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Riverside Township, New Jersey
Township
Riverside Station on the River Line
Riverside Station on the River Line
Official seal of Riverside Township, New Jersey
Seal
Location of Riverside Township in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
Location of Riverside Township in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
Census Bureau map of Riverside Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Riverside Township, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey is located in New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey is located in the United States
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Burlington
Incorporated February 20, 1895
Government
 • Type Township
 • Body Township Committee
Area
 • Total 1.61 sq mi (4.16 km2)
 • Land 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2)
 • Water 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)  7.70%
Area rank 440th of 565 in state
34th of 40 in county
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 8,003
 • Estimate 
(2023)
8,056
 • Rank 293rd of 565 in state
21st of 40 in county
 • Density 5,392.9/sq mi (2,082.2/km2)
 • Density rank 103rd of 565 in state
1st of 40 in county
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08075
Area code(s) 856 exchanges: 461, 764, 824
FIPS code 3400563510
GNIS feature ID 0882098

Riverside Township is a community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is a township, which is a type of local government. In 2020, about 8,003 people lived here. Riverside is part of a larger area that includes Philadelphia and Camden.

The township was officially created on February 20, 1895. It was formed from parts of Delran Township. Riverside was first called Progress. Its name was changed to Riverside because it is located by the Delaware River.

Exploring Riverside's Location

Riverside Township covers about 1.61 square miles (4.16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Neighboring Towns

Riverside Township shares its borders with two other towns in Burlington County. These are Delanco Township and Delran Township.

Riverside's Population Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 777
1890 1,340 72.5%
1900 2,581 92.6%
1910 4,011 55.4%
1920 6,018 50.0%
1930 7,061 17.3%
1940 7,072 0.2%
1950 7,199 1.8%
1960 8,474 17.7%
1970 8,591 1.4%
1980 7,941 −7.6%
1990 7,974 0.4%
2000 7,911 −0.8%
2010 8,079 2.1%
2020 8,003 −0.9%
2023 (est.) 8,056 −0.3%
Population sources: 1880–1890
1900–2000 1900–1920
1900–1910 1910–1930
1940–2000 2000
2010 2020

In 2010, Riverside Township had 8,079 people living in 2,959 households. The population density was about 5,426 people per square mile. Most residents were White, with smaller groups of Black or African American, Asian, and other races. About 11% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Community Life in Riverside

About 31% of households in Riverside had children under 18. Many families were married couples living together. The average household had 2.73 people. The average family had 3.22 people.

The median age in Riverside was 36.3 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.

Learning in Riverside Township

The Riverside School District provides public education for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Schools in the District

The district has three schools:

  • Riverside Township Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th grade)
  • Riverside Township Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
  • Riverside Township High School (9th to 12th grade)

Students from Delanco Township also attend Riverside High School. This is part of a special agreement between the school districts.

Vocational Education Opportunities

Students from Riverside Township can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This school offers vocational and technical training. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.

Getting Around Riverside

2018-05-23 17 35 27 View north along Burlington County Route 543 (Saint Mihiel Drive) at Pulaski Avenue in Riverside Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
County Route 543 in Riverside

Riverside Township has about 27 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself.

Major Roads

No major interstate or state highways pass directly through Riverside. The most important road is County Route 543.

Public Transport Options

The Riverside station is part of the River Line. This is a light rail system. You can travel south to Camden and connect to trains for Philadelphia. You can also go north to Trenton to connect to trains for New York City.

NJ Transit also offers bus service in Riverside. The 419 bus route runs between Camden and Burlington.

Riverside in Movies

Riverside was a filming location for the movie Jesus' Son. There were some protests during filming due to the movie's title.

A Local Law and Its Impact

In 2006, Riverside Township passed a local law. This law aimed to address the large number of new residents, mainly from Brazil. The law suggested fines for employers who hired people without proper work permits. It also suggested fines for landlords who rented to them.

Many groups, like the ACLU, thought the law was unfair. They considered taking legal action against it. In 2007, the township decided to cancel the law. One reason was the high cost of defending it in court. After the law was canceled, many of the new residents moved to other towns in New Jersey.

Famous People from Riverside

Many notable people have connections to Riverside Township. Some were born there, especially at Zurbrugg Hospital, which was open for about 75 years starting in 1915.

  • Jim Bailey (1938–2015) – A singer and actor known for impersonating famous female performers.
  • Deron Cherry (born 1959) – A former professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a six-time Pro Bowler.
  • Lesley Choyce (born 1951) – A well-known author.
  • Bill Duff (born 1974) – A former professional football player. He also hosted the TV show Human Weapon on the History Channel.
  • John W. Dutko (1916–1944) – A brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor during World War II.
  • Michael Giacchino (born 1967) – A famous music composer. He wrote music for TV shows like Lost and Pixar movies like The Incredibles and Up.
  • Derek Holloway (born 1961) – A retired football player who played for the Washington Redskins.
  • Adam Hughes (born 1967) – A talented comic book artist.
  • George Lehmann (born 1942) – A former professional basketball player in the NBA and ABA.
  • A. Raymond Randolph (born 1943) – A respected judge on a high court in the United States.

See also

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