Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Washington Township, New Jersey
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Mill at Batsto Village
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Washington Township highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Washington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey
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 Washington Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Washington Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Washington 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 | November 19, 1802 | |
| Named for | George Washington | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 104.81 sq mi (271.46 km2) | |
| • Land | 101.66 sq mi (263.30 km2) | |
| • Water | 3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2) 3.01% | |
| Area rank | 3rd of 565 in state 1st of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 693 | |
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(2023)
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703 | |
| • Rank | 547th of 565 in state 39th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 6.8/sq mi (2.6/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 564th of 565 in state 40th of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08215 – Egg Harbor City
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400577150 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882085 | |
Washington Township is a small community in Burlington County, New Jersey. It is called a township. In 2020, about 693 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010.
The township was officially created on November 19, 1802. It was formed from parts of other townships. Washington Township is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are actually five places in New Jersey named "Washington Township."
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Exploring Washington Township's Geography
Washington Township covers about 104.81 square miles (271.46 km2). Most of this area is land, with some water.
Neighboring Towns and Rivers
The township shares borders with several other places. In Burlington County, it borders Bass River Township, Shamong Township, Tabernacle Township, and Woodland Township. It also borders towns in Atlantic County, like Egg Harbor City and Hammonton.
The Mullica River forms part of its border with Atlantic County. The Wading and Oswego Rivers are on its eastern side.
Local Communities and Pinelands
Inside Washington Township, you'll find small communities and places like Batsto, Green Bank, and Pleasant Mills.
Washington Township is part of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a special protected natural area. It has unique plants and animals. Congress created it in 1978 to protect its natural beauty. It's a United States Biosphere Reserve.
Population and People in Washington Township
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,273 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,225 | −3.8% | |
| 1830 | 1,315 | 7.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,630 | 24.0% | |
| 1850 | 2,010 | 23.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,723 | * | −14.3% |
| 1870 | 609 | * | −64.7% |
| 1880 | 389 | * | −36.1% |
| 1890 | 310 | −20.3% | |
| 1900 | 617 | 99.0% | |
| 1910 | 597 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 500 | −16.2% | |
| 1930 | 478 | −4.4% | |
| 1940 | 518 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 566 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 541 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 673 | 24.4% | |
| 1980 | 808 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 805 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 621 | −22.9% | |
| 2010 | 687 | 10.6% | |
| 2020 | 693 | 0.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 703 | 2.3% | |
| Population sources:1810–2000 1810–1920 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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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 687 people living in Washington Township. There were 256 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people were White (93.89%). About 9.02% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the township was 43.9 years old. About 18.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education for Students
Students from Washington Township attend schools in the Mullica Township Schools district. This is part of a "sending/receiving" agreement. This means Washington Township sends its students to Mullica Township's schools.
Elementary and Middle School
Younger students go to Mullica Township Elementary School. This school teaches students from Pre-K to 4th grade. Older students attend Mullica Township Middle School, which serves grades 5 to 8.
High School Education
For high school, students in grades 9 through 12 go to Cedar Creek High School. This school is located in Egg Harbor City. It opened in September 2010.
Cedar Creek High School is part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. This district serves several towns. Before Cedar Creek High opened, students from Washington Township went to Oakcrest High School.
Vocational and Technical Training
Students from Washington Township can also attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This is a county-wide school. It offers vocational and technical education. Students can learn job skills at campuses in Medford and Westampton.
Getting Around Washington Township
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As of 2010, Washington Township had about 54.31 miles of roads. The local government maintains some roads, and Burlington County maintains others.
Main Roads
The two main roads that go through the township are County Road 542 and County Road 563.
Nearby Highways
For longer trips, major highways are available in nearby towns. The Atlantic City Expressway can be found in Hammonton. The Garden State Parkway is accessible in places like Galloway Township and Bass River Township.
Famous People from Washington Township
Some notable people have connections to Washington Township:
- William Brookfield (1844–1903), a businessman and politician.
- Kathleen Crowley (1929–2017), an actress.
- James Still (1812–1882), a doctor, herbalist, and author.
