Upper Township, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Upper Township, New Jersey
settlement_type = Township
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map_caption = Upper Township highlighted in Cape May County. Inset



mapsize1 = 250x200px
map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Upper Township, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Cape May
government_footnotes =
government_type = Township (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Richard Palombo
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leader_name1 =
established_title = Formed
established_date = April 2, 1723
established_title1 = Incorporated
established_date1 = February 21, 1798

unit_pref = Imperial
area_footnotes =
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 177.4
area_land_km2 = 163.6
area_water_km2 = 13.8
area_total_sq_mi = 68.5
area_land_sq_mi = 63.2
area_water_sq_mi = 5.3

population_as_of = 2006
population_footnotes =
population_total = 11363
population_density_km2 = 74.1
population_density_sq_mi = 191.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|882047|Township of Upper, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed June 13, 2008.]
elevation_m = 1
elevation_ft = 3
latd = 39 |latm = 15 |lats = 4 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 42 |longs = 27 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 08270 - Petersburg
area_code = 609
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-74810GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0882047GR|3
website = http://www.uppertownship.com
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Upper Township is a large township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the Ocean City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The township population was 12,115 as of the United States 2000 Census. As of 2006, the township had an estimated population of 11,363.

Upper Township was formed as a precinct on April 2, 1723, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township have been taken to form Dennis Township (March 1, 1827) and Ocean City borough (March 3, 1884)."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 116.]

"New Jersey Monthly" magazine ranked Upper Township as its 2nd best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey. [ [http://njmonthly.com/articles/best_of/placestolive/best-places-to-live---the-complete-top-towns-list-.html "Best Places To Live - The Complete Top Towns List 1-100"] , "New Jersey Monthly", February 21, 2008. Accessed February 24, 2008.]

Upper Township is considering consolidation with neighboring Corbin City. [ [http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/104-03292008-1510906.html Little choice for small New Jersey towns but to merge] . PhillyBurbs.com. Accessed May 26, 2008.]

Upper Township is home to the only yellow fire trucks in the southern end of the state. Seaville Fire Rescue Company [http://www.seavillefirerescue.com ] runs yellow fire trucks and responds to over 200 calls a year for assistance and has been proudly serving the township for over 50 years. The fire station is located on Route 50 across from Dino's Seaville Diner, a township landmark for over 30 years.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 68.5 square miles (177.4 km²), of which, 63.2 square miles (163.6 km²) of it is land and 5.3 square miles (13.8 km²) of it (7.77%) is water.

Strathmere is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Upper Township. Marmora is an unincorporated area within the township. The township contains many different communities and enclaves that create a diverse area reaching from Great Egg Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean. Seaville is the largest community and Strathmere is the Township's island containing a beautiful beach community.

Upper Township borders Cumberland County, Atlantic County, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Woodbine Borough, Dennis Township, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1930= 1657
1940= 1675
1950= 1922
1960= 2539
1970= 3413
1980= 6713
1990= 10681
2000= 12115
estimate=11363
estyear=2006
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=06000US3400974810&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3471010&_street=&_county=upper&_cityTown=upper&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Upper township] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 12, 2008.]
footnote=Population 1930 - 1990. [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 12,115 people, 4,266 households, and 3,365 families residing in the township. The population density was 191.8 people per square mile (74.1/km²). There were 5,472 housing units at an average density of 86.6/sq mi (33.5/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White, 0.69% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 4,266 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the township the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,942, and the median income for a family was $68,824. Males had a median income of $46,528 versus $31,325 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,498. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Upper Township is governed under the Township 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."2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 8.] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.

Members of the Upper Township Committee are Mayor Richard Palombo (Personnel, Emergency Management, Lifeguards), Deputy Mayor Curtis T. Corson, Jr. (Revenue and Finance), Barbara Camp (Department of Public Works), Frank E. Conrad (Building & Grounds, Animal Control, Municipal Court) and John "Jay" Newman (Fire and Rescue, Public Safety, Recreation Department). [ [http://www.uppertownship.com/ Upper Township Elected Officials] , Upper Township. Accessed July 12, 2008.]

Federal, state and county representation

Upper Township is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , League of Women Voters, p. 65. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Education

The Upper Township School District serves students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416650 Data for the Upper Township School District] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed July 12, 2008.] ) are [http://upperschools.org/upper/primary/primary.html Upper Township Primary School] (K-2; 499 students), [http://upperschools.org/upper/elementary/elementary.html Upper Township Elementary School] (3-5; 545) and [http://upperschools.org/upper/middle/middle.html Upper Township Middle School] (6-8; 600).

Students from Corbin City, a non-operating school district, attend the Upper Township schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship. [Scavuzzo, Sam Fran. [http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/186/story/203924.html "Atlantic, Cape towns may unite"] , "The Press of Atlantic City", July 12, 2008. Accessed July 12, 2008. "The neighboring towns currently share library, fire and emergency medical services, with Corbin City sending students to public schools in Upper Township."]

Students from Upper Township (and Corbin City) attend Ocean City High School in Ocean City as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Ocean City School District. [ [http://education.state.nj.us/rc/rc06/narrative/09/3780/09-3780-050.html Ocean City High School 2006 Report Card Narrative] , New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 7, 2007. "Ocean City is a comprehensive high school serving the communities of Ocean City, Upper Township, Sea Isle City, and Corbin City, with an enrollment of over 1,400 students."] 70% of students in Ocean City High School are from Upper Township.

References

External links

* [http://www.uppertownship.com/ Upper Township website]
* [http://upperschools.org/ Upper Township School District]
*NJReportCard|09|5340|0|Upper Township School District
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416650 Data for the Upper Township School District] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://www.uppertownshipgazette.com The Upper Township Gazette] Local community newspaper