Jump to content

Salem, New Jersey: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
expand bare link in ref
update for 2014 Census Estimate; other cleanup; add / update refs using AWB
Line 43: Line 43:
<!-- Area -->
<!-- Area -->
|unit_pref = Imperial
|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea>[http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/county_sub_list_34.txt Gazetteer of New Jersey Places], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 14, 2013.</ref>
|area_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea>[http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/county_sub_list_34.txt 2010 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey County Subdivisions], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 21, 2015.</ref>
|area_magnitude =
|area_magnitude =
|area_total_km2 = 7.291
|area_total_km2 = 7.291
Line 56: Line 56:
<!-- Population -->
<!-- Population -->
|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]]
|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010 Census]]
|population_footnotes = <ref name=Census2010>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3403365490 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_sal/salem1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>
|population_footnotes = <ref name=Census2010>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3403365490 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_sal/salem1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>
|population_total = 5146
|population_total = 5146
|population_rank = 374th of 566 in state<br>5th of 15 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.ST16/0400000US34 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 August 9, 2013.</ref>
|population_rank = 374th of 566 in state<br>5th of 15 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.ST16/0400000US34 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 August 9, 2013.</ref>
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_density_km2 = auto
|population_density_sq_mi = 2195.9
|population_density_sq_mi = 2195.9
|population_density_rank = 275th of 566 in state<br>3rd of 15 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010/>
|population_density_rank = 275th of 566 in state<br>3rd of 15 in county<ref name=GCTPH1NJ2010/>
|population_est = 5021
|population_est = 4971
|pop_est_as_of = 2013
|pop_est_as_of = 2014
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name=PopEst/>
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name=PopEst/>


Line 86: Line 86:
|area_code = [[Area code 856|856]] [[Telephone exchange|exchanges]] 339, 878, 935<ref>[http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Salem&frmCity=Salem Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Salem, NJ], Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
|area_code = [[Area code 856|856]] [[Telephone exchange|exchanges]] 339, 878, 935<ref>[http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Salem&frmCity=Salem Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Salem, NJ], Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info = 3403365490<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR2">[http://factfinder2.census.gov American FactFinder], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>
|blank_info = 3403365490<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR2">[http://factfinder.census.gov American FactFinder], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 0885385<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR3">[http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names], [[United States Geological Survey]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref>
|blank1_info = 0885385<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR3">[http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names], [[United States Geological Survey]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref>
Line 104: Line 104:
In 1778, the British launched an assault against the local American militia in what became known as the Salem Raid. During that assault, Judge [[William Hancock Jr. (judge)|William Hancock]] of the King's Court who was presiding at the County Courthouse at the beginning of the [[American Revolutionary War]], was accidentally killed by the British troops as part of the assault that became known as the [[Hancock House (New Jersey)|Hancock House Massacre]].<ref>{{cite web| title = William Hancock House, Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey| work = Cup O'Jersey South| date = November 9, 2007| url = http://cupojersey.blogspot.com/2007/11/william-hancock-house-hancocks-bridge.html| accessdate = November 23, 2009}}</ref> After the war concluded, treason trials were held at the county courthouse where suspected Loyalists were put on trial for having allegedly aided the British raid of Salem. Four men were convicted and sentenced to death for treason; however, they were pardoned by Governor [[William Livingston]] and exiled from New Jersey.<ref>[http://www.revolutionarynj.org/place/alexander-grant-house/ Alexander Grant House], Crossroads of the American Revolution. Accessed April 14, 2015.</ref>
In 1778, the British launched an assault against the local American militia in what became known as the Salem Raid. During that assault, Judge [[William Hancock Jr. (judge)|William Hancock]] of the King's Court who was presiding at the County Courthouse at the beginning of the [[American Revolutionary War]], was accidentally killed by the British troops as part of the assault that became known as the [[Hancock House (New Jersey)|Hancock House Massacre]].<ref>{{cite web| title = William Hancock House, Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey| work = Cup O'Jersey South| date = November 9, 2007| url = http://cupojersey.blogspot.com/2007/11/william-hancock-house-hancocks-bridge.html| accessdate = November 23, 2009}}</ref> After the war concluded, treason trials were held at the county courthouse where suspected Loyalists were put on trial for having allegedly aided the British raid of Salem. Four men were convicted and sentenced to death for treason; however, they were pardoned by Governor [[William Livingston]] and exiled from New Jersey.<ref>[http://www.revolutionarynj.org/place/alexander-grant-house/ Alexander Grant House], Crossroads of the American Revolution. Accessed April 14, 2015.</ref>


The Old County Courthouse was the site of the legend of Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson proving the edibility of the tomato. According to legend, Colonel Johnson stood upon the courthouse steps in 1820 and ate [[tomato]]es in front of a large amazed crowd assembled to watch him do so.<ref>[http://www.tomatoandhealth.com/index.php/en/article/lovers/robert_gibbon_johnson "Robert Gibbon Johnson: As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption."], Tomato and Health. Accessed April 14, 2015. "As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption. He stood on the steps of the Salem courthouse and bravely consumed an entire basket of tomatoes without keeling over or suffering any ill effects whatsoever."</ref> However, the legend did not appear in print until 1948 and modern scholars doubt the veracity of this story.<ref>{{Cite journal | last = Smith | first = Andrew F.| title = The Making of the Legend of Robert Gibbon Johnson and the Tomato | journal = New Jersey History | volume = 108 | pages = 59–74 | publisher = [[New Jersey Historical Society]]| date = Fall–Winter 1990}}</ref><ref>{{ Cite book | author = Smith, Andrew F. | year = 1994 | title = The Tomato in America: Early History, Culture, and Cookery | publisher = University of South Carolina Press | location = Columbia, South Carolina, USA | isbn = 1-57003-000-6|page=1-6 }}</ref>
The Old County Courthouse was the site of the legend of Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson proving the edibility of the tomato. According to legend, Colonel Johnson stood upon the courthouse steps in 1820 and ate [[tomato]]es in front of a large amazed crowd assembled to watch him do so.<ref>[http://www.tomatoandhealth.com/index.php/en/article/lovers/robert_gibbon_johnson "Robert Gibbon Johnson: As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption."], Tomato and Health. Accessed April 14, 2015. "As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption. He stood on the steps of the Salem courthouse and bravely consumed an entire basket of tomatoes without keeling over or suffering any ill effects whatsoever."</ref> However, the legend did not appear in print until 1948 and modern scholars doubt the veracity of this story.<ref>{{Cite journal | last = Smith | first = Andrew F.| title = The Making of the Legend of Robert Gibbon Johnson and the Tomato | journal = New Jersey History | volume = 108 | pages = 59–74 | publisher = [[New Jersey Historical Society]]| date = Fall–Winter 1990}}</ref><ref>{{ Cite book | author = Smith, Andrew F. | year = 1994 | title = The Tomato in America: Early History, Culture, and Cookery | publisher = University of South Carolina Press | location = Columbia, South Carolina, USA | isbn = 1-57003-000-6|pages=1–6 }}</ref>

