Mantua Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mantua Township, New Jersey
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Barnsboro Hotel in Mantua Township
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Location of Mantua Township in Gloucester County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Mantua Township, New Jersey
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 Mantua Township, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Mantua Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mantua Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Gloucester | |
| Incorporated | February 23, 1853 | |
| Named for | Mantua, Italy or Lenape sub-tribe | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.09 sq mi (41.67 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.01 sq mi (41.45 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) 0.53% | |
| Area rank | 169th of 565 in state 10th of 24 in county |
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| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,235 | |
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15,446 | |
| • Rank | 172nd of 565 in state 7th of 24 in county |
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| • Density | 951.9/sq mi (367.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 391st of 565 in state 15th of 24 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08051
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3401543440 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882147 | |
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Mantua Township (pronounced man-CHEW-uh) is a community located in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It's part of the larger Philadelphia metropolitan area. In 2020, the township had a population of 15,235 people. This was the highest number of residents ever recorded for Mantua Township.
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History of Mantua Township
Mantua Township was officially created on February 23, 1853. It was formed from parts of another area called Greenwich Township. Later, some of its land was used to create East Greenwich Township in 1881 and Pitman in 1905.
The township's name comes from either Mantua, a city in Italy, or from a group of Lenape Native Americans who lived in the area.
Geography and Location
Mantua Township covers about 16.09 square miles (41.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Communities within Mantua
Several smaller communities are located partly or entirely within Mantua Township. One of these is Richwood. Other communities include Barnsboro, Sewell, and Carpenter's Landing.
Neighboring Towns
Mantua Township shares borders with several other towns. These include Deptford Township, Glassboro, Harrison Township, and Pitman.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,742 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,897 | 8.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,718 | −9.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,791 | * | 4.2% |
| 1900 | 2,101 | 17.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,529 | * | −27.2% |
| 1920 | 2,002 | 30.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,677 | 33.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,433 | −9.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,548 | 45.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,991 | 125.2% | |
| 1970 | 9,643 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 9,193 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 10,074 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 14,217 | 41.1% | |
| 2010 | 15,217 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 15,235 | 0.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,446 | 1.5% | |
| Population sources: 1860–2000 1860–1920 1860–1870 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * Lost territory in previous decade |
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The population of Mantua Township has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 15,217 people living there. By 2020, the population had slightly increased to 15,235.
Who Lives in Mantua Township?
In 2010, most residents (94.24%) identified as White. About 2.50% were Black or African American, and 1.10% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.95% of the population.
The average age of residents in 2010 was 40.3 years. About 24.1% of the population was under 18 years old.
Arts and Culture
Mantua Township is home to the pop-punk band Major League.
Parks and Recreation
Tall Pines State Preserve
Tall Pines State Preserve is a beautiful nature area that opened in 2015. It covers 111 acres and is Gloucester County's first state park. This land was once a forest, then a farm field, and later a golf course. It was saved and turned into a preserve thanks to the efforts of several local groups.
Education in Mantua Township
Students in Mantua Township attend public schools based on their grade level.
Elementary and Middle Schools
Children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade go to schools in the Mantua Township School District. There are three schools in this district:
- Sewell School: For pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.
- Centre City School: For students in grades 1-3.
- J. Mason Tomlin School: For students in grades 4-6.
High School Education
Students in seventh through twelfth grades attend schools in the Clearview Regional High School District. This district serves students from both Mantua Township and Harrison Township. The schools are:
- Clearview Regional Middle School: For grades 7-8.
- Clearview Regional High School: For grades 9-12.
Mantua Township has five representatives on the high school district's school board.
Vocational and Technical Education
Students from anywhere in Gloucester County can apply to attend Gloucester County Institute of Technology. This high school in Deptford Township offers special programs in technical and vocational subjects. Since it's a public school, students do not pay tuition.
Catholic School Option
Guardian Angels Regional School is a private Catholic school for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It has two campuses: one in Gibbstown for PreK-3 and another in Paulsboro for grades 4-8.
Transportation
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Mantua Township has many roads that help people get around.
Major Roads
The main highways that pass through Mantua Township are Route 45 and Route 55. Other important roads include County Route 553 and its alternate route.
Public Bus Service
NJ Transit provides bus service in Mantua Township. You can take bus route 410 to travel between Bridgeton and Philadelphia. Bus route 412 connects Sewell and Philadelphia.
Notable People from Mantua Township
Many interesting people have connections to Mantua Township:
- Thomas Carpenter (1752–1847), an early American glassmaker.
- Mario Cerrito (born 1984), a filmmaker known for horror and thriller movies.
- Ryan D'Imperio (born 1987), a retired NFL football player for the Minnesota Vikings.
- Lucinda Florio (1947–2022), the wife of former New Jersey Governor James Florio. She worked to support education and reading.
- George W. F. Gaunt (1865–1918), a politician who was the President of the New Jersey Senate.
- Tara Lipinski (born 1982), a famous figure skater who won an Olympic gold medal at age 15 in the 1998 Winter Olympics.
- Franke Sisto, a winner of the TV show "Endurance 4".
- John E. Wallace Jr. (born 1942), a former Associate Justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Mantua (Nueva Jersey) para niños
