Woodland Township, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodland Township, New Jersey
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Savoy Boulevard through the Pine Barrens in Woodland Township
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Woodland Township highlighted in Burlington County. Inset map: Burlington County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Woodland Township, New Jersey
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 Woodland Township, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Woodland Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Woodland 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 | March 7, 1866 | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 94.45 sq mi (244.61 km2) | |
| • Land | 92.64 sq mi (239.93 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) 1.91% | |
| Area rank | 7th of 565 in state 2nd of 40 in county |
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| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,544 | |
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(2023)
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1,552 | |
| • Rank | 509th of 565 in state 35th of 40 in county |
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| • Density | 16.7/sq mi (6.4/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 563rd of 565 in state 39th of 40 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08019 – Chatsworth
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3400582420 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882080 | |
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Woodland Township is a small community located in Burlington County, in the state of New Jersey. It is called a township, which is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 1,544 people lived here. Woodland Township is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Philadelphia, Reading, and Camden.
Woodland Township became an official township on March 7, 1866. It was created from parts of other townships like Pemberton, Shamong, Southampton, and Washington. Later, in 1901, a part of Woodland Township was used to form Tabernacle Township.
History
The land where Woodland Township is today was first home to the Lenape Native American tribe. European settlers started arriving in the late 1600s. They were drawn to the area because of its good soil and many trees. These settlers cleared land for farms and built homes using wood and sandstone found nearby.
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, Woodland was mostly a farming community. Most people worked on farms, growing crops like corn, wheat, and potatoes. Raising animals for meat and dairy, and poultry farming, were also important for the local economy.
In the early 1900s, some small businesses started in Woodland. These included sawmills (for cutting wood), gristmills (for grinding grain), and blacksmith shops (for working with metal). These businesses used local resources like timber and iron ore. They also created jobs for the people living there.
In the second half of the 1900s, Woodland began to change. It moved away from being just a farming area. While farming is still a part of the township, other types of jobs became important. These included manufacturing (making goods), retail (selling goods), and service-based industries.
Today, Woodland Township has a mix of homes, businesses, and farms. It is known for its beautiful natural areas. The Brendan T. Byrne State Forest is a popular spot. It offers many fun outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and birdwatching.
Geography
Woodland Township covers about 94.45 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The township shares its borders with several other townships. In Burlington County, it borders Bass River, Pemberton, Southampton, Tabernacle, and Washington. It also borders townships in Ocean County, including Barnegat, Lacey, Little Egg Harbor, and Manchester.
Some smaller communities and places within Woodland Township include Bullock, Butlers Place, and Chatsworth. Chatsworth is where most residents of the township get their mail. Other places are DeCou Pond, Dukes Bridge, Four Mile, Goose Pond, and Woodmansie.
Woodland Township is part of the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve. This is a special protected natural area. It covers a huge amount of land, about 1.1 million acres. The Pinelands is known for its unique plants and animals. It was made a National Reserve by the U.S. Congress in 1978. This means it's a very important natural place that needs to be protected.
Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 389 | — | |
| 1880 | 325 | −16.5% | |
| 1890 | 327 | 0.6% | |
| 1900 | 475 | 45.3% | |
| 1910 | 548 | * | 15.4% |
| 1920 | 970 | 77.0% | |
| 1930 | 970 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,374 | 41.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,524 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,904 | 24.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,032 | 6.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,285 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,063 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,170 | −43.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,788 | 52.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,554 | −13.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,552 | −13.2% | |
| Population sources:1870–2000 1870–1920 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 1,788 people living in Woodland Township. Most of the people (about 90%) were White. About 8% were Black or African American. There were also smaller numbers of Native American and Asian residents. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Woodland Township had about 2.76 people. About 30% of households had children under 18. Many households (about 60%) were married couples living together. The median age of people living in Woodland Township was about 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older.
Education
Students in Woodland Township attend schools run by the Woodland Township School District. Children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade go to Chatsworth Elementary School. In the 2020–21 school year, this school had 120 students and about 17 teachers. This means there were about 7 students for every teacher.
For high school, students from Woodland Township go to Seneca High School. This school is located in Tabernacle Township. Seneca High School also serves students from Shamong, Southampton, and Tabernacle Townships. It is part of the Lenape Regional High School District. In 2020–21, Seneca High School had 1,073 students and about 104 teachers.
Students from Woodland Township can also choose to attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology. This is a public school district for the whole county. It offers special vocational and technical training for high school students and adults. It has campuses in Medford and Westampton.
Transportation
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Woodland Township has many roads that help people get around. As of 2010, there were about 73.73 miles of roadways. The township itself takes care of most of these roads. The county and the state also maintain some of the roads.
Two main state routes pass through Woodland Township. Route 70 runs along the northwest side. Route 72 goes from the northwest to the southeast. Two important county roads, CR 532 and CR 563, also go through the township. They meet each other in Chatsworth. There is also a special type of intersection called Four Mile Circle. This is where Route 70, Route 72, Buddtown Road, and New Lisbon Road all meet.
The Garden State Parkway is the closest major highway. You can get to it through nearby townships like Lacey, Barnegat, and Little Egg Harbor.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Woodland (Nueva Jersey) para niños
