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EspañolBERLIN, NEW JERSEY
:''See also Berlin Township, New Jersey.''
'Berlin' is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 6,149.
Berlin was incorporated as a borough on March 29, 1927, from portions of Berlin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 26, 1927."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 103.
Berlin is located at (39.793015, -74.935180).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²), all land.
Berlin Borough borders Berlin Township, Lindenwold, Pine Hill, Waterford, and Winslow.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,149 people, 2,205 households, and 1,660 families residing in the borough. The population density was 663.2/km² (1,718.6/mi²). There were 2,275 housing units at an average density of 245.4/km² (635.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.06% White, 2.18% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.
There were 2,205 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $60,286, and the median income for a family was $68,704. Males had a median income of $44,211 versus $31,980 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,675. About 1.9% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Berlin operates under the Borough form of New Jersey government. The mayor is directly elected by the voters to a four-year term of office. There are six members of the Borough Council, each elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
The Mayor of Berlin Borough is Joseph C. Keskes. Members of the Borough Council and their departmental assignments are:[1]
★ 'John Armano' - Council President and Department of Public Safety
★ 'James Chojnacki' - Health and Recreation
★ 'Stephen Clyde' - Streets and Roads
★ 'John "Jack" David' - Department of Water & Sewer
★ 'Nick Maccaroni' - Department of Finance
★ 'Scott Scelso' - Buildings and Grounds
Berlin Borough is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th Legislative District.[2]
Public school students in Kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Berlin Community School, which serves a total of 788 students. Many Community Education and Recreation (CER) programs are held at Berlin Community School, including preschool and after school programs.
For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend the Eastern Camden County Regional High School District, a limited-purpose, public regional school district consisting of Eastern High School and Eastern Intermediate High School. The schools serve a combined population of approximately 37,000 in the communities of Berlin Borough, Gibbsboro and Voorhees Township. The District operates two high schools, Eastern High School with over 1,000 students for grades 11 and 12 and Eastern Intermediate High School with nearly 1,150 students for grades 9 and 10. Both schools are located on the same site, but operate independently. Eastern presently enrolls about 2,225 students at the two high schools.
New Jersey Transit local service is available on the 554 route.[3]
Notable current and former residents of Berlin include:
★ Kelly Ripa (1970-), co-host of ''Live with Regis and Kelly'' and soap opera actress.[4]
1. Borough Government, Borough of Berlin. Accessed March 8, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 54. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
4. Peterson, Bettelou. "DRAMA IS RIPA'S FIRST JOB", ''The Wichita Eagle'', May 19, 1991. Accessed August 16, 2007. " Ripa's from Berlin, N.J., and studied at Camden (N.J.) Community College before landing the role through an audition."
★ Berlin Borough municipal website
★ Berlin Community School
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Berlin Community School
★ Eastern Camden County Regional High School District
Berlin Borough highlighted in Camden County
'Berlin' is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 6,149.
Berlin was incorporated as a borough on March 29, 1927, from portions of Berlin Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 26, 1927."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 103.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Government |
| Local government |
| Federal, state and county representation |
| Education |
| Transportation |
| Notable People |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
Berlin is located at (39.793015, -74.935180).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9.3 km² (3.6 mi²), all land.
Berlin Borough borders Berlin Township, Lindenwold, Pine Hill, Waterford, and Winslow.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,149 people, 2,205 households, and 1,660 families residing in the borough. The population density was 663.2/km² (1,718.6/mi²). There were 2,275 housing units at an average density of 245.4/km² (635.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 94.06% White, 2.18% African American, 0.21% Native American, 1.69% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.
There were 2,205 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $60,286, and the median income for a family was $68,704. Males had a median income of $44,211 versus $31,980 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,675. About 1.9% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Berlin operates under the Borough form of New Jersey government. The mayor is directly elected by the voters to a four-year term of office. There are six members of the Borough Council, each elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
The Mayor of Berlin Borough is Joseph C. Keskes. Members of the Borough Council and their departmental assignments are:[1]
★ 'John Armano' - Council President and Department of Public Safety
★ 'James Chojnacki' - Health and Recreation
★ 'Stephen Clyde' - Streets and Roads
★ 'John "Jack" David' - Department of Water & Sewer
★ 'Nick Maccaroni' - Department of Finance
★ 'Scott Scelso' - Buildings and Grounds
Federal, state and county representation
Berlin Borough is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th Legislative District.[2]
Education
Public school students in Kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Berlin Community School, which serves a total of 788 students. Many Community Education and Recreation (CER) programs are held at Berlin Community School, including preschool and after school programs.
For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend the Eastern Camden County Regional High School District, a limited-purpose, public regional school district consisting of Eastern High School and Eastern Intermediate High School. The schools serve a combined population of approximately 37,000 in the communities of Berlin Borough, Gibbsboro and Voorhees Township. The District operates two high schools, Eastern High School with over 1,000 students for grades 11 and 12 and Eastern Intermediate High School with nearly 1,150 students for grades 9 and 10. Both schools are located on the same site, but operate independently. Eastern presently enrolls about 2,225 students at the two high schools.
Transportation
New Jersey Transit local service is available on the 554 route.[3]
Notable People
Notable current and former residents of Berlin include:
★ Kelly Ripa (1970-), co-host of ''Live with Regis and Kelly'' and soap opera actress.[4]
References
1. Borough Government, Borough of Berlin. Accessed March 8, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 54. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.
4. Peterson, Bettelou. "DRAMA IS RIPA'S FIRST JOB", ''The Wichita Eagle'', May 19, 1991. Accessed August 16, 2007. " Ripa's from Berlin, N.J., and studied at Camden (N.J.) Community College before landing the role through an audition."
External links
★ Berlin Borough municipal website
★ Berlin Community School
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Berlin Community School
★ Eastern Camden County Regional High School District
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