Wrightstown, New Jersey

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Wrightstown, New Jersey
—  Borough  —
Wrightstown highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Wrightstown, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°02′03″N 74°37′21″W / 40.034128°N 74.622596°W / 40.034128; -74.622596Coordinates: 40°02′03″N 74°37′21″W / 40.034128°N 74.622596°W / 40.034128; -74.622596[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Burlington
Incorporated March 26, 1918
Government[3]
 • Type Borough
 • Mayor Thomas E. Harper (term ends December 31, 2015)[4]
Area[2]
 • Total 1.768 sq mi (4.579 km2)
 • Land 1.768 sq mi (4.579 km2)
 • Water 0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)  0.00%
Area rank 425th of 566 in state
33rd of 40 in county[2]
Elevation[5] 151 ft (46 m)
Population (2010 Census)[6][7][8]
 • Total 802
 • Rank 545th of 566 in state
38th of 40 in county
 • Density 453.6/sq mi (175.1/km2)
 • Density rank 449th of 566 in state
29th of 40 in county
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08562[9]
Area code(s) 609
FIPS code 3400582960[10][2][11]
GNIS feature ID 0885453[12][2]
Website http://wrightstown-nj.org

Wrightstown is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 802[6][7][8] reflecting an increase of 54 (+7.2%) from the 748 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 3,095 (-80.5%) from the 3,843 counted in the 1990 Census.[13]

Wrightstown was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 4, 1918, from portions of New Hanover Township and North Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held on March 26, 1918.[14]

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Geography [edit]

Wrightstown borough is located at 40°02′03″N 74°37′21″W / 40.034128°N 74.622596°W / 40.034128; -74.622596 (40.034128,-74.622596). According to the United States Census Bureau, Wrightstown borough had a total area of 1.768 square miles (4.579 km2), all of which was land.[2][1]

Wrightstown borders North Hanover Township, New Hanover Township, Pemberton Township, Springfield Township, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Demographics [edit]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1920 270
—
1930 176 −34.8%
1940 241 36.9%
1950 1,199 397.5%
1960 4,846 304.2%
1970 2,719 −43.9%
1980 3,031 11.5%
1990 3,843 26.8%
2000 746 −80.6%
2010 802 7.5%
Est. 2011 804 [15] 0.2%
Population sources:
1920-2000[16] 1920-1930[17]
1900-1990[18] 2000[19] 2010[6][7][8]

Census 2010 [edit]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 802 people, 309 households, and 189.1 families residing in the borough. The population density was 453.6 inhabitants per square mile (175.1 /km2). There were 348 housing units at an average density of 196.8 per square mile (76.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 47.38% (380) White, 21.07% (169) Black or African American, 0.75% (6) Native American, 5.99% (48) Asian, 0.37% (3) Pacific Islander, 18.70% (150) from other races, and 5.74% (46) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.05% (225) of the population.[6]

There were 309 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.8% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.[6]

In the borough the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.9 years. For every 100 females there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.8 males.[6]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $40,096 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,881) and the median family income was $38,438 (+/- $7,242). Males had a median income of $37,917 (+/- $22,280) versus $34,167 (+/- $13,020) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,231 (+/- $4,722). About 15.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[20]

Census 2000 [edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[10] there were 748 people, 312 households, and 181 families residing in the borough. The population density was 425.1 people per square mile (164.1/km2). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 192.7 per square mile (74.4/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 49.87% White, 30.21% African American, 0.53% Native American, 7.22% Asian, 7.22% from other races, and 4.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.23% of the population.[19][21]

There were 312 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.2% were married couples living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.09.[19]

In the borough the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.[19]

The median income for a household in the borough was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $28,889 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $14,489. About 22.8% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.8% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over.[19]

Government [edit]

Local government [edit]

Wrightstown is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council made up of six council members, with all positions elected at large in partisan elections. 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.[3]

As of 2011, the Mayor of Wrightstown is Thomas E. Harper. Members of the Wrightstown Borough Council are Council President Brian Sperling, Costic M. ("Mike") Borsavage, Horace D. Carter, Lisa Levan, Laurance R. Lownds and David Scott Timberman.[22]

Federal, state and county representation [edit]

Wrightstown is located in the 3rd Congressional District[23] and is part of New Jersey's 12th state legislative district.[7][24][25] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Wrightstown had been in the 8th state legislative district.[26]

New Jersey's Third Congressional District is represented by Jon Runyan (R, Mount Laurel Township).[27] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

The 12th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Samuel D. Thompson (R, Old Bridge Township) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R Matawan) and Ronald S. Dancer (R, Plumsted Township).[28] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[29] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[30]

