Maple Shade Township, New Jersey Explained

Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
Settlement Type:Township
Motto:"Nice Town, Friendly People"[1]
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Pushpin Label:Maple Shade Township
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Burlington County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2: Burlington
Government Type:Faulkner Act (council–manager)
Governing Body:Township Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Charles Kauffman (D, term ends December 31, 2023)[2]
Leader Title1:Administrator
Leader Name1:Susan E. Danson[3]
Leader Title2:Municipal clerk
Leader Name2:Andrea T. McVeigh[4]
Established Title:Established
Established Date:November 6, 1688 as Chester Township
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:February 21, 1798
Established Title2:Renamed
Established Date2:November 6, 1945 as Maple Shade Township
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[5]
Area Total Km2:9.92
Area Land Km2:9.91
Area Water Km2:<0.01
Area Total Sq Mi:3.83
Area Land Sq Mi:3.83
Area Water Sq Mi:<0.01
Area Water Percent:0.03
Area Rank:303rd of 565 in state
27th of 40 in county
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:19980
Population Rank:139th of 565 in state
8th of 40 in county[6]
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:5220.8
Population Density Rank:108th of 565 in state
2nd of 40 in county
Population Est:20088
Pop Est As Of:2023
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:−05:00
Timezone Dst:Eastern (EDT)
Utc Offset Dst:−04:00
Elevation Footnotes:[7]
Elevation Ft:46
Coordinates Footnotes:[8]
Coordinates:39.9524°N -74.9949°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:08052[9] [10]
Area Code:856[11]
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:3400543740[12] [13]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0882094[14]

Maple Shade Township is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 19,980, an increase of 849 (+4.4%) from the 2010 census count of 19,131, which in turn reflected an increase of 0.3% from the 19,079 counted in the 2000 census.[15] The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley.[16]

What is now Maple Shade was originally formed as Chester Township on November 6, 1688, and was known as Cropwell Township from June 5, 1690, through February 22, 1699. Chester was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of the township were taken to form Cinnaminson Township (March 15, 1860) and Moorestown Township (March 11, 1922). The municipality's name was changed to Maple Shade Township as of November 6, 1945, based on the results of a referendum passed that same day.[17]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 3.83 square miles (9.92 km2), including 3.83 square miles (9.91 km2) of land and <0.01 square miles (<0.01 km2) of water (0.03%).[5]

The township borders Cinnaminson Township, Moorestown Township and Mount Laurel Township in Burlington County; and Cherry Hill and Pennsauken Township in Camden County.[18] [19] [20]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Maple Shade Township has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps, with the coldest months of January and February averaging about 33F, and with an annual average temperature of 54F.[21]

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 19,131 people, 8,525 households, and 4,655 families in the township. The population density was . There were 9,186 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 78.62% (15,040) White, 9.54% (1,826) Black or African American, 0.16% (31) Native American, 5.65% (1,080) Asian, 0.03% (5) Pacific Islander, 3.14% (601) from other races, and 2.86% (548) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.32% (1,591) of the population.

Of the 8,525 households, 22.8% had children under the age of 18; 37.9% were married couples living together; 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 45.4% were non-families. Of all households, 36.5% were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.94.

18.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.2 males.

The Census Bureau's 2015–2019 American Community Survey showed that (in 2019 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $61,335 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,606) and the median family income was $825854 (+/− $7,763). Males had a median income of $58,963 (+/− $4,320) versus $49,215 (+/− $2.945) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $34,774 (+/− $2,053). About 8.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.[22]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 19,079 people, 8,462 households, and 4,721 families residing in the township. The population density was 4959.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 9,009 housing units at an average density of 2341.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the township was 83.17% White, 7.21% African American, 0.16% Native American, 6.10% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.46% of the population.[23] [24]

There were 8,462 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.95.[23] [24]

In the township the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.[23] [24]

The median income for a household in the township was $45,426, and the median income for a family was $53,912. Males had a median income of $40,290 versus $30,858 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,812. About 3.8% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.[23] [24]

Government

Local government

Maple Shade Township operates within the Faulkner Act (formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law) under the Council-Manager (Plan E) form of municipal government, implemented based on the recommendations of a Charter Study Commission as of January 1, 1975.[25] The township is one of 42 (of the 564) municipalities statewide that use this form of government.[26] The governing body is comprised of a five-member Township Council, whose members are elected at-large in partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats up for election in even-numbered years as part of the November general election.[27] [28] At a reorganization meeting held during the first week of January after each election, the Council selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.[29]

