Delran Township, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delran Township, New Jersey
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Location of Delran 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 Delran Township, New Jersey
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 Delran Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Delran Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Delran 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 | February 12, 1880 | |
| Named for | DELaware River and RANcocas Creek | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| • Body | Township Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.25 sq mi (18.78 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.63 sq mi (17.17 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) 8.58% | |
| Area rank | 240th of 565 in state 24th of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,882 | |
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18,291 | |
| • Rank | 150th of 565 in state 9th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 2,697.1/sq mi (1,041.4/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 240th of 565 in state 12th of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08075
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| Area code(s) | 856 exchanges: 461, 764, 824 | |
| FIPS code | 3400517440 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882097 | |
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Delran Township is a community located in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's a place where about 17,882 people lived as of 2020. Delran is part of the larger Philadelphia area.
The name "Delran" is a mix of two important waterways nearby. It comes from the Delaware River and the Rancocas Creek. These two rivers meet near the township.
Delran Township officially became a township on February 12, 1880. Before that, it was part of Cinnaminson Township. Later, a part of Delran was used to create Riverside Township in 1895.
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Exploring Delran Township's Location
Delran Township covers an area of about 7.25 square miles (18.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a smaller part being water.
Neighboring Towns and Rivers
Delran shares its borders with several other towns in Burlington County. These include Cinnaminson, Delanco, Moorestown, Riverside, and Willingboro. Across the Delaware River, Delran also faces Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Local Communities Within Delran
You can find several smaller communities and areas within Delran Township. Some of these include Bridgeboro, Cambridge, Chesterville, Fairview, Milltown, and Riverside Park.
Who Lives in Delran Township?
The number of people living in Delran Township has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,760 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,267 | 28.8% | |
| 1900 | 890 | * | −60.7% |
| 1910 | 1,031 | 15.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,475 | 43.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,015 | 36.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,926 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,447 | 27.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,327 | 117.7% | |
| 1970 | 10,065 | 88.9% | |
| 1980 | 14,811 | 47.2% | |
| 1990 | 13,178 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 15,536 | 17.9% | |
| 2010 | 16,896 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 17,882 | 5.8% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 18,291 | 8.3% | |
| Population sources: 1880–2000 1880–1920 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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Delran's Population in 2020
In 2020, about 17,882 people lived in Delran. There were around 6,233 households. Most people were White (70.7%), followed by Black or African American (9.2%). About 3.7% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 6.41% of the population.
The average household had about 2.64 people. About 22.4% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in Delran was 39 years.
Delran's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Delran had 16,896 people. The racial makeup was similar to 2020, with 81.01% White and 9.56% Black or African American. About 4.04% were Asian. Hispanic or Latino people made up 4.61% of the population.
About 25.0% of the population was under 18. The median age was 38.1 years.
Education in Delran Township
Delran Township has its own public school district. It serves students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade.
Public Schools in Delran
The Delran Township School District has four schools:
- Millbridge Elementary School: For students in PreK–2nd grade.
- Delran Intermediate School: For students in 3rd–5th grade.
- Delran Middle School: For students in 6th–8th grade.
- Delran High School: For students in 9th–12th grade.
Students in Burlington County, including Delran, can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers special vocational and technical training. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.
Private Schools in Delran
- Holy Cross Academy is a private Catholic high school. It was founded in 1957.
- Montessori Academy of New Jersey is another private school in Delran. It uses the Montessori method of teaching. It teaches students from 18 months old up to 14 years old.
Getting Around Delran Township
Delran Township has a good network of roads and public transportation options.
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Roads and Highways
The main highway that goes through Delran is U.S. Route 130. County Route 543 also crosses the township. In 2010, Delran had over 61 miles of roads!
Public Transportation Options
NJ Transit offers bus services in Delran.
- Routes 409 and 417 connect Delran to Trenton and Philadelphia.
- Route 419 connects Delran to Camden and Burlington.
There's also a local bus service called BurLink.
- The B8 route goes between the Riverside station and Hartford crossing / Delran.
- The B10 route goes between Cinnaminson station and Route 130 / Union Landing Road.
While Delran doesn't have its own train station, the NJ Transit River Line train runs through the township. You can catch the train at nearby stations in Riverside or Cinnaminson. This train can take you south to Camden or north to the Trenton Rail Station. From Trenton, you can connect to trains going to New York City or Philadelphia.
Media and News in Delran
Delran residents can stay informed through various newspapers and television channels.
Newspapers and Magazines
Several daily newspapers serve Delran, including the Burlington County Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are also weekly papers like The Delran Sun. Magazines like South Jersey cover the whole metropolitan area.
Television Channels
Delran is served by TV stations from the Philadelphia area. These include major networks like ABC (WPVI-TV, Ch. 6), CBS (KYW-TV, Ch. 3), NBC (WCAU, Ch. 10), and Fox (WTXF-TV, Ch. 29).
Famous People from Delran Township
Many interesting people have connections to Delran Township. Here are a few:
- Raphael Bostic (born 1966): A well-known economist.
- Jake Burbage (born 1992): An actor, known for his role on Grounded for Life.
- Bill Duff (born 1974): A former football player who also co-hosted Human Weapon on the History Channel.
- Donald Goerke (1926–2010): He helped create SpaghettiOs!
- Nate Hemsley (born 1974): A former professional football player.
- Alex Lewis (born 1981): Another former professional football player.
- Carli Lloyd (born 1982): A famous Olympic champion and world champion soccer player for the United States women's national soccer team.
- MD Myers (born 2001): A soccer player who plays as a striker.
- Jeremy Rafanello (born 2000): A soccer forward.
- Peter Vermes (born 1966): A former professional soccer player and now a coach.
- Peter Wright (born 1972): An Olympic swimmer.
