Maple Shade Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
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Township
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Chesterfield School
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| Motto(s):
"Nice Town, Friendly People"
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Maple Shade highlighted in Burlington County. Inset: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
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 Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Maple Shade 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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| Established | November 6, 1688 as Chester Township | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Renamed | November 6, 1945 as Maple Shade Township | |
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| • Type | Faulkner Act (council–manager) | |
| • Body | Township Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.83 sq mi (9.91 km2) | |
| • Water | <0.01 sq mi (<0.01 km2) 0.03% | |
| Area rank | 303rd of 565 in state 27th of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,980 | |
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20,088 | |
| • Rank | 139th of 565 in state 8th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 5,220.8/sq mi (2,015.8/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 108th of 565 in state 2nd of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08052
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400543740 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882094 | |
Maple Shade Township is a town, also called a township, in Burlington County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 19,980 people lived there. This town is part of a bigger area that includes major cities like Philadelphia and Camden.
Maple Shade started out with a different name. It was first called Chester Township in 1688. For a short time, it was known as Cropwell Township. In 1798, Chester became one of New Jersey's first 104 townships. Over the years, parts of it were used to create other towns like Cinnaminson Township and Moorestown Township. The name officially changed to Maple Shade Township in 1945 after people voted for it.
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About Maple Shade Township
Where is Maple Shade Located?
Maple Shade Township is a small area, covering about 3.83 square miles (9.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The township shares its borders with several other towns. These include Cinnaminson Township, Moorestown Township, and Mount Laurel Township in Burlington County. It also borders Cherry Hill and Pennsauken Township in Camden County.
What is the Climate Like?
Maple Shade Township has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. The average temperature for the year is about 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius). The coldest months, January and February, average around 33 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius).
Population of Maple Shade
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 1,464 | — | |
| 1810 | 1,839 | 25.6% | |
| 1820 | 2,253 | 22.5% | |
| 1830 | 2,333 | 3.6% | |
| 1840 | 2,603 | 11.6% | |
| 1850 | 3,601 | 38.3% | |
| 1860 | 2,227 | * | −38.2% |
| 1870 | 2,586 | 16.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,855 | 10.4% | |
| 1890 | 3,768 | 32.0% | |
| 1900 | 4,420 | 17.3% | |
| 1910 | 5,069 | 14.7% | |
| 1920 | 7,273 | 43.5% | |
| 1930 | 5,117 | * | −29.6% |
| 1940 | 5,535 | 8.2% | |
| 1950 | 6,560 | 18.5% | |
| 1960 | 12,947 | 97.4% | |
| 1970 | 16,464 | 27.2% | |
| 1980 | 20,525 | 24.7% | |
| 1990 | 19,211 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 19,079 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 19,131 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 19,980 | 4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20,088 | 5.0% | |
| Population sources: 1800–2000 1800–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 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 19,131 people living in Maple Shade. This included 8,525 households. About 22.8% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Maple Shade was about 37.6 years old.
Education in Maple Shade
The Maple Shade School District provides public education for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. In the 2021-2022 school year, about 2,370 students were enrolled in the district's four schools.
Schools in the District
- Howard R. Yocum Elementary School: Serves students in PreK to 1st grade.
- Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School: For students in 2nd to 4th grade.
- Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School: Teaches students in 5th and 6th grade.
- Maple Shade High School: For older students in 7th to 12th grade.
Students from Maple Shade can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers special vocational and technical training for high school students. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton Township.
Getting Around Maple Shade
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Maple Shade has many roads for getting around. The town itself maintains over 42 miles of roadways.
Major Roads and Highways
Important roads that pass through Maple Shade include Route 38, Route 41, and Route 73. Larger highways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 are also easy to reach just outside the township using Route 73.
Public Transportation Options
NJ Transit offers bus services for public transportation. You can take buses to and from Philadelphia on route 317 and 407. There is also a bus route, 413, that connects Camden and Burlington.
Notable People from Maple Shade
Many interesting people have connections to Maple Shade Township. Here are a few:
- Paul Baloche (born 1962): A Christian music artist and singer-songwriter.
- Randy Cain (1945–2009): A soul singer who was part of the group The Delfonics.
- Billy Darnell (1926–2007): A professional wrestler who was very popular in the 1940s and 1950s.
- John G. Morris (1916–2017): A famous picture editor, author, and journalist.
- Suzanne Muldowney (born 1952): A performance artist known for her unique dance interpretations of the cartoon character Underdog.
- Daniel Nester (born 1968): A writer, editor, and poet.
- John Tartaglia (born 1978): A talented puppeteer, actor, singer, and comedian.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Maple Shade para niños
