Dino's Seaville Diner, a township landmark for over 30 years.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 68.48 square miles (177.4 km2), of which, 63.15 square miles (163.6 km2) of it is land and 5.32 square miles (13.8 km2) of it (7.77%) is water.[3]
Strathmere (2000 population of 175) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Upper Township.[3] Marmora is an unincorporated area within the township. The township contains many different communities and enclaves that create a diverse area reaching from Great Egg Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean. Seaville is the largest community and Strathmere is the Township's island containing a beach community.
Upper Township borders Cumberland County, Atlantic County, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Woodbine Borough, Dennis Township, and the Atlantic Ocean.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,483 |
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| 1920 | 1,272 | −14.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,657 | 30.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,675 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,922 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,539 | 32.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,413 | 34.4% | |
| 1980 | 6,713 | 96.7% | |
| 1990 | 10,681 | 59.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,115 | 13.4% | |
| 2010 | 12,373 | 2.1% | |
| Population sources:1910-1930[12] 1930-1990[13] 2000[14] 2010[5] |
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The 2010 United States Census reported that there were 12,373 people, 3,460 households and 1,487 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of Ocean City was 96.6% (11,954) White, 0.6% (72) African American, 0.1% (16) Native American, 0.7% (92) Asian, 0.0% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.7% (89) from other races, and 1.2% (149) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% (292).[5][15]
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 12,115 people, 4,266 households, and 3,365 families residing in the township. The population density was 191.8 people per square mile (74.1/km²). There were 5,472 housing units at an average density of 86.6 per square mile (33.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 0.69% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.[14]
There were 4,266 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.23.[14]
In the township the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.[14]
The median income for a household in the township was $60,942, and the median income for a family was $68,824. Males had a median income of $46,528 versus $31,325 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,498. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.[14]
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Upper Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-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 or two seats coming up for election each year.[1] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.
As of 2011[update], members of the Upper Township Committee are Mayor Richard Palombo, Deputy Mayor Curtis T. Corson, Jr., Frank E. Conrad, Kristine Gabor and John "Jay" Newman.[16]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Upper Township is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 1st state legislative district.[17][18]
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).[19] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[20] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[21]
Cape May County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of five members, elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. As of 2012[update], Cape May County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Gerald M. Thornton (Middle Township, term ends December 31, 2013),[22] Freeholder Vice-Director M. Susan Sheppard (Ocean City, 2013),[23] Leonard C. Desiderio (Sea Isle City, 2012),[24] Kristine Gabor (Upper Township, 2014)[25] and Will Morey (Wildwood Crest, 2014).[26][27]
[edit] Education
The Upper Township School District serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[28]) are Upper Township Primary School (PreK-2; 476 students), Upper Township Elementary School (3-5; 475) and Upper Township Middle School (6-8; 517).
Students from Corbin City, a non-operating school district, attend the Upper Township schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[29]
Students from Upper Township (and Corbin City) attend Ocean City High School in Ocean City as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Ocean City School District.[30]
[edit] Boy Scouts
Upper Township is home to Boy Scout troops 55, 79, and 95.
Troop 55 has always been a major part of the community, especially in Tuckahoe. Troop 55 was founded in 1943 and has produced almost 50 Eagle Scouts, and is always accepting new scouts. The troop meets every Thursday night at the Tuckahoe Firehouse at 7:30. Go to the troop website for more info: troop1055.com. Pack 55 is also accepting new cub scouts grades K-5th.
Troop 95 formed in 2011, go to the site for more info: uppertwpscouts.com.
[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. 8.
- ^ 2011 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed December 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c GCT-PH1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000 for Cape May County, New Jersey -- County Subdivision and Place, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 6, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Upper, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.
- ^ a b c d DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Upper township, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 5, 2011.
- ^ 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. 116.
- ^ "Best Places To Live - The Complete Top Towns List 1-100", New Jersey Monthly, February 21, 2008. Accessed February 24, 2008.
- ^ Little choice for small New Jersey towns but to merge. PhillyBurbs.com. Accessed May 26, 2008.
- ^ "Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I", United States Census Bureau, p. 715. Accessed December 5, 2011.
- ^ 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 December 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Demographic Profile Highlights: Upper township, Cape May County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 6, 2011.
- ^ Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Upper township, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 6, 2011.
- ^ Upper Township Elected Officials, Township of Upper. Accessed March 31, 2011.
- ^ Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 1. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gerald M. Thornton, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ M. Susan Sheppard, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Leonard C. Desiderio, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Kristine Gabor, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Will Morey, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Freeholders Home Page, Cape May County, New Jersey. Accessed January 12, 2012.
- ^ Data for the Upper Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 6, 2011.
- ^ 13 Non-Operating School Districts Eliminated, New Jersey Department of Education press release dated July 1, 2009. Accessed March 31, 2011.
- ^ Ocean City High School 2010 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 31, 2011. "Ocean City High School is a comprehensive high school serving the communities of Ocean City, Upper Township, Sea Isle City, and Corbin City, with an enrollment of over 1,280 students."
[edit] External links
- Upper Township website
- Upper Township School District
- Upper Township School District's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Upper Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- The Upper Township Gazette Local community newspaper
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