⚫
===Historical buildings===
⚫
The Old Salem County Courthouse serves today as the administrative offices for Salem City. It is the oldest active courthouse in New Jersey and is the [[Oldest courthouses in the United States|second oldest courthouse]] in continuous use in the United States.<ref name= Discover>{{cite web| title = Salem, New Jersey| work = Discovery Salem County| year = 2009| url = http://www.discoversalemcounty.com/Salem-NJ.asp | accessdate = November 23, 2009}}</ref> The Courthouse was erected in 1735 during the reign of [[George II of Great Britain|King George II]] using locally manufactured bricks. The building was enlarged in 1817 and additionally enlarged and remodeled in 1908. Its distinctive bell tower is essentially unchanged and the original bell sits in the courtroom.<ref name=Discover/>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Salem is located along the [[Salem River]].<ref>{{Cite book| title = New Jersey Atlas & Gazetteer| publisher = DeLorme| year = 2005| location = Yarmouth, Maine| isbn =0-89933-324-9 }}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Salem city had a total area of 2.815 square miles (7.291&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), including 2.343 square miles (6.070&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of land and 0.472 square mile (1.221&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of water (16.75%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1" /><!--DO NOT USE TEMPLATE TO CONVERT English into metric units for these areas since the English and the metric units are reported directly from NJ Gazetteer citation source.--><!--Percentage calculated based on reported metric units from NJ Gazetteer citation source!-->
Salem is located along the [[Salem River]].<ref>{{Cite book| title = New Jersey Atlas & Gazetteer| publisher = DeLorme| year = 2005| location = Yarmouth, Maine| isbn =0-89933-324-9 }}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Salem city had a total area of 2.815 square miles (7.291&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), including 2.343 square miles (6.070&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of land and 0.472 square mile (1.221&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of water (16.75%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1" /><!--DO NOT USE TEMPLATE TO CONVERT English into metric units for these areas since the English and the metric units are reported directly from NJ Gazetteer citation source.--><!--Percentage calculated based on reported metric units from NJ Gazetteer citation source!-->


The city borders [[Elsinboro Township, New Jersey|Elsinboro Township]], [[Pennsville Township, New Jersey|Pennsville Township]], [[Mannington Township, New Jersey|Mannington Township]], [[Quinton Township, New Jersey|Quinton Township]], and [[Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey|Lower Alloways Creek Township]].{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
The city borders [[Elsinboro Township, New Jersey|Elsinboro Township]], [[Pennsville Township, New Jersey|Pennsville Township]], [[Mannington Township, New Jersey|Mannington Township]], [[Quinton Township, New Jersey|Quinton Township]], and [[Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey|Lower Alloways Creek Township]].{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
Line 137: Line 140:
| 2000=5857
| 2000=5857
| 2010=5146
| 2010=5146
| estimate=5021
| estimate=4971
| estyear=2013
| estyear=2014
| estref=<ref name=PopEst>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2013/PEPANNRES/0400000US34.06100 PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 - 2013 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 16, 2014.</ref><ref>[http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/files/SUB-EST2013_34.csv Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 23, 2014.</ref>
| estref=<ref name=PopEst>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPANNRES/0400000US34.06100 PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014 - 2014 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 21, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2014/files/SUB-EST2014_34.csv Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed May 21, 2015.</ref>
| footnote=Population sources:<small> 1810-2000<ref>Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popsal_04.htm Population Data for Salem County Municipalities, 1800 - 2000], WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed February 8, 2013. Population for 1840 is listed as 2,007, in conflict with two other sources included here that list the population as 2,006.</ref><br>1810-1920<ref>[http://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref> 1840<ref>[[Francis Bowen|Bowen, Francis]]. [http://books.google.com/books?id=DnUFAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA231 ''American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year 1843''], p. 231, David H. Williams, 1842. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1830-1870<ref>Raum, John O. [http://books.google.com/books?id=5qZ4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA255 ''The History of New Jersey: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1''], p. 255, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed February 8, 2013. "Salem is the seat of justice for the county and is divided into two wards. Its population in 1830 was 1,570; in 1840, 2,006; in 1850, 3,052; in 1860, 3,901; and in 1870, 4,555."</ref><br>1850<ref>[[J. D. B. De Bow|Debow, James Dunwoody Brownson]]. [http://books.google.com/books?id=25TicJOdU0AC&pg=PA141 ''The Seventh Census of the United States: 1850''], p. 141. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1870<ref>Staff. [http://books.google.com/books?id=gNwIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA260 ''A compendium of the ninth census, 1870''], p. 260. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1872. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1880-1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. [http://books.google.com/books?id=8gUkQkJdLpsC&pg=PA99 ''Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75''], p. 99. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1890. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref><br>1890-1910<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA338 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 338. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1910-1930<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA718 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 718. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref><br>1930-1990<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090502173646/http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm 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 February 8, 2013.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
| footnote=Population sources:<small> 1810-2000<ref>Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popsal_04.htm Population Data for Salem County Municipalities, 1800 - 2000], WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed February 8, 2013. Population for 1840 is listed as 2,007, in conflict with two other sources included here that list the population as 2,006.</ref><br>1810-1920<ref>[http://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref> 1840<ref>[[Francis Bowen|Bowen, Francis]]. [http://books.google.com/books?id=DnUFAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA231 ''American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year 1843''], p. 231, David H. Williams, 1842. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1830-1870<ref>Raum, John O. [http://books.google.com/books?id=5qZ4AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA255 ''The History of New Jersey: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1''], p. 255, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed February 8, 2013. "Salem is the seat of justice for the county and is divided into two wards. Its population in 1830 was 1,570; in 1840, 2,006; in 1850, 3,052; in 1860, 3,901; and in 1870, 4,555."</ref><br>1850<ref>[[J. D. B. De Bow|Debow, James Dunwoody Brownson]]. [http://books.google.com/books?id=25TicJOdU0AC&pg=PA141 ''The Seventh Census of the United States: 1850''], p. 141. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1870<ref>Staff. [http://books.google.com/books?id=gNwIAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA260 ''A compendium of the ninth census, 1870''], p. 260. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1872. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1880-1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. [http://books.google.com/books?id=8gUkQkJdLpsC&pg=PA99 ''Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75''], p. 99. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1890. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref><br>1890-1910<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA338 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 338. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> 1910-1930<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA718 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 718. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref><br>1930-1990<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090502173646/http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm 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 February 8, 2013.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/></small>
}}
}}
Line 146: Line 149:
{{USCensusDemographics|year=2010|type=city|name=Salem|5146|3694|71.8|972|18.9|641|12.5|4939|1606|3197|21|20|0|95|207|344|2633|2157|476|2.82|0.47|2.34|2195.9|1123.6|2157|58.6|28.9|22.8|30.7|41.4|35.5|12.7|2.36|3.05|78.5|75.0|3.5|20.4|1.1|0.0|1.1|28.2|9.7|22.4|27.1|12.5|34.4|80.8|73.5}}
{{USCensusDemographics|year=2010|type=city|name=Salem|5146|3694|71.8|972|18.9|641|12.5|4939|1606|3197|21|20|0|95|207|344|2633|2157|476|2.82|0.47|2.34|2195.9|1123.6|2157|58.6|28.9|22.8|30.7|41.4|35.5|12.7|2.36|3.05|78.5|75.0|3.5|20.4|1.1|0.0|1.1|28.2|9.7|22.4|27.1|12.5|34.4|80.8|73.5}}


