Upper Township, New Jersey Totally Explained

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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. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 12,115.
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). 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.
Upper Township is considering consolidation with neighboring Corbin City.

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's 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

As of the census 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

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).

Federal, state and county representation

Upper Township is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District.

Education

The Upper Township School District serves students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district are Upper Township Primary School

(K-2), Upper Township Elementary School

(3-5) and Upper Township Middle School

(6-8).
Students from Upper Township attend Ocean City High School in Ocean City as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Ocean City School District. 70% of students in Ocean City High School are from Upper Township.

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