Jump to content

Fieldsboro, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°08′10″N 74°43′48″W / 40.136133°N 74.729878°W / 40.136133; -74.729878
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Butseriouslyfolks (talk | contribs) at 18:40, 23 September 2018 (rm website; it redirects to edmunds.com, an automobile website; cannot find actual website for this municipality). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Fieldsboro, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Fieldsboro
Downtown Fieldsboro
Downtown Fieldsboro
Fieldsboro highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Fieldsboro highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Fieldsboro, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Fieldsboro, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°08′10″N 74°43′48″W / 40.136133°N 74.729878°W / 40.136133; -74.729878[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBurlington
IncorporatedMarch 7, 1850
Named forField family
Government
[5]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorDavid R. Hansell (D, term ends December 31, 2017)[3][4]
 • Municipal clerkPatrice Hansell[3]
Area
[1]
 • Total0.269 sq mi (0.697 km2)
 • Land0.269 sq mi (0.697 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)  0.00%
 • Rank555th of 566 in state
40th of 40 in county[1]
Elevation
[6]
59 ft (18 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total540
 • Estimate 
(2016)[10]
533
 • Rank552nd of 566 in state
40th of 40 in county[11]
 • Density2,007.7/sq mi (775.2/km2)
  • Rank292nd of 566 in state
15th of 40 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
08505 - Bordentown, New Jersey[12]
Area code(s)609 exchanges: 291, 298, 324, 424[13]
FIPS code3400523250[1][14][15]
GNIS feature ID0885219[1][16]

Fieldsboro is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 540,[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 18 (+3.4%) from the 522 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 57 (-9.8%) from the 579 counted in the 1990 Census.[17]

Fieldsboro was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as Fieldsborough on March 7, 1850, within portions of Mansfield Township. It separated from Bordentown Township as an independent municipality c. 1894.[18] The borough was named for the Field family, prominent early settlers in the area.[19][20]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Fieldsboro borough had a total area of 0.269 square miles (0.697 km2), all of which was land.[1][2]

The borough borders Bordentown Township and the Delaware River.[21]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900459—
19104804.6%
192053010.4%
1930493−7.0%
19405378.9%
19505899.7%
1960583−1.0%
19706155.5%
1980597−2.9%
1990579−3.0%
2000522−9.8%
20105403.4%
2016 (est.)533[10][22]−1.3%
Population sources:
1900-2000[23] 1900-1920[24]
1900-1910[25] 1850-1930[26]
1930-1990[27] 2000[28][29] 2010[7][8][9]

Census 2010

Template:USCensusDemographics

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $60,938 (with a margin of error of +/- $19,968) and the median family income was $67,500 (+/- $22,306). Males had a median income of $68,750 (+/- $47,669) versus $48,500 (+/- $14,355) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $30,284 (+/- $8,796). About 0.0% of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[30]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[14] there were 522 people, 189 households, and 138 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,921.0 people per square mile (746.5/km2). There were 204 housing units at an average density of 750.7 per square mile (291.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 81.61% White, 15.90% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% of the population.[28][29]

There were 189 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.17.[28][29]

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.[28][29]

The median income for a household in the borough was $58,958, and the median income for a family was $66,607. Males had a median income of $41,932 versus $35,625 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,908. About 2.1% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.[28][29]

Government

Local government

Fieldsboro is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[5] The Borough form of government used by Fieldsboro, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[31][32]

As of 2016, the mayor of Fieldsboro is Democrat David R. Hansell, whose term of office ends December 31, 2017. Members of the Borough Council are Johnette R. Hardesky (D, 2016), Elizabeth Marsh (D, 2016), Jonathan B. Norcross (D, 2017), Amy Telford (D, 2018), Andrew Weber (D, 2018) and Danielle J. Weber (R, 2017).[3][33][34][35][36]

In February 2012, the council selected Jonathan Norcross to fill the vacancy on the borough council that had been created when David Hansell became mayor. Hansell had been appointed as mayor to fill the vacancy of Buddy Tyler following his death in November 2011.[37]

