Voorhees Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Voorhees Township, New Jersey
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Township
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Voorhees Town Center in Voorhees Township, July 2011
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Location of Voorhees Township in Camden County highlighted in red
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Census Bureau map of Voorhees Township, New Jersey
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 Voorhees Township, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Voorhees Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Voorhees 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 | Camden | |
| Incorporated | March 1, 1899 | |
| Named for | Foster McGowan Voorhees | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.64 sq mi (30.15 km2) | |
| • Land | 11.47 sq mi (29.71 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) 1.44% | |
| Area rank | 195th of 565 in state 6th of 37 in county |
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| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 31,069 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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31,169 | |
| • Rank | 76th of 565 in state 6th of 37 in county |
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| • Density | 2,708.5/sq mi (1,045.8/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 238th of 565 in state 28th of 37 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08043
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400776220 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882153 | |
Voorhees Township is a town in Camden County, New Jersey. It's a suburb located near the big city of Philadelphia.
In 2020, about 31,069 people lived here. This number has grown quite a bit over the years!
Voorhees Township became an official town on March 1, 1899. It was formed from parts of another town called Waterford Township. Later, a small part of Voorhees was used to create the town of Gibbsboro in 1924.
The town is named after Foster McGowan Voorhees. He was the Governor of New Jersey who approved the creation of the township. Voorhees is part of the "South Jersey" area of the state.
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Geography and Location
Voorhees Township covers about 11.64 square miles (30.15 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Communities Within Voorhees
There are several smaller communities inside Voorhees Township. These are places that don't have their own separate local government.
- Echelon is one of these communities. In 2010, over 10,000 people lived there.
- Other communities include Ashland, Brighton Heights, Glendale, Kirkwood, Kresson, and Osage.
Neighboring Towns
Voorhees shares its borders with several other towns. These include:
- Berlin Township
- Cherry Hill
- Gibbsboro
- Lawnside
- Lindenwold
- Somerdale (all in Camden County)
- Evesham Township (in Burlington County)
Climate and Weather
Voorhees has a climate that changes with the seasons. Winters can be mild to very cold, and summers are hot and humid. Temperatures have been as high as 104°F (40°C) and as low as -7°F (-21°C).
| Climate data for Voorhees | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
76 (24) |
87 (31) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
102 (39) |
92 (33) |
81 (27) |
74 (23) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
45 (7) |
54 (12) |
65 (18) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
57 (14) |
46 (8) |
65 (18) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.5 (0.3) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
53.5 (11.9) |
63 (17) |
71.5 (21.9) |
77 (25) |
75 (24) |
68 (20) |
55.5 (13.1) |
47.5 (8.6) |
37.5 (3.1) |
55.0 (12.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
33 (1) |
42 (6) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
67 (19) |
65 (18) |
58 (14) |
46 (8) |
38 (3) |
29 (−2) |
45.1 (7.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
— | 2 (−17) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
47 (8) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
1 (−17) |
−7 (−22) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.20 (81) |
2.80 (71) |
3.70 (94) |
3.50 (89) |
3.70 (94) |
3.60 (91) |
4.10 (104) |
4.00 (102) |
3.30 (84) |
2.70 (69) |
3.40 (86) |
3.30 (84) |
41.30 (1,049) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.01 (17.8) |
7.01 (17.8) |
4.02 (10.2) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.77 (2.0) |
4.02 (10.2) |
22.93 (58.2) |
| Average precipitation days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 117 |
| Average snowy days | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 155.7 | 154.7 | 202.8 | 217.0 | 245.1 | 271.2 | 275.6 | 260.1 | 219.3 | 204.5 | 154.7 | 137.7 | 2,498.4 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 52 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 47 | 56 |
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 969 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,174 | 21.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,305 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,405 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,450 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,823 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,784 | 107.6% | |
| 1970 | 6,214 | 64.2% | |
| 1980 | 12,919 | 107.9% | |
| 1990 | 24,559 | 90.1% | |
| 2000 | 28,126 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 29,131 | 3.6% | |
| 2020 | 31,069 | 6.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 31,169 | 7.0% | |
| Population sources: 1900–2000 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 29,131 people living in Voorhees Township. This means there were about 2,535 people per square mile.
About 71.77% of the people were White, 8.70% were Black or African American, and 16.13% were Asian. About 3.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Voorhees was 42.6 years.
Economy and Businesses
Voorhees Township is home to some important businesses.
- New Jersey American Water used to be based here. It's the biggest water company in New Jersey. It provides water to over two million people across the state.