The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 [[American Community Survey]] showed that (in 2010 [[inflation adjustment|inflation-adjusted]] dollars) [[median household income]] was $25,682 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,287) and the median family income was $38,286 (+/- $5,682). Males had a median income of $47,708 (+/- $9,641) versus $32,236 (+/- $5,778) for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $17,733 (+/- $2,366). About 26.5% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 43.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3403365490 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 [[American Community Survey]] showed that (in 2010 [[inflation adjustment|inflation-adjusted]] dollars) [[median household income]] was $25,682 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,287) and the median family income was $38,286 (+/- $5,682). Males had a median income of $47,708 (+/- $9,641) versus $32,236 (+/- $5,778) for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $17,733 (+/- $2,366). About 26.5% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 43.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3403365490 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>


===Census 2000===
===Census 2000===
As of the [[2000 United States Census]]<ref name="GR2" /> there were 5,857 people, 2,383 households, and 1,463 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,244.3 people per square mile (866.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,863 housing units at an average density of 1,097.0 per square mile (423.5/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 37.46% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 56.77% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.60% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.38% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.55% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.88% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603465490.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Salem city, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3403365490 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>
As of the [[2000 United States Census]]<ref name="GR2" /> there were 5,857 people, 2,383 households, and 1,463 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,244.3 people per square mile (866.4/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,863 housing units at an average density of 1,097.0 per square mile (423.5/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 37.46% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 56.77% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.60% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.24% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.38% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.55% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.88% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603465490.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Salem city, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3403365490 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed August 17, 2012.</ref>


There were 2,383 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 29.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.10.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
There were 2,383 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 29.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.10.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
Line 160: Line 163:


===Local government===
===Local government===
Salem is governed under the [[City (New Jersey)|City]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor, who is elected [[at-large]] to a three-year term of office. The City Council is made up of eight members, with four members representing each of two wards, East and West. Council members are elected on a staggered basis to four-year terms of office, with one seat from each ward up for election each year. All members of the governing body are chosen on a partisan basis as part of the November general election.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2006, p. 19.</ref>
Salem is governed under the [[City (New Jersey)|City]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor, who is elected [[at-large]] to a three-year term of office. The City Council is made up of eight members, with four members representing each of two wards, East and West. Council members are elected on a staggered basis to four-year terms of office, with one seat from each ward up for election each year. All members of the governing body are chosen on a partisan basis as part of the November general election.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2006, p. 19.</ref><ref>[http://www.cgs.rutgers.edu/sites/ce-drupal02.rutgers.edu.cgs/files/documents/resource_center/rc_munichart_formsgovt_2011.pdf#page=4 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 4. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 3, 2015.</ref><ref name=DataBook>'


{{As of|2015}}, the Mayor of Salem is [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Charles Washington, Jr., whose term of office ends December 31, 2015.<ref name=SJT2013>Williams, Michael. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2013/01/new_mayor_in_salem_city_calls.html "New Salem City Mayor Charles Washington calls for fresh path of growth and prosperity"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', January 1, 2013. Accessed February 8, 2013. "Mayor Charles Washington Jr. was sworn into office on Tuesday during the annual reorganization of city council, officially commencing his first term as mayor."</ref> Members of the City Council are Council President Karen Roots (West; D, 2015), President Pro Tempore Horace Johnson (East; D, 2018), Ruth Ann Carter (East; D, serving an unexpired term ending December 2016), Earl R. Gage (West; D, 2018), Vaughn Groce (East; D, 2017), Sherman B. Hampton (East; D, 2015), Charles Hassler (West; D, 2017) and James G. Waddington (West; D, 2016).<ref>[http://www.cityofsalemnj.gov/government/mayor-and-council/ Mayor and Council], City of Salem. Accessed April 14, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.cityofsalemnj.gov/download/city-of-salem-2014-budget/ 2014 Municipal Data Sheet], City of Salem. Accessed September 14, 2014.</ref><ref>Young, Alex. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2014/01/salem_city_selects_new_council_president.html "Salem City selects new council president during New Year's Day reorganization meeting"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', January 1, 2014. Accessed September 14, 2014. "Councilwoman Karen Roots was unanimously selected to take over the role of council president at the standing-room-only meeting held at the city municipal building on New Market Street.... Councilman Horace Johnson was selected to serve as President Pro Tempore for the second year in a row."</ref><ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2014/11/salem_county_election_results_2014.html "Salem County election results 2014"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 4, 2014. Accessed April 14, 2015.</ref>
{{As of|2015}}, the Mayor of Salem is [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] Charles Washington, Jr., whose term of office ends December 31, 2015.<ref name=SJT2013>Williams, Michael. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2013/01/new_mayor_in_salem_city_calls.html "New Salem City Mayor Charles Washington calls for fresh path of growth and prosperity"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', January 1, 2013. Accessed February 8, 2013. "Mayor Charles Washington Jr. was sworn into office on Tuesday during the annual reorganization of city council, officially commencing his first term as mayor."</ref> Members of the City Council are Council President Karen Roots (West; D, 2015), President Pro Tempore Horace Johnson (East; D, 2018), Ruth Ann Carter (East; D, serving an unexpired term ending December 2016), Earl R. Gage (West; D, 2018), Vaughn Groce (East; D, 2017), Sherman B. Hampton (East; D, 2015), Charles Hassler (West; D, 2017) and James G. Waddington (West; D, 2016).<ref>[http://www.cityofsalemnj.gov/government/mayor-and-council/ Mayor and Council], City of Salem. Accessed April 14, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.cityofsalemnj.gov/download/city-of-salem-2014-budget/ 2014 Municipal Data Sheet], City of Salem. Accessed September 14, 2014.</ref><ref>Young, Alex. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2014/01/salem_city_selects_new_council_president.html "Salem City selects new council president during New Year's Day reorganization meeting"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', January 1, 2014. Accessed September 14, 2014. "Councilwoman Karen Roots was unanimously selected to take over the role of council president at the standing-room-only meeting held at the city municipal building on New Market Street.... Councilman Horace Johnson was selected to serve as President Pro Tempore for the second year in a row."</ref><ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2014/11/salem_county_election_results_2014.html "Salem County election results 2014"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 4, 2014. Accessed April 14, 2015.</ref>
Line 167: Line 170:


