Cherry Hill Township New Jersey Geography Demographics

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 63.1 km² (24.4 mi²This article is about the unit of measure. In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London. A square mile (symbol sq. or mi is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). A square mile is). 62.8 km² (24.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.45% water.

Cherry Hill is separated from Burlington CountyBurlington County is a county located in the U. State of New Jersey. The county seat is Mount Holly. It had been in Burlington, but as population moved away from the Delaware river a more central location was needed. As of 2000, the population is 423,394. by the Pennsauken Creek to the east. Cherry Hill's western border is the Cooper River which it shares with Haddon TownshipHaddon Township is a Walsh Act township located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 14,651. Haddon Township uniquely has two separate exclaves. Haddon Township is a center for liquor stores, restaura, HaddonfieldHaddonfield is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 11,659. Geography Haddonfield is located at 39°53'47" North, 75°2'9" West (39. 896280, -75. According to the United States Census B, and LawnsideLawnside is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 2,692. The land that became Lawndale was purchased by Abolitionists for freed and escaled slaves, as well as other African-Americans,. On land, Cherry Hill borders MerchantvilleMerchantville is a borough located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 3,801. Geography Merchantville is located at 39°56'60" North, 75°3'1" West (39. 949979, -75. According to the United States Censu and PennsaukenPennsauken Township is a census-designated place and township located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 35,737. Pennsauken was incorporated in 1892 and is home to the Pepsi plant and J&J Snack Food to the north, and VoorheesVoorhees Township is a township located in Camden County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 28,126. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30. 6 mi²) of it is land a to the south.

2 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 69,965 people, 26,227 households, and 19,407 families residing in the township. The population density is 1,114.0/km² (2,884.9/mi²). There are 27,074 housing units at an average density of 431.1/km² (1,116.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 84.67% White, 4.46% African American, 0.10% Native American, 8.87% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. 2.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 26,227 households out of which 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% are non-families. 22.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the township the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $69,421, and the median income for a family is $80,766. Males have a median income of $54,894 versus $37,282 for females. The per capita income for the township is $32,658. 4.0% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

3 Famous residents

George Norcross III

4 See also

5 External links

Cherry Hill Township site http://www.cherryhill-nj.com
Definition of township and other forms of government in New Jersey http://www.njslom.org/types.html

Camden County, New Jersey Boroughs in New Jersey Faulkner Act Townships in New Jersey

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