MAGNOLIA, NEW JERSEY

'Magnolia' is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,409.
Magnolia was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1915, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, and parts of Clementon, based on the results of a referendum held on May 12, 1915."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 107.

Contents

Geography

Demographics

Government

Local government

Federal, state and county representation

Education

Transportation

References

External links

Geography

Magnolia is located at (39.854880, -75.035546).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²), all land.
Magnolia borders Barrington, Gloucester Township, Lawnside, Runnemede, and Somerdale.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,409 people, 1,710 households, and 1,162 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,755.0/km² (4,543.3/mi²). There were 1,836 housing units at an average density of 730.8/km² (1,891.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 77.00% White, 17.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.06% of the population.
There were 1,710 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $43,728, and the median income for a family was $50,791. Males had a median income of $38,480 versus $27,172 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,032. About 5.9% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Borough of Magnolia utilizes the "Borough Form" of municipal government. This form features an elected Mayor and Borough Council. The Mayor can only vote to break a tie of the six-member council. Elections are partisan. The Borough Council performs most legislative and executive functions.
The Mayor of the Borough of Magnolia is BettyAnn Cowling-Carson. Members of the Magnolia Borough Council are:^[1]

★ 'Council President Anthony DePrince III' - Director of Public Safety

★ 'Councilwoman Paula Bonamassa' - Director of Public Events and Facilities

★ 'Councilman Nick D'Amico' - Director of Economic Development, Planning/Zoning and Technology

★ 'Councilwoman Mary Martz' - Director of Codes, Licensing, and Street Lighting

★ 'Councilman Steve Whalen' - Director of Finance and Administration

★ 'Councilman Donald Wilson' - Director of Public Works

Federal, state and county representation

Magnolia is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 5th Legislative District.^[2]

Education

The Magnolia School serves public school students in Kindergarten through eighth grade.
For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend Sterling High School, a regional high school serving students from Magnolia, Somerdale, Stratford, along with students from Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs who attend as part of sending/receiving relationships. The high school is located in Somerdale.

Transportation

New Jersey Transit offers bus service to Philadelphia on the 403 route, with local service available on the 451 route.^[3]

References

1. 2006 Borough Council, Borough of Magnolia. Accessed March 8, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 60. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Camden County Bus/Rail Connections, New Jersey Transit. Accessed June 21, 2007.

External links

★ Magnolia Borough municipal website

★ Magnolia School

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★ National Center for Education Statistics data for Sterling High School

★ Sterling High School

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★ National Center for Education Statistics data for Sterling High School