Swedesboro, New Jersey
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Swedesboro is a borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 2,055.
History and landmarks
The oldest extant log cabin in the United States, the [Nothnagle Log Cabin] was built by Antti Niilonpoika (Anthony Neilson/Nelson) in Swedesboro. It is a registered National historic site. Swedesboro is one of only two Swedish settlements in New Jersey, along with Bridgeport.Geography
Swedesboro is located at 39°44'53" North, 75°18'41" West (39.748125, -75.311411)[Geographic references#1GR1].According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (3.95%) is water.
Swedesboro is an independent municipality located entirely within Woolwich Township.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 2,055 people, 771 households, and 528 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,086.9/km² (2,830.8/mi²). There were 860 housing units at an average density of 454.9/km² (1,184.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 76.93% White, 16.50% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 3.36% from other races, and 2.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.52% of the population.There were 771 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.22.
In the borough the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $49,286, and the median income for a family was $58,721. Males had a median income of $41,346 versus $33,125 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,857. About 7.8% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Federal, state and county representation
Swedesboro is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd Legislative District.New Jersey's Second Congressional District, covering all of Atlantic County, Cape May County, Cumberland County and Salem County and portions of Burlington County and Gloucester County, is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Vineland). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City).
The 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Stephen M. Sweeney (D, Thorofare) and in the Assembly by John J. Burzichelli (D, Thorofare) and Douglas H. Fisher (D, Thorofare). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).
Gloucester County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Gloucester County's Freeholders are: Stephen M. Sweeney (Freeholder Director), Robert M. Damminger (Deputy Freeholder Director), Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr., William Krebs, Frank J. DiMarco, Helene M. Reed and Dr. Warren S. Wallace.
Education
Students in grades K-6 attend the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District, a consolidated school district that serves students from both Swedesboro and Woolwich Township. Schools in the district are Margaret C. Clifford School, Charles C. Stratton School and Walter H. Hill School.For grades 7-12, students are educated by the Kingsway Regional School District. The district serves students from East Greenwich Township, Logan Township, South Harrison Township, Swedesboro and Woolwich Township. Schools in the district are [Kingsway Regional Middle School] and Kingsway Regional High School.
External links
- [Swedesboro-Woolwich School District]
- [Kingsway Regional High School]
- [The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation & Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel]
- [Maps and aerial photos]
- * Street map from [Google Maps] or [Yahoo! Maps]
- * Topographic map from [TopoZone]
- * Aerial image or topographic map from [TerraServer-USA]
- * Satellite image from [Google Maps] or [Windows Live Local]
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| Municipalities of Gloucester County, New Jersey (County Seat: Woodbury) |
|---|---|
| Boroughs | Clayton | Glassboro | National Park | Newfield | Paulsboro | Pitman | Swedesboro | Wenonah | Westville | Woodbury Heights |
| City | Woodbury |
| Townships | Deptford | East Greenwich | Elk | Franklin | Greenwich | Harrison | Logan | Mantua | Monroe | South Harrison | Washington | West Deptford | Woolwich |
| CDPs and Communities | Beckett | Bridgeport | Gibbstown | Mullica Hill | Oak Valley | Turnersville | Victory Lakes | Williamstown |
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