Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
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Franklin Township is a township
in Gloucester County
, New Jersey
, United States
. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 15,466.
Franklin Township was formed as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
on January 27, 1820, from portions of Greenwich Township
and Woolwich Township
. Parts of the township have been taken to form Clayton Township
(February 5, 1858) and Newfield
(March 8, 1924).
, the township has a total area of 56.4 square miles (146.1 km²), of which, 56 square miles (145 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.74%) is water.
Franklinville
and Malaga
are unincorporated areas located within Franklin Township.
Franklin Township borders Elk Township
, Clayton
, Monroe Township
, and Newfield
. Franklin Township also borders Salem County
, Cumberland County
, and Atlantic County
.
of 2000, there were 15,466 people, 5,225 households, and 4,190 families residing in the township. The population density
was 276.1 people per square mile (106.6/km²). There were 5,461 housing units at an average density of 97.5 per square mile (37.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 90.22% White, 6.66% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races
, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.51% of the population.
There were 5,225 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples
living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the township the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $55,169, and the median income for a family was $60,518. Males had a median income of $41,159 versus $27,538 for females. The per capita income
for the township was $20,277. About 3.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.
Members of the Franklin Township Committee are Mayor
Joe Petsch, Deputy Mayor
Marge Pfrommer, Brian Mattei, Harold Atkinson, and Rudy Ciangalini.
Franklin Township is in the
serve students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are Mary F. Janvier Elementary School (606 students in K-2), Main Road School (450 students in grades 3-6) and Caroline L. Reutter School (413 students in grades 3-6).
For grades 7-12, students attend the Delsea Regional School District
, which serves students from both Elk Township
and Franklin Township. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics
) are Delsea Regional Middle School with 568 students in grades 7 and 8, and Delsea Regional High School
with 1,267 students in grades 9 - 12.
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
is a college preparatory, all-girls Catholic
high school
founded in 1962 by the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy.
Township (New Jersey)
A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. As a political entity, a township is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town, city, borough, or village, collecting property taxes and providing...
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
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, United States
United States
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. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 15,466.
Franklin Township was formed as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey Legislature
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on January 27, 1820, from portions of Greenwich Township
Greenwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Greenwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 4,879....
and Woolwich Township
Woolwich Township, New Jersey
Woolwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,032....
. Parts of the township have been taken to form Clayton Township
Clayton, New Jersey
Clayton is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,179.Jacob Fisler, who purchased much of the area that is now Clayton, established a community called Fislertown in 1850 that grew substantially after he opened a...
(February 5, 1858) and Newfield
Newfield, New Jersey
Newfield is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,616.Newfield was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 8, 1924, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a...
(March 8, 1924).
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the township has a total area of 56.4 square miles (146.1 km²), of which, 56 square miles (145 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (0.74%) is water.
Franklinville
Franklinville, New Jersey
Franklinville is an unincorporated area within Franklin Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08322....
and Malaga
Malaga, New Jersey
Malaga is an unincorporated area located within Franklin Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08328....
are unincorporated areas located within Franklin Township.
Franklin Township borders Elk Township
Elk Township, New Jersey
Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,514....
, Clayton
Clayton, New Jersey
Clayton is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 8,179.Jacob Fisler, who purchased much of the area that is now Clayton, established a community called Fislertown in 1850 that grew substantially after he opened a...
, Monroe Township
Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
Monroe Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 28,967....
, and Newfield
Newfield, New Jersey
Newfield is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,616.Newfield was formed as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 8, 1924, from portions of Franklin Township, based on the results of a...
. Franklin Township also borders Salem County
Salem County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 64,285 people, 24,295 households, and 17,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 190 people per square mile . There were 26,158 housing units at an average density of 77 per square mile...
, Cumberland County
Cumberland County, New Jersey
Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 Census, the population is 156,898. Its county seat is Bridgeton. Cumberland County is named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland....
, and Atlantic County
Atlantic County, New Jersey
-National protected areas:* Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge * Great Egg Harbor Scenic and Recreational River -Demographics:...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 15,466 people, 5,225 households, and 4,190 families residing in the township. The population density
Population density
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was 276.1 people per square mile (106.6/km²). There were 5,461 housing units at an average density of 97.5 per square mile (37.6/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 90.22% White, 6.66% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.51% of the population.
There were 5,225 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.8% were non-families. 15.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the township the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $55,169, and the median income for a family was $60,518. Males had a median income of $41,159 versus $27,538 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 township was $20,277. About 3.5% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
Local government
Franklin Township is governed under the TownshipTownship (New Jersey)
A township, in the context of New Jersey local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. As a political entity, a township is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town, city, borough, or village, collecting property taxes and providing...
form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.
Members of the Franklin Township Committee are Mayor
Mayor
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Joe Petsch, Deputy Mayor
Deputy Mayor
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Marge Pfrommer, Brian Mattei, Harold Atkinson, and Rudy Ciangalini.
Federal, state and county representation
Franklin Township is in the 2nd Congressional district.Franklin Township is in the
Public safety
Franklin Township is served by the Franklin Twp. Police Department, along with five volunteer fire companies and one ambulance squad. Serving are Franklinville Vol. Fire Co., Janvier Vol. Fire Co., Star Cross Vol. Fire Co., Malaga Vol. Fire Co., and Forest Grove Vol. Fire Co. Franklin Twp. Volunteer Ambulance Corps provide EMS for all 56 square miles (145 km²) encompassing the township.Education
The Franklin Township Public SchoolsFranklin Township Public Schools (Gloucester County, New Jersey)
The Franklin Township Public Schools are a community public school district that serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade from Franklin Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States....
serve students in kindergarten through sixth 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 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...
) are Mary F. Janvier Elementary School (606 students in K-2), Main Road School (450 students in grades 3-6) and Caroline L. Reutter School (413 students in grades 3-6).
For grades 7-12, students attend the Delsea Regional School District
Delsea Regional School District
The Delsea Regional School District is a regional public school district serving students from two communities in Gloucester County, New Jersey...
, which serves students from both Elk Township
Elk Township, New Jersey
Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 3,514....
and Franklin Township. 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 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...
) are Delsea Regional Middle School with 568 students in grades 7 and 8, and Delsea Regional High School
Delsea Regional High School
Delsea Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Elk Township and Franklin Township Delsea Regional High School is a four-year comprehensive regional public high school that serves students in ninth...
with 1,267 students in grades 9 - 12.
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Our Lady of Mercy Academy (New Jersey)
Our Lady of Mercy Academy is a college preparatory, all-girls Catholic high school founded in 1962 by the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy in Franklin Township, New Jersey, United States. Despite its location in Franklin Township, the school has a Newfield mailing address...
is a college preparatory, all-girls Catholic
Roman Catholic Church
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high school
Secondary education in the United States
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founded in 1962 by the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy.
External links
- Franklin Township website
- Franklin Township Public Schools
- Data for the Franklin Township Public Schools, 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...
- Delsea Regional School District
- Data for the Delsea Regional School District, 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...
- Franklin forum
- Franklinville Fire Company