West Deptford Township, New Jersey

West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. Inset map: Gloucester County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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West Deptford Township highlighted in Gloucester County. Inset map: Gloucester County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.

West Deptford Township is a township located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 19,368.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 46.0 km² (17.8 mi²). 41.2 km² (15.9 mi²) of it is land and 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 10.47% water.

West Deptford Township borders Westville, Deptford Township, Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, Mantua Township, East Greenwich Township, Paulsboro, and National Park.

West Deptford Township also borders Camden County and the Delaware River.

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,368 people, 7,719 households, and 5,125 families residing in the township. The population density is 470.3/km² (1,218.4/mi²). There are 7,999 housing units at an average density of 194.2/km² (503.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 92.29% White, 5.08% African American, 0.23% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 1.76% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,719 households out of which 30.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% are non-families. 27.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 3.07.

In the township the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $50,583, and the median income for a family is $64,477. Males have a median income of $42,711 versus $30,621 for females. The per capita income for the township is $24,219. 5.3% of the population and 3.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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