Hainesport Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hainesport Township, New Jersey
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Broad Street in Hainesport
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Location of Hainesport 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 Hainesport Township, New Jersey
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 Hainesport Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Hainesport Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hainesport 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 |
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| Incorporated | March 12, 1924 | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.79 sq mi (17.59 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.47 sq mi (16.76 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) 4.71% | |
| Area rank | 245th of 565 in state 25th of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,035 | |
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6,057 | |
| • Rank | 345th of 565 in state 28th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 932.8/sq mi (360.2/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 392nd of 565 in state 25th of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08036
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400529010 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882092 | |
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Hainesport Township is a small town in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 6,035 people lived here. Hainesport is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Philadelphia, Reading, and Camden.
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History of Hainesport
Early Settlers and Names
Long ago, the Lenape people lived along the Rancocas Creek in this area. They called their home Sandhickney. The first European settlers arrived in 1677. They were a group called Quakers.
Around the time of the American Revolutionary War, the town was known as Long Bridge. This name came from a long wooden bridge over the Rancocas Creek. In 1778, there was a small fight here. American rebels stopped some Hessian soldiers by taking apart the bridge.
How Hainesport Got Its Name
The town's name changed to Haines' Port in 1848. This happened when Barclay Haines bought land and built a pier near his home on the Rancocas Creek. By 1850, the name was shortened to Hainesport.
Hainesport Township officially became a township on March 12, 1924. This was made possible by a law from the New Jersey Legislature. It was formed from parts of Lumberton.
Geography of Hainesport
Hainesport Township covers about 6.79 square miles (17.59 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 6.47 square miles (16.76 square kilometers). The rest is water, about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers).
Neighborhoods and Nearby Towns
Many small communities and places are located within Hainesport Township. Some of these include Clermont, Creekview, and Union Mills.
Hainesport shares its borders with several other towns. These are Lumberton, Mount Laurel, Mount Holly, and Westampton. Westampton is across the Rancocas Creek.
Population of Hainesport
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 984 | — | |
| 1940 | 858 | −12.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,793 | 109.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,271 | 82.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,990 | −8.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,236 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,249 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,126 | 27.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,110 | 48.1% | |
| 2020 | 6,035 | −1.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,057 | −0.9% | |
| Population sources: 1930–2000 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population Changes
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 6,110 people living in Hainesport. This number went down slightly to 6,035 people in the 2020 United States census.
The population density was about 945.9 people per square mile. The average age of people in Hainesport in 2010 was 41.9 years old. About 25.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
Arts and Culture in Hainesport
In 2023, a Danish artist named Thomas Dambo created a large sculpture in Hainesport. It's called "Big Rusty" and stands 20 feet (6 meters) tall. This artwork is special because it's made from recycled materials. "Big Rusty" is the first of ten giant troll sculptures in Dambo's "The Way of the Bird King" series.
Parks and Recreation in Hainesport
Hainesport Township has great places for outdoor fun!
Rancocas State Park
A part of Rancocas State Park is located in Hainesport. Here you can find trails for hiking and biking. There are also trails for horseback riding. You can go canoeing or fishing in the Rancocas Creek. This park area is managed by Burlington County Parks and the State Department of Parks.
Long Bridge Park
Long Bridge Park is another Burlington County Park. It has entrances from Deacon Road and the Mount Holly By-Pass. This park offers fishing, hiking, and biking trails. There are also playgrounds for kids, drinking fountains, and restrooms. If you have a group, you can reserve picnic areas with charcoal grills.
Township Park
A park surrounds the municipal building in Hainesport. It has a playground and walking trails. These trails connect to the Hainesport Public School playground. The park also has tennis and pickleball courts. You can find fields for soccer, softball, and baseball here too. During the summer, local businesses and families help put on a concert series.
Education in Hainesport
Local Schools
The Hainesport Township School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. All these students attend the Hainesport School. In the 2021–22 school year, there were 553 students and 56 teachers. This means there were about 9.9 students for every teacher.
High School
For high school, students from Hainesport go to Rancocas Valley Regional High School. This school serves students from ninth through twelfth grade. It's a regional high school that includes students from five towns: Eastampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Mount Holly, and Westampton. The high school is located in Mount Holly. In 2021–22, about 2,048 students attended the high school.
Vocational and Technical Education
Students from Hainesport can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers vocational and technical training. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.
Transportation in Hainesport
Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Hainesport Township had about 43.05 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself.
Route 38 runs through the middle of Hainesport. Other important county roads include CR 537 and CR 541.
Larger highways like I-295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are close by. You can access them in nearby Westampton and Mount Laurel.
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Public Transportation
NJ Transit offers bus service in Hainesport. The 317 bus route goes between Asbury Park and Philadelphia. The 413 route connects Camden and Burlington.
There is also a BurLink bus service, the B1 route. This bus travels between Beverly and Pemberton.
Points of Interest in Hainesport
- Barclay Haines home: This historic home dates back to 1848.
- Mount Moriah AME Church Cemetery: This cemetery is special because it holds the graves of 22 African American Civil War veterans.
Notable People from Hainesport
Many interesting people have connections to Hainesport Township:
- Ben Ijalana (born 1989): A professional football player who played for the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets.
- Ryan Peters (born around 1982): A politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Robert C. Shinn Jr. (born 1937): A politician who was also mayor of Hainesport in the 1970s.
- Jeremiah Trotter (born 1977): A professional football player who played in the National Football League for twelve seasons.
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr. (born 2002): A college football player for the Clemson Tigers.
