Edgewater Park is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey and a northeastern suburb of Philadelphia within the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 8,930, an increase of 49 (+0.6%) from the 2010 census count of 8,881, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,017 (+12.9%) from the 7,864 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.

Edgewater Park was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 26, 1924, from portions of Beverly Township (now known as Delanco Township).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.} The township was named for its location along the Delaware River.Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed Accessed May 1, 2026.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 3.08 square miles (7.97 km2), including 2.92 square miles (7.56 km2) of land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) of water (5.06%).

The township borders the municipalities of Beverly, Burlington Township, Delanco Township and Willingboro Township in Burlington County; and both Bensalem Township and Bristol Township in Pennsylvania, across the Delaware River.Adjoining Municipalities, Edgewater Park Township. Accessed July 6, 2022.Areas touching Edgewater Park Township, MapIt. Accessed March 30, 2020.Municipalities within Burlington County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed March 30, 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 Capitol Hill, Perkins and Wallrope Works.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 8,881 people, 3,683 households, and 2,324 families in the township. The population density was . There were 3,926 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 57.71% (5,125) White, 27.32% (2,426) Black or African American, 0.34% (30) Native American, 3.19% (283) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 6.50% (577) from other races, and 4.93% (438) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.92% (970) of the population.

Of the 3,683 households, 24.5% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 36.9% were non-families. Of all households, 30.7% were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

20.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.6 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $53,502 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,682) and the median family income was $68,572 (+/− $15,261). Males had a median income of $45,865 (+/− $6,080) versus $40,400 (+/− $9,192) for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,916 (+/− $2,025). About 9.7% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Edgewater Park township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 22, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 7,864 people, 3,152 households, and 2,099 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 3,301 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 68.07% White, 21.40% African American, 0.17% Native American, 3.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.20% from other races, and 3.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.60% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Edgewater Park township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2013.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Edgewater Park township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2013.

As of the 2000 Census, 1.9% of residents identified themselves as being of Turkish American ancestry, the second-highest of any municipality in the United States and highest in the state.Turkish Communities , EPodunk. Accessed September 17, 2015.

There were 3,152 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the township the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $48,936, and the median income for a family was $52,016. Males had a median income of $38,156 versus $27,304 for females. The per capita income for the township was $22,920. About 7.3% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government Edgewater Park is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey , Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 39."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 7. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

, members of the Edgewater Park Township Committee are Mayor Jeff Daloisio (D, term on committee ends December 31, 2027; term as Mayor ends 2025), Deputy Mayor Sarah Cannon-Moye (D, term on committee ends December 31, 2026; term as Deputy Mayor ends 2025), William A. Belgard III (D, 2025), Juanita Scott (D, 2026), Stephen Malecki (D, 2027).Township Committee, Edgewater Park Township. Accessed May 22, 2025.Township of Edgewater Park Reorganization Meeting Minutes January 2, 2025, Edgewater Park Township. Accessed May 22, 2025.

, members of the Edgewater Park Township Committee are Mayor Michael J. Trainor (D, term on committee and ends December 31, 2024; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Lauren Kremper DiFilippo (D, term on committee and as deputy mayor ends 2023), William A. Belgard III (D, 2025), Kevin P. Johnson (D, 2024), Juanita A. Scott (D, 2023).2022 Municipal Data Sheet, Edgewater Park Township. Accessed July 6, 2022.November 8, 2022 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results, Burlington County, New Jersey, updated November 29, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.November 2, 2021 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results, Burlington County, New Jersey, updated November 18, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.November 3, 2020 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results , Burlington County, New Jersey, updated November 23, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.

In September 2017, Kevin Johnson was selected from three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee and appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2018 that became vacant following the death of John G. McElwee the previous month.Township Committee Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2017, Township of Edgewater Park. Accessed October 17, 2019. "Mrs. Treusch reported that Township Committee voted to appoint Kevin Johnson to fill the remainder of 2017 of the unexpired term of John McElwee until certification of the results of the Special Election held with the General Election; whose term expires December 31, 2018."Krebs, Rose. "Edgewater Park Committeeman John McElwee dies at age 55", Burlington County Times, August 24, 2017. Accessed August 26, 2017. Johnson served on an interim basis until the November 2017 general election, when he was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.November 7, 2017 General Election Summary Report Official Results , Burlington County, New Jersey, updated November 16, 2017. Accessed January 1, 2018.

In January 2017, the Township Committee selected Azunnah C. Amutah from three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to assume the term expiring in December 2017 that had been held by Barbara Perkins, who resigned from office in December 2016.Township Committee Agenda January 17, 2017 , Edgewater Park, New Jersey. Accessed February 25, 2017. "Per N.J.S.A. 40A: 16-1 Et. Seq., Appointment of Vacancy to fill the unexpired term of Barbara Perkins; Committeewoman Perkins resignation was effective December 31, 2017."

Brett V. Evans is the Police Chief of the Edgewater Park Township Police Department.

Federal, state and county representation Edgewater Park 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 7th 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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