Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey
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Springfield Township is a township located in Union County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 14,429.
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Springfield
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History
Springfield is celebrated as the scene of a battle between the American and British forces, June 23, 1780. The British, under General Knyphausen, advanced from Elizabethtown about 5 o'clock in the morning. They were opposed by General Greene, but owing to the superior number of the enemy he was compelled to evacuate Springfield, which was then burned by the British. During the action the Rev. James Caldwell, chaplain in the New Jersey brigade, is said to have distributed the hymn books from the neighboring Presbyterian Church among the soldiers for wadding, saying at the same time, "Now put Watts into them, boys." This battle prevented further advance on the part of the British. The American loss was about 72 and that of the British about 150.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 13.3 km² (5.2 mi²). 13.3 km² (5.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 14,429 people, 6,001 households, and 4,014 families residing in the township. The population density is 1,081.8/km² (2,801.8/mi²). There are 6,204 housing units at an average density of 465.1/km² (1,204.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 89.72% White, 3.72% African American, 0.02% Native American, 4.69% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 4.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,001 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% are non-families. 28.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the township the population is spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $73,790, and the median income for a family is $85,725. Males have a median income of $55,907 versus $39,542 for females. The per capita income for the township is $36,754. 3.1% of the population and 1.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official Township Website (http://www.springfield-nj.com/)
- Battle of Springfield Reenactment Website (http://www.springfieldbattle.com/)