===Federal, state and county representation===
===Federal, state and county representation===
Salem City is located in the 2nd Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], [[New Jersey Redistricting Commission]], December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>[http://www.njelections.org/2011-legislative-districts/towns-district.pdf#page=2 Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts], [[New Jersey Department of State]], p. 2. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=LWV2012>[http://www.lwvnj.org/images/CG/2012_CG.pdf#page=64 ''2012 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''], p. 64, New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#3 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>
Salem City is located in the 2nd Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], [[New Jersey Redistricting Commission]], December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>[http://www.njelections.org/2011-legislative-districts/towns-district.pdf#page=2 Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts], [[New Jersey Department of State]], p. 2. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=LWV2012>[http://www.lwvnj.org/images/CG/2014_CG.pdf#page=64 ''2014 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''], p. 64, New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]]. Accessed May 22, 2015.</ref><ref>[http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#3 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>


{{NJ Congress 02}} {{NJ Senate}}
{{NJ Congress 02}} {{NJ Senate}}
Line 176: Line 179:


===Politics===
===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,975 registered voters in Salem, of which 1,502 (50.5% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 229 (7.7% vs. 21.0%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 1,244 (41.8% vs. 48.4%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were no voters registered to other parties.<ref name=VoterRegistration>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-salem-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Salem], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> Among the city's 2010 Census population, 57.8% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 80.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>[http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref>
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,975 registered voters in Salem, of which 1,502 (50.5% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 229 (7.7% vs. 21.0%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 1,244 (41.8% vs. 48.4%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were no voters registered to other parties.<ref name=VoterRegistration>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-salem-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Salem], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> Among the city's 2010 Census population, 57.8% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 80.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref>


In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 83.4% of the vote (1,674 cast), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 15.4% (309 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (24 votes), among the 2,022 ballots cast by the city's 3,322 registered voters (15 ballots were [[Spoilt vote|spoiled]]), for a turnout of 60.9%.<ref name=2012Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-salem.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Salem 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-salem.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Salem 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 1,635 votes (78.8% vs. 50.4% countywide), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 390 votes (18.8% vs. 46.6%) and other candidates with 18 votes (0.9% vs. 1.6%), among the 2,074 ballots cast by the city's 3,141 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.0% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-salem.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Salem County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Democrat [[John Kerry]] received 1,266 votes (70.4% vs. 45.9% countywide), ahead of Republican [[George W. Bush]] with 506 votes (28.1% vs. 52.5%) and other candidates with 16 votes (0.9% vs. 1.0%), among the 1,799 ballots cast by the city's 2,957 registered voters, for a turnout of 60.8% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_salem_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Salem County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref>
In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 83.4% of the vote (1,674 cast), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 15.4% (309 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (24 votes), among the 2,022 ballots cast by the city's 3,322 registered voters (15 ballots were [[Spoilt vote|spoiled]]), for a turnout of 60.9%.<ref name=2012Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-salem.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Salem 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-salem.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Salem 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 1,635 votes (78.8% vs. 50.4% countywide), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 390 votes (18.8% vs. 46.6%) and other candidates with 18 votes (0.9% vs. 1.6%), among the 2,074 ballots cast by the city's 3,141 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.0% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-salem.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Salem County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Democrat [[John Kerry]] received 1,266 votes (70.4% vs. 45.9% countywide), ahead of Republican [[George W. Bush]] with 506 votes (28.1% vs. 52.5%) and other candidates with 16 votes (0.9% vs. 1.0%), among the 1,799 ballots cast by the city's 2,957 registered voters, for a turnout of 60.8% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_salem_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Salem County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed February 8, 2013.</ref>
Line 206: Line 209:


The [[Delaware City–Salem Ferry]] is a seasonal service operating between [[Port of Salem|Barber's Basin]] and [[Delaware City, Delaware]].<ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2013/06/delaware_city-salem_ferry_expands_operating_schedule_offers_shuttle_service_in_salem.html "Delaware City-Salem Ferry expands operating schedule, offers shuttle service in Salem"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', June 22, 2013. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
The [[Delaware City–Salem Ferry]] is a seasonal service operating between [[Port of Salem|Barber's Basin]] and [[Delaware City, Delaware]].<ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2013/06/delaware_city-salem_ferry_expands_operating_schedule_offers_shuttle_service_in_salem.html "Delaware City-Salem Ferry expands operating schedule, offers shuttle service in Salem"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', June 22, 2013. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>

