Mount Ephraim, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mount Ephraim, New Jersey
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"The Village at the Crossroads"
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Mount Ephraim highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Camden County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Mount Ephraim, New Jersey
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 Mount Ephraim, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Mount Ephraim, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mount Ephraim, 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 | Camden | |
| Incorporated | March 23, 1926 | |
| Named for | Ephraim Albertson | |
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| • Type | Walsh Act | |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.34 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 2.31% | |
| Area rank | 514th of 565 in state 29th of 37 in county |
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| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,651 | |
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4,654 | |
| • Rank | 390th of 565 in state 24th of 37 in county |
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| • Density | 5,261.3/sq mi (2,031.4/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 107th of 565 in state 10th of 37 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08059
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| Area code(s) | 856 exchanges: 456, 742, 931, 933 | |
| FIPS code | 3400748750 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885313 | |
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Mount Ephraim is a small town, also called a borough, located in Camden County, New Jersey. It's part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. In 2020, about 4,651 people lived there. This number was just a little less than the population in 2010.
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History of Mount Ephraim
Mount Ephraim became an official borough on March 23, 1926. This happened after the New Jersey Legislature approved it. The town was once part of a larger area called Centre Township. Mount Ephraim was the last borough to form from this old township. Other nearby towns like Bellmawr, Runnemede, and Lawnside also became boroughs around the same time. The town was named after Ephraim Albertson. He owned a popular tavern in the area in the early 1800s.
In 2014, there was a plan to combine many towns in New Jersey. This idea came from Stephen M. Sweeney, a state leader. The goal was to lower taxes and save money for the state. Mount Ephraim was one of the smaller towns in Camden County. It might have been combined with nearby towns. This could help share costs and resources.
Geography and Location
Mount Ephraim covers a total area of about 0.900 square miles (2.332 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.881 square miles (2.282 square kilometers). A small part, 0.019 square miles (0.050 square kilometers), is water.
Neighboring Towns
Mount Ephraim shares its borders with several other towns. These include Audubon, Bellmawr, Brooklawn, Gloucester City, Haddon Heights, and Haddon Township.
Weather Events
On September 4, 2012, a small tornado touched down in Mount Ephraim. It happened around 6:31 p.m. The tornado caused damage to trees and some homes. The National Weather Service called it an F-0 tornado. Its winds reached up to 70 miles per hour. This was the first tornado recorded in New Jersey in over a year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,319 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,282 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 4,449 | 95.0% | |
| 1960 | 5,447 | 22.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,625 | 3.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,863 | −13.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,517 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,495 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,676 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,651 | −0.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,654 | −0.5% | |
| Population sources: 1930–2000 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 4,676 people living in Mount Ephraim. These people lived in 1,909 households. About 1,193 of these households were families. The town had about 5,308 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Mount Ephraim were White (93.56%). There were also Black or African American (2.14%), Asian (0.68%), and Native American (0.09%) residents. About 5.33% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 26.6% of households had children under 18.
- 45.6% were married couples living together.
- 11.5% had a female head of household with no husband.
- About 31.2% of households were single individuals.
- 13.7% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had 2.45 people. The average family had 3.11 people. The median age in Mount Ephraim was 40.1 years old.
Education in Mount Ephraim
The Mount Ephraim Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade. In the 2018–19 school year, the district had two schools. There were 413 students and 38 teachers. This means there were about 10.9 students for every teacher.
The schools in the district are:
- Mary Bray Elementary School: This school has 240 students in grades Pre-K through 4.
- Raymond W. Kershaw Middle School: This school has 162 students in grades 5 through 8.
For high school, students from Mount Ephraim attend Audubon High School. This school is located in Audubon. It serves students from ninth through twelfth grade. In the 2018–19 school year, Audubon High School had 804 students. There were 66.5 teachers, meaning about 12.1 students per teacher.
Transportation
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Mount Ephraim has a good network of roads. As of 2010, the borough had about 16.67 miles of roadways. Most of these roads (13.25 miles) are maintained by the town itself. Camden County maintains 2.35 miles, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation maintains 1.07 miles.
Major Highways
Interstate 76 passes through Mount Ephraim. Part of the interchange with Interstate 295 is also located within the borough. These highways help people travel to and from the town.
Public Transportation Options
Mount Ephraim is served by two NJ Transit bus lines.
- The 400 route provides service between Mount Ephraim and Philadelphia.
- The 457 route offers local service. It runs between the Moorestown Mall and Camden.
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Mount Ephraim. Here are a few:
- Dan Baker (born 1946): He is a famous PA Announcer for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. He also used to be the PA Announcer for the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
- Bobby Clarke (born 1949): He was a captain and general manager for the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team.
- Edith Fore: She was an actress known for TV commercials, especially for "Life Alert" with the line, "I've fallen and I can't get up."
- Ben Vaughn: He is a singer, songwriter, and musician. He also produces records and writes music for TV and movies. He hosts a radio show too.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Ephraim (Nueva Jersey) para niños