, members of the Maple Shade Township Council are Mayor Charles Kauffman (D, term on committee ends December 31, 2026; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Steve Schmidt (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Sandra Nunes (D, 2026), Claire B. Volpe (D, 2024) and J. Nelson Wiest (D, 2024).[30] [31] [32] [33]

Federal, state and county representation

Maple Shade Township is located in the 1st Congressional District[34] and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.[35] [36] [37]

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 10,638 registered voters in Maple Shade Township, of which 4,172 (39.2% vs. 33.3% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,593 (15.0% vs. 23.9%) were registered as Republicans and 4,863 (45.7% vs. 42.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 10 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[38] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 55.6% (vs. 61.7% in Burlington County) were registered to vote, including 68.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.3% countywide).[38] [39]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 5,003 votes here (65.1% vs. 58.1% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 2,546 votes (33.2% vs. 40.2%) and other candidates with 92 votes (1.2% vs. 1.0%), among the 7,680 ballots cast by the township's 11,433 registered voters, for a turnout of 67.2% (vs. 74.5% in Burlington County).[40] [41] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,904 votes here (61.7% vs. 58.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 2,844 votes (35.8% vs. 39.9%) and other candidates with 120 votes (1.5% vs. 1.0%), among the 7,942 ballots cast by the township's 10,653 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.6% (vs. 80.0% in Burlington County).[42] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 4,628 votes here (59.0% vs. 52.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 3,060 votes (39.0% vs. 46.0%) and other candidates with 76 votes (1.0% vs. 0.8%), among the 7,848 ballots cast by the township's 10,658 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.6% (vs. 78.8% in the whole county).[43]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 2,333 votes here (60.5% vs. 61.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 1,419 votes (36.8% vs. 35.8%) and other candidates with 53 votes (1.4% vs. 1.2%), among the 3,857 ballots cast by the township's 11,283 registered voters, yielding a 34.2% turnout (vs. 44.5% in the county).[44] [45] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 2,059 ballots cast (48.2% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 1,904 votes (44.5% vs. 47.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 230 votes (5.4% vs. 4.8%) and other candidates with 57 votes (1.3% vs. 1.2%), among the 4,275 ballots cast by the township's 10,780 registered voters, yielding a 39.7% turnout (vs. 44.9% in the county).[46]

Education

The Maple Shade School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.[47] As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 2,370 students and 219.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.8:1.[48] Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[49]) are Howard R. Yocum Elementary School[50] with 565 students in grades PreK to 1Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School[51] with 534 students in grades 2-4Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School[52] with 342 students in grades 5-6 and Maple Shade High School[53] with 888 students in grades 7-12.[54] [55] [56]

Students from Maple Shade Township, and from all of Burlington County, are eligible to attend the Burlington County Institute of Technology, a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at its campuses in Medford and Westampton Township.[57]

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the township had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Burlington County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[58]

Passing through the township are Route 38, Route 41 and Route 73. The New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 are both accessible just outside the township by way of Route 73.