⚫
==Notable historical buildings==
⚫
The Old Salem County Courthouse serves today as the administrative offices for Salem City. It is the oldest active courthouse in New Jersey and is the [[Oldest courthouses in the United States|second oldest courthouse]] in continuous use in the United States.<ref name= Discover>{{cite web| title = Salem, New Jersey| work = Discovery Salem County| year = 2009| url = http://www.discoversalemcounty.com/Salem-NJ.asp | accessdate = November 23, 2009}}</ref> The Courthouse was erected in 1735 during the reign of [[George II of Great Britain|King George II]] using locally manufactured bricks. The building was enlarged in 1817 and additionally enlarged and remodeled in 1908. Its distinctive bell tower is essentially unchanged and the original bell sits in the courtroom.<ref name=Discover/>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
{{See also|Category:People from Salem, New Jersey}}
{{Category see also|People from Salem, New Jersey}}
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Salem include:
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Salem include:
* [[Isaac Ambrose Barber]] (1852-1909), member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from Maryland, serving from 1897 to 1899.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000121 BARBER, Isaac Ambrose], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
* [[Isaac Ambrose Barber]] (1852-1909), member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from Maryland, serving from 1897 to 1899.<ref>[http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000121 BARBER, Isaac Ambrose], ''[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]]''. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
Line 240: Line 240:


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|30em}}


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==

Revision as of 21:50, 4 June 2015

Salem, New Jersey
City
City of Salem
Old Salem Courthouse
Old Salem Courthouse
The City of Salem highlighted in Salem County. Inset map: Salem County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
The City of Salem highlighted in Salem County. Inset map: Salem County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Salem, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Salem, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountySalem
FormedOctober 1675
IncorporatedFebruary 21, 1798 (as township)
IncorporatedFebruary 25, 1858 (as city)
Government
[3]
 • TypeCity
 • MayorCharles Washington, Jr. (term ends December 31, 2015)[1]
 • ClerkKathleen Keen[2]
Area
[4]
 • Total2.815 sq mi (7.291 km2)
 • Land2.343 sq mi (6.070 km2)
 • Water0.472 sq mi (1.221 km2)  16.75%
 • Rank350th of 566 in state
12th of 15 in county[4]
Elevation
[5]
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[6][7][8]
 • Total5,146
 • Estimate 
(2014)[9]
4,971
 • Rank374th of 566 in state
5th of 15 in county[10]
 • Density2,195.9/sq mi (847.8/km2)
  • Rank275th of 566 in state
3rd of 15 in county[10]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08079[11][12]
Area code(s)856 exchanges 339, 878, 935[13]
FIPS code3403365490[4][14][15]
GNIS feature ID0885385[4][16]
Websitewww.cityofsalemnj.org

Salem is a city in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 5,146,[6][7][8] reflecting a decrease of 711 (-12.1%) from the 5,857 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 1,026 (-14.9%) from the 6,883 counted in the 1990 Census, an overall drop of more than 25% over the two decades.[18] It is the county seat of Salem County,[19] the state's most rural county.[20] The name "Salem", in both the city and county, is derived from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning "peace".[21]

The town and colony of Salem was laid out in 1675 by John Fenwick and the community was given permission to choose officers in October 1693. It was incorporated on February 21, 1798, as part of the initial group of 104 townships established by the New Jersey Legislature. On February 25, 1858, it was reincorporated as Salem City.[22]

History

Salem was founded by John Fenwick, a Quaker. Fenwick had been involved in a financial dispute with an Edward Billinge, another Quaker, who had received the undivided portion of New Jersey territory that James Stuart, Duke of York had granted to Lord John Berkeley in 1664. Berkeley had sold his share to Billinge in 1675 for 1,000 pounds, but Billinge had become bankrupt and so had the property turned over to Fenwick to hold for Billinge and his assigns in trust. Billinge and Fenwick came to disagree over the property.

William Penn was asked to adjudicate the matter and he awarded 90% of the claim to Billinge and the remaining 10% and a cash settlement to Fenwick for his share. Fenwick was dissatisfied with Penn's judgement and refused to abide by the decision; essentially Fenwick had no assurance that a previously bankrupt man would convey ten percent of the net proceeds of the future venture since he had not even paid the adjudicated cash settlement. So Fenwick organized a colony of settlers and sailed to the Delaware Bay where he settled as Patroon on the eastern shore near the abandoned Swedish settlement of Fort Nya Elfsborg and set himself up as the local governor of the fifth Tenth (approximately 20% of the original Billinge property), issuing land patents and enforcing his own laws in defiance of Billinge and Penn. Billinge countered by suing Fenwick, causing uncertainty in the chain of land title. The economic damages to those who controlled property within and near Salem caused many injured persons over the next decade to declare a long line of complaints and lawsuits in the colonial courts. To preserve Salem, its inhabitants and their property, Fenwick remained under arrest for months until copies of documents proving his claims were obtained from England. Fenwick ultimately proved the right of his claim in the court of Dominion Governor Andros, and returned to govern the Salem tenth by 1689.[23][24] Salem remained as a settlement and continued growing.[25]

In 1778, the British launched an assault against the local American militia in what became known as the Salem Raid. During that assault, Judge William Hancock of the King's Court who was presiding at the County Courthouse at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, was accidentally killed by the British troops as part of the assault that became known as the Hancock House Massacre.[26] After the war concluded, treason trials were held at the county courthouse where suspected Loyalists were put on trial for having allegedly aided the British raid of Salem. Four men were convicted and sentenced to death for treason; however, they were pardoned by Governor William Livingston and exiled from New Jersey.[27]

The Old County Courthouse was the site of the legend of Colonel Robert Gibbon Johnson proving the edibility of the tomato. According to legend, Colonel Johnson stood upon the courthouse steps in 1820 and ate tomatoes in front of a large amazed crowd assembled to watch him do so.[28] However, the legend did not appear in print until 1948 and modern scholars doubt the veracity of this story.[29][30]

Historical buildings

The Old Salem County Courthouse serves today as the administrative offices for Salem City. It is the oldest active courthouse in New Jersey and is the second oldest courthouse in continuous use in the United States.[31] The Courthouse was erected in 1735 during the reign of King George II using locally manufactured bricks. The building was enlarged in 1817 and additionally enlarged and remodeled in 1908. Its distinctive bell tower is essentially unchanged and the original bell sits in the courtroom.[31]

Geography

Salem is located along the Salem River.[32] According to the United States Census Bureau, Salem city had a total area of 2.815 square miles (7.291 km2), including 2.343 square miles (6.070 km2) of land and 0.472 square mile (1.221 km2) of water (16.75%).[4][17]

The city borders Elsinboro Township, Pennsville Township, Mannington Township, Quinton Township, and Lower Alloways Creek Township.[citation needed]

