Buena Vista Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Buena Vista Township, New Jersey
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Township
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Russian Orthodox Church, New Kuban
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| Motto(s):
"44 miles of opportunity"
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Location of Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County highlighted in yellow (left). Inset map: Location of Atlantic County in New Jersey highlighted in black (right).
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Census Bureau map of Buena Vista, New Jersey
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 Buena Vista Township, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Buena Vista Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Buena Vista 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 | Atlantic | |
| Incorporated | March 5, 1867 | |
| Named for | Battle of Buena Vista | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 41.58 sq mi (107.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 41.08 sq mi (106.39 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) 1.20% | |
| Area rank | 49th of 565 in state 6th of 23 in county |
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| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,033 | |
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7,090 | |
| • Rank | 318th of 565 in state 12th of 23 in county |
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| • Density | 171.2/sq mi (66.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 514th of 565 in state 19th of 23 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08310 – Buena
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| Area codes | 609, 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400108710 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882048 | |
Buena Vista Township (/ˌbjuːnə ˈvɪstə/ BYOO-NUH-viss-tuh) is a community in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It's called a "township" and is part of a larger area that includes Atlantic City and Hammonton.
In 2020, about 7,033 people lived here. The township was officially created on March 5, 1867. Its name comes from the Battle of Buena Vista, a famous battle from the Mexican–American War in 1847.
Buena Vista Township is also home to the main office for Troop A of the New Jersey State Police. This police troop helps keep over 1.7 million people safe across a large area.
In 2004, a part of Buena Vista Township called Richland was temporarily renamed Mojito, New Jersey. This was a fun event where the company Bacardi offered $5,000 for local recreation projects. Richland was chosen because a farm there, Dalponte Farms, is a big supplier of mint, which is a main ingredient in the Cuban drink called a mojito.
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Exploring Buena Vista Township's Geography
Buena Vista Township covers about 41.58 square miles (107.69 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Within the township, there are several communities. One of them is Collings Lakes, where about 1,706 people lived in 2010. Other smaller communities include Milmay and Newtonville.
The township shares borders with other towns like Buena, Folsom, and Vineland.
A special part of Buena Vista Township is that 90% of it is within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a large, protected natural area with unique plants and animals. It's like a national park, but it's called a "National Reserve" because people still live and work there.
Who Lives in Buena Vista Township?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 948 | — | |
| 1880 | 885 | −6.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,299 | 46.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,646 | 26.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,723 | * | 65.4% |
| 1920 | 3,647 | 33.9% | |
| 1930 | 4,176 | 14.5% | |
| 1940 | 4,067 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,106 | * | −48.2% |
| 1960 | 3,915 | 85.9% | |
| 1970 | 4,239 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 6,959 | 64.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,655 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,436 | −2.9% | |
| 2010 | 7,570 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 7,033 | −7.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,090 | −6.3% | |
| Population sources: 1870–2000 1870–1920 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 7,570 people living in Buena Vista Township.
- About 78% of the people were White.
- About 13% were Black or African American.
- About 11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the township was about 42 years old.
Schools in Buena Vista Township
Students from Buena Vista Township attend public schools in the Buena Regional School District. This district also serves students from Buena Borough. Some students from Estell Manor City and Weymouth Township also come to the high school here.
The school district has five schools:
- Collings Lakes Elementary School (grades K-2)
- John C. Milanesi Elementary School (grades PreK-2)
- Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (grades 3-5)
- Buena Regional Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Buena Regional High School (grades 9-12)
For other options, students can go to the Atlantic County Institute of Technology for technical training or the Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts for arts education. There is also a private Catholic high school for boys, St. Augustine Preparatory School, which opened in 1959.
Getting Around Buena Vista Township
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The township has many miles of roads. The main highways that go through Buena Vista Township are U.S. Route 40 and New Jersey Route 54. These roads help people travel to other towns and areas.
If you need to use public transportation, NJ Transit offers a bus service. Route 553 connects Buena Vista Township to Atlantic City and other towns.
Famous People from Buena Vista Township
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Buena Vista Township:
- John Armato (born 1948) – A politician who has served in the New Jersey Assembly.
- Olivia Lux (born 1994) – A drag performer known for being on the TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.
- Clifford Morgan (1915–1976) – A psychologist who studied how the brain works and how people learn.
- Tony Siscone (born 1950) – A professional race car driver.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Buena Vista (Nueva Jersey) para niños
