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==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==
* [[Greg Buttle]] (born 1954), former NFL linebacker for the [[New York Jets]].<ref>Eskenazi, Gerald. [http://select.nytimes.com/search/restricted/article?res=FB0C13FD395D0C748EDDAE0894DA484D81 "BUTTLE, SCHROY QUIT AS JETS' UNION CHIEFS"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 27, 1982. Accessed November 29, 2007. "''Right now I'm the player rep, but I'm not the player rep,'' he said by telephone from his parents' home in Linwood, N.J."</ref>
* [[Greg Buttle]] (born 1954), former NFL linebacker for the [[New York Jets]].<ref>Eskenazi, Gerald. [http://select.nytimes.com/search/restricted/article?res=FB0C13FD395D0C748EDDAE0894DA484D81 "BUTTLE, SCHROY QUIT AS JETS' UNION CHIEFS"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', July 27, 1982. Accessed November 29, 2007. "''Right now I'm the player rep, but I'm not the player rep,'' he said by telephone from his parents' home in Linwood, N.J."</ref>
* [[Robin Wesner]] (born 1952), abstract painter<ref>{{cite book |title=New Art International XIV 2009-2010 |last=Sedley |first=Jeremy |year=2009 |publisher=Arts & Architecture Pr |isbn=0977354083 |page=96}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 01:28, 31 August 2011

Linwood, New Jersey
City (New Jersey)
Map of Linwood in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Linwood in Atlantic County. Inset: Location of Atlantic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Linwood, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Linwood, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyAtlantic
IncorporatedFebruary 20, 1889 (as borough)
ReincorporatedApril 27, 1931 (as city)
Government
[1]
 • TypeCity (New Jersey)
 • MayorRichard L. DePamphilis, III
Area
 • Total
4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2)
 • Land3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)
Elevation
[2]
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
7,092
 • Density1,866.3/sq mi (716.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
08221
Area code609
FIPS code34-40530Template:GR[3]
GNIS feature ID0885280Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.linwoodcity.org

Linwood is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 7,092.

Linwood was originally incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 20, 1889, from portions of Egg Harbor Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. Linwood was incorporated as a city on April 27, 1931, replacing Linwood borough.[4]

The city lies approximately nine miles to the west of Atlantic City and is bounded by the municipalities of Northfield, Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point, and is well known for its large, expensive homes, particularly in communities such as The Gold Coast, Fischer Woods, and Fischer Greene.

Geography

Linwood is located at 39°20′53″N 74°34′20″W / 39.348044°N 74.572325°W / 39.348044; -74.572325 (39.348044, -74.572325).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km2), of which, 3.8 square miles (9.9 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) of it (7.49%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19301,514—
19401,479−2.3%
19501,92530.2%
19603,84799.8%
19706,15960.1%
19806,144−0.2%
19906,86611.8%
20007,1724.5%
20107,092−1.1%
Population 1930 - 1990[5]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 7,172 people, 2,647 households, and 1,966 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,873.5 people per square mile (723.0/km2). There were 2,751 housing units at an average density of 718.6 per square mile (277.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.20% White, 1.06% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.41% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 2,647 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,000, and the median income for a family was $71,415. Males had a median income of $51,614 versus $31,627 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,159. About 3.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

The median house value (as of 2005) is $300,200.[6]

Government

Local government

Linwood was incorporated as a city in 1931, although the community encompassing the area traces its existence to colonial times.

Linwood operates under the City form of New Jersey municipal government, led by a Mayor and a seven-member City Council. The mayor is elected for a four-year term of office, six ward council members are elected for three-year terms on a staggered basis, and one at-large council member is elected for a four-year term.[1] The council exercises the legislative power of the city by adopting ordinances and resolutions. In addition, the council is responsible for the approval of the city budget, the establishment of financial controls and setting of all salaries of elected and appointed officers and employees. An administrator is charged with directing the day-to-day activities of city government.[7]

As of 2011, the Mayor of Linwood City is Richard L. DePamphilis, III.[8] Council President Donna Taylor, Councilman-At-Large Matthew Levinson, Elliot Beinfest, Stacy DeDomenicis, Alexander C. Marino, Ralph Paolone and Timothy Tighe.[9]

Federal, state and county representation

Linwood is in the 2nd Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 2nd Legislative District.[10]

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[11] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[12][13]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vincent J. Polistina (R, Egg Harbor Township) and in the General Assembly by Don Guardian (R, Atlantic City) and Claire Swift (R, Margate City).[14] Template:NJ Governor

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Education

Public schools

Students in grades K - 8 are served by the Linwood Public Schools. Schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[15]) are Seaview Elementary School (grades K-4, 531 students) and Belhaven Middle School (grades 5-8, 446 students).

