Clementon, New Jersey
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Incorporated | March 17, 1925 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| - Mayor | Mark E. Armbruster |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| - Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 4,986 |
| - Density | 2,636.3/sq mi (1,017.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08021 |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-13420[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885186[4] |
| Website: http://www.clementonborough.com | |
Clementon is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,986.
The Borough of Clementon was created on February 13, 1925, from Clementon Township, one of nine municipalities created from the now-defunct township, based on the results of a referendum held on March 17, 1925.[5]
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[edit] Geography
Clementon is located at (39.805847, -74.984218)[6].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.1 km²), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (3.08%) is water.
It is on Clementon Lake and the Clementon Amusement Park is located here.
Clementon borders Lindenwold, Pine Hill, Pine Valley, and Berlin Borough.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,605 |
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| 1940 | 2,866 | 10% | |
| 1950 | 3,191 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,766 | 18% | |
| 1970 | 4,492 | 19.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,764 | 28.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,601 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,986 | −11% | |
| Est. 2006 | 4,986 | [2] | 0% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there are 4,986 people, 1,978 households, and 1,246 families residing in the borough. The population density is 2,636.3 people per square mile (1,018.6/km²). There are 2,206 housing units at an average density of 1,166.4/sq mi (450.7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough is 82.23% White, 11.57% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.35% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. 4.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,978 households out of which 30.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% are married couples living together, 15.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the borough the population is spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $42,207, and the median income for a family is $50,963. Males have a median income of $33,879 versus $29,777 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $18,510. 11.4% of the population and 9.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.6% of those under the age of 18 and 14.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Clementon operates under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. This form of government provides for a mayor and a six-member council, elected at large in partisan elections at the November general election. The mayor serves for four years, while council members serve three-year staggered terms of office, with two council seats coming up for election each year.[8] The mayor presides at council meetings. A council president is selected annually from among their own members by the council and presides in the absence of the mayor. The council has all executive responsibilities not specifically assigned to the mayor.[9]
The Mayor of the Borough of Clementon is Mark E. Armbruster.[10]. Members of the Clementon Borough Council are Council President Eva Busch, Carol Andrews, Brian Bauer, William Dougherty, Thomas Weaver and Carol Weil.[11]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Clementon is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th Legislative District.[12]
New Jersey's First Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 4th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Fred H. Madden (D, Washington Township) and in the Assembly by Sandra Love (D, Gloucester Township) and Paul Moriarty (D, Washington Township).[13] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[14]
Camden County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large for staggered three-year terms by the residents of the county.[15] As of 2008, Camden County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. (Collingswood, term ends December 31, 2008), Freeholder Deputy Director Edward McDonnell (Pennsauken Township, 2010), Riletta L. Cream (Camden, 2008), Rodney A. Greco (Gloucester Township, 2009), Jeffrey L. Nash (Cherry Hill Township, 2009), Joseph Ripa (Voorhees Township, 2009) and Carmen Rodriguez (Merchantville, 2010).[16]
[edit] Education
The Clementon School District serves public school students in pre-school through eighth grade. Clementon Elementary School had an enrollment of 601 students as of the 2005-06 school year.[17]
Public school students attend Overbrook High School in Pine Hill for grades 9-12 as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Pine Hill Schools. The high school also serves the community of Berlin Township as part of a sending/receiving relationship.[18]
[edit] Transportation
New Jersey Transit local bus service to Philadelphia is provided on the 403 route and to Atlantic City on the 554 routes.[19]
[edit] References
- ^ USGS GNIS: Borough of Clementon, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b Census data for Clementon borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 17, 2008.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 104.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 24.
- ^ Borough Council Information: Government Structure, Clementon Borough. Accessed October 23, 2006.
- ^ Mayor's Bio - Honorable Mark E. Armbruster, accessed May 17, 2008
- ^ Borough Council Members, Borough of Clementon. Accessed May 17, 2008.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ What is a Freeholder?, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed March 25, 2008.
- ^ Board of Freeholders, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed April 14, 2008.
- ^ Data for the Clementon School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 17, 2008.
- ^ Superintendent's Message, Pine Hill Schools. Accessed May 17, 2008. "Our facilities consist of the Overbrook High School (with the attendance area encompassing the communities of Pine Hill, Clementon, and Berlin Township), Pine Hill Middle School, Dr. Albert Bean Elementary School, and John Glenn Elementary School."
- ^ Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Clementon Borough municipal website
- Clementon School District
- Clementon School District's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Clementon School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Clementon, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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