Climate

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Salem has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[33]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1810929—
18201,30340.3%
18301,57020.5%
18402,00627.8%
18503,05252.1%
18603,86526.6%
18704,55517.9%
18805,05611.0%
18905,5169.1%
19005,8115.3%
19106,61413.8%
19207,43512.4%
19308,0478.2%
19408,6187.1%
19509,0505.0%
19608,941−1.2%
19707,648−14.5%
19806,959−9.0%
19906,883−1.1%
20005,857−14.9%
20105,146−12.1%
2014 (est.)4,971[9][34]−3.4%
Population sources: 1810-2000[35]
1810-1920[36] 1840[37] 1830-1870[38]
1850[39] 1870[40] 1880-1890[41]
1890-1910[42] 1910-1930[43]
1930-1990[44] 2000[45][46] 2010[6][7][8]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $25,682 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,287) and the median family income was $38,286 (+/- $5,682). Males had a median income of $47,708 (+/- $9,641) versus $32,236 (+/- $5,778) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $17,733 (+/- $2,366). About 26.5% of families and 28.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.[47]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[14] there were 5,857 people, 2,383 households, and 1,463 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,244.3 people per square mile (866.4/km2). There were 2,863 housing units at an average density of 1,097.0 per square mile (423.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 37.46% White, 56.77% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 1.38% from other races, and 3.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.88% of the population.[45][46]

There were 2,383 households out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.7% were married couples living together, 29.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.10.[45][46]

In the city the population was spread out with 31.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males.[45][46]

The median income for a household in the city was $25,846, and the median income for a family was $29,699. Males had a median income of $35,389 versus $24,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,559. About 24.7% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.3% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.[45][46]

Government

Local government

Salem is governed under the City form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor, who is elected at-large to a three-year term of office. The City Council is made up of eight members, with four members representing each of two wards, East and West. Council members are elected on a staggered basis to four-year terms of office, with one seat from each ward up for election each year. All members of the governing body are chosen on a partisan basis as part of the November general election.[3][48]Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Members of the City Council are Council President Karen Roots (West; D, 2015), President Pro Tempore Horace Johnson (East; D, 2018), Ruth Ann Carter (East; D, serving an unexpired term ending December 2016), Earl R. Gage (West; D, 2018), Vaughn Groce (East; D, 2017), Sherman B. Hampton (East; D, 2015), Charles Hassler (West; D, 2017) and James G. Waddington (West; D, 2016).[49][50][51][52]

Vaughn Groce was chosen in January 2013 to fill the seat of Charles Washington, Jr., expiring in December 2013 that was vacated when he took office as mayor.[53] Ruth Carter was named in October 2013 to fill the seat vacated in the previous month by BobJohnson, who resigned due to family obligations. Carter will serve until November 2014, when a successor will be chosen to fill the balance of the seat through December 2016.[54]

Federal, state and county representation

Salem City is located in the 2nd Congressional District[55] and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.[7][56][57]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[58] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[59] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[60][61]

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).[62] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Salem County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,975 registered voters in Salem, of which 1,502 (50.5% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 229 (7.7% vs. 21.0%) were registered as Republicans and 1,244 (41.8% vs. 48.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[63] Among the city's 2010 Census population, 57.8% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 80.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).[63][64]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 83.4% of the vote (1,674 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 15.4% (309 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (24 votes), among the 2,022 ballots cast by the city's 3,322 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 60.9%.[65][66] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 1,635 votes (78.8% vs. 50.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 390 votes (18.8% vs. 46.6%) and other candidates with 18 votes (0.9% vs. 1.6%), among the 2,074 ballots cast by the city's 3,141 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.0% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County).[67] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 1,266 votes (70.4% vs. 45.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 506 votes (28.1% vs. 52.5%) and other candidates with 16 votes (0.9% vs. 1.0%), among the 1,799 ballots cast by the city's 2,957 registered voters, for a turnout of 60.8% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county).[68]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 55.3% of the vote (538 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 41.0% (399 votes), and other candidates with 3.7% (36 votes), among the 1,061 ballots cast by the city's 3,201 registered voters (88 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 33.1%.[69][70] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 731 ballots cast (66.3% vs. 39.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 241 votes (21.8% vs. 46.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 73 votes (6.6% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 35 votes (3.2% vs. 2.0%), among the 1,103 ballots cast by the city's 3,101 registered voters, yielding a 35.6% turnout (vs. 47.3% in the county).[71]

Education

The Salem City School District serves public school students in pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide,[72] which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on the requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority.[73][74]

As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's three schools had an enrollment of 1,231 students and 131.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.40:1.[75] Schools in the district (with 2011-12 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[76]) are John Fenwick School[77] (grades PreK-2; 399 students), Salem Middle School[78] (3-8; 451), Salem High School[79] (9-12; 381).[80][81]

Public school students from Elsinboro, Lower Alloways Creek Township, Mannington Township and Quinton Township attend the district's high school for grades 9-12 as part of sending/receiving relationships.[82][83][84]

Transportation

The Port of Salem was designated by the British Crown in 1682 as a port of entry on the Salem River accessible via the Delaware River.[85] It handles a variety of bulk cargo, notably of construction aggregate, break bulk cargo, and containers for clothing, fishing apparel, agricultural produce, and other consumer goods. South Jersey Port Corporation operates the Salem Terminal on a 22-acre complex located west of downtown.[86]

The Glass House Spur of the Salem Branch begins at the Port of Salem and is operated by the Southern Railroad of New Jersey with connections to Conrail's South Jersey/Philadelphia Shared Assets Area operations at Swedesboro.[citation needed]

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the city had a total of 24.79 miles (39.90 km) of roadways, of which 16.57 miles (26.67 km) were maintained by the municipality, 5.95 miles (9.58 km) by Salem County and 2.27 miles (3.65 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[87]

State highways passing through Salem include Route 45,[88] which has its southern terminus at its intersection with Route 49.Route 45[89] Nearby highways and structures include Interstate 295, the New Jersey Turnpike and the Delaware Memorial Bridge.

