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[[New Jersey Transit]] provides bus service to and from [[Philadelphia]] on routes [[317 (New Jersey bus)|317]] (from [[Asbury Park, New Jersey|Asbury Park]]) and [[407 (New Jersey bus)|407]] (from [[Moorestown Mall]]), and on the [[413 (New Jersey bus)|413]] route between [[Camden, New Jersey|Camden]] and [[Burlington, New Jersey|Burlington]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100128125145/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBurlingtonCountyTo Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections], [[New Jersey Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of January 28, 2010. Accessed November 27, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide], Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed November 27, 2013.</ref>
[[New Jersey Transit]] provides bus service to and from [[Philadelphia]] on routes [[317 (New Jersey bus)|317]] (from [[Asbury Park, New Jersey|Asbury Park]]) and [[407 (New Jersey bus)|407]] (from [[Moorestown Mall]]), and on the [[413 (New Jersey bus)|413]] route between [[Camden, New Jersey|Camden]] and [[Burlington, New Jersey|Burlington]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100128125145/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBurlingtonCountyTo Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections], [[New Jersey Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of January 28, 2010. Accessed November 27, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide], Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed November 27, 2013.</ref>

==Notable people==
{{See also|Category:People from Maple Shade Township, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Maple Shade Township include:
* [[Paul Baloche]] (born 1962), [[Christian music]] artist, [[worship leader]] and [[singer-songwriter]].<ref>O'Connor, Dave. [http://lancasteronline.com/blogs/crossrock/2012/04/06/just-in-time-for-easter-a-new-worship-masterpiece-from-paul-baloche/ "Just in time for Easter, a new worship ‘masterpiece’ from Paul Baloche"], ''[[Intelligencer Journal]]'', April 6, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Baloche, a worship leader and Maple Shade, N.J. native, has enlisted the help of a virtual who’s-who in Christian music with 'The Same Love.'"</ref>
* [[Randy Cain]] (1945-2009), [[Philadelphia soul]] [[singer]] with [[The Delfonics]].<ref>Staff. [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/268954/delfonics-founder-randy-cain-dies "Delfonics Founder Randy Cain Dies"], ''[[Billboard (magazine)]]''. Accessed February 3, 2013. "Cain's death Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J., was confirmed by investigator Rob O'Neal of the Burlington County medical examiner's office, who declined to release other details."</ref><ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/14/arts/music/14cain.html "Randy Cain, Member of Delfonics, Dies at 63"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 14, 2009. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Randy Cain, a founding member of the soul group the Delfonics, whose hits included 'La La Means I Love You,' died on Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J."</ref>
* [[Billy Darnell]] (1926-2007), professional wrestler and major star of the 1940s and 1950s who won championships in the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] and [[World Wide Wrestling Federation]].<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=11B9CF2375DFD6F0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "William Darnell"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', September 10, 2007. Accessed December 2, 2013. "William 'Billy' Darnell of Maple Shade, NJ died Friday, September 7, 2007 at his residence."</ref>
* [[Suzanne Muldowney]] [[performance artist]] best known for her appearances on ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]'' to discuss and perform her dance interpretation of the cartoon character [[Underdog (TV series)|Underdog]].<ref>Staff. [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courierpostonline/doc/436855297.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr%2017,%201999&author=&pub=Courier%20Post&edition=&startpage=&desc=Underdog%20gives%20woman%20new%20leash%20on%20life "Underdog gives woman new leash on life", ''[[Courier-Post]]'', April 17, 1999. Accessed December 2, 2013. "A native of Maple Shade, she calls herself an improvisational or interpretive dancer."</ref>
* [[Daniel Nester]] (born 1968), Writer, editor and poet.<ref>DiUlio, Nick. [http://njmonthly.com/blogs/southern-exposure/2012/6/8/when-history-was-made-in-maple-shade.html "When History Was Made in Maple Shade"], ''[[New Jersey Monthly]]'', June 8, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Have you heard about the time Martin Luther King Jr. was run out of a Maple Shade bar at gunpoint? The incident is detailed by Maple Shade native Daniel Nester in the latest issue of n+1 magazine."</ref>
* [[John Tartaglia]] (born 1978), puppeteer, actor, singer, dancer, voice artist, and comedian.<ref>Heller, Karen. [http://articles.philly.com/2003-09-21/entertainment/25457675_1_muppeteers-kevin-clash-elmo "From 'Sesame Street' to Broadway John Tartaglia, raised in Maple Shade and Ambler, has had a hand in presenting Elmo on PBS. Now his animated face is on view as he stars in a surprising new stage hit, ''Avenue Q.''"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', September 21, 2003. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Young John, who grew up in Maple Shade and then Ambler, wrote Jim Henson a fan letter."</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:40, 2 December 2013

Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
Township
Township of Maple Shade
Motto(s): 
"Nice Town, Friendly People"
Maple Shade highlighted in Burlington County. Inset: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Maple Shade highlighted in Burlington County. Inset: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyBurlington
EstablishedNovember 6, 1688 as Chester Township
IncorporatedFebruary 21, 1798
RenamedNovember 6, 1945 as Maple Shade Township
Government
[4][5]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Council-Manager)
 • MayorRob Wells (term ends December 31, 2013)[1]
 • ManagerGary LaVenia[2]
 • ClerkAndrea T. DeGolia[3]
Area
[6]
 • Total3.823 sq mi (9.901 km2)
 • Land3.822 sq mi (9.898 km2)
 • Water0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2)  0.03%
 • Rank303rd of 566 in state
27th of 40 in county[6]
Elevation
[7]
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total19,131
 • Estimate 
(2012[11])
19,256
 • Rank134th of 566 in state
8th of 40 in county[12]
 • Density5,006.1/sq mi (1,932.9/km2)
  • Rank111th of 566 in state
2nd of 40 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08052[13][14]
Area code856[15]
FIPS code3400543740Template:GR[6][16]
GNIS feature ID0882094Template:GR[6]
Websitewww.mapleshade.com

Maple Shade Township is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 19,131,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 52 (+0.3%) from the 19,079 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 132 (-0.7%) from the 19,211 counted in the 1990 Census.[17]

What is now Maple Shade was originally formed as Chester Township on November 6, 1688, and was known as Cropwell Township from June 5, 1690, through February 22, 1699. Chester 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 were taken to form Cinnaminson Township (March 15, 1860) and Moorestown Township (March 11, 1922). The municipality's name was changed to Maple Shade Township as of November 6, 1945, based on the results of a referendum passed that same day.[18]

Geography

Maple Shade Township is located at 39°57′09″N 74°59′42″W / 39.952381°N 74.994896°W / 39.952381; -74.994896 (39.952381,-74.994896). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 3.823 square miles (9.901 km2), of which, 3.822 square miles (9.898 km2) of it was land and 0.001 square miles (0.003 km2) of it (0.03%) was water.Template:GR[6]

The township borders Cinnaminson Township, Moorestown Township, Mount Laurel Township, and the Camden County municipalities of Cherry Hill Township and Pennsauken Township.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Maple Shade Township has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[19]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18001,464—
18101,83925.6%
18202,25322.5%
18302,3333.6%
18402,60311.6%
18503,60138.3%
18602,227*−38.2%
18702,58616.1%
18802,85510.4%
18903,76832.0%
19004,42017.3%
19105,06914.7%
19207,27343.5%
19305,117*−29.6%
19405,5358.2%
19506,56018.5%
196012,94797.4%
197016,46427.2%
198020,52524.7%
199019,211−6.4%
200019,079−0.7%
201019,1310.3%
2012 (est.)19,256[11]0.7%
Population sources: 1800-2000[20]
1800-1920[21] 1840[22] 1850-1870[23]
1850[24] 1870[25] 1880-1890[26]
1890-1910[27] 1910-1930[28]
1930-1990[29] 2000[30][31] 2010[8][9][10]
* = Lost territory in previous decade.[18]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $50,730 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,897) and the median family income was $69,014 (+/- $5,613). Males had a median income of $47,357 (+/- $2,987) versus $38,628 (+/- $4,085) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,290 (+/- $1,093). About 6.9% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.[32]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 19,079 people, 8,462 households, and 4,721 families residing in the township. The population density was 4,959.4 people per square mile (1,913.4/km²). There were 9,009 housing units at an average density of 2,341.8 per square mile (903.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 83.17% White, 7.21% African American, 0.16% Native American, 6.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.46% of the population.[30][31]

There were 8,462 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.95.[30][31]

In the township the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.[30][31]

The median income for a household in the township was $45,426, and the median income for a family was $53,912. Males had a median income of $40,290 versus $30,858 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,812. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.[30][31]

Government

Local government

Maple Shade Township operates within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Council-Manager (Plan E) form of municipal government, implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1975.[33] The township is governed by a five-member Township Council, whose members are elected at-large in partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election every other year as part of the November general election.[4] At a reorganization meeting held during the first week of January after each election, the Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

As of 2013, members of the Maple Shade Township Council are Mayor Rob T. Wells (D, term ends December 31, 2014), Deputy Mayor Anthony J. Saporito, Jr. (D, 2014), Louis A. Manchello (D, 2016), Claire B. Volpe (D, 2016) and J. Nelson Wiest (D, 2016).[5][34][35][36]

Federal, state and county representation

Maple Shade Township is located in the 1st Congressional District[37] and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.[9][38][39] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Maple Shade Township had been in the 7th state legislative district.[40]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden).[41][42] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrat Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[43]. One seat is currently vacant after Senator Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs) resigned on August 20, 2024.[44][45][46]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 6th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James Beach (D, Voorhees Township) and in the General Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill).[47] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Burlington County Freeholders

Education

The Maple Shade School District serves public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[48]) are Howard R. Yocum Elementary School[49] (Grades K to 2; 563 students), Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School[50] (Grades 3 to 4; 334), Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School[51] (Grades 5 to 6; 321) and Maple Shade High School[52] (Grades 7 to 12; 908).[53][54]

Students from Maple Shade Township, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology, a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at its campuses in Medford and Westampton Township.[55]

Transportation

The township had a total of 51.98 miles (83.65 km) of roadways, of which 42.65 miles (68.64 km) are maintained by the municipality, 3.38 miles (5.44 km) by Burlington County and 5.95 miles (9.58 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[56]

New Jersey Transit provides bus service to and from Philadelphia on routes 317 (from Asbury Park) and 407 (from Moorestown Mall), and on the 413 route between Camden and Burlington.[57][58]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Maple Shade Township, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Maple Shade Township include:

References

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  2. ^ Township Manager, Maple Shade Township. Accessed July 15, 2013.
  3. ^ Clerk/Registrar's Office, Maple Shade Township. Accessed July 15, 2013.
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  6. ^ a b c d e f County Subdivisions: New Jersey - 2010 Census Gazetteer Files, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 9, 2013.
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  8. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Maple Shade township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 20, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 4. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  10. ^ a b c Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Maple Shade township, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed June 20, 2012.
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  12. ^ a b GCT-PH1 Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 15, 2013.
  13. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Maple Shade, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 20, 2012.
  14. ^ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed November 27, 2013.
  15. ^ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Maple Shade, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 27, 2013.
  16. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 20, 2012.
  17. ^ 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 June 20, 2012.
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  19. ^ Climate Summary for Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
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  49. ^ Howard R. Yocum Elementary School, Maple Shade School District. Accessed November 27, 2013.
  50. ^ Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School, Maple Shade School District. Accessed November 27, 2013.
  51. ^ Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School, Maple Shade School District. Accessed November 27, 2013.
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  58. ^ South Jersey Transit Guide, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed November 27, 2013.
  59. ^ O'Connor, Dave. "Just in time for Easter, a new worship ‘masterpiece’ from Paul Baloche", Intelligencer Journal, April 6, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Baloche, a worship leader and Maple Shade, N.J. native, has enlisted the help of a virtual who’s-who in Christian music with 'The Same Love.'"
  60. ^ Staff. "Delfonics Founder Randy Cain Dies", Billboard (magazine). Accessed February 3, 2013. "Cain's death Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J., was confirmed by investigator Rob O'Neal of the Burlington County medical examiner's office, who declined to release other details."
  61. ^ via Associated Press. "Randy Cain, Member of Delfonics, Dies at 63", The New York Times, April 14, 2009. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Randy Cain, a founding member of the soul group the Delfonics, whose hits included 'La La Means I Love You,' died on Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J."
  62. ^ Staff. "William Darnell", The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 10, 2007. Accessed December 2, 2013. "William 'Billy' Darnell of Maple Shade, NJ died Friday, September 7, 2007 at his residence."
  63. ^ Staff. [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courierpostonline/doc/436855297.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr%2017,%201999&author=&pub=Courier%20Post&edition=&startpage=&desc=Underdog%20gives%20woman%20new%20leash%20on%20life "Underdog gives woman new leash on life", Courier-Post, April 17, 1999. Accessed December 2, 2013. "A native of Maple Shade, she calls herself an improvisational or interpretive dancer."
  64. ^ DiUlio, Nick. "When History Was Made in Maple Shade", New Jersey Monthly, June 8, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Have you heard about the time Martin Luther King Jr. was run out of a Maple Shade bar at gunpoint? The incident is detailed by Maple Shade native Daniel Nester in the latest issue of n+1 magazine."
  65. ^ Heller, Karen. "From 'Sesame Street' to Broadway John Tartaglia, raised in Maple Shade and Ambler, has had a hand in presenting Elmo on PBS. Now his animated face is on view as he stars in a surprising new stage hit, Avenue Q.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 21, 2003. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Young John, who grew up in Maple Shade and then Ambler, wrote Jim Henson a fan letter."
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