Bordentown Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Bordentown Township, New Jersey
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U.S. Route 206 northbound in Bordentown Township
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Location of Bordentown Township in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Bordentown Township, New Jersey
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 Bordentown Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Bordentown Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Bordentown 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 | Burlington | |
| Incorporated | March 8, 1852 | |
| Named for | Joseph Borden | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.28 sq mi (24.02 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.66 sq mi (22.44 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) 6.59% | |
| Area rank | 216th of 565 in state 21st of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,791 | |
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12,038 | |
| • Rank | 214th of 565 in state 13th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 1,361.1/sq mi (525.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 350th of 565 in state 21st of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08505
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400506700 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882110 | |
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Bordentown Township is a community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's a "township," which is a type of local government area in the U.S. state of New Jersey.
In 2020, about 11,791 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010. Bordentown Township is part of a larger area that includes Philadelphia, Reading, and Camden.
Bordentown Township became an official township on March 8, 1852. It was created from parts of Chesterfield Township and Mansfield Township. The township is named after its founder, Joseph Borden. Later, Bordentown City and Fieldsboro became separate communities.
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Exploring Bordentown Township's Location
Where is Bordentown Township?
Bordentown Township covers about 9.28 square miles (24.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Towns and Natural Areas
The township shares borders with several other towns. These include Bordentown City, Chesterfield Township, Fieldsboro, Florence Township, and Mansfield Township. It also borders Hamilton Township in Mercer County.
Across the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, it borders Falls Township.
An important natural area here is Crosswicks Creek where it meets the Delaware River. This area, also known as the Trenton-Hamilton Marsh, is a special ecosystem. It's protected by New Jersey as part of the Duck Island Recreation Area. This area includes Duck Island and Duck Creek.
Local Communities and Green Energy
Within Bordentown Township, you'll find smaller communities like Bossert Estates, Dunns Mill, and Newbold Island.
An old landfill site, called Parklands dump, is being changed into a solar array. This means it will have many solar panels to create clean energy. This project started in 2014.
Population and Community Life
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 4,027 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,041 | * | 50.0% |
| 1880 | 1,076 | −82.2% | |
| 1890 | 858 | −20.3% | |
| 1900 | 488 | * | −43.1% |
| 1910 | 608 | 24.6% | |
| 1920 | 596 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 818 | 37.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,095 | 33.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,033 | 85.7% | |
| 1960 | 5,936 | 192.0% | |
| 1970 | 7,303 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,170 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,683 | 7.2% | |
| 2000 | 8,380 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,367 | 35.6% | |
| 2020 | 11,791 | 3.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,038 | 5.9% | |
| 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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In 2010, there were 11,367 people living in Bordentown Township. This included 4,173 households. The population density was about 1,335 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 74%, were White. About 11% were Black or African American, and another 11% were Asian. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the township was about 38 years old. Around 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Learning and Schools in Bordentown Township
Bordentown Regional School District
Students in Bordentown Township attend public schools through the Bordentown Regional School District. This district also serves students from Bordentown City and Fieldsboro Borough.
In the 2020–2021 school year, the district had 2,373 students across five schools. There was about one teacher for every 12 students.
The schools in the district are:
- Clara Barton Elementary School (grades K–2)
- Peter Muschal Elementary School (grades Pre-K–5)
- MacFarland Intermediate School (grades 3–5)
- Bordentown Regional Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Bordentown Regional High School (grades 9–12)
The school board has nine members. Five of these members are from Bordentown Township.
High School for Other Towns
Students from New Hanover Township and Wrightstown Borough also attend Bordentown Regional High School. This arrangement has been in place since the 1960s.
Vocational and Technical Education
Students from Bordentown Township can also go to the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers special training for jobs and technical skills. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton Township.
Getting Around Bordentown Township
Major Roads and Highways
Bordentown Township has over 55 miles of roads. Many of these are maintained by the township itself.
Two major highways, Interstate 95 (also known as the New Jersey Turnpike) and Interstate 295, pass through the township. These highways help people travel quickly across the state.
U.S. Route 130 and U.S. Route 206 are also important roads. They connect with the interstates and briefly share a path within the township.
Public Transportation Options
You can use public transportation to get around. NJ Transit offers light rail service at the Bordentown station. This train, called the River Line, connects to Trenton and Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden.
NJ Transit also has bus service. The 409 bus route travels between Trenton and Philadelphia.
Famous People from Bordentown Township
People who have lived in or are connected to Bordentown Township include:
- Andy Kim (born 1982), a politician who serves as a U.S. representative for New Jersey.
- Julia Reichert (1946–2022), an Academy Award-winning filmmaker and activist.
