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Coordinates: 39°25′25″N 74°29′35″W / 39.423563°N 74.493025°W / 39.423563; -74.493025
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Absecon, New Jersey
City
City of Absecon
Dr. Jonathan Pitney House
Dr. Jonathan Pitney House
Map of Absecon in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Absecon in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Absecon, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Absecon, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°25′25″N 74°29′35″W / 39.423563°N 74.493025°W / 39.423563; -74.493025[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyAtlantic
IncorporatedFebruary 29, 1872 (as town)
ReincorporatedMarch 24, 1902 (as city)
Named forAbsegami Native Americans
Government
[7]
 • TypeCity
 • BodyCity Council
 • MayorJohn R. Armstrong (D, term ends December 31, 2020)[3][4]
 • AdministratorJessica Thompson[5]
 • Municipal clerkCarrie A. Crone[6]
Area
[1]
 • Total7.292 sq mi (18.887 km2)
 • Land5.396 sq mi (13.975 km2)
 • Water1.896 sq mi (4.911 km2)  26.01%
 • Rank239th of 566 in state
17th of 23 in county[1]
Elevation
[8]
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[9][10][11]
 • Total8,411
 • Estimate 
(2016)[12]
8,295
 • Rank272nd of 566 in state
11th of 23 in county[13]
 • Density1,558.8/sq mi (601.9/km2)
  • Rank329th of 566 in state
9th of 23 in county[13]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP codes
08201, 08205[14][15]
Area code(s)609 exchanges: 404, 652, 748[16]
FIPS code3400100100[1][17][18]
GNIS feature ID0885134[1][19]
Websitewww.abseconnj.gov

Absecon (pronounced ab-SEE-con[20]) is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population was 8,411,[9][10][11] reflecting an increase of 773 (+10.1%) from the 7,638 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 340 (+4.7%) from the 7,298 counted in the 1990 Census.[21]

The current City of Absecon was originally incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 29, 1872, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township. Then on March 24, 1902, the City of Absecon replaced the town.[22] The city is named for the Absegami tribe of Native Americans, from the word "Absogami", which means "little stream".[23]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Absecon had a total area of 7.292 square miles (18.887 km2), including 5.396 square miles (13.975 km2) of land and 1.896 square miles (4.911 km2) of water (26.01%).[1][2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880507—
1890501−1.2%
19005305.8%
191078147.4%
1920702−10.1%
19302,158207.4%
19402,084−3.4%
19502,35513.0%
19604,32083.4%
19706,09441.1%
19806,85912.6%
19907,2986.4%
20007,6384.7%
20108,41110.1%
2016 (est.)8,295[12][24]−1.4%
Population sources: 1880-2000[25]
1880-1920[26] 1880-1890[27]
1890-1910[28] 1910-1930[29]
1930-1990[30] 2000[31][32] 2010[9][10][11]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $64,370 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,398) and the median family income was $77,784 (+/- $9,673). Males had a median income of $47,043 (+/- $7,593) versus $43,673 (+/- $3,797) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $31,194 (+/- $4,373). About 5.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.[33]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[17] there were 7,638 people, 2,773 households, and 2,085 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,336.0 people per square mile (515.6/km²). There were 2,902 housing units at an average density of 507.6 per square mile (195.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.31% White, 6.01% African American, 0.17% Native American, 7.46% Asian, 1.51% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population.[31][32]

There were 2,773 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.[31][32]

In the city, the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.[31][32]

The median income for a household in the city was $55,745, and the median income for a family was $61,563. Males had a median income of $47,984 versus $31,663 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,615. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.[31][32]

Government

Local government

Absecon operates under the City form of New Jersey municipal government, led by a Mayor and a seven-member City Council. The City Council consists of six members elected from the city's two wards to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one seat from each ward up for election each year, along with one member elected at-large to a four-year term in office, all of whom are elected on a partisan basis as part of the November general election.[7][34]

As of 2017, the Mayor of Absecon is Democrat John R. Armstrong, whose term of office ends December 31, 2020.[3] Members of the Absecon City Council are Council President Chris C. Seher (R, 2019; Ward 2), Keith Bennett (D, 2019; Ward 1), Sandy Shenk Cain (D, 2018; Ward 2), Kimberly Horton (D, 2017; Ward 2), Frank Phillips (R, 2018; Ward 1), Michael R. Ring (R, 2017; At Large) and Jim Vizthum (R, 2017; Ward 1).[35][36][37][38][39][40]

Following the death of Ward 1 Councilmember Donald E. Camp in February 2016,[41] Patrick Sheeran was selected from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee and appointed to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2016.[42]