Federal, state and county representation

Fieldsboro is located in the 3rd Congressional District[38] and is part of New Jersey's 7th state legislative district.[8][39][40] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Fieldsboro had been in the 30th state legislative district.[41] Prior to the 2010 Census, Fieldsboro had been part of the 4th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.[41]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 3rd congressional district is represented by Andy Kim (D, Moorestown).[42] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[43] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[44][45]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 7th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Troy Singleton (D, Palmyra) and in the General Assembly by Herb Conaway (D, Moorestown) and Carol A. Murphy (D, Mount Laurel).[46] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Burlington County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 350 registered voters in Fieldsboro, of which 183 (52.3% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 49 (14.0% vs. 23.9%) were registered as Republicans and 118 (33.7% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[47] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 64.8% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 86.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide).[47][48]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 175 votes (66.5% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 79 votes (30.0% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 7 votes (2.7% vs. 1.0%), among the 263 ballots cast by the borough's 359 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.3% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County).[49][50] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 200 votes (66.0% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 90 votes (29.7% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 10 votes (3.3% vs. 1.0%), among the 303 ballots cast by the borough's 376 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.6% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County).[51] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 153 votes (57.5% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 108 votes (40.6% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 4 votes (1.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 266 ballots cast by the borough's 362 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.5% (vs. 78.8% in the whole county).[52]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 90 votes (50.8% vs. 61.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 77 votes (43.5% vs. 35.8%) and other candidates with 6 votes (3.4% vs. 1.2%), among the 177 ballots cast by the borough's 360 registered voters, yielding a 49.2% turnout (vs. 44.5% in the county).[53][54] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 124 ballots cast (52.3% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 81 votes (34.2% vs. 47.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 11 votes (4.6% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 8 votes (3.4% vs. 1.2%), among the 237 ballots cast by the borough's 363 registered voters, yielding a 65.3% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).[55]

Education

Students in public school for kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the schools of the Bordentown Regional School District, which also serves students from Bordentown City and Bordentown Township.[56][57] As of the 2014-15 school year, the district and its five schools had an enrollment of 2,588 students and 187.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.8:1.[58] Schools in the district (with 2014-15 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[59]) are Clara Barton Elementary School[60] (237 students; grades K-3), Peter Muschal Elementary School[61] (601; K-3), MacFarland Intermediate School[62] (405; 4-5), Bordentown Regional Middle School[63] (577; 6-8) and Bordentown Regional High School[64] (741; 9-12).[65]

The New Hanover Township School District, consisting of New Hanover Township (including its Cookstown area) and Wrightstown Borough, sends students to Bordentown Regional High School on a tuition basis for grades 9-12 as part of a sending/receiving relationship that has been in place since the 1960s, with about 50 students from the New Hanover district being sent to the high school.[66][67] As of 2011, the New Hanover district was considering expansion of its relationship to send students to Bordentown for middle school for grades 6-8.[68]

Students from Fieldsboro, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology, a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at its campuses in Medford and Westampton Township.[69]

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 3.31 miles (5.33 km) of roadways, of which 2.67 miles (4.30 km) were maintained by the municipality and 0.64 miles (1.03 km) by Burlington County.[70]

No major county, state, U.S. or interstate passes through the borough. U.S. Route 130 is the closest major road to the borough. Other roads that are accessible in neighboring Bordentown Township are Interstate 295, U.S. Route 206 and the New Jersey Turnpike.

