Gloucester County, New Jersey Totally Explained

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As of the census of 2000, there were 254,673 people, 90,717 households, and 67,221 families residing in the county. The population density was 784 people per square mile (303/km²). There were 95,054 housing units at an average density of 293 per square mile (113/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 87.07% White, 9.06% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 2.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.8% were of Italian, 19.3% Irish, 15.8% German and 7.6% English ancestry according to Census 2000.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.40% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $54,273, and the median income for a family was $62,482. Males had a median income of $43,825 versus $31,077 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,708. About 4.30% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.60% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Gloucester County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of seven members. Currently, all of the Freeholders are Democrats. Freeholders are elected at large by the voters of Gloucester County in partisan elections and serve staggered 3-year terms. Gloucester County's Freeholders are:

Stephen M. Sweeney - Freeholder Director

Robert M. Damminger

(2009) - Deputy Freeholder Director

Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr.

Joe Chila

(2009)

Frank J. DiMarco

Helene M. Reed

Dr. Warren S. Wallace

Municipalities

The following municipalities are located in Gloucester County. The municipality type is listed in parentheses after the name, except where the type is included as part of the name. Census-designated places and other unincorporated communities are listed under their municipalities.

Clayton (borough)

Deptford Township

Oak Valley

East Greenwich Township

Elk Township

Franklin Township

Glassboro (borough)

Greenwich Township

Gibbstown

Harrison Township

Mullica Hill

Logan Township

Beckett
Bridgeport
Center Square
Nortonville
Repaupo

Mantua Township

Barnsboro
Sewell

Monroe Township

National Park (borough)

Newfield (borough)

Paulsboro (borough)

Pitman (borough)

South Harrison Township

Swedesboro (borough)

Washington Township

Turnersville

Wenonah (borough)

West Deptford Township

Westville (borough)

Woodbury (city)

Woodbury Heights (borough)

Woolwich Township

Notable residents

Gloucester County is the home to several notable Americans, including:

Linda Fiorentino, actress (Mantua Township).

Tara Lipinski, Olympic gold medal winner, figure skating (Mantua Township).

Bryant McKinnie, professional football player, Minnesota Vikings (Woodbury).

J. Hampton Moore, former Mayor of Philadelphia (Woodbury).

Milt Plum, former professional football player, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants (Westville).

Jimmy Rollins, professional baseball player, Philadelphia Phillies (Woolwich Township).

Patti Smith, punk rock musician (Woodbury).

Charles C. Stratton, former Member of Congress (Swedesboro).Further Information

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