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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 have their own ZIP codes, 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, together, 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 were 97,203 people, 34,562 households, and 25,437 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,631.0/km² (4,224.5/mi²). There were 35,298 housing units at an average density of 592.3/km² (1,534.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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

In the township the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $60,683, and the median income for a family was $68,492. Males had a median income of $49,248 versus $35,096 for females. The per capita income for the township was $25,087. 4.8% of the population and 3.2% of families were below the poverty line. 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older were 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:[1]

  • Pat Osborne, Council President, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Brenda Yori Velasco, Council Vice President, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • James V. Carroll, Councilman-at-Large
  • Caroline Ehrlich, Councilwoman-at-Large
  • Charles Kenny, Councilman-First Ward
  • Richard A. Dalina, Councilman-Second Ward
  • Greg Bedard, 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).[2] 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).[3][4]

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).[5] Template:NJ Governor

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Education

The Woodbridge Township School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district's 16 elementary schools ( Mawbey St. School #1, Avenel St. School #4&5, Port Reading School #9, Ross St. School #11, Ford Ave. School #14, Indiana Ave. School #18, Menlo Park Terrace #19, Claremont Ave School #20, Oak Ridge Heights School #21, Lynn Crest School #22, Woodbine Ave School #23, Kennedy Park School #24, Lafayette Estates School #25, Robert Mascenik School #26, Pennsylvania Ave School #27 and Matthew Jago School #28) serve 5,953 students in Grades K through 5, with 478 certified staff members and 6 guidance counselors. Enrollment in the district's five middle schools ( Avenel Middle School, Colonia Middle School, Fords Middle School, Iselin Middle School and Woodbridge Middle School) is 3,336 students, with 281 certified staff members including 10 guidance counselors for Grades 6 through 8.

Total enrollment at the three high schools is 4,161 students, served by 328 certified staff members including 14 guidance counselors covering Grades 9 through 12. The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs. All schools accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. High schools in the district are Colonia High School [1], John F. Kennedy Memorial High School [2] and Woodbridge High School.

For the 2004-05 school year, Matthew Jago Elementary School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve.[6]

References

  1. ^ Woodbridge Township Council members, accessedApril 12, 2006
  2. ^ "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."
  3. ^ 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."
  4. ^ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
  5. ^ Legislative Roster for District 19, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
  6. ^ New Jersey Department of Education Star School Award recipients, accessed May 23, 2006

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