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EspañolBURLINGTON, NEW JERSEY
:''See also:'' Burlington Township, New Jersey
'Burlington' is a city in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States and a suburb of Philadelphia. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 9,736.
Burlington was first incorporated on October 24, 1693, and was reincorporated by Royal Charter on May 7, 1733. After American independence, the city was incorporated by the State of New Jersey on December 21, 1784. On March 14, 1851, the city was reincorporated and enlarged."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 94.
The council of West Jersey Proprietors purchased roughly thirty miles of riverfront land in 1676 from the Lenape Native Americans. Burlington was founded on part of that land by settlers (primarily Quakers) in 1677, and served as the capital of the province of West Jersey until 1702.
Burlington takes its name (including the county name) from the English east-coast town of Bridlington, of which, Burlington was a district but is now amalgamated into the larger Bridlington town.
Burlington is located at (40.073110, -74.855693). It is surrounded on three sides by Burlington Township, New Jersey and on one side by the Delaware River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (19.35%) is water.
Burlington borders Burlington Township and the Delaware River. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Burlington to Bristol, Pennsylvania.
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,736 people, 3,898 households, and 2,522 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,253.0/km² (3,245.1/mi²). There were 4,181 housing units at an average density of 538.1/km² (1,393.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.18% White, 26.62% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.41% of the population.
There were 3,898 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% 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 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,115, and the median income for a family was $47,969. Males had a median income of $38,012 versus $28,022 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,208. About 5.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
The City of Burlington is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. The Mayor serves a four-year term of office. The Common Council consists of seven members, each serving four-year terms of office: three at-large Councilpersons representing the entire City and one representing each of the four voting wards.
The Mayor of Burlington City is Darlene Scocca, whose term of office ends December 31, 2007. Members of the City Council are:[1]
★ 'Edward M. Canivan' - At-large (2007)
★ 'Nancy Measey Kurts' - At-large (2007)
★ 'Joseph Mekler' - At-large (2007)
★ 'Joseph H. Van Loan' - Ward 1 and Council President (2009)
★ 'Dr. James A. Fazzone' - Ward 2 (2009)
★ 'Helen F. Hatala' - Ward 3 and Vice President (2009)
★ 'Ila Marie Lollar' - Ward 4 (2009)
Burlington is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District.[2]
The City of Burlington Public School District serves students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. the district consist of three elementary schools — Elias Boudinot Elementary School (K - 3), Captain James Lawrence Elementary School (K - 3) and Samuel Smith Elementary School (PreK - 3) — Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (grades 4 - 6), Burlington City Junior School (grades 7 and 8) and Burlington City High School (Grades 9 - 12).
For grades 9-12, public school students from Edgewater Park attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Edgewater Park School District.
St Mary's Hall Doane Academy is an Episcopal school founded in 1837 by George Washington Doane.
The River Line offers service to Camden and Trenton Rail Station, with stations at Burlington South and Burlington Towne Centre, both on West Broad Street.
New Jersey Transit provides service to Philadelphia on the 409, 413 and 419 bus routes.[3]
Burlington is served by Interstate 95, Interstate 295, as well as U.S. Route 130 and Route 413.
The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware River connecting Burlington to Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. Construction of the bridge started on April 1, 1930, and the bridge opened to traffic on May 1, 1931. The bridge carries NJ 413 and Pennsylvania Route 413.
★ Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Burlington
★ Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783.[4]
★ James Fenimore Cooper, novelist.
★ William Franklin (1731-1813), estranged son of Benjamin Franklin and last colonial governor of New Jersey.
★ James Lawrence (1781-1813)
★ George Middleton (1800-1888), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1863 to 1865.[5]
★ John H. Pugh (1827-1905), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1877-1879.[6]
1. City of Burlington Common Council, City of Burlington. Accessed June 28, 2006.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed July 15, 2007.
4. Elias Boudinot, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed August 27, 2007.
5. George Middleton, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed August 18, 2007.
6. John Howard Pugh, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed August 27, 2007.
★ Shea, Martha Esposito and Mathis, Mike. "Images of America: Burlington" Arcadia Publishing (2001). ISBN:0738509167
★ Burlington City web site
★ The City of Burlington Public School District
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the City of Burlington Public School District
★ Historic Burlington City
The City of Burlington highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
'Burlington' is a city in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States and a suburb of Philadelphia. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city population was 9,736.