Federal, state and county representation

Absecon is located in the 2nd Congressional district[43] and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.[10][44][45]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[46] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[47] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[48][49]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vincent J. Polistina (R, Egg Harbor Township) and in the General Assembly by Don Guardian (R, Atlantic City) and Claire Swift (R, Margate City).[50] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Atlantic County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 5,629 registered voters in Absecon City, of which 1,353 (24.0% vs. 30.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,716 (30.5% vs. 25.2%) were registered as Republicans and 2,557 (45.4% vs. 44.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered to other parties.[51] Among the city's 2010 Census population, 66.9% (vs. 58.8% in Atlantic County) were registered to vote, including 84.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 76.6% countywide).[51][52]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,172 votes (50.6% vs. 57.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 2,063 votes (48.1% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 43 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among the 4,289 ballots cast by the city's 5,938 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.2% (vs. 65.8% in Atlantic County).[53][54] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 2,262 votes (49.8% vs. 41.6% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,203 votes (48.5% vs. 56.5%) and other candidates with 41 votes (0.9% vs. 1.1%), among the 4,539 ballots cast by the city's 5,993 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.7% (vs. 68.1% in Atlantic County).[55] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,177 votes (53.6% vs. 46.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,800 votes (44.4% vs. 52.0%) and other candidates with 42 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 4,058 ballots cast by the city's 5,201 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.0% (vs. 69.8% in the whole county).[56]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,874 votes (65.0% vs. 60.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 883 votes (30.6% vs. 34.9%) and other candidates with 33 votes (1.1% vs. 1.3%), among the 2,883 ballots cast by the city's 5,991 registered voters, yielding a 48.1% turnout (vs. 41.5% in the county).[57][58] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,501 votes (52.3% vs. 47.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,195 votes (41.6% vs. 44.5%), Independent Chris Daggett with 133 votes (4.6% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 21 votes (0.7% vs. 1.2%), among the 2,872 ballots cast by the city's 5,770 registered voters, yielding a 49.8% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).[59]

Education

The Absecon Public School District serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As of the 2014-15 school year, the district's two schools had an enrollment of 988 students and 66.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.9:1.[60] Schools in the district (with 2014-15 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics.[61]) are H. Ashton Marsh Elementary School[62] (grades K-4; 459 students) and Emma C. Attales Middle School[63] (5-8; 369).[64][65][66]

For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students from Absecon attend Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Pleasantville Public Schools.[67] As of the 2014-15 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 746 students and 83.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.9:1.[68]

City public school students are also eligible to attend the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township[69] or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts, located in Somers Point.[70][71]

Holy Spirit High School is a Roman Catholic high school, operated under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Camden.[72][73]

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the city had a total of 49.71 miles (80.00 km) of roadways, of which 35.12 miles (56.52 km) were maintained by the municipality, 7.54 miles (12.13 km) by Atlantic County and 7.05 miles (11.35 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[74]

Highways and roads in Absecon include U.S. Route 9, U.S. Route 30, Route 157 and County Route 585. The now-defunct Route 43 also passed through the city.

The Atlantic City Expressway and the Garden State Parkway are accessible outside the city in bordering Egg Harbor and Galloway Townships.

Public transportation

Absecon station, which is served by NJ Transit's Atlantic City Line

The Absecon station[75] is served by NJ Transit's Atlantic City Line trains, with east-west service between 30th Street Station in Philadelphia and the Atlantic City Rail Terminal in Atlantic City.[76]

NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Atlantic City on routes 508 (to the Hamilton Mall), 554 (to the Lindenwold PATCO station) and 559 (to Lakewood Township).[77][78]

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Absecon, New Jersey

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

Climate

Climate data for Absecon, New Jersey
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 43.4
(6.3) 		43.7
(6.5) 		50.6
(10.3) 		59.9
(15.5) 		69.9
(21.1) 		78.9
(26.1) 		83.8
(28.8) 		82.5
(28.1) 		77.1
(25.1) 		67.3
(19.6) 		56.5
(13.6) 		45.7
(7.6) 		63.3
(17.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 23.6
(−4.7) 		23.8
(−4.6) 		30.4
(−0.9) 		39.4
(4.1) 		49.2
(9.6) 		58.9
(14.9) 		64.0
(17.8) 		62.3
(16.8) 		55.7
(13.2) 		44.6
(7.0) 		34.3
(1.3) 		25.5
(−3.6) 		42.6
(5.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.4
(86) 		3.1
(79) 		3.7
(94) 		3.5
(89) 		3.3
(84) 		3.3
(84) 		3.8
(97) 		5.1
(130) 		3.2
(81) 		3.4
(86) 		3.5
(89) 		3.8
(97) 		43.0
(1,090)
Source: Weatherbase[87]

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