Riverside Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Riverside Township, New Jersey
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Township
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Riverside Station on the River Line
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Location of Riverside 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 Riverside Township, New Jersey
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 Riverside Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Riverside Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Riverside 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 | February 20, 1895 | |
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| • 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 |
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| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,003 | |
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8,056 | |
| • Rank | 293rd of 565 in state 21st of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 5,392.9/sq mi (2,082.2/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 103rd of 565 in state 1st of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08075
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| 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.
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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
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| 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 |
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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
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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
In Spanish: Municipio de Riverside (Nueva Jersey) para niños
