Evesham Township, New Jersey
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Evesham Township is a township located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 42,275.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 76.9 km² (29.7 mi²). 76.5 km² (29.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water.
Evesham Township borders Mount Laurel Township, Medford Township, and Camden County.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 42,275 people, 15,712 households, and 11,344 families residing in the township. The population density is 552.6/km² (1,431.1/mi²). There are 16,324 housing units at an average density of 213.4/km² (552.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 91.26% White, 3.11% African American, 0.07% Native American, 4.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,712 households out of which 38.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% are married couples living together, 8.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.21.
In the township the population is spread out with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.3 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $67,010, and the median income for a family is $77,245. Males have a median income of $54,536 versus $36,494 for females. The per capita income for the township is $29,494. 2.8% of the population and 1.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
History
The area now known as Evesham Township was originally settled by Quakers in 1672. The township was divided twice, once in 1847, and again in 1872. These splits formed Medford and Mount Laurel, respectively. Full-time police services began in 1966. The current form of government, a council-manager system, was established in 1969.
In 1955, the US Amy opened the PH-32 Nike Ajax facility on Tomlinson Mill Road. This battery was one of twelve used to shield Philadelphia from aerial assault during the Cold War. The base was decommissioned in the mid-60s and used for various functions, including a civil defense center.
Education
Public schooling in Evesham Township is provided by two school systems: the Evesham Township School District, and the Lenape Regional High School District.
The Evesham Township School District is composed of a number of elementary and middle schools.
The elementary schools are: Helen L. Beeler Elementary School, Frances S. DeMasi Elementary School, Florence V. Evans Elementary School, Robert B. Jaggard Elementary School, Marlton Elementary School.
The middle schools are: Frances S. DeMasi Middle School and Marlton Middle School.
Public high school services are provided by the Lenape Regional High School District. In Evesham, most residents attend Cherokee High School.
Politics
The township is run by a mayor and town council, which are chosen through non-partisan elections. As of the 2004 elections, these were filled by Mayor Augustus (Gus) Tamburro, Deputy Mayor Kenneth D'Andrea, Councilman Salvatore Cardillo, Councilman Jud Hanlon, and Councilwoman Jamie Montgomery.
Marlton CDP
Within Evesham is the census-designated place (CDP), Marlton. Likely due to the influence of the local post office (which is within the CDP), the name of the CDP is often used in place of the township's name, even when referring to locations beyond the boundaries of the CDP.
External links
- Evesham Township's official site (http://www.twp.evesham.nj.us/)
- Evesham Township School District (http://www.evesham.k12.nj.us)
- Lenape Regional High School District (http://www.lr.k12.nj.us/)