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Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

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Woodbridge Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 97,203. Its estimated population as of 2004 by the Census Bureau was 100,421, which places it as the fifth most populous municipality in the state, based on the latest estimates.

The township of Woodbridge is named after Reverend John W. Woodbridge (1613-1691) of Newbury, Massachusetts.

The Edison Bridge on U.S. 9 spans the Raritan River, connecting Woodbridge Township on the north with Sayreville on the south.

Geography

Woodbridge Township is located at 40°33'25" North, 74°16'59" West (40.557104, -74.283162)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 62.7 km² (24.2 mi²). 59.6 km² (23.0 mi²) of it is land and 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.00% water.

Communities

Many distinct communities exist within Woodbridge Township. Several of these communities has its own ZIP code, and many are listed by the United States Census Bureau as census-designated places, but they are all unincorporated areas and neighborhoods within the Township that combine together to form Woodbridge Township in population and area.

These communities are as follows (with 2000 populations listed for the seven census-designated places):

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 97,203 people, 34,562 households, and 25,437 families residing in the township. The population density is 1,631.0/km² (4,224.5/mi²). There are 35,298 housing units at an average density of 592.3/km² (1,534.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 70.83% White, 8.75% African American, 0.17% Native American, 14.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.30% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. 9.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 34,562 households out of which 33.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% are non-families. 21.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.19.

In the township the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $60,683, and the median income for a family is $68,492. Males have a median income of $49,248 versus $35,096 for females. The per capita income for the township is $25,087. 4.8% of the population and 3.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Government

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

Frank G. Pelzman is the Mayor of Woodbridge Township.

The Township Council is the legislative body which represents the public; receives input, develops and adopts policy, and resolves public issues; formulates Township policy through motions, resolutions and ordinances which reflect the needs of the public; and maintains a working knowledge of intergovernmental issues and how they will affect Woodbridge Township. Members of the Township Council are:

  • James V. Carroll, Council President, Councilman-at-Large
  • Pat Osborne, Council Vice-President, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Caroline Ehrlich, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Brenda Yori Velasco, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Charles Kenny, Councilman-First Ward
  • Richard A. Dalina, Councilman-Second Ward
  • Vincent Martino, Councilman-Third Ward
  • James Major, Councilman-Fourth Ward
  • Robert G. Luban, Councilman-Fifth Ward

Federal, state and county representation

Woodbridge Township is split between the Seventh and Thirteenth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 19th Legislative District.

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[1] New Jersey's 13th congressional district is represented by Albio Sires (D, West New York). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[2][3]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 19th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joe F. Vitale (D, Woodbridge Township) and in the General Assembly by Craig Coughlin (D, Woodbridge Township) and Yvonne Lopez (D, Perth Amboy).[4] Template:NJ Governor

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  1. ^ "Congressman Malinowski Fights For The Corporate Transparency Act", Tom Malinowski, press release dated October 23, 2019. Accessed January 19, 2022. "My name, Tom Malinowski. My address, 86 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553."
  2. ^ 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."
  3. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  4. ^ Legislative Roster for District 19, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
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