Woodbury Heights, New Jersey
Encyclopedia
Woodbury Heights is a Borough
located in Gloucester County
, New Jersey
, United States
. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,988.
Woodbury Heights was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
on April 6, 1915, from portions of Deptford Township
, based on the results of a referendum held on April 27, 1915. Portions were exchanged with Woodbury
in 1925, and portions of the city were annexed on March 22, 1938. Portions were exchanged with Deptford Township in 1956 and other portions were annexed from the township in 1965.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²). 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it is land. Glen Lake, although no longer open for swimming, is available for fishing and non-motorized boating. http://www.sjnewsco.com/woodbury_heights.htm
Woodbury Heights borders Deptford Township
, West Deptford Township
, and Woodbury
.
of 2000, there are 2,988 people, 1,027 households, and 825 families residing in the borough. The population density
is 2,437.2 people per square mile (937.9/km2). There are 1,045 housing units at an average density of 852.4 per square mile (328.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough is 96.35% White, 1.54% African American
or Black
, 0.27% Native American, 1.00% Asia
n, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races
, and 0.37% from two or more races. 1.24% of the population are Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There are 1,027 households out of which 38.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% are non-families. 16.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.24.
In the borough the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $63,266, and the median income for a family is $70,167. Males have a median income of $51,342 versus $33,220 for females. The per capita income
for the borough is $24,001. 4.1% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line
. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.7% are under the age of 18 and 2.8% are 65 or older.
form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
The Mayor of Woodbury Heights is Harry W. Elton, Jr. Borough Council members are Council President Eshia “Jake” Jacob, Susan S. Degnen, Duane Pheasant, Harold “Hap” Pye, Brett D. Scull and Joseph Smith.
Woodbury Heights is also in the
serves public school students in preschool through sixth grade. Woodbury Heights Elementary School served an enrollment of 240 students as of the 2005-06 school year.
For seventh through twelfth grade, public school students attend Gateway Regional High School, a regional public high school serving students from the boroughs of National Park
, Wenonah
, Westville
and Woodbury Heights, as part of the Gateway Regional High School District.
St. Margaret Regional School, a K-8 Catholic school
, is located in Woodbury Heights as well.
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....
located in Gloucester County
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 288,288. Its county seat is Woodbury....
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,988.
Woodbury Heights was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
The New Jersey Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In its current form, as defined by the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, the Legislature consists of two houses: the General Assembly and the Senate...
on April 6, 1915, from portions of Deptford Township
Deptford Township, New Jersey
Deptford Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 30,561....
, based on the results of a referendum held on April 27, 1915. Portions were exchanged with Woodbury
Woodbury, New Jersey
Woodbury is a city in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, 10,307 residents were counted. Woodbury is the county seat of Gloucester County....
in 1925, and portions of the city were annexed on March 22, 1938. Portions were exchanged with Deptford Township in 1956 and other portions were annexed from the township in 1965.
Geography
Woodbury Heights is located at 39°49'1" North, 75°9'12" West (39.817013, -75.153379).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 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²). 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it is land. Glen Lake, although no longer open for swimming, is available for fishing and non-motorized boating. http://www.sjnewsco.com/woodbury_heights.htm
Woodbury Heights borders Deptford Township
Deptford Township, New Jersey
Deptford Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 30,561....
, West Deptford Township
West Deptford Township, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 19,368 people, 7,719 households, and 5,125 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,218.4 people per square mile . There were 7,999 housing units at an average density of 503.2 per square mile...
, and Woodbury
Woodbury, New Jersey
Woodbury is a city in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, 10,307 residents were counted. Woodbury is the county seat of Gloucester County....
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there are 2,988 people, 1,027 households, and 825 families residing in the borough. The population density
Population density
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is 2,437.2 people per square mile (937.9/km2). There are 1,045 housing units at an average density of 852.4 per square mile (328.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough is 96.35% White, 1.54% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
or Black
Black
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, 0.27% Native American, 1.00% Asia
Asia
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n, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.37% from two or more races. 1.24% of the population are Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There are 1,027 households out of which 38.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% are married couples living together, 9.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% are non-families. 16.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.89 and the average family size is 3.24.
In the borough the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough is $63,266, and the median income for a family is $70,167. Males have a median income of $51,342 versus $33,220 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the borough is $24,001. 4.1% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line
Poverty threshold
The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country...
. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.7% are under the age of 18 and 2.8% are 65 or older.
Local government
Woodbury Heights is governed under the BoroughBorough (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....
form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
The Mayor of Woodbury Heights is Harry W. Elton, Jr. Borough Council members are Council President Eshia “Jake” Jacob, Susan S. Degnen, Duane Pheasant, Harold “Hap” Pye, Brett D. Scull and Joseph Smith.
Federal, state and county representation
Woodbury Heights is in the 1st Congressional district.Woodbury Heights is also in the
Education
The Woodbury Heights School DistrictWoodbury Heights School District
The Woodbury Heights School District is a community public school district that serves students in preschool through sixth grade from Woodbury Heights, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States....
serves public school students in preschool through sixth grade. Woodbury Heights Elementary School served an enrollment of 240 students as of the 2005-06 school year.
For seventh through twelfth grade, public school students attend Gateway Regional High School, a regional public high school serving students from the boroughs of National Park
National Park, New Jersey
National Park is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, there were 3,205 residents. Despite its name, National Park is neither a national park nor associated with one.-History:...
, Wenonah
Wenonah, New Jersey
Wenonah is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population was 2,317. It is located approximately 10 miles south of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
, Westville
Westville, New Jersey
Westville is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the borough population was 4,501. The Borough of Westville is known as "The Gateway to South Jersey."...
and Woodbury Heights, as part of the Gateway Regional High School District.
St. Margaret Regional School, a K-8 Catholic school
Catholic school
Catholic schools are maintained parochial schools or education ministries of the Catholic Church. the Church operates the world's largest non-governmental school system...
, is located in Woodbury Heights as well.
External links
- Borough of Woodbury Heights
- Woodbury Heights Elementary School
- Data for the Woodbury Heights Elementary School, National Center for Education StatisticsNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics is the part of the United States Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences that collects, analyzes, and publishes statistics on education and public school district finance information in the United States...
- Woodbury Heights forum