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*[[Keith Jones (ice hockey)|Keith Jones]] (born 1968), former forward of the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref>Leakan , Paul. "Reeve Paralysis Foundation cause hits home Med. Lakes family to host fund-raiser", ''[[Burlington County Times]]'', March 6, 2005.</ref> |
*[[Keith Jones (ice hockey)|Keith Jones]] (born 1968), former forward of the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref>Leakan , Paul. "Reeve Paralysis Foundation cause hits home Med. Lakes family to host fund-raiser", ''[[Burlington County Times]]'', March 6, 2005.</ref> |
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*[[Sami Kapanen]] (born 1973), forward for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}} |
*[[Sami Kapanen]] (born 1973), former forward for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}} |
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*[[Joe Vento]], owner of [[South Philadelphia]] [[cheesesteak]] shop [[Geno's Steaks]]<ref>Wells, Steven. [http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12617 Vento Venting: The Geno's proprietor doesn't speak for South Philly], ''[[Philadelphia Weekly]]'', July 19, 2006. Accessed April 9, 2008.</ref> |
*[[Joe Vento]], owner of [[South Philadelphia]] [[cheesesteak]] shop [[Geno's Steaks]]<ref>Wells, Steven. [http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/view.php?id=12617 Vento Venting: The Geno's proprietor doesn't speak for South Philly], ''[[Philadelphia Weekly]]'', July 19, 2006. Accessed April 9, 2008.</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:12, 21 May 2011
Shamong Township, New Jersey | |
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 Shamong Township highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. | |
 Census Bureau map of Shamong Township, New Jersey | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Incorporated | February 19, 1852 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Sean Gray (2010) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.1 sq mi (116.7 km2) |
| • Land | 44.8 sq mi (116.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Population (2008)[3] | |
| • Total | 6,713 |
| • Density | 144.2/sq mi (55.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 08088 |
| Area code | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-66810Template:GR[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882084Template:GR |
| Website | http://www.shamong.net |
Shamong Township is a Township in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 6,462.
Shamong was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 19, 1852, from portions of Medford Township, Southampton Township and Washington Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Woodland Township (March 7, 1866), and Tabernacle Township (March 22, 1901).[5]
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Shamong Township as its 6th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.[6]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 45.1 square miles (116.7 km²), of which, 44.8 square miles (116.1 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (0.55%) is water.
Shamong Township borders Medford Township, Tabernacle Township, Washington Township, Camden County, and Atlantic County.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 475 | — | |
| 1940 | 505 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 712 | 41.0% | |
| 1960 | 774 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,318 | 70.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,537 | 244.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,765 | 27.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,462 | 12.1% | |
| 2008 (est.) | 6,713 | [3] | |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[7] | |||
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 6,462 people, 2,132 households, and 1,820 families residing in the township. The population density was 144.2 people per square mile (55.7/km²). There were 2,175 housing units at an average density of 48.5 per square mile (18.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.25% White, 0.82% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.
There were 2,132 households out of which 44.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the township the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $77,457, and the median income for a family was $82,534. Males had a median income of $55,664 versus $35,440 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,934. About 2.3% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Shamong Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.[1] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.
Members of the Shamong Township Committee are Mayor Sean Gray (2009), [Deputy Mayor] Jon Shevelew (2010), Chris Norman (2010), Martin Mozitis (2011) and James Schroeder (2009).[8]
Federal, state and county representation
Shamong Township is split between the 2nd and 3rd Congressional districts. For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[9] For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim (D, Moorestown).[10] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[11] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[12][13]
Shamong Township is in the For the 2024-2025 session, the 8th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Latham Tiver (R, Southampton Township) and in the General Assembly by Andrea Katz (D, Chesterfield Township) and Michael Torrissi (R, Hammonton).[14]
Template:NJ Burlington County Freeholders
Education
The Shamong Township School District serves public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[15]) are Indian Mills Elementary School for grades K-4 (539 students) and Indian Mills Memorial School for grades 5-8 (436 students).
Public school students in Shamong Township in grades 9-12 attend Seneca High School located in Tabernacle Township, which is part of the Lenape Regional High School District. The district serves students from Evesham Township, Medford Lakes, Medford Township, Mount Laurel Township, Shamong Township, Southampton Township, Tabernacle Township and Woodland Township.[16] The school serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle and Woodland Townships.[17]
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Shamong Township include:
- Keith Jones (born 1968), former forward of the Philadelphia Flyers.[18]
- Sami Kapanen (born 1973), former forward for the Philadelphia Flyers.[citation needed]
- Joe Vento, owner of South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop Geno's Steaks[19]
References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 103.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Shamong, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.
- ^ a b Census data for Shamong township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 23, 2010.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 99.
- ^ "Best Places To Live - The Complete Top Towns List 1-100", New Jersey Monthly, February 21, 2008. Accessed February 24, 2008.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Shamong Township Officials, Shamong Township. Accessed March 4, 2007.
- ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
- ^ Coyne, Kevin. "Garden Variey Q&A: Andy Kim", New Jersey Monthly, May 2021. Accessed April 25, 2023. "Grew up in Marlton and Cherry Hill; Lives in Moorestown"
- ^ 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."
- ^ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
- ^ Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County. nj.com. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Booker, Cory A. - (D - NJ) Class II; Menendez, Robert - (D - NJ) Class I"
- ^ Legislative Roster for District 8, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
- ^ Data for the Shamong Township Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 9, 2008.
- ^ Lenape Regional High School District 2007 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 8, 2008. "The Lenape Regional High School District serves the eight municipalities of Evesham, Medford, Mount Laurel, Shamong, Southampton, Tabernacle and Woodland townships and Medford Lakes borough."
- ^ Seneca High School 2007 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 9, 2008.
- ^ Leakan , Paul. "Reeve Paralysis Foundation cause hits home Med. Lakes family to host fund-raiser", Burlington County Times, March 6, 2005.
- ^ Wells, Steven. Vento Venting: The Geno's proprietor doesn't speak for South Philly, Philadelphia Weekly, July 19, 2006. Accessed April 9, 2008.
External links
- Shamong Township website
- Shamong Township Public Schools
- Shamong Foundation for Educational Excellence
- School Performance Reports for the Shamong Township Public Schools, New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Shamong Township Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Lenape Regional High School District
