Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey
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Wood Park in Cinnaminson
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| Motto(s):
"Building Our Future... Together"
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Location of Cinnaminson 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 Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey
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 Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Cinnaminson Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Cinnaminson 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 15, 1860 | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.95 sq mi (20.60 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.42 sq mi (19.23 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) 6.64% | |
| Area rank | 233rd of 565 in state 23rd of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 17,064 | |
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17,506 | |
| • Rank | 157th of 565 in state 10th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 2,298.5/sq mi (887.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 270th of 565 in state 14th of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08077
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| Area code(s) | 856 exchanges: 303, 786, 829 | |
| FIPS code | 3400512940 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882096 | |
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Cinnaminson Township is a township located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It sits right next to the Delaware River and is a suburb east of Philadelphia. In 2020, about 17,064 people lived here. Cinnaminson is part of a larger area that includes Philadelphia, Reading, and Camden.
The township was officially created on March 15, 1860. It was formed from parts of Chester Township, which is now called Maple Shade Township. Over the years, some areas of Cinnaminson became new towns, like Delran Township (in 1880), Riverton (in 1893), and Palmyra (in 1894).
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History of Cinnaminson
Cinnaminson was established in 1860 because Chester Township had grown too large. The people needed a more convenient way to meet and organize their community.
The name "Cinnaminson" comes from the Lenape Native American word "Senamensing." This word is thought to mean "sweet water." Another idea is that it means "stone island."
Geography and Location
Cinnaminson Township covers about 7.95 square miles (20.60 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Towns and Cities
Cinnaminson shares borders with several other towns. In Burlington County, it borders Delran Township, Maple Shade Township, Moorestown Township, Palmyra, and Riverton. It also borders Pennsauken Township in Camden County. Across the Delaware River, it borders Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Special Geographic Point
Cinnaminson is home to a unique geographic spot. This is where the longitude of 75 degrees west meets the latitude of 40 degrees north. This special intersection is on the 4th fairway of the Riverton Country Club Golf Course. It's less than half a mile from the main Municipal Building.
Local Communities
Several smaller communities and place names are found within Cinnaminson Township. These include Bellview, East Riverton, New Albany, North Pennsville, Parry, Taylor, and Wrightsville.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,701 | — | |
| 1870 | 3,112 | 15.2% | |
| 1880 | 2,184 | * | −29.8% |
| 1890 | 2,891 | 32.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,078 | * | −62.7% |
| 1910 | 1,266 | 17.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,587 | 25.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,277 | 43.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,504 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,144 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,302 | 164.1% | |
| 1970 | 16,962 | 104.3% | |
| 1980 | 16,072 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 14,583 | −9.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,595 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 15,569 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 17,064 | 9.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 17,506 | 12.4% | |
| 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, Cinnaminson had 15,569 people living in 5,535 households. The average household had about 2.79 people. About 22.2% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 44.5 years.
Arts and Culture in Cinnaminson
Cinnaminson is home to the Burlington County Footlighters. This is a community theater group that started in 1938. They put on plays regularly at their playhouse in the township. Cinnaminson also has a chorus and a wind ensemble for all ages.
Parks and Recreation
The Riverton Country Club has been in Cinnaminson since 1900. It's a country club with a golf course designed by Donald Ross.
Local Government
Cinnaminson Township is run by a Township Committee. This committee has five members who are elected by the people. They serve three-year terms. Each year, one or two seats are up for election. The committee chooses one of its members to be the Mayor and another to be the Deputy Mayor.
As of 2025, the Mayor of Cinnaminson Township is Paul J. Conda. The Deputy Mayor is Ryan F. Horner.
Education in Cinnaminson
The Cinnaminson Township Public Schools district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2021–22 school year, the district had five schools and about 2,736 students.
Public Schools
The schools in the district are:
- Cinnaminson Memorial School (PreK)
- New Albany Elementary School (PreK - 2nd grade)
- Eleanor Rush Intermediate School (3rd - 5th grade)
- Cinnaminson Middle School (6th - 8th grade)
- Cinnaminson High School (9th - 12th grade)
The district also has a "Project Challenge" program for gifted students in grades 2 through 8. Students from Cinnaminson can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers vocational and technical education for high school and older students.
Private Schools
Cinnaminson Township has a few private schools.
- Westfield Friends School is a Quaker school founded in 1788. It serves students from Pre-K to 8th grade.
- St. Charles Borromeo Parish School is a Catholic school for students in Pre-K to 8th grade.
Transportation
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Cinnaminson has many roads and public transportation options.
Roads and Highways
Major roads that go through Cinnaminson include Route 73, Route 90, U.S. Route 130, and County Route 543.
Public Transportation Options
- The Cinnaminson station is part of the River Line light rail system. You can take a train south to Camden and the Walter Rand Transportation Center. From there, you can transfer to the PATCO Speedline. Northbound trains go to the Trenton Transit Center. Here, you can connect to NJ Transit trains to New York City, SEPTA trains to Philadelphia, and Amtrak trains.
- NJ Transit also provides bus service. Route 409 and 417 go between Trenton and Philadelphia. Route 419 goes between Camden and Burlington.
- BurLink bus service offers routes B9 (between the Palmyra station and the Moorestown Mall) and B10 (between Cinnaminson station and Route 130 / Union Landing Road).
Notable People from Cinnaminson
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Cinnaminson Township:
- Samuel Leeds Allen (1841–1918), who invented the Flexible Flyer sled.
- Danny Cage (born 1973), a retired professional wrestler and trainer.
- Nicole Chesney (born 1971), a modern artist known for her unique glass paintings.
- Brad Childress (born 1956), a former coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings.
- Andre Collins (born 1968), a former NFL football player and All-American at Penn State.
- Jim DeRose (born c. 1967), a college soccer coach.
- Max DiLeo (born 1993), a professional basketball player.
- T. J. DiLeo (born 1990), also a professional basketball player.
- Tony DiLeo (born 1955), a former head coach for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- John Thompson Dorrance (1873–1930), a chemist who created condensed soup and led the Campbell Soup Company.
- Larry Ferrari (1932–1997), a musician and TV host.
- Nat Gertler (born 1965), a writer known for his comics.
- Matt Gono (born 1995), a professional football player.
- Mary Parry Haines (1826–1884), a naturalist and paleontologist.
- Darrell Hazell (born 1964), a former college football head coach.
- Barbara Haney Irvine (born 1944), who works to preserve historic sites for women.
- Stephen Kasprzyk (born 1982), a rower who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Michelle Kosinski (born 1974), an Emmy Award-winning news correspondent.
- George W. Lee (1931–2007), a politician.
- George A. Palmer (1895–1981), a clergyman and radio broadcaster.
- Gervase Peterson (born 1969), a contestant on the TV show Survivor.
- Brian Propp (born 1959), a former National Hockey League player for the Philadelphia Flyers.
- Walter Newton Read (1918–2001), who chaired the New Jersey Casino Control Commission.
- Bradford S. Smith (born 1950), a politician who served in the New Jersey Senate.
- Joseph Hooton Taylor Jr. (born 1941), an astrophysicist and Nobel Prize winner in Physics.
- Mark Zagunis (born 1993), a professional baseball player.
- Jason "Mew2King" Zimmerman (born 1989), a professional Super Smash Bros. player.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Cinnaminson para niños
