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|leader_name = Robbie Conley ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], term ends December 31, 2018)<ref name=Committee/><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/dca/mayors/20141215mayors.pdf 2014 New Jersey Mayors Directory], [[New Jersey Department of Community Affairs]], as of December 15, 2014. Accessed March 14, 2015. As of date accessed, Harry Elton was listed as mayor with a term-end year of 2014.</ref> |
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|leader_name1 = Janet Pizzi<ref>[http://www.bwhnj.com/departments/administration/municipal-clerk.html Municipal Clerk/Administrator], Borough of Woodbury Heights. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
|leader_name1 = Janet Pizzi<ref>[http://www.bwhnj.com/departments/administration/municipal-clerk.html Municipal Clerk/Administrator], Borough of Woodbury Heights. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Woodbury Heights is located at {{coord|39.813376|-75.150617|type:city_region:US-NJ|format=dms|display=inline}} (39.813376,-75.150617). According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough had a total area of 1.228 square miles (3.182 km<sup>2</sup>), of which, 1.222 square miles (3.166 km<sup>2</sup>) of it was land and 0.006 square miles (0.016 km<sup>2</sup>) of it (0.50%) |
Woodbury Heights is located at {{coord|39.813376|-75.150617|type:city_region:US-NJ|format=dms|display=inline}} (39.813376,-75.150617). According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough had a total area of 1.228 square miles (3.182 km<sup>2</sup>), of which, 1.222 square miles (3.166 km<sup>2</sup>) of it was land and 0.006 square miles (0.016 km<sup>2</sup>) of it (0.50%) was water.<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1" /> |
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[[Glen Lake (New Jersey)|Glen Lake]], although no longer open for swimming, is available for fishing and non-motorized boating.<ref>Green, Joe. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/07/non-profit_urges_locals_to_pro_1.html "Non-profit urges locals to protect Glen Lake in Woodbury Heights"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', July 6, 2011. Accessed September 1, 2013.</ref> |
[[Glen Lake (New Jersey)|Glen Lake]], although no longer open for swimming, is available for fishing and non-motorized boating.<ref>Green, Joe. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/07/non-profit_urges_locals_to_pro_1.html "Non-profit urges locals to protect Glen Lake in Woodbury Heights"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', July 6, 2011. Accessed September 1, 2013.</ref> |
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Woodbury Heights is governed under the [[Borough (New Jersey)|Borough]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected [[at-large]] on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. 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 in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 28.</ref> The Borough form of government used by Woodbury Heights, the most common system used in the state, is a "[[weak mayor]] / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can [[veto]] ordinances subject to an [[veto override|override]] by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. [http://www.njslom.org/magart0307_p14.html "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]]. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/ce-drupal02.rutgers.edu.cgs/files/documents/resource_center/rc_munichart_formsgovt_2011.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 6. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed December 1, 2014.</ref> |
Woodbury Heights is governed under the [[Borough (New Jersey)|Borough]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected [[at-large]] on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. 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 in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 28.</ref> The Borough form of government used by Woodbury Heights, the most common system used in the state, is a "[[weak mayor]] / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can [[veto]] ordinances subject to an [[veto override|override]] by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. [http://www.njslom.org/magart0307_p14.html "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]]. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/ce-drupal02.rutgers.edu.cgs/files/documents/resource_center/rc_munichart_formsgovt_2011.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 6. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed December 1, 2014.</ref> |
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{{As of|2015}}, the Mayor of Woodbury Heights is [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Robbie Conley, whose term of office ends December 31, 2018, Borough Council members are Richard Gambale (D, 2017; Property, Insurance, Education and Environmental), Eshia “Jake” Jacob (2017; Recreation and Civic), William C. Packer (D, 2016; Finance, Administration and Personnel), Duane Pheasant (D, 2015; Public Safety), Harold "Hap" Pye (D, 2015; Street, Trash and Recycling) and Cara Witasick (D, 2016; Water and Sewer).<ref>[http://www.bwhnj.com/about-us/mayor--council.html Mayor and Council], Borough of Woodbury Heights. Accessed March 14, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.bwhnj.com/planning-board-2010/doc_download/1126-woodbury-heights-2014-budget-introduced.html 2014 Municipal Data Sheet], Borough of Woodbury Heights. Accessed November 5, 2014.</ref><ref>Beym, Jessica. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/11/gloucester_county_election_results_2013_live_updates.html "Gloucester County election results 2013: live updates"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 5, 2013. Accessed November 5, 2014.</ref><ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2012/11/gloucester_county_election_res_2.html "Gloucester County election results"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 6, 2012. Accessed November 5, 2014.</ref><ref>Bautista, Jessica. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/11/woodbury_heights_reelects_jaco.html "Woodbury Heights reelects Jacob, Truhan"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 8, 2011. Accessed November 5, 2014. "Voters across Woodbury Heights reelected Incumbent Democrats Eshia 'Jake' Jacob and Debra Truhan to council."</ref><ref>Barna, John. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2010/11/gloucester_county_municipal_el.html "Gloucester County municipal election results"], ''[[Gloucester County Times]]'', November 3, 2010. Accessed November 5, 2014. "WOODBURY HEIGHTS - Democrat Incumbent Harry W. Elton Jr. (652) defeated Republican Anna Dellefave (556) for a four-year term as mayor."</ref><ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2014/11/gloucester_county_election_results_2014.html "Gloucester County election results 2014"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 4, 2014. Accessed March 13, 2015.</ref> |
