Westampton 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 9,121, an increase of 308 (+3.5%) from the 2010 census count of 8,813, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,596 (+22.1%) from the 7,217 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 area.New Jersey: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 1, 2023.

Westampton was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 6, 1850, from portions of Northampton Township (now known as Mount Holly Township). Portions of the township were taken to form Eastampton Township on February 11, 1880.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 99. Accessed May 30, 2024. Its name derives from its original location in the western portion of what was Northampton Township.Township History, Township of Westampton. Accessed July 21, 2020. "Westampton Township was organized from the township of Northampton by an Act of Assembly dated March 6, 1850. It received its name as the 'western' portion of Northampton."

The township is the home of the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office serving the Philadelphia area.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 11.10 square miles (28.75 km2), including 10.97 square miles (28.42 km2) of land and 0.13 square miles (0.33 km2) of water (1.15%).

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Rancocas, Timbuctoo and Woodlane.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.

The township borders the Burlington County municipalities of Burlington Township, Eastampton, Hainesport, Mount Holly, Mount Laurel, Springfield Township and Willingboro.Municipalities within Burlington County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed October 25, 2019.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 8,813 people, 3,195 households, and 2,428 families in the township. The population density was . There were 3,291 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 61.00% (5,376) White, 25.45% (2,243) Black or African American, 0.19% (17) Native American, 6.90% (608) Asian, 0.03% (3) Pacific Islander, 2.26% (199) from other races, and 4.16% (367) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.84% (779) of the population.

Of the 3,195 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18; 59.4% were married couples living together; 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 24.0% were non-families. Of all households, 19.9% were made up of individuals and 7.1% 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 3.18.

24.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $89,713 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,240) and the median family income was $97,080 (+/− $9,080). Men had a median income of $65,651 (+/− $7,331) versus $45,956 (+/− $4,844) for women. The per capita income for the borough was $38,334 (+/− $4,669). About 2.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Westampton township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 31, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 7,217 people, 2,525 households, and 1,966 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 2,581 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 70.81% White, 21.27% African American, 0.28% Native American, 3.03% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.83% from other races, and 2.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.21% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Westampton township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 31, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Westampton township, Burlington County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 31, 2012.

There were 2,525 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 22.1% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,973, and the median income for a family was $69,656. Males had a median income of $46,536 versus $32,167 for females. The per capita income for the township was $26,594. About 2.7% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government Westampton Township 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. 38."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.Form of Government, Township of Westampton. Accessed April 25, 2023. "Township Committee: 5 members, elected at-large. Staggered, 3 year terms. Partisan. Mayor: Elected by Township Committee for 1 year term at the Annual Reorganization Meeting. The Mayor chairs Committee with voice and vote and is the head of municipal government. The Mayor has all powers vested in Mayor by general law. Committee: The Committee is the legislative body of municipality and has all executive responsibilities of the municipality not placed in office of Mayor."

, members of the Westampton Township Committee are Mayor Sandy V. Henley (D, term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2023), Jaime Mungo (D, term on committee and as mayor ends 2023), Nancy A. Burkley (R, 2024), Odise Carr (D, 2025), Genel Wright (D, 2024; elected to serve an unexpired term).Mayor and Township Committee, Township of Westampton. Accessed April 29, 2022. "The Township Committee is comprised of 5 members elected by the public."2022 Municipal User Friendly Budget, Westampton Township. Accessed April 29, 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.

Genel Wright was appointed in September 2022 to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that became vacant following the resignation of Anthony DeSilva.Township Committee Meeting Minutes for September 6, 2022, Township of Westampton. Accessed April 25, 2023. "Mayor Henley gave a speech for Mr. Anthony DeSilva's resignation from the Township Committee.... Ms. Wright was sworn into appointment by the Burlington County Commissioner Allison Eckel as the Democratic Candidate to fill the vacancy of Mr. Anthony DeSilva." Wright served on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when she was chosen to serve the balance of the term of office.

In January 2022, the Township Committee chose Odise Carr from a list of three candidates submitted by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2022.Reorganization Meeting Minutes for January 4, 2022, Township of Westampton. Accessed April 29, 2022. "Ms. Gibson read a letter from the Democratic Party, which provided the names of three candidates to fill an unexpired term on the Committee. The nominations are Carolyn Chang, Esq., Vernita Jones, and Odise Carr.... Resolution Appointing Committee member to fill unexpired term – Ms. Mungo made a motion to appoint Odise Carr; the motion was seconded by Mr. DeSilva. All voted yes. Mr. Carr was sworn in to fill the unexpired term for one year by Senator Troy Singleton."

In January 2020, the Township Committee appointed Jaime Mungo to complete the term of office expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Linda A. Hynes until she resigned from office to take a seat on the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders.Woolston, George. "Westampton appoints school principal as new township committee member", Burlington County Times, January 23, 2020. Accessed March 10, 2020. "Jaime Mungo, principal of the Florence Riverfront School, was appointed to a one-year unexpired term on the Westampton Township Committee at its meeting on Tuesday. Mungo, a Democrat, replaces Linda Hynes, who was elected to the Burlington County Board of Freeholders in November. Hynes stepped down from her township post at its reorganization meeting at the beginning of the month."

Federal, state and county representation Westampton 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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