Public transportation

New Jersey Transit offers bus service between the city and Philadelphia on the 401 route and local service on the 468 route.[90][91]

The Delaware City–Salem Ferry is a seasonal service operating between Barber's Basin and Delaware City, Delaware.[92]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Salem, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Salem include:

  • Salem, New Jersey
  • Broadway in downtown Salem in 2006
    Broadway in downtown Salem in 2006
  • The Salem River in Salem in 2006
    The Salem River in Salem in 2006
  • Broadway in downtown Salem in 2006
    Broadway in downtown Salem in 2006
  • The historic Salem Oak, November 2012
    The historic Salem Oak, November 2012
  • The historic Salem Oak, November 2012
    The historic Salem Oak, November 2012
  • Salem Oak Commemorative Plaque, November 2012
    Salem Oak Commemorative Plaque, November 2012

References

  1. ^ 2014 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, as of December 15, 2014. Accessed January 12, 2015.
  2. ^ City of Salem Contacts, Salem Main Street and Stand Up For Salem. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  3. ^ a b 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2006, p. 19.
  4. ^ a b c d e f 2010 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey County Subdivisions, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 21, 2015.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: City of Salem, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  7. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 2. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Salem city, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  9. ^ a b PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014 - 2014 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 21, 2015.
  10. ^ 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 August 9, 2013.
  11. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Salem, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  12. ^ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  13. ^ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Salem, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  14. ^ a b American FactFinder, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  15. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  16. ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  17. ^ a b US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  18. ^ 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 August 17, 2012.
  19. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  20. ^ Walsh, Daniel. "History and nature to merge on byway / Officials unveil scenic bayshore route for drivers", The Press of Atlantic City, July 23, 2009. Accessed November 29, 2011. "The county has rolled out an advertising campaign that includes radio, print and television commercials, along with a new Web site, and county leaders have sought to sell outsiders on New Jersey's least-populated and most-rural county."
  21. ^ "A Brief and Partial History of the City of Salem". The City of Salem Master Plan Historic Preservation Element. Preservation Salem County, Inc. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  22. ^ Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 217. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  23. ^ Clement, John (1875). A sketch of the life and character of John Fenwick. Published by Friends Historical Association. Philadelphia: Henry S. Volkmar
  24. ^ Shourds, Thomas (1876). "John Fenwick." History and genealogy of Fenwick's Colony, New Jersey. Bridgeton, New Jersey, pp. 3-17 ISBN 0-8063-0714-5
  25. ^ Scharf, Thomas J., History of Delaware, 1609 - 1688, 1935.
  26. ^ "William Hancock House, Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey". Cup O'Jersey South. November 9, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  27. ^ Alexander Grant House, Crossroads of the American Revolution. Accessed April 14, 2015.
  28. ^ "Robert Gibbon Johnson: As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption.", Tomato and Health. Accessed April 14, 2015. "As the story is told, it was Colonel Johnson who on September 26, 1820 once and for all proved tomatoes non-poisonous and safe for consumption. He stood on the steps of the Salem courthouse and bravely consumed an entire basket of tomatoes without keeling over or suffering any ill effects whatsoever."
  29. ^ Smith, Andrew F. (Fall–Winter 1990). "The Making of the Legend of Robert Gibbon Johnson and the Tomato". New Jersey History. 108. New Jersey Historical Society: 59–74.
  30. ^ Smith, Andrew F. (1994). The Tomato in America: Early History, Culture, and Cookery. Columbia, South Carolina, USA: University of South Carolina Press. pp. 1–6. ISBN 1-57003-000-6.
  31. ^ a b "Salem, New Jersey". Discovery Salem County. 2009. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  32. ^ New Jersey Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. 2005. ISBN 0-89933-324-9.
  33. ^ Climate Summary for Salem, New Jersey
  34. ^ Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 21, 2015.
  35. ^ Barnett, Bob. Population Data for Salem County Municipalities, 1800 - 2000, WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed February 8, 2013. Population for 1840 is listed as 2,007, in conflict with two other sources included here that list the population as 2,006.
  36. ^ Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905, New Jersey Department of State, 1906. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  37. ^ Bowen, Francis. American Almanac and Repository of Useful Knowledge for the Year 1843, p. 231, David H. Williams, 1842. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  38. ^ Raum, John O. The History of New Jersey: From Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Volume 1, p. 255, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed February 8, 2013. "Salem is the seat of justice for the county and is divided into two wards. Its population in 1830 was 1,570; in 1840, 2,006; in 1850, 3,052; in 1860, 3,901; and in 1870, 4,555."
  39. ^ Debow, James Dunwoody Brownson. The Seventh Census of the United States: 1850, p. 141. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  40. ^ Staff. A compendium of the ninth census, 1870, p. 260. United States Census Bureau, 1872. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  41. ^ Porter, Robert Percival. Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75, p. 99. United States Census Bureau, 1890. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  42. ^ Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890, United States Census Bureau, p. 338. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  43. ^ Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I, United States Census Bureau, p. 718. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  44. ^ 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 February 8, 2013.
  45. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Salem city, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  46. ^ a b c d e DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  47. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Salem city, Salem County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  48. ^ "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 4. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  49. ^ Mayor and Council, City of Salem. Accessed April 14, 2015.
  50. ^ 2014 Municipal Data Sheet, City of Salem. Accessed September 14, 2014.
  51. ^ Young, Alex. "Salem City selects new council president during New Year's Day reorganization meeting", South Jersey Times, January 1, 2014. Accessed September 14, 2014. "Councilwoman Karen Roots was unanimously selected to take over the role of council president at the standing-room-only meeting held at the city municipal building on New Market Street.... Councilman Horace Johnson was selected to serve as President Pro Tempore for the second year in a row."
  52. ^ Staff. "Salem County election results 2014", South Jersey Times, November 4, 2014. Accessed April 14, 2015.
  53. ^ Williams, Michael. "Salem City Council names new member to fill open seat", South Jersey Times, January 31, 2013. Accessed November 4, 2013. "A new member was appointed to Salem City Council to fill the seat vacated by Mayor Charles Washington Jr., city officials said.During a special meeting this week, council selected city resident Vaughn Groce to fill Washington’s unexpired term through the end of the year."
  54. ^ Young, Alex. "Carter appointed to fill vacant seat on Salem City Council", South Jersey Times, October 8, 2013. Accessed November 4, 2013. "Longtime city resident Ruth Carter was appointed to fill the city council seat left vacant after former Councilman Bob Johnson resigned last month.... The seat Carter is taking over became available when Johnson — a longtime city councilman — decided to resign on Sept. 16, due to an out-of-state family obligation.... Puma said Carter will serve in her appointment seat until Nov. 4, 2014 (Election Day), and whoever wins that election would serve the remainder of Johnson’s term until it expires on Dec. 31, 2016."