Burlington County is governed by a Board of chosen freeholders, whose five members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year.[31] The board choose a director and deputy director from among its seven members at an annual reorganization meeting held in January.[31] As of 2013, Burlington County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Joseph B. Donnelly (R; Cinnaminson Township, 2013),[32], Deputy Director Leah Arter (R; Moorestown Township, 2014),[33], Aimee Belgard (D; Edgewater Park Township, 2015)[34], Joseph Howarth (R; Evesham Township, 2014)[35] and Joanne Schwartz (D; Southampton Township, 2015).[34][31]

Education [edit]

Students in public school for grades pre-K to 8 attend the New Hanover Township School, which serves students from both New Hanover Township and Wrightstown, as part of the consolidated New Hanover Township School District.[3] The school had an enrollment of 191 students as of the 2009-10 school year.[36]

For grades 9–12, public school students from both New Hanover Township and Wrightstown Borough attend Bordentown Regional High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[37] The high school is part of the Bordentown Regional School District, a regional K–12 school district that serves students from Bordentown City, Bordentown Township and Fieldsboro Borough.[38]

Transportation [edit]

New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 317 line.[39]

News coverage [edit]

Wrightstown and neighboring Cookstown were put in the national spotlight when six Islamic militants, dubbed "The Fort Dix Six", were arrested while trying to carry out an attack against Fort Dix on May 7, 2007. Heightened security around the bases affected the local economy based heavily in restaurants specializing in delivery to the base.[citation needed]

Notable people [edit]

Notable current and former residents of Wrightstown include:

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 16, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 43.
  4. ^ 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 13, 2013.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Wrightstown, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d e f DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Wrightstown borough, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 7. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Wrightstown borough, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  9. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Wrightstown, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  10. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008. 
  11. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  12. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008. 
  13. ^ Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  14. ^ Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 100. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  15. ^ Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011, United States Census Bureau. Accessed November 27, 2012.
  16. ^ Barnett, Bob. Population Data for Burlington County Municipalities, 1800 - 2000, WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  17. ^ Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I, United States Census Bureau, p. 715. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  18. ^ 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 September 3, 2012.
  19. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Wrightstown borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  20. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Wrightstown borough, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  21. ^ DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Wrightstown borough, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 3, 2012.
  22. ^ Wrightstown Borough Council, Wrightstown Borough. Accessed August 20, 2011.
  23. ^ Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  24. ^ 2012 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 66, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  25. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  26. ^ 2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 66, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  27. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 5, 2012.
  28. ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
  29. ^ "About the Governor". State of New Jersey. Retrieved 2010-01-21. 
  30. ^ "About the Lieutenant Governor". State of New Jersey. Retrieved 2010-01-21. 
  31. ^ a b c Staff. Meet the Freeholders, Burlington County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  32. ^ Joseph B. Donnelly, Burlington County. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  33. ^ Leah Arter, Burlington County. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  34. ^ a b Hefler, Jan; and Vargas, Claudia. "Democrats win two seats on Burlco freeholder board", The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 8, 2012. Accessed January 5, 2013. "On Tuesday, Democrats Aimee Belgard and Joanne Schwartz bested GOP incumbents Bruce Garganio and Mary Ann O'Brien in a hotly contested race that included a series of negative ads.... Belgard, an Edgewater Park committeewoman and lawyer, ran unsuccessfully for freeholder in 2010, while Schwartz, a retired nursing home administrator from Southampton, was a newcomer to politics."
  35. ^ Joseph Howarth, Burlington County. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  36. ^ Data for the New Hanover Township School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed August 20, 2011.
  37. ^ Zimmaro, Mark. "New Hanover School to decide on middle school proposal", Burlington County Times, March 11, 2011. Accessed August 20, 2011. "The township’s school district will decide on Wednesday whether to enter an agreement with the Bordentown Regional School District for a send-receive agreement for middle school children. The district which serves New Hanover and Wrightstown, already sends its high school students to Bordentown Regional High School and district officials are trying to determine whether sending sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders to Bordentown Regional Middle School would be a feasible idea."
  38. ^ Bordentown Regional School District 2010 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed August 20, 2011. "The Bordentown Regional School District serves the communities of Fieldsboro, Bordentown City and Bordentown Township, and our programs provide each student with an opportunity to excel in scholastic attainment, social and civic contributions, and interscholastic and extra-curricular pursuits."
  39. ^ Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed August 20, 2011.
  40. ^ Samuel Gardiner Wright, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed June 22, 2008.

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