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Burlington, New Jersey

See also: Burlington Township, New Jersey

Burlington is a City located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 9,736.

Burlington New Jersey - History

The council of West Jersey Proprietors purchased roughly thirty miles of riverfront land in 1676 from the Lenape Native Americans. Burlington was founded on part of that land by settlers (primarily Quakers) in 1677, and served as the capital of the province of West Jersey until 1702.

Burlington takes its name (including the county name) from the English east-coast town of Bridlington, of which, Burlington was a distict but is now amalgamated into the larger Bridlington town.

Burlington New Jersey - Geography

Burlington is located at 40°4'23" North, 74°51'20" West (40.073110, -74.855693)^GR1. It is surrounded on three sides by Burlington Township, New Jersey and on one side by the Delaware River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 19.35% water.

Burlington borders Burlington Township and the Delaware River. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Burlington to Bristol, Pennsylvania.

Burlington New Jersey - Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 9,736 people, 3,898 households, and 2,522 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,253.0/km² (3,245.1/mi²). There are 4,181 housing units at an average density of 538.1/km² (1,393.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 68.18% White, 26.62% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. 3.41% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,898 households out of which 27.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% are married couples living together, 17.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% are non-families. 29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 3.09.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $43,115, and the median income for a family is $47,969. Males have a median income of $38,012 versus $28,022 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,208. 8.0% of the population and 5.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Burlington New Jersey - Government

Burlington New Jersey - Local government

The City of Burlington is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government.

The Mayor of Burlington City is Darlene Scocca. Members of the City Council are Dr. Victoria Handfield, Edward M. Canivan, Joseph Mekler, Nancy Measey Kurts, Richard E. Clark, Helen F. Hatala and Jospeh H. Van Loan.

Burlington New Jersey - Federal state and county representation

Burlington is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District.

New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Mercer County, Monmouth County and Ocean County, is represented by Christopher Smith (R). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken) and Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park).

The 7th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Diane B. Allen (R, Burlington) and in the Assembly by Herb Conaway (D, Delran) and Jack Conners (D, Delran). The Governor of New Jersey is Richard Codey (D, West Orange).

Burlington County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Burlington County's Freeholders are: James K. Wujcik (Freeholder Director), Vincent R. Farias (Deputy Freeholder Director), Dawn Marie Addiego, Theresa D. Brown and William S. Haines, Jr.

Burlington New Jersey - Education

St Mary's Hall Doane Academy is an Episcopal school founded in 1837 by George Washington Doane.

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