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===Federal, state and county representation=== |
===Federal, state and county representation=== |
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As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,255 registered voters in Woodbury Heights, of which 843 (37.4%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 397 (17.6%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 1,011 (44.8%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 4 voters registered to other parties.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-gloucester-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Gloucester], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,255 registered voters in Woodbury Heights, of which 843 (37.4%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 397 (17.6%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 1,011 (44.8%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 4 voters registered to other parties.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-gloucester-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Gloucester], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
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In the [[United States presidential election, |
In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 56.9% of the vote (946 cast), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 42.2% (702 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (15 votes), among the 1,673 ballots cast by the borough's 2,275 registered voters (10 ballots were [[Spoilt vote|spoiled]]), for a turnout of 73.5%.<ref name=2012Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-gloucester.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Gloucester County |date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-gloucester.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Gloucester County|date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Democrat Barack Obama received 54.7% of the vote (990 cast), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 42.4% (768 votes) and other candidates with 1.8% (33 votes), among the 1,811 ballots cast by the borough's 2,304 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.6%.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-gloucester.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Democrat [[John Kerry]] received 51.5% of the vote (906 ballots cast), outpolling Republican [[George W. Bush]] with 47.2% (830 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (17 votes), among the 1,760 ballots cast by the borough's 2,239 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 78.6.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_gloucester_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
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In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] received 44.6% of the vote |
In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2013|2013 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 61.7% of the vote (625 cast), ahead of Democrat [[Barbara Buono]] with 36.6% (371 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (17 votes), among the 1,040 ballots cast by the borough's 2,249 registered voters (27 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.2%.<ref name=2013Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-gloucester.pdf |title=Governor - Gloucester County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-gloucester.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Gloucester County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |accessdate=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] received 44.6% of the vote (532 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 41.4% (494 votes), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 11.4% (136 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (9 votes), among the 1,193 ballots cast by the borough's 2,274 registered voters, yielding a 52.5% turnout.<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-gloucester.pdf 2009 Governor: Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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The [[Woodbury Heights School District]] serves public school students in |
The [[Woodbury Heights School District]] serves public school students in [[Kindergarten]] through [[sixth grade]] at Woodbury Heights Elementary School. As of the 2012-13 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 221 students and 20.2 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 10.92:1.<ref name=NCES>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3418180&DistrictID=3418180 District information for Woodbury Heights School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed March 14, 2015.</ref> |
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For seventh through twelfth grade, public school students attend [[Gateway Regional High School (New Jersey)|Gateway Regional High School]], a regional public high school established in 1964 that serves students from the boroughs of [[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]], [[Wenonah, New Jersey|Wenonah]], [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]] and Woodbury Heights, as part of the Gateway Regional High School District.<ref>[http://education.state.nj.us/pr/ |
For [[seventh grade|seventh]] through [[twelfth grade]], public school students attend [[Gateway Regional High School (New Jersey)|Gateway Regional High School]], a regional public high school established in 1964 that serves students from the boroughs of [[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]], [[Wenonah, New Jersey|Wenonah]], [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]] and Woodbury Heights, as part of the Gateway Regional High School District.<ref>[http://education.state.nj.us/pr/1314/narrative/15/1715/15-1715-000.html Gateway Regional High School District 2014 Report Card Narrative], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed March 14, 2015. "Gateway Regional High School is a one school district located in Woodbury Heights, NJ. It serves students in grades 7-12 from the municipalities of National Park, Wenonah, Westville, and Woodbury Heights."</ref><ref>Shryock, Bob. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2012/03/plans_are_in_the_works_for_gat.html "Plans are in the works for Gateway’s 50th anniversary"], ''[[Gloucester County Times]]'', March 22, 2012. Accessed November 5, 2014. "The 50-year milestone is based on Gateway opening in the fall of 2014{{sic}} when four sending districts (Woodbury Heights, Westville, National Park and Wenonah) split from Woodbury and sent seventh, eighth and ninth graders to the new school on Egg Harbor Road in Woodbury Heights."</ref> |