Public transportation

NJ Transit provides bus service to and from Philadelphia on route 317 (from Asbury Park), and 407 (from Moorestown Mall) to Camden, and on the 413 route between Camden, and Burlington.[59] [60]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Maple Shade Township include:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Kuperinsky, Amy. "'The Jewel of the Meadowlands'?: N.J.'s best, worst and weirdest town slogans", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, January 22, 2015. Accessed July 12, 2016. "Maple Shade, in Burlington County, sounds like a storybook slice of suburbia. 'Nice Town, Friendly People,' a welcome sign confirms. It's not perfect, says township manager Jack Layne, but 'Shaders' have 'a distinct pride, not swagger.'"
  2. https://www.state.nj.us/dca/home/2023mayors.pdf 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory
  3. https://mapleshade.com/township-manager/ Township Manager
  4. https://www.mapleshade.com/maple-shade-clerk-registrars-office/ Clerk / Registrar's Office
  5. https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_34.txt 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places
  6. https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/dmograph/est/mcd/density.xlsx Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021
  7. , Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 7, 2013.
  8. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990
  9. http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=Maple%20Shade&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Maple Shade, NJ
  10. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm Zip Codes
  11. http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Burlington&frmCity=Maple+Shade Area Code Lookup – NPA NXX for Maple Shade, NJ
  12. https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website
  13. https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey
  14. http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names
  15. https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010
  16. https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/metro-micro/reference-maps/2020/state-maps/34_NewJersey_2020.pdf New Jersey: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties
  17. Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 96 re Maple Shade, p. 94 re Chester Township. Accessed May 30, 2024.
  18. https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/1085125/touches.html Areas touching Maple Shade Township
  19. http://chnj.njpn.org/burlington-county/ Burlington County Map
  20. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries
  21. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=827582&cityname=Maple+Shade%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Maple Shade Township, New Jersey
  22. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400543740 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Maple Shade township, Burlington County, New Jersey
  23. http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603400543740.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Maple Shade township, Burlington County, New Jersey
  24. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400543740 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Maple Shade township, Burlington County, New Jersey
  25. http://www.dudley-2010.com/Faulkner%20Act%2046pages.pdf "The Faulkner Act: New Jersey's Optional Municipal Charter Law"
  26. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey
  27. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 38.
  28. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=12 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"
  29. https://www.mapleshade.com/our-town Town History
  30. https://mapleshade.com/town-council/ Town Council
  31. https://mapleshade.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Introduced-Budget.pdf#page=9 2023 Municipal Data Sheet
  32. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Burlington/116176/web.307039/#/summary November 8, 2022 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results
  33. https://press.co.burlington.nj.us/PRESS/ElectionArchive//2020//2020_GEN_Official_Summary_Report.pdf November 3, 2020 Summary Report Burlington County Official Results
  34. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report
  35. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
  36. https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf 2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government
  37. https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#6 Districts by Number for 2011–2020
  38. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-burlington-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary – Burlington
  39. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 – State – County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey
  40. http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-burlington.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results – Burlington County
  41. http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-burlington.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results – Burlington County
  42. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-burlington.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Burlington County
  43. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_burlington_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Burlington County
  44. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-burlington.pdf 2013 Governor: Burlington County
  45. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-burlington.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 5, 2013 General Election Results : Burlington County
  46. http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-burlington.pdf 2009 Governor: Burlington County
  47. https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=e9c13f79467b4239a4c7e58a7873c123 Maple Shade Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification
  48. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3409660&DistrictID=3409660 District information for Maple Shade School District
  49. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3409660 School Data for the Maple Shade School District
  50. https://hye.mapleshade.org/ Howard R. Yocum Elementary School
  51. https://mwe.mapleshade.org/ Maude M. Wilkins Elementary School
  52. https://rjse.mapleshade.org/ Ralph J. Steinhauer Elementary School
  53. https://mshs.mapleshade.org/ Maple Shade High School
  54. https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/1173/Public-Schools-Directory#page=54 2018-19 Public Schools Directory
  55. https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/05/3010 School Performance Reports for the Maple Shade School District
  56. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/3010 New Jersey School Directory for the Maple Shade School District
  57. http://www.bcit.cc/Page/71 Why Choose BCIT?
  58. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Burlington.pdf Burlington County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction
  59. https://web.archive.org/web/20100128125145/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBurlingtonCountyTo Burlington County Bus/Rail Connections
  60. http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide
  61. Sullivan, Joseph F. "Trenton Topics", The New York Times, September 23, 1976. Accessed November 28, 2017. "Governor Byrne will nominate tomorrow the Assembly majority leader, George H. Barbour, Democrat of Maple Shade, to fill the long‐standing vacancy on the State Board of Public Utility Commissioners."
  62. O'Connor, Dave. "Just in time for Easter, a new worship 'masterpiece' from Paul Baloche", Intelligencer Journal, April 6, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Baloche, a worship leader and Maple Shade, N.J. native, has enlisted the help of a virtual who's-who in Christian music with 'The Same Love.'"
  63. Staff. "Delfonics Founder Randy Cain Dies", Billboard. Accessed February 3, 2013. "Cain's death Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J., was confirmed by investigator Rob O'Neal of the Burlington County medical examiner's office, who declined to release other details."
  64. via Associated Press. "Randy Cain, Member of Delfonics, Dies at 63", The New York Times, April 14, 2009. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Randy Cain, a founding member of the soul group the Delfonics, whose hits included 'La La Means I Love You,' died on Thursday at his home in Maple Shade, N.J."
  65. Staff. "William Darnell", The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 10, 2007. Accessed December 2, 2013. "William 'Billy' Darnell of Maple Shade, NJ died Friday, September 7, 2007 at his residence."
  66. Grundberg, Andy. "John G. Morris, Renowned Photo Editor in the Thick of History, Dies at 100", The New York Times, July 28, 2017. