Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mansfield Township, New Jersey
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Interchange of Interstate 95/New Jersey Turnpike and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Extension in Mansfield Township
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Location of Mansfield Township in Burlington County, New Jersey (right) and of Burlington County in New Jersey (left)
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Census Bureau map of Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
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 Mansfield Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Mansfield Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mansfield 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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| Formed | November 6, 1688 | |
| Royal charter | May 9, 1770 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | Mansfield, England | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.89 sq mi (56.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 21.73 sq mi (56.29 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) 0.71% | |
| Area rank | 128th of 565 in state 13th of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,897 | |
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8,991 | |
| • Rank | 266th of 565 in state 20th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 409.4/sq mi (158.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 456th of 565 in state 31st of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08022 – Columbus
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 340053290 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882108 | |
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Mansfield Township is a community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It's a "township," which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 8,897 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010. Mansfield Township is part of the larger Philadelphia area, which includes cities like Reading and Camden.
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History of Mansfield Township
Long ago, before Europeans arrived, the Lenape Native Americans lived on the land that is now Mansfield Township. The township was first created on November 6, 1688. It was officially recognized again by a special document from the King of England (a Royal charter) on May 9, 1770.
Mansfield became one of New Jersey's first 104 townships on February 21, 1798. Over time, some parts of Mansfield Township became separate towns. These included Fieldsboro in 1850, Bordentown Township in 1852, and Florence Township in 1872. The township was named after a town in England called Mansfield.
Geography and Local Areas
Mansfield Township covers about 21.89 square miles (56.69 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
The township shares borders with several other towns in Burlington County. These include Bordentown Township, Chesterfield Township, Florence Township, and Springfield Township.
Inside Mansfield Township, you'll find several smaller communities and places. These include Columbus, where the town hall is located, and Georgetown. Other spots are Hedding, Kinkora, and Rising Sun Square. There's also a large retirement community called Homestead in Columbus.
A cool spot in the township is Liberty Lake. It's a 6-acre (about 24,000 square meter) lake fed by natural springs. You can go boating, swimming, and fishing there.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,810 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,927 | 6.5% | |
| 1830 | 2,083 | 8.1% | |
| 1840 | 2,401 | 15.3% | |
| 1850 | 2,953 | 23.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,777 | * | −6.0% |
| 1870 | 2,880 | 3.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,648 | * | −42.8% |
| 1890 | 1,671 | 1.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,518 | * | −9.2% |
| 1910 | 1,526 | 0.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,517 | −0.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,709 | 12.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,642 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,907 | 16.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,084 | 9.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,597 | 24.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,523 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,874 | 53.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,090 | 31.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,544 | 67.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,897 | 4.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,991 | 5.2% | |
| Population sources: 1810–2000 1810–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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The population of Mansfield Township has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2010, there were 8,544 people living here. By 2020, the population had increased to 8,897.
In 2010, most residents were White (79.04%). There were also significant numbers of Black or African American people (10.42%) and Asian people (7.69%). About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age in Mansfield Township in 2010 was about 48.9 years old.
Education in Mansfield Township
Students in Mansfield Township attend public schools. Younger students, from kindergarten through sixth grade, go to the Mansfield Public Schools. This district has two schools.
- John Hydock Elementary School: For students in grades K-2.
- Mansfield Township Elementary School: For students in grades 3-6.
For seventh through twelfth grades, students attend schools in the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. This district also serves students from nearby Chesterfield, North Hanover, and Springfield Townships. Children of military families from Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst also attend these schools.
The schools in this regional district are:
- Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School: For students in grades 7-8.
- Northern Burlington County Regional High School: For students in grades 9-12.
Both the middle and high schools are located in the Columbus section of Mansfield Township. Students from Mansfield Township can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers special vocational and technical programs for high school students and adults.
Transportation in Mansfield Township
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Mansfield Township has many roads that help people get around. As of 2010, there were over 76 miles of roadways. Some roads are maintained by the township, others by Burlington County, and major highways by the state or the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
A very important road here is Interstate 95 (I-95). This highway connects to the New Jersey Turnpike at Interchange 6 in Mansfield. I-95 goes through the township for about 3.1 miles. It links Mansfield to Florence Township and Bordentown Township.
Interstate 295 also passes through Mansfield. You can get on or off at Exit 52. Other important roads include Route 68 and County Route 543.
For public transportation, NJ Transit provides bus service. The 409 bus route connects Mansfield Township to Trenton and Philadelphia.
Notable People from Mansfield Township
Many interesting people have connections to Mansfield Township. Here are a few:
- Rosey Brown (1932–2004): A famous football player who played for the New York Giants. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Oliver Cromwell (1752–1853): An African-American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War.
- Willie Drewrey (born 1963): A wide receiver who played in the NFL for teams like the Houston Oilers.
- Cedric Jackson (born 1986): A professional basketball player who played for teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Henry Miller Shreve (1785–1851): An inventor and steamboat captain who helped open the Mississippi River for steamboats. The city of Shreveport, Louisiana is named after him.
- Israel Shreve (1739–1799): A colonel in the American Revolutionary War who fought in the Battle of Springfield.
- Eddie Smith (1913–1994): A baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball. He gave up the first hit in Joe DiMaggio's famous 56-game hitting streak.