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St. Margaret Regional School, a K-8 [[Catholic school]], is operated under the supervision of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]].<ref>[http://www.camdendiocese.org/index.php/school-directory-main/gloucester-county-schools?sid=57:Gloucester-County School Directory: Gloucester County], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]]. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
St. Margaret Regional School, a K-8 [[Catholic school]], is operated under the supervision of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]].<ref>[http://www.camdendiocese.org/index.php/school-directory-main/gloucester-county-schools?sid=57:Gloucester-County School Directory: Gloucester County], [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]]. Accessed November 10, 2012.</ref> |
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===Roads and highways=== |
===Roads and highways=== |
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{{As of|2010}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|18.83|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|14.89|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|2.43|mi}} by Gloucester County, {{convert|0.53|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]] and {{convert|0.98|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Turnpike Authority]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Gloucester.pdf Gloucester County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed July 18, 2014.</ref> |
{{As of|2010|5}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|18.83|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|14.89|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|2.43|mi}} by Gloucester County, {{convert|0.53|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]] and {{convert|0.98|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Turnpike Authority]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Gloucester.pdf Gloucester County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed July 18, 2014.</ref> |
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Woodbury Heights, New Jersey | |
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Borough of Woodbury Heights | |
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Incorporated | April 27, 1915 |
Government | |
• Type | Borough |
• Mayor | Robbie Conley (D, term ends December 31, 2018)[1][2] |
• Administrator / Clerk | Janet Pizzi[3] |
Area | |
• Total | 1.228 sq mi (3.182 km2) |
• Land | 1.222 sq mi (3.166 km2) |
• Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.016 km2) 0.50% |
• Rank | 482nd of 566 in state 22nd of 24 in county[5] |
Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 3,055 |
• Estimate (2013)[10] | 3,020 |
• Rank | 449th of 566 in state 20th of 24 in county[11] |
• Density | 2,499.4/sq mi (965.0/km2) |
• Rank | 251st of 566 in state 7th of 24 in county[11] |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT)) |
ZIP code | |
Area code | 856[14] |
FIPS code | 3401582180[5][15][16] |
GNIS feature ID | 0885448[5][17] |
Website | www |
Woodbury Heights is a borough located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough's population was 3,055,[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 67 (+2.2%) from the 2,988 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 404 (-11.9%) from the 3,392 counted in the 1990 Census.[19]
Woodbury Heights was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1915, from portions of Deptford Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 27, 1915. Portions were exchanged with Woodbury in 1925, and portions of the city were annexed on March 22, 1938. Portions were exchanged with Deptford Township in 1956 and other portions were annexed from the township in 1965.[20]
Geography
Woodbury Heights is located at 39°48′48″N 75°09′02″W / 39.813376°N 75.150617°W (39.813376,-75.150617). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.228 square miles (3.182 km2), of which, 1.222 square miles (3.166 km2) of it was land and 0.006 square miles (0.016 km2) of it (0.50%) was water.[5][18]
Glen Lake, although no longer open for swimming, is available for fishing and non-motorized boating.[21]
The borough borders Deptford Township, West Deptford Township, and Woodbury.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 481 | — | |
1930 | 997 | 107.3% | |
1940 | 1,137 | 14.0% | |
1950 | 1,373 | 20.8% | |
1960 | 1,723 | 25.5% | |
1970 | 3,621 | 110.2% | |
1980 | 3,460 | −4.4% | |
1990 | 3,392 | −2.0% | |
2000 | 2,988 | −11.9% | |
2010 | 3,055 | 2.2% | |
2013 (est.) | 3,020 | [10][22] | −1.1% |
Population sources: 1920-2000[23] 1920[24] 1920-1930[25] 1930-1990[26] 2000[27][28] 2010[7][8][9] |
Census 2010
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $82,411 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,735) and the median family income was $91,667 (+/- $14,100). Males had a median income of $68,478 (+/- $6,757) versus $49,327 (+/- $4,589) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $33,099 (+/- $2,495). About 0.7% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[29]
Census 2000
As of the 2000 United States Census[15] there are 2,988 people, 1,027 households, and 825 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,437.2 people per square mile (937.9/km2). There are 1,045 housing units at an average density of 852.4 per square mile (328.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough is 96.35% White, 1.54% African American or Black, 0.27% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 1.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.[27][28]
There are 1,027 households out of which 38.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% are non-families. 16.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.24.[27][28]
In the borough the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.[27][28]
The median income for a household in the borough is $63,266, and the median income for a family is $70,167. Males have a median income of $51,342 versus $33,220 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $24,001. 4.1% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.7% are under the age of 18 and 2.8% are 65 or older.[27][28]
Government
Local government
Woodbury Heights is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. 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 in a three-year cycle.[4] The Borough form of government used by Woodbury Heights, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[30][31]
As of 2015[update], the Mayor of Woodbury Heights is Democrat Robbie Conley, whose term of office ends December 31, 2018, Borough Council members are Richard Gambale (D, 2017; Property, Insurance, Education and Environmental), Eshia “Jake” Jacob (2017; Recreation and Civic), William C. Packer (D, 2016; Finance, Administration and Personnel), Duane Pheasant (D, 2015; Public Safety), Harold "Hap" Pye (D, 2015; Street, Trash and Recycling) and Cara Witasick (D, 2016; Water and Sewer).[32][33][34][35][36][37][38]
Federal, state and county representation
Woodbury Heights is located in the 1st Congressional District[39] and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.[8][40][41] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Woodbury Heights had been in the 5th state legislative district.[42]
For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden).[43][44] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrat Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[45]. One seat is currently vacant after Senator Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs) resigned on August 20, 2024.[46][47][48]
For the 2024-2025 session, the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli (D, Paulsboro) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro).[49] Template:NJ Governor
Gloucester County is governed by a board of county commissioners, whose seven members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis in partisan elections, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At a reorganization meeting held each January, the Board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2024[update], Gloucester County's Commissioners are:
Director Frank J. DiMarco (D, Deptford Township, 2025),[50] Matt Weng (D, Pitman, 2026),[51] Joann Gattinelli (D, Washington Township, 2026),[52] Nicholas DeSilvio (R, Franklin Township, 2024),[53] Denice DiCarlo (D, West Deptford Township, 2025)[54] Deputy Director Jim Jefferson (D, Woodbury, 2026) and [55] Christopher Konawel Jr. (R, Glassboro, 2024).[56][57]
Gloucester County's constitutional officers are: Clerk James N. Hogan (D, Franklin Township; 2027),[58][59] Sheriff Jonathan M. Sammons (R, Elk Township; 2024)[60][61] and Surrogate Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township; 2028).[62][63][64]
Politics
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,255 registered voters in Woodbury Heights, of which 843 (37.4%) were registered as Democrats, 397 (17.6%) were registered as Republicans and 1,011 (44.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 4 voters registered to other parties.[65]
In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 56.9% of the vote (946 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 42.2% (702 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (15 votes), among the 1,673 ballots cast by the borough's 2,275 registered voters (10 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 73.5%.[66][67] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 54.7% of the vote (990 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain with 42.4% (768 votes) and other candidates with 1.8% (33 votes), among the 1,811 ballots cast by the borough's 2,304 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.6%.[68] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 51.5% of the vote (906 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 47.2% (830 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (17 votes), among the 1,760 ballots cast by the borough's 2,239 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 78.6.[69]
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 61.7% of the vote (625 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.6% (371 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (17 votes), among the 1,040 ballots cast by the borough's 2,249 registered voters (27 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.2%.[70][71] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 44.6% of the vote (532 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 41.4% (494 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 11.4% (136 votes) and other candidates with 0.8% (9 votes), among the 1,193 ballots cast by the borough's 2,274 registered voters, yielding a 52.5% turnout.[72]
Education
The Woodbury Heights School District serves public school students in Kindergarten through sixth grade at Woodbury Heights Elementary School. As of the 2012-13 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 221 students and 20.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.92:1.[73]
For seventh through twelfth grade, public school students attend Gateway Regional High School, a regional public high school established in 1964 that serves students from the boroughs of National Park, Wenonah, Westville and Woodbury Heights, as part of the Gateway Regional High School District.[74][75]
St. Margaret Regional School, a K-8 Catholic school, is operated under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.[76]
Transportation
Roads and highways
As of May 2010[update], the borough had a total of 18.83 miles (30.30 km) of roadways, of which 14.89 miles (23.96 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.43 miles (3.91 km) by Gloucester County, 0.53 miles (0.85 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 0.98 miles (1.58 km) by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.[77]
Public transportation
New Jersey Transit bus service is available on the 410 route between Glassboro and Philadelphia and on the 412 route between Sewell and Philadelphia.[78][79]
The borough is a planned stop on the Glassboro–Camden Line, an 18-mile (28.97 km) diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail system projected for completion in 2019.[80]
Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Woodbury Heights include:
- Grace Helbig, Internet star.[citation needed]
- Stephen Starr, CEO of Starr Restaurants.[81]
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