Waterford Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Waterford Township, New Jersey
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U.S. Route 30 westbound in Waterford Township
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| Motto(s):
"Proud Past, Promising Future"
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Waterford highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Waterford Township, New Jersey
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 Waterford Township, New Jersey
Location in Camden County, New Jersey
Waterford Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Waterford 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 | |
| Royal charter | June 1, 1695 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | Waterford, Ireland | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.22 sq mi (93.81 km2) | |
| • Land | 36.00 sq mi (93.25 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) 0.60% | |
| Area rank | 66th of 565 in state 2nd of 37 in county |
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| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,421 | |
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10,439 | |
| • Rank | 236th of 565 in state 14th of 37 in county |
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| • Density | 289.5/sq mi (111.8/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 478th of 565 in state 35th of 37 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08089 – Waterford Works
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| Area code(s) | 856 | |
| FIPS code | 3400777630 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882151 | |
Waterford Township is a community located in Camden County, New Jersey. It's a type of local government called a township.
In 2020, about 10,421 people lived in Waterford Township. This number was a little lower than in 2010.
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History of Waterford Township
Waterford Township has a long history. It was first created on June 1, 1695. This happened through a special document called a Royal charter from the king or queen. At that time, the area was part of Gloucester County.
Later, on February 21, 1798, the township officially became a township by a law from the New Jersey Legislature. This made it a formal local government.
On March 13, 1844, Waterford Township became one of the first townships in the new Camden County. The town of Long-a-Coming (now Berlin) was the first county seat. But in 1848, the county seat moved to the city of Camden.
Over the years, parts of Waterford Township were used to create other towns. These include Cherry Hill (in 1844), Chesilhurst (in 1887), Voorhees Township (in 1899), and Berlin Township (in 1910). The township was named after Waterford, a city in Ireland.
Geography and Local Areas
Waterford Township covers about 36.22 square miles (93.81 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 36.00 square miles (93.25 square kilometers). A small part, 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers), is water.
Some smaller communities and places within Waterford Township include Atco, Atco Lake, Bishops, and Jackson.
The township shares borders with several other towns. In Camden County, it borders Berlin, Berlin Township, Chesilhurst, and Winslow Township. It also borders Hammonton in Atlantic County. In Burlington County, it borders Evesham Township, Medford Township, and Shamong Township.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 1,629 | — | |
| 1810 | 2,105 | 29.2% | |
| 1820 | 2,447 | 16.2% | |
| 1830 | 3,088 | 26.2% | |
| 1840 | 3,467 | 12.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,638 | * | −52.8% |
| 1860 | 1,955 | 19.4% | |
| 1870 | 2,071 | 5.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,149 | 3.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,421 | * | 12.7% |
| 1900 | 2,161 | * | −10.7% |
| 1910 | 1,484 | * | −31.3% |
| 1920 | 1,917 | 29.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,421 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,750 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,997 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,809 | 27.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,073 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,126 | 99.5% | |
| 1990 | 10,940 | 34.6% | |
| 2000 | 10,494 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 10,649 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,421 | −2.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,439 | −2.0% | |
| Population sources: 1800–1840 1850–2000 1800–1920 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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Waterford Township Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 10,649 people living in Waterford Township. There were 3,692 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (2,824) were families.
The population density was about 295.5 people per square mile. Most residents (90.59%) were White. About 4.83% were Black or African American, and 1.16% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 4.39% of the population.
About 22.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the township was 39.7 years.
Education in Waterford Township
Waterford Township School District
The Waterford Township School District serves younger students. This district teaches children from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade. In the 2018–19 school year, about 819 students were in the district's three schools.
The schools in this district are:
- Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center (Pre-K–K)
- Atco Elementary School (grades 1–2)
- Waterford Elementary School (grades 4–6)
Schools for Older Students
For students in seventh through twelfth grades, public school students attend the Hammonton Public Schools in Hammonton. This is part of a special agreement between the school districts. Students from Waterford Township, along with some from Folsom, go to Hammonton for their middle and high school years.
The schools in Hammonton that Waterford Township students attend are:
- Hammonton Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Hammonton High School (grades 9–12)
Former Schools
Assumption School, a Catholic elementary school in Atco, closed at the end of the 2012–2013 school year. It closed because fewer students were enrolling there.
Transportation
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Roads and Highways
Waterford Township has many miles of roads. As of 2010, there were about 87.48 miles of roadways. Most of these roads are cared for by the township itself.
Major roads that go through or near Waterford Township include:
- U.S. Route 30 (also known as White Horse Pike)
- Route 73 (runs along the western border)
- County Route 534 (Jackson Road)
- County Route 536 (New Brooklyn / Cedarbrook Road)
The Atlantic City Expressway is a major highway close by in Winslow Township. Other important highways like Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are also not too far away.
Public Transportation
The Atco station offers NJ Transit train service. You can take a train from Atco to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia or to the Atlantic City Rail Terminal in Atlantic City. This train line is called the Atlantic City Line.
NJ Transit also provides local bus service. The 554 bus route goes from Lindenwold to Atlantic City. The 459 route also serves the area.
Notable People from Waterford Township
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Waterford Township. Here are a few:
- Marvin Borowsky (1907-1969), a writer who wrote novels and screenplays.
- Kellyanne Conway (born 1967), a political strategist and pollster. She was a campaign manager for Donald Trump in 2016.
- Rey Ramsey, an entrepreneur who works on social justice issues.
- Jimmy Snuka (1943–2017), a famous professional wrestler and actor.
- Sally Starr (1923–2013), a well-known television personality from the 1950s.
- John Wesley Wescott (1849–1927), a lawyer and judge who served as the New Jersey Attorney General.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Waterford (Nueva Jersey) para niños