- Saddlehill Vineyard and Winery opened in 2021. It's a place where grapes are grown to make wine.
Sports and Recreation
Voorhees is a great place for sports fans!
- It's home to the Flyers Training Center. This is where the Philadelphia Flyers, a professional ice hockey team, practice. Many current and former players live in Voorhees.
- The town also has a community park. It has a running track, a playground for kids, a gazebo, and special areas for dogs.
- The Philadelphia Soul, a former professional arena football team, used to practice in Voorhees.
Education and Learning
Voorhees Township has excellent schools and a library for its residents.
Public Schools
Students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend schools in the Voorhees Township Public Schools district. There are five schools in total:
- Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School (grades K–5)
- Kresson Elementary School (grades K–5)
- Osage Elementary School (grades K–5)
- Signal Hill Elementary School (grades Pre-K–5)
- Voorhees Middle School (grades 6–8)
Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School was even named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2003-2004, which is a special award for great schools.
For high school, students go to Eastern Regional High School. This school serves students from Voorhees Township, Berlin Borough, and Gibbsboro.
Private Schools
Voorhees also has two private schools:
- Kellman Brown Academy is a Jewish day school for children aged 3 through 8th grade.
- Naudain Academy offers a Montessori education program for preschool and kindergarten children.
Public Library
The biggest branch of the Camden County Library is in Voorhees. It's called the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch and opened in 1969.
Transportation and Travel
Voorhees Township has several roads and public transportation options.
Roads and Highways
The main highway that goes through Voorhees is Route 73. It runs from the southern part of the town towards Evesham Township.
Other major roads nearby include Interstate 295 and Route 70. These roads help people travel to nearby cities like Philadelphia.
Public Transportation Options
- PATCO Speedline: The Ashland train station is in Voorhees. Other nearby stations are Woodcrest and Lindenwold. These trains can take you to Philadelphia.
- NJ Transit Buses: Buses also run between Voorhees and Philadelphia on the 403 route. Local bus services are available on the 451 and 459 routes.
Notable People from Voorhees
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Voorhees Township, including:
- Amirah Ali (born 1998), a soccer player.
- Eli Apple (born 1995), a football player for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Andrew Bailey (born 1984), a former baseball player and current coach.
- Hank Baskett (born 1982), a former football player.
- James Beach (born 1946), a New Jersey Senator.
- Geoff Bennett (born 1980), a broadcast journalist.
- Barrett Brooks (born 1972), a former football player.
- Sarah Chang (born 1980), a famous violinist.
- Prince Chunk (1998–2010), a very large cat who became famous.
- Brian Dawkins (born 1973), a former football player for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Malik Ellison (born 1996), a professional basketball player.
- Pervis Ellison (born 1967), a former NBA basketball player.
- Josh Farro (born 1987), a musician, former guitarist for Paramore.
- Zac Farro (born 1990), a musician, drummer for Paramore.
- Joe Flacco (born 1985), a football quarterback.
- Tom Flacco (born 1994), a football quarterback.
- Christina Foggie (born 1992), a professional basketball player.
- English Gardner (born 1992), a track and field sprinter.
- Mike Golic Jr. (born 1989), a football player.
- Scott Graham (born 1965), a former sports broadcaster.
- Louis Greenwald (born 1967), a New Jersey politician.
- Dana Hall (born 1969), a jazz drummer.
- Elie Honig, a legal analyst for CNN.
- Ron Jaworski (born 1951), a former NFL football player.
- Craig MacTavish (born 1958), a former NHL hockey player.
- Jimmy McGriff (1936–2008), a jazz and blues organist.
- Tommy Paul (born 1997), a professional tennis player.
- Cayden Primeau (born 1999), a hockey goaltender.
- Keith Primeau (born 1971), a former Philadelphia Flyers hockey player.
- Molly Schaus (born 1988), an Olympic ice hockey goaltender.
- Lauren Schmetterling (born 1988), an Olympic rower.
- Devin Smeltzer (born 1995), a professional baseball pitcher.
- Adam Taliaferro (born 1982), a former college football player.
- Madison Tiernan (born 1995), a professional soccer player.
- Julia Udine (born 1993), an actress.
- John Vukovich (1947–2007), a former MLB baseball player and coach.
- Kelsi Worrell (born 1994), an Olympic swimmer.
- Brandon Wynn (born 1988), an artistic gymnast.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Voorhees (Nueva Jersey) para niños