Public transportation

NJ Transit provides bus service in the township between Trenton and Philadelphia on the 409 route.[71][72]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f 2010 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey County Subdivisions, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 21, 2015.
  2. ^ a b US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Staff. "Discover Burlington County - Fieldsboro", Burlington County Times, April 26, 2015. Accessed June 21, 2016.
  4. ^ 2017 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 30, 2017. As of date accessed, Hansell is listed as mayor with an incorrect term-end year of 2016.
  5. ^ a b 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 135.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Fieldsboro, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 5, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Fieldsboro borough, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  8. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 4. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Fieldsboro borough, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  10. ^ a b PEPANNRES - Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2016 - 2016 Population Estimates for New Jersey municipalities, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2017.
  11. ^ a b GCT-PH1 Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2013.
  12. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Fieldsboro, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed July 10, 2013.
  13. ^ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Fieldsboro, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 26, 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 June 19, 2012.
  16. ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  17. ^ Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  18. ^ Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 96. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  19. ^ Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 31, 2015.
  20. ^ Staff. "Fieldsboro: A riverfront in flames spares a small community", Courier-Post, October 18, 2006. Accessed August 31, 2015. "The name Fieldsboro is derived from the Field family, who were prominent throughout Burlington County."
  21. ^ Areas touching Fieldsboro, MapIt. Accessed December 27, 2014.
  22. ^ Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2016, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 16, 2017.
  23. ^ Barnett, Bob. Population Data for Burlington County Municipalities, 1800 - 2000, WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed November 21, 2013.
  24. ^ Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905, New Jersey Department of State, 1906. Accessed October 11, 2013.
  25. ^ Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890, United States Census Bureau, p. 335. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  26. ^ Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 - Population Volume I, United States Census Bureau, p. 714. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  27. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed June 28, 2015.
  28. ^ a b c d e Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Fieldsboro borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2013.
  29. ^ a b c d e DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Fieldsboro borough, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2013.
  30. ^ DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Fieldsboro borough, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 19, 2012.
  31. ^ Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.
  32. ^ "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 3, 2015.
  33. ^ A Guide to Burlington County - 2015, Burlington County, New Jersey. Accessed June 20, 2016.
  34. ^ November 3, 2015 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results / Recounts Appended, Burlington County, New Jersey, November 25, 2015. Accessed June 20, 2016.
  35. ^ November 4, 2014 Summary Report Burlington County Official Recounted Results, Burlington County, New Jersey, December 22, 2014. Accessed February 17, 2015.
  36. ^ November 5, 2013 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results, Burlington County, New Jersey, December 18, 2013. Accessed December 27, 2014.
  37. ^ Staff. "Former councilman appointed in Fieldsboro", Burlington County Times, February 12, 2012. Accessed June 19, 2012. "Jonathan Norcross will replace David Hansell, who had replaced longtime Mayor Edward G. 'Buddy' Tyler, who died in November."
  38. ^ Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  39. ^ 2017 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 57, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 30, 2017.
  40. ^ Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  41. ^ a b 2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 57, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 22, 2015.
  42. ^ 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"
  43. ^ 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."
  44. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html
  45. ^ 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.
  46. ^ Legislative Roster for District 7, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
  47. ^ a b Voter Registration Summary - Burlington, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  48. ^ GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  49. ^ Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  50. ^ Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  51. ^ 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  52. ^ 2004 Presidential Election: Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  53. ^ 2013 Governor: Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, January 29, 2014. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  54. ^ Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 5, 2013 General Election Results : Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, January 29, 2014. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  55. ^ 2009 Governor: Burlington County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 25, 2014.
  56. ^ Bordentown Regional School District 2016 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed November 27, 2017. "Bordentown Regional School District is a vibrant learning community, proudly serving the communities of Fieldsboro, Bordentown City and Bordentown Township.... In addition to the three aforementioned communities, Bordentown Regional High School also welcomes students from New Hanover into its ninth-twelfth grade population."
  57. ^ Staff. "Regional School Districts", Burlington County Times, April 26, 2015. Accessed November 27, 2017. "BORDENTOWN REGIONAL - Serves: Bordentown City, Bordentown Township, Fieldsboro, New Hanover"
  58. ^ District information for Bordentown Regional School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 7, 2016.
  59. ^ School Data for the Bordentown Regional School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 7, 2016.
  60. ^ Clara Barton Elementary School, Bordentown Regional School District. Accessed November 27, 2017.
  61. ^ Peter Muschal Elementary School, Bordentown Regional School District. Accessed November 27, 2017.
  62. ^ MacFarland Intermediate School, Bordentown Regional School District. Accessed November 27, 2017.
  63. ^ Bordentown Regional Middle School, Bordentown Regional School District. Accessed November 27, 2017.
  64. ^ Bordentown Regional High School, Bordentown Regional School District. Accessed November 27, 2017.
  65. ^ New Jersey School Directory for the Bordentown Regional School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 29, 2016.
  66. ^ High School Sending Districts, Burlington County Library System, backed up by the Internet Archive as of September 27, 2006. Accessed October 1, 2014.
  67. ^ Kuzminski, Dr. Charles; and Thomas W. "Study on Behalf of the New Hanover School District on the Feasibility of Extending the District's Send/Receive Relationship to Include Students in Grades 6 – 8, The Educational Information and Resource Center, November 2011. Accessed October 1, 2014. "The New Hanover Township School District has participated in a send/receive relationship with the Bordentown Regional District since approximately 1960. Each year 45-55 New Hanover School District students attend Bordentown Regional High School."
  68. ^ Zimmaro, Mark. "New Hanover School to decide on middle school proposal", Burlington County Times, March 11, 2011. Accessed October 1, 2014. "NEW HANOVER — The township's school district will decide on Wednesday whether to enter an agreement with the Bordentown Regional School District for a send-receive agreement for middle school children. The district which serves New Hanover and Wrightstown, already sends its high school students to Bordentown Regional High School and district officials are trying to determine whether sending sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders to Bordentown Regional Middle School would be a feasible idea."
  69. ^ Why Choose BCIT?, Burlington County Institute of Technology. Accessed November 26, 2013.
  70. ^ Burlington County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed November 26, 2013.
  71. ^ Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of January 28, 2010. Accessed November 26, 2013.
  72. ^ South Jersey Transit Guide, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed November 26, 2013.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fieldsboro,_New_Jersey&oldid=860885781"