  55. ^ Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  56. ^ 2014 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 64, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 22, 2015.
  57. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  58. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  59. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  60. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html
  61. ^ Tully, Tracey (August 23, 2024). "Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  62. ^ Legislative Roster for District 3, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 9, 2024.
  63. ^ a b Voter Registration Summary - Salem, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  64. ^ GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  65. ^ "Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Salem County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Elections. March 15, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  66. ^ "Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Salem County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Elections. March 15, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  67. ^ 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Salem County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  68. ^ 2004 Presidential Election: Salem County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  69. ^ "Governor - Salem County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Elections. January 29, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  70. ^ "Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Salem County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Elections. January 29, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  71. ^ 2009 Governor: Salem County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  72. ^ Abbott Districts, New Jersey Department of Education, backed up by the Internet Archiveas of May 15, 2009. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  73. ^ What are SDA Districts?, New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Accessed August 17, 2012. "SDA Districts are 31 special-needs school districts throughout New Jersey. They were formerly known as Abbott Districts, based on the Abbott v. Burke case in which the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the State must provide 100 percent funding for all school renovation and construction projects in special-needs school districts.... The districts were renamed after the elimination of the Abbott designation through passage of the state’s new School Funding Formula in January 2008."
  74. ^ SDA Districts, New Jersey Schools Development Authority. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  75. ^ District information for Salem School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed September 14, 2014.
  76. ^ School Data for the Salem City School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed September 14, 2014.
  77. ^ John Fenwick School, Salem City School District. Accessed August 9, 2013.
  78. ^ Salem Middle School, Salem City School District. Accessed August 9, 2013.
  79. ^ Salem High School, Salem City School District. Accessed August 9, 2013.
  80. ^ Our Schools, Salem City School District. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  81. ^ New Jersey School Directory: Salem City Board of Education, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 8, 2013.
  82. ^ Sending Districts, Salem City School District. Accessed September 14, 2014. "Salem High School welcomes students from the following schools in Salem County: Elsinboro Township School, Lower Alloways Creek Township School, Mannington Township School, Quinton Township Elementary School"
  83. ^ Bumpus, Robert L. Salem County Report on Consolidation and Regionalization, Salem County, New Jersey Executive County Superintendent, March 15, 2010. Accessed September 14, 2014. "In this area of Salem County four P-8 districts, Lower Alloway Creek, Quinton, Elsinboro, and Mannington Townships have a send/receive agreement with neighboring Salem City to send their students to Salem High School."
  84. ^ Salem High School, South Jersey Magazine. Accessed September 14, 2014. "Students from Elsinboro, Lower Alloways Creek Township, Mannington Township and Quinton Township attend the high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship, according to the school’s 2010 Report Card from the NJ Department of Education."
  85. ^ Rouse, Ewart. "Partnership Will Take Over Dock At Salem The Public Part Of The Salem Port Will Be Leased To Private Investors. The Signing Is Today.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 18, 1996. Accessed September 14, 2014. "The facility, about a half-mile off the Delaware River, dates to October 1682. That's when it received a charter as a British Crown point of entry."
  86. ^ Port of Salem Terminal, South Jersey Port Corporation. Accessed July 19, 2013.
  87. ^ Morris County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  88. ^ Route 45 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, January 2010. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  89. ^ Route 49 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, January 2009. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  90. ^ Salem County Bus / Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed August 17, 2012.
  91. ^ South Jersey Transit Guide, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed September 14, 2014.
  92. ^ Staff. "Delaware City-Salem Ferry expands operating schedule, offers shuttle service in Salem", South Jersey Times, June 22, 2013. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  93. ^ BARBER, Isaac Ambrose, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  94. ^ Benjamin H. Brewster (1882 - 1885): Attorney General, Miller Center of Public Affairs. Accessed November 27, 2007.
  95. ^ Harvin, Al. "Mistake in Identity Pays Compliment to a Rookie", The New York Times, August 1, 1989. Accessed November 4, 2013. "'I would've been upset getting drafted on the eighth round, but because it was the Jets, I was excited,' said Brown, who grew up in the South Jersey town of Salem, where he broke the high school record of the former Colts star Lydell Mitchell for yards rushing and touchdowns scored in a season.
  96. ^ Alexander Gilmore Cattell, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed July 30, 2007.
  97. ^ Manfredi, Fernando. "llega a uruguay john chowning, pionero en la sintetizacion de los sonidos, algo indispensable para el musico de ahora: La música de las computadoras - El destacado creador realizará un concierto con sus obras y una conferencia para todo público", El País (Uruguay), September 25, 2006. Accessed August 17, 2012. "Nacido en la ciudad de Salem, (Nueva Jersey) en el año 1934, Chowning estudió en la Universidad de Wittenberg."
  98. ^ Gordon, Geo W. "Hon. Henry T. Ellett; A Biographical Sketch", Proceedings of the Annual Session of the Bar Association of Tennessee, p. 102. Tennessee Bar Association. Accessed November 4, 2013. "Henry T. Ellett was born in Salem, New Jersey, on the eighth of March, 1812, and died in Memphis, Tennessee, on the fifteenth day of October, 1887, in the presence of assembled thousands, who had just listened to his eminently appropriate, eloquent and patriotic address of welcome to the President of the United States."
  99. ^ Duke Esper, Baseball-reference.com. Accessed November 4, 2013.
  100. ^ http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=130893, hockeyDB.com. Accessed May 28, 2015.
  101. ^ Staff. "Goose Goslin: Hero of Salem - Horse & Plow", Salem County, New Jersey, Summer 2009. Accessed January 12, 2011.
  102. ^ William John Hughes, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed July 30, 2007.
  103. ^ Lydell Mitchell, database Football. Accessed February 22, 2008.
  104. ^ Bass, Alison. "CHEMISTRY NOBEL IS SHARED BY 3; 2 WIN IN PHYSICS", The Boston Globe, October 15, 1987. Accessed June 26, 2007. "Pedersen, 83, reached at his home in Salem, N.J., told reporters: 'I've never had an experience like this. It is a great honor.'"
  105. ^ Clement Hall Sinnickson, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed June 26, 2007.
  106. ^ John Test, Indiana State Library. Accessed November 4, 2013. "John Test was born on November 12, 1771, in Salem, New Jersey."

Bibliography

  • Shourds, Thomas (1876), History and genealogy of Fenwick's Colony, New Jersey, New Jersey: Bridgeton, ISBN 0-8063-0714-5
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Salem,_New_Jersey&oldid=665529833"