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== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
[[New Jersey Transit]] offers bus service to [[Philadelphia]] on the [[404 (New Jersey bus)|404]], [[405 (New Jersey bus)|405]] and [[407 (New Jersey bus)|451]] routes.<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/sf_tp_rc_camden.shtml Camden County Bus/Rail Connections], [[New Jersey Transit]]. Accessed [[June 21]], [[2007]].</ref>
[[New Jersey Transit]] offers bus service to [[Philadelphia]] on the [[404 (New Jersey bus)|404]], [[405 (New Jersey bus)|405]] and [[407 (New Jersey bus)|451]] routes.<ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/sf_tp_rc_camden.shtml Camden County Bus/Rail Connections], [[New Jersey Transit]]. Accessed [[June 21]], [[2007]].</ref>

==Notable residents==
Notable current and former residents of Merchantville include:
*[[Al Besselink]] (1922-), [[professional golfer]] who played on the [[PGA Tour]] in the 1950s and 1960s.<ref>[http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0E16F83E591A728DDDA00A94DB405B848AF1D3 "Besselink Posts 65 for 135 Total to Gain One-Stroke Margin in Azalea Golf; GAJDA IS SECOND IN $20,000 EVENT Besselink Gets 8 Birdies in Gaining Lead -- Four Tied for Third Place"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[March 29]], [[1964]]. Accessed [[November 26]], [[2007]].</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:07, 26 November 2007

Merchantville, New Jersey
Borough
Merchantville highlighted in Camden County
Merchantville highlighted in Camden County
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyCamden
Area
 • Total0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)
 • Land0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total3,801
 • Density6,317.2/sq mi (2,439.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
08109
Area code856
FIPS code34-45510Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0878265Template:GR

Merchantville is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 3,801.

Merchantville was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 3, 1874, from portions of Delaware Township (now Cherry Hill Township) and Stockton Township.[1]

Geography

Merchantville is located at 39°56′60″N 75°3′1″W / 39.95000°N 75.05028°W / 39.95000; -75.05028 Coordinates: latitude seconds >= 60
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²), all land.

Merchantville borders Pennsauken and Cherry Hill.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19303,592—
19403,6792.4%
19504,18313.7%
19604,075−2.6%
19704,4258.6%
19803,972−10.2%
19904,0953.1%
20003,801−7.2%
2005 (est.)3,820[2]
Population 1930 - 1990[3]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 3,801 people, 1,524 households, and 946 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,446.0/km² (6,317.2/mi²). There were 1,607 housing units at an average density of 1,034.1/km² (2,670.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 85.90% White, 7.42% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.10% Asian, 2.84% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.47% of the population.

There were 1,524 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $49,392, and the median income for a family was $60,652. Males had a median income of $43,375 versus $30,771 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,589. About 5.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Mayor of Merchantville Borough is Frank M. North. Members of the Borough Council are John Alloway, Patricia Fields, Paul Finnegan, Steve Volkert, Shawn Waldron and Robert Zeiders.[4]

Federal, state and county representation

Merchantville is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District.[5]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden).[6][7] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[8] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[9][10]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 7th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Troy Singleton (D, Palmyra) and in the General Assembly by Herb Conaway (D, Moorestown) and Carol A. Murphy (D, Mount Laurel).[11] Template:NJ Governor

Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role.[12] As of 2024, Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D, Collingswood, 2026),[13] Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township, 2025),[14] Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede, 2025),[15] Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024),[16] Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill, 2024),[17] Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township, 2024),[18] and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township, 2026).[19][12][20][21][22]

Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township, 2024),[23][24] Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden, 2024)[25][26] and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township, 2025).[27][28][29]

Education

Students in public school for Kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Merchantville School District, which serves a total of 359 students at Merchantville Elementary School.

For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend Pennsauken High School, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Pennsauken Public Schools in Pennsauken Township.

Transportation

New Jersey Transit offers bus service to Philadelphia on the 404, 405 and 451 routes.[30]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Merchantville include:

References

  1. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 107.
  2. ^ Census data for Merchantville borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  3. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, accessed March 1, 2007.
  4. ^ Merchantville Borough Council, Borough of Merchantville. Accessed March 8, 2007.
  5. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  6. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  7. ^ Full Biography, Congressman Donald Norcross. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Donald and his wife Andrea live in Camden City and are the proud parents of three grown children and grandparents of two."
  8. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  9. ^ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
  10. ^ Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County. nj.com. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Booker, Cory A. - (D - NJ) Class II; Menendez, Robert - (D - NJ) Class I"
  11. ^ Legislative Roster for District 7, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
  12. ^ a b About the Board of Commissioners, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Louis Cappelli, Jr., Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Edward T. McDonnell, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Virginia Betteridge, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  16. ^ Al Dyer, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
  17. ^ Melinda Kane, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
  18. ^ Jeffrey L. Nash, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  19. ^ Jonathan L. Young Sr., Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  20. ^ Official Election Results 2022 General Election November 8, 2022, Camden County, New Jersey, as of November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.
  21. ^ Official Election Results 2021 General Election November 2, 2021, Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 15, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.
  22. ^ Official Election Results 2020 General Election November 3, 2020, Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.
  23. ^ County Clerk Joseph Ripa, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  24. ^ Members List: Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  25. ^ Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
  26. ^ Members List: Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  27. ^ Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  28. ^ Members List: Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  29. ^ Your Government, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
  30. ^ Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
  31. ^ "Besselink Posts 65 for 135 Total to Gain One-Stroke Margin in Azalea Golf; GAJDA IS SECOND IN $20,000 EVENT Besselink Gets 8 Birdies in Gaining Lead -- Four Tied for Third Place", The New York Times, March 29, 1964. Accessed November 26, 2007.

External links

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