Eastampton Township is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 6,191, an increase of 122 (+2.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,069, which in turn reflected a decline of 133 (−2.1%) from the 6,202 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023. The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 1, 2023.

History Eastampton Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 11, 1880, from portions of Westampton. Portions of both Lumberton and Southampton townships were annexed in 1882.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. Accessed May 1, 2026.}

Eastampton is the location of Smithville, an industrial community created by Hezekiah Bradley Smith for his machine company, which produced the American Star Bicycle. It is now a county park.Historic Smithville Park , Burlington County, New Jersey. Accessed November 25, 2013. "Smithville grew from a typical, small mill operation on the Rancocas Creek to a major industrial plant employing hundreds of workers in its shops and yards from the 1860s to the 1920s. Known for its high-quality woodworking machinery, the Smithville-Mt. Holly Bicycle Railroad, and the Star high-wheeled bicycle, Smithville was also well ahead of its time in town planning, sustainability, and workers' rights and welfare"History, Smithville Mansion. Accessed April 28, 2015.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 5.82 square miles (15.06 km2), including 5.73 square miles (14.84 km2) of land and 0.09 square miles (0.22 km2) of water (1.48%).

The township borders the Burlington County municipalities of Lumberton, Mount Holly, Pemberton Township, Southampton Township, Springfield Township and Westampton.Areas touching Eastampton Township, MapIt. Accessed March 23, 2020.Municipalities within Burlington County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed March 23, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Smithville and Turpentine.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed April 28, 2015.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 6,069 people, 2,281 households, and 1,640 families in the township. The population density was . There were 2,380 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 73.11% (4,437) White, 16.97% (1,030) Black or African American, 0.35% (21) Native American, 4.48% (272) Asian, 0.07% (4) Pacific Islander, 1.65% (100) from other races, and 3.38% (205) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.29% (503) of the population.

Of the 2,281 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18; 54.8% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.1% were non-families. Of all households, 22.9% were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.15.

24.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.6 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $73,393 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,010) and the median family income was $91,375 (+/− $8,669). Males had a median income of $60,405 (+/− $4,400) versus $44,028 (+/− $8,940) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,065 (+/− $2,298). About 3.0% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Eastampton township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 19, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 6,202 people, 2,226 households, and 1,638 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,312 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 78.25% White, 11.77% African American, 0.23% Native American, 5.42% Asian, 1.44% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.72% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Eastampton township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 9, 2013.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Eastampton township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 9, 2013.

There were 2,226 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $66,406, and the median income for a family was $71,765. Males had a median income of $46,486 versus $31,208 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,534. About 2.0% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government Eastampton Township is governed the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Council-Manager system of municipal government (Plan E), implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1983."The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law" , New Jersey State League of Municipalities, July 2007. Accessed November 25, 2013. The residents of Eastampton adopted the council–manager form of New Jersey municipal government based on a referendum passed in 1982.Ridgway, Jeanne. "Eastampton: Riding into history", Courier-Post, October 18, 2006. Accessed August 15, 2013. "1982: The residents of Eastampton adopt the council-manager form of government." The township is one of 42 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey , Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The Eastampton Township Council is comprised of five members elected at-large in partisan elections to staggered four-year terms of office, with either two or three seats coming up for election in even-numbered years as part of the November general election. The mayor and deputy mayor are selected by the council from among its members at a reorganization meeting held each year during the first week of January. The mayor coordinates the work of the council, chairs council meetings and is the township's public representative. The mayor also signs all contractsCerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities, March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025. and obligations of the Township and is empowered to perform marriages.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 43."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 12. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.Township Council, Eastampton Township. Accessed April 24, 2023. "Eastampton Township is governed by the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Council-Manager system of municipal government (Plan E), implemented based on the recommendation of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1983. The residents of Eastampton adopted the Council-Manager form of New Jersey municipal government based on a referendum passed in 1982. The Eastampton Township Council consists of five members elected at-large in partisan elections to staggered four-year terms of office, with either two or three seats coming up for election on a staggered basis in even years as part of the November general election. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are selected by the Council from among its members at a reorganization meeting held each year during the first week of January." Note that text appears to mirror the content of this Wikipedia article.Township Code - Article III Mayor, Eastampton Township. Accessed February 20, 2020. "§ 5-8 Election of Mayor. At the annual reorganization held during the first week of January, the members elect of the Township Council shall assemble at the usual place of meeting of the governing body of the municipality and organize and elect one of their number as Mayor.... § 5-9 Election of Deputy Mayor. At the annual reorganization held during the first week of January, the members elect of the Township Council shall assemble at the usual place of meeting of the governing body of the municipality and select one of their number as Deputy Mayor."

, members of the Eastampton Township Council are Mayor Dominic F. Santillo (D, term on council and as mayor ends December 31, 2026), Deputy Mayor Octavia Lee (D, term on council ends 2028; term as deputy mayor ends 2026), Maria Rivera (D, 2028), Ricardo J. Rodriguez (D, 2026) and Steven Schilling (D, 2028).Council Bios, Eastampton Township. Accessed June 7, 2026.2026 Municipal Data Sheet, Eastampton Township. Accessed June 7, 2026.General Election November 5, 2024 Official Results, Burlington County, New Jersey, updated November 21, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.November 8, 2022 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results, Burlington County, New Jersey, updated November 29, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.

Federal, state and county representation Eastampton Township is located in the 3rd Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 8th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.

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