Burlington was first incorporated on October 24, 1693, and was reincorporated by Royal Charter on May 7, 1733. After American independence, the city was incorporated by the State of New Jersey on December 21, 1784. On March 14, 1851, the city was reincorporated and enlarged."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 94.
| Contents |
| History |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Government |
| Local government |
| Federal, state and county representation |
| Education |
| Transportation |
| Points of interest |
| Notable residents |
| References |
| Sources |
| External links |
History
The council of West Jersey Proprietors purchased roughly thirty miles of riverfront land in 1676 from the Lenape Native Americans. Burlington was founded on part of that land by settlers (primarily Quakers) in 1677, and served as the capital of the province of West Jersey until 1702.
Burlington takes its name (including the county name) from the English east-coast town of Bridlington, of which, Burlington was a district but is now amalgamated into the larger Bridlington town.
Geography
Burlington is located at (40.073110, -74.855693). It is surrounded on three sides by Burlington Township, New Jersey and on one side by the Delaware River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²). 7.8 km² (3.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (19.35%) is water.
Burlington borders Burlington Township and the Delaware River. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Burlington to Bristol, Pennsylvania.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,736 people, 3,898 households, and 2,522 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,253.0/km² (3,245.1/mi²). There were 4,181 housing units at an average density of 538.1/km² (1,393.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.18% White, 26.62% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.41% of the population.
There were 3,898 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% 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 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,115, and the median income for a family was $47,969. Males had a median income of $38,012 versus $28,022 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,208. About 5.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
The City of Burlington is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. The Mayor serves a four-year term of office. The Common Council consists of seven members, each serving four-year terms of office: three at-large Councilpersons representing the entire City and one representing each of the four voting wards.
The Mayor of Burlington City is Darlene Scocca, whose term of office ends December 31, 2007. Members of the City Council are:[1]
★ 'Edward M. Canivan' - At-large (2007)
★ 'Nancy Measey Kurts' - At-large (2007)
★ 'Joseph Mekler' - At-large (2007)
★ 'Joseph H. Van Loan' - Ward 1 and Council President (2009)
★ 'Dr. James A. Fazzone' - Ward 2 (2009)
★ 'Helen F. Hatala' - Ward 3 and Vice President (2009)
★ 'Ila Marie Lollar' - Ward 4 (2009)
Federal, state and county representation
Burlington is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 7th Legislative District.[2]
Education
The City of Burlington Public School District serves students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. the district consist of three elementary schools — Elias Boudinot Elementary School (K - 3), Captain James Lawrence Elementary School (K - 3) and Samuel Smith Elementary School (PreK - 3) — Wilbur Watts Intermediate School (grades 4 - 6), Burlington City Junior School (grades 7 and 8) and Burlington City High School (Grades 9 - 12).
For grades 9-12, public school students from Edgewater Park attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Edgewater Park School District.
St Mary's Hall Doane Academy is an Episcopal school founded in 1837 by George Washington Doane.
Transportation
The River Line offers service to Camden and Trenton Rail Station, with stations at Burlington South and Burlington Towne Centre, both on West Broad Street.
New Jersey Transit provides service to Philadelphia on the 409, 413 and 419 bus routes.[3]
Burlington is served by Interstate 95, Interstate 295, as well as U.S. Route 130 and Route 413.
The Burlington-Bristol Bridge crosses the Delaware River connecting Burlington to Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. Construction of the bridge started on April 1, 1930, and the bridge opened to traffic on May 1, 1931. The bridge carries NJ 413 and Pennsylvania Route 413.
Points of interest
★ Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Burlington
Notable residents
★ Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783.[4]
★ James Fenimore Cooper, novelist.
★ William Franklin (1731-1813), estranged son of Benjamin Franklin and last colonial governor of New Jersey.
★ James Lawrence (1781-1813)
★ George Middleton (1800-1888), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1863 to 1865.[5]
★ John H. Pugh (1827-1905), represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1877-1879.[6]
References
1. City of Burlington Common Council, City of Burlington. Accessed June 28, 2006.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 55. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed July 15, 2007.
4. Elias Boudinot, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed August 27, 2007.
5. George Middleton, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed August 18, 2007.
6. John Howard Pugh, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed August 27, 2007.
Sources
★ Shea, Martha Esposito and Mathis, Mike. "Images of America: Burlington" Arcadia Publishing (2001). ISBN:0738509167
External links
★ Burlington City web site
★ The City of Burlington Public School District
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the City of Burlington Public School District
★ Historic Burlington City
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