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	Topics Audubon, New Jersey Topic Home Audubon is a Borough Borough (New Jersey) A Borough in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five *types* and one of eleven *forms* of municipal government.... in Camden County Camden County, New Jersey Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the population was 508,932. Its county seat is Camden, New Jersey.... , New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey is a state in the Mid-Atlantic States and Northeastern United States regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north by New York, on the east by the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean, on the southwest by Delaware, and on the west by Pennsylvania.... , United States United States The United States of America is a Federal government constitutional republic comprising U.S. state and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its Contiguous United States and Washington, D.C., the Capital districts and territories, lie between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Oceans, Borders of the U... . As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 9,182. Audubon was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature New Jersey Legislature The New Jersey Legislature is the U.S. state of New Jersey's legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital, Trenton, New Jersey.... on March 13, 1905, from portions of Haddon Township Haddon Township, New Jersey Haddon Township is a Township in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 14,651.... . Portions of the borough were taken on July 3, 1947, to form the borough of Audubon Park Audubon Park, New Jersey Audubon Park is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,102.... , based on the results of a referendum held on October 28, 1947. Audubon is the home to three Medal of Honor Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest Awards and decorations of the United States military awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action... recipients: Edward Clyde Benfold Edward Clyde Benfold Edward Clyde Benfold was a United States Navy sailor who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War. He was killed in action, aged 21, while serving with the 1st Marine Division , as a Hospital Corpsman Third Class.... and Nelson V. Brittin Nelson V. Brittin Nelson V. Brittin was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on February 1, 1952.... , who received their medals for actions during the Korean War Korean War The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korea and South Korea regimes, with major hostilities lasting from June 25, 1950 until the armistice signed on July 27, 1953.... , and World War I World War I World War I, or the First World War , was a global military conflict which involved the Great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies of World War I and the Central Powers.... veteran , making it the location with the most medals awarded per capita. The three are honored by a memorial at Audubon High School Audubon High School Audubon High School is a comprehensive six-year community public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Audubon, New Jersey, in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Audubon School District.... . Geography Audubon is located at (39.890563, -75.070423). According to the United States Census Bureau United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data.... , the borough has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²), of which, 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.32%) is water. Audubon borders Audubon Park Audubon Park, New Jersey Audubon Park is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,102.... , Haddon Heights Haddon Heights, New Jersey Haddon Heights is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 7,547.... , Haddon Township Haddon Township, New Jersey Haddon Township is a Township in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 14,651.... , Haddonfield Haddonfield, New Jersey Haddonfield is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 11,659.... , Mount Ephraim Mount Ephraim, New Jersey Mount Ephraim is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,495.... , and Oaklyn Oaklyn, New Jersey Oaklyn is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,188.... . Demographics As of the census Census A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population.... of 2000, there were 9,182 people, 3,673 households, and 2,387 families residing in the borough. The population density Population density Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans.... was 6,162.3 people per square mile (2,379.3/km²). There were 3,813 housing units at an average density of 2,559.0/sq mi (988.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.34% White, 0.52% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races Race (United States Census) Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget , are Self-concept data items in which residents choose the Race in the United States or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are of Hispanic or Latino origin .... , and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population. There were 90,673 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples Marriage Marriage is a social, spirituality, or law union of individuals. This union may also be called matrimony, while the ceremony that marks its beginning is usually called a wedding and the married status created is sometimes called wedlock.... living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.16. In the borough the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $49,250, and the median income for a family was $59,115. Males had a median income of $45,650 versus $30,651 for females. The per capita income Per capita income Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in the country. This is what each citizen is to receive if the yearly national income is divided equally among everyone.... for the borough was $24,942. About 4.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. Government Local government Audubon operates under the Walsh Act Walsh Act (New Jersey) The Walsh Act is legislation in the U.S. state of New Jersey that permits local government to adopt a non-partisan City commission government. The legislation was signed by Governor of New Jersey Woodrow Wilson on April 25, 1911.... commission form City commission government City commission government is a form of municipal government which was once common in the United States, but many cities which were formerly governed by commission have since switched to the Council-Manager government form of government.... of New Jersey municipal government. Three non-partisan commissioners are elected at-large to four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis. Each commissioner is assigned a specific department to head in addition to their legislative functions. Member's of Audubon's Board of Commissioners are: Mayor - Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property The Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property heads one of the departments in those local governments in New Jersey that operate under the Walsh Act form of municipal governance.... Scott Warren Federal, state and county representation Audubon is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 5th Legislative District. Education The Audubon School District Audubon School District The Audubon School District is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Audubon, New Jersey, in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States.... serves public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics National Center for Education Statistics The National Center for Education Statistics , as part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences , collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States; conducts studies on international comparisons of education statistics; and provid... ) are (PreK-2, 277 students), (3-6, 393) and Audubon High School Audubon High School Audubon High School is a comprehensive six-year community public high school that serves students in seventh through twelfth grades from Audubon, New Jersey, in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Audubon School District.... for grades 7-12 (957). Students from Audubon Park Audubon Park, New Jersey Audubon Park is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,102.... attend the district's schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship Sending/receiving relationship A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district.... established after Audubon Park closed its lone school in 1979. For grades 9-12, students from Mount Ephraim Mount Ephraim, New Jersey Mount Ephraim is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,495.... attend Audubon High School, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Mount Ephraim Public Schools Mount Ephraim Public Schools The Mount Ephraim Public Schools are a community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade from Mount Ephraim, New Jersey, in Camden County, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States.... . Transportation New Jersey Transit New Jersey Transit The New Jersey Transit Corporation is a statewide public transportation system serving the U.S. state of New Jersey, United States, and Orange County, New York and Rockland County, New York counties in New York.... bus service is available to Philadelphia on the 400 and 403 routes, with local service on the 450 and 457 routes. Notable residents Notable current and former residents of Audubon include: Edward Clyde Benfold Edward Clyde Benfold Edward Clyde Benfold was a United States Navy sailor who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War. He was killed in action, aged 21, while serving with the 1st Marine Division , as a Hospital Corpsman Third Class.... (1931-1952), a United States Navy United States Navy The United States Navy is the navy of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy currently has approximately 331,682 personnel on active duty as of 31 December 2008 and 124,000 in the United States Navy Reserve.... sailor who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest Awards and decorations of the United States military awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action... for his actions during the Korean War Korean War The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korea and South Korea regimes, with major hostilities lasting from June 25, 1950 until the armistice signed on July 27, 1953.... Nelson V. Brittin Nelson V. Brittin Nelson V. Brittin was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on February 1, 1952.... (1920-1951), Korean War Korean War The Korean War refers to a period of military conflict between North Korea and South Korea regimes, with major hostilities lasting from June 25, 1950 until the armistice signed on July 27, 1953.... veteran who was awarded the medal of honor posthumously. Joe Flacco Joe Flacco Joseph Vincent Flacco is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football for Pittsburgh Panthers football and Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football.... (born 1985), starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They compete in the AFC North of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... ., picked by the Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They compete in the AFC North of the American Football Conference in the National Football League .... 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft 2008 NFL Draft The 2008 NFL season NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so.... . , a World War I World War I World War I, or the First World War , was a global military conflict which involved the Great powers, organized into two opposing military alliances: the Allies of World War I and the Central Powers.... veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest Awards and decorations of the United States military awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action... . External links , National Center for Education Statistics National Center for Education Statistics The National Center for Education Statistics* , as part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences , collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States; conducts studies on international comparisons of education statistics; and provid...