Students in public school for grades 9 - 12 attend the Mainland Regional High School, and which serves students from Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point.[16]

Private school

The Gospel of Grace Christian School serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.[17]

Transportation

The City is accessible by land via the Garden State Parkway, a major north-south artery which is adjacent to the City and provides access to New York City, and via the Atlantic City Expressway, which is five miles distant and leads directly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. U.S. Route 9 is also available.

The Parkway going south connects with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry service, crossing the Delaware Bay to points south.

New Jersey Transit offers bus transportation to Ocean City and Atlantic City on the 507 and 509 routes.[18]

Atlantic City International Airport (approximately 20 miles distant) provides both commuter and regular air travel to major eastern cities and beyond.

Community services

  • There are only three traffic lights in the city: Central and Oak, Central and New Road, and Poplar and New Road. An additional traffic light lies on the border with Somers Point, at Ocean Heights and New Road.
  • There are at least three points of access to the waters surrounding Linwood. The west end of Hamilton Avenue abuts Patcong Creek, allowing the launching of canoes or kayaks (and possibly trailered boats). An unnamed dirt road just to the east of the Linwood Country Club ends several hundred yards into the marshes, and it may allow launching of trailered boats at low tide (the end of the road tends to submerge at high tide). The eastern end of Seaview Avenue is a better-constructed dirt road that ends at a dock (known as "Seaview Docks" to locals) on Sod Thorofare, and is suitable for trailered boats. A parking permit is required at the Hamilton Avenue and Seaview Avenue sites. Permits are valid for the entire calendar year, though their purchase price varies with time of acquisition:
    • January 1 through March 31: $20 per permit, except for senior citizens 65 years or older, where the fee will be $5 per permit.
    • Permits purchased subsequent to March 31 and prior to Labor Day will be available at a cost of $50 per permit.
    • Permits purchased from Labor Day through December 31 will be available at a cost of $20 per permit.
Up to 450 permits per year are issued, and they can be purchased at the office of the City Clerk.[19]
  • On May 14, 2003, the City Council approved the auction of up to two licenses, citywide, for restaurant service of alcoholic beverages. Package-good sales are not permitted anywhere in the city. This was the first revision to the alcohol-sales-related section of the city code since 1969; it is unclear if sales were permitted prior to that year.[20]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 13.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: City of Linwood, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.
  3. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  4. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 69.
  5. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed January 4, 2010.
  6. ^ Linwood, New Jersey, city-data.com. Accessed July 27, 2007.
  7. ^ Government, City of Linwood. Accessed April 1, 2011.
  8. ^ Mayor Richard L. DePamphilis, III, City of Linwood. Accessed April 1, 2011.
  9. ^ Linwood City Council, City of Linwood. Accessed April 1, 2011.
  10. ^ 2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed June 1, 2011.
  11. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  12. ^ 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."
  13. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  14. ^ Legislative Roster for District 2, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Data for the Linwood Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 1, 2011.
  16. ^ Mainland Regional High School 2010 School Report Card, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed March 31, 2011. "Enrollment stayed at approximately 1600 students in our 9-12 building. The school serves the communities of Linwood, Northfield, and Somers Point with a total population of 26,511."
  17. ^ Home Page, Gospel of Grace Christian School. Accessed April 1, 2011.
  18. ^ Routes by County - Atlantic County, New Jersey Transit. Accessed September 8, 2008.
  19. ^ Sections 263-20, 263-21, and 263-23 of the Linwood Municipal Code, accessed April 8, 2007
  20. ^ Section 83 of the Linwood Municipal Code, accessed April 8, 2007.
  21. ^ Eskenazi, Gerald. "BUTTLE, SCHROY QUIT AS JETS' UNION CHIEFS", The New York Times, July 27, 1982. Accessed November 29, 2007. "Right now I'm the player rep, but I'm not the player rep, he said by telephone from his parents' home in Linwood, N.J."
  22. ^ Sedley, Jeremy (2009). New Art International XIV 2009-2010. Arts & Architecture Pr. p. 96. ISBN 0977354083.
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