Mullica Township, New Jersey

Mullica Township, New Jersey
—  Township  —
Map of Mullica Township in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Mullica Township, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°36′13″N 74°40′41″W / 39.603687°N 74.678036°W / 39.603687; -74.678036Coordinates: 39°36′13″N 74°40′41″W / 39.603687°N 74.678036°W / 39.603687; -74.678036[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Atlantic
Incorporated March 13, 1838
Government[3]
 • Type Township
 • Mayor James Brown (term ends December 31, 2013)[4]
 • Clerk Kimberly Johnson[5]
Area[2]
 • Total 56.902 sq mi (147.377 km2)
 • Land 56.421 sq mi (146.130 km2)
 • Water 0.481 sq mi (1.246 km2)  0.85%
Area rank 25th of 566 in state
4th of 23 in county[2]
Elevation[6] 56 ft (17 m)
Population (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total 6,147
 • Rank 338th of 566 in state
15th of 23 in county[10]
 • Density 108.9/sq mi (42.0/km2)
 • Density rank 539th of 566 in state
21st of 23 in county[10]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08217 - Elwood[11]
Area code(s) 609
FIPS code 3400149410[12][2][13]
GNIS feature ID 0882053[14]
Website http://www.mullicatownship.org

Mullica Township is a township in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 6,147[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 235 (+4.0%) from the 5,912 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 16 (+0.3%) from the 5,896 counted in the 1990 Census.[15]

Mullica Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 13, 1838, from the western section of Galloway Township. Egg Harbor City was created from portions of the township on June 14, 1858, while the Town of Hammonton was created and split off on March 5, 1866.[16]

The township and its river were named after Eric Pålsson Mullica, an early Finnish settler born in 1636 who founded a homestead on the river after moving there from the vicinity of Philadelphia, and who later moved to Mullica Hill in Gloucester County.[17]

Geography

Mullica Township is located at 39°36′13″N 74°40′41″W / 39.603687°N 74.678036°W / 39.603687; -74.678036 (39.603687,-74.678036). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 56.902 square miles (147.377 km2), of which, 56.421 square miles (146.130 km2) of it is land and 0.481 square miles (1.246 km2) of it (0.85%) is water.[1][2]

Despite a relatively small population, Mullica Township comprises many small unincorporated communities. Elwood is a census-designated place and unincorporated community (with a 2010 Census population of 1,437[18]) located within Mullica Township.[2]Sweetwater is an unincorporated community within the township, and other smaller unincorporated areas include Dacosta, Devonshire, Nesco and Weekstown.[19] Unincorporated communities in Mullica Township are largely identified by landmarks such as the Elwood Deli, the Sweetwater Casino, or the Weekstown Firehouse. The small unincorporated communities within the township solicit a particularly high level of pride, and many Mullica Township residents refer to themselves as residents of their unincorporated community foremost, before referring to themselves as residents of Mullica Township.

Mullica Township is located in the Northeast portion of Atlantic County, in the New Jersey Pinelands. It is bounded on the north by Washington Township in Burlington County; on the east by Egg Harbor City; on the south by Hamilton Township; and on the west by the Town of Hammonton. The Township is approximately 13 miles (21 km) outside of Atlantic City and 40 miles (64 km) outside of Philadelphia.

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Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1840 1,056
—
1850 918 −13.1%
1860 1,600 74.3%
1870 861 −46.2%
1880 717 −16.7%
1890 697 −2.8%
1900 880 26.3%
1910 811 −7.8%
1920 1,166 43.8%
1930 1,425 22.2%
1940 1,500 5.3%
1950 1,804 20.3%
1960 2,944 63.2%
1970 3,391 15.2%
1980 5,243 54.6%
1990 5,896 12.5%
2000 5,912 0.3%
2010 6,147 4.0%
Est. 2011 6,144 [20] 0%
Population sources:1840-2000[21]
1890-1910[22] 1910-1930[23]
1930-1990[24] 2000[25][26] 2010[7][8][9]

2010 Census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,147 people, 2,154 households, and 1,631 families residing in the township. The population density was 108.9 inhabitants per square mile (42.0 /km2). There were 2,360 housing units at an average density of 41.8 per square mile (16.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the township was 83.26% (5,118) White, 5.68% (349) Black or African American, 0.23% (14) Native American, 0.68% (42) Asian, 0.03% (2) Pacific Islander, 7.19% (442) from other races, and 2.93% (180) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.02% (1,046) of the population.[7]

There were 2,154 households out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.[7]

In the township the population was spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.[7]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $54,730 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,733) and the median family income was $62,000 (+/- $10,758). Males had a median income of $42,931 (+/- $9,882) versus $41,716 (+/- $5,514) for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,217 (+/- $3,264). About 3.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.[27]

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States Census[12] there were 5,912 people, 2,044 households, and 1,537 families residing in the township. The population density was 104.5 people per square mile (40.3/km²). There were 2,176 housing units at an average density of 38.5 per square mile (14.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 80.58% White, 6.28% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 8.61% from other races, and 3.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.49% of the population.[25][26]

There were 2,044 households out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.4% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.30.[25][26]

In the township the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.[25][26]

The median income for a household in the township was $50,417, and the median income for a family was $55,143. Males had a median income of $40,033 versus $29,965 for females. The per capita income for the township was $19,764. About 5.7% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.[25][26]

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Government

Local government

Mullica Township operates under the Township Committee form of New Jersey municipal government. The Township is governed by a committee consisting of five elected members, who are elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. The mayor and deputy mayor are selected at an annual reorganization meeting by the Committee from among its members. The mayor presides over Township Committee meetings.[3][17]

As of 2012, members of the Mullica Township Committee are Mayor James Brown (Director of Revenue & Finance), Deputy Mayor Lawrence Riffle (Director of Public Works), Anthony Gabris (Director of Housing & Development), Bernard Graebener (Director of Public Safety) and Susan Polk (Director of Administration).[28]

Federal, state and county representation

Mullica Township is located in the 2nd Congressional District[29] and is part of New Jersey's 2nd state legislative district.[8][30][31]

New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City).[32] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

The 2nd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jim Whelan (D, Atlantic City), and in the General Assembly by John F. Amodeo (R, Margate City) and Chris A. Brown (R, Ventnor City).[33] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[34] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[35]

Atlantic County is governed by a County Executive directly chosen by voters, with the county's legislature, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, consisting of nine members elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with three seats coming up for election each year; four of its members are elected at-large and there are five election districts, each of which elect a single member.[36][37] The County Executive is Dennis Levinson (Linwood, term ends December 31, 2015.[38] As of 2013, Atlantic County's Freeholders are the four at-large members; Colin G. Bell (Northfield, 2015)[39], Alexander C. Marino (Linwood, 2014)[40], Vice Chairman Joseph J. McDevitt (Ventnor City, 2013)[41] and John W. Risley (Northfield, 2014)[42]; and five district members elected from District 1 (Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part) and Pleasantville) Charles T. Garrett (Atlantic City, 2013)[43], District 2 - (Atlantic City (part), Egg Harbor Township (part), Longport, Margate City, Somers Point and Ventnor City), Chairman Frank D. Formica (Atlantic City, 2015)[44], District 3 (Egg Harbor Township (part), Hamilton Township (part), Linwood and Northfield) - Frank Sutton (Egg Harbor Township, 2014)[45], District 4 (Absecon, Brigantine, Galloway Township and Port Republic - Richard Dase (Galloway Township, 2013)[46] and District 5 (Buena Borough, Buena Vista Township, Corbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom, Hamilton Township (part), Hammonton, Mullica Township and Weymouth Township) - James A. Bertino (Hammonton, 2015).[47][36]

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Education

Students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade for public school attend the Mullica Township Schools. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics.[48]) are Mullica Township Elementary School with 402 students in grades pre-K - 4 and Mullica Township Middle School with 296 students in grades 5 - 8.

Cedar Creek High School, which opened its doors in September 2010 is a 9-12 public high school located in the northern section of Egg Harbor City, operating as part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. Students in grades 9 and 10 attended Cedar Creek for the 2010-11 school year, while students in grades 11-12 attended Oakcrest High School. With the start of the 2012-13 school year, Cedar Creek will officially house grades 9-12 and will graduate it first senior class.[49] Cedar Creek High School houses students from Egg Harbor City, Mullica Township, Port Republic, and Washington Township (Burlington County).[50] Students in portions of Galloway Township and Hamilton Township can also attend Cedar Creek through the school of choice program.[51]

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Transportation

New Jersey Transit provides bus service to Atlantic City on the 554 routes.[52]

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b c d e f Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 19, 2013.
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  4. ^ 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 13, 2013.
  5. ^ Municipal Clerk, Mullica Township. Accessed November 30, 2011.
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  18. ^ DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Elwood CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 19, 2012.
  19. ^ Local Government Budget Review: Township of Mullica, New Jersey Department of Treasury, January 2002. Accessed September 19, 2012. "Mullica Township was incorporated in 1838. It is located in southern New Jersey within the western sections of Atlantic County along Route 30, or what is more commonly known as the White Horse Pike. It includes various communities, such as Sweetwater, Nesco, Elwood, Devonshire, Dacosta, and Weekstown."
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  41. ^ Joseph C. McDevitt, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  42. ^ John W. Risley, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  43. ^ Charles T. Garrett, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  44. ^ Frank D. Formica, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  45. ^ Frank Sutton, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  46. ^ Richard Dase, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  47. ^ James A. Bertino, Atlantic County, New Jersey. Accessed January 5, 2013.
  48. ^ Data for the Mullica Township Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed September 19, 2012.
  49. ^ Cedar Creek High School 2011 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed September 19, 2012. "Cedar Creek High School opened its doors for the first time September 7, 2010. Serving students from six communities within the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, Cedar Creek serves 9th and 10th grade students only for the 2010/2011 school year. For the 2011/2012 school year 11th grade will be included, and for the 2012/2013 school year Cedar Creek will function fully as a four-year, comprehensive high school."
  50. ^ Student Population, Cedar Creek High School. Accessed November 30, 2011.
  51. ^ Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District 2010 Report card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed September 19, 2012. "The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District serves the communities of Galloway Township, Hamilton Township, Egg Harbor City, Mullica Township and participates in receiving relationships with Port Republic and Washington Township."
  52. ^ Atlantic County Bus / Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed September 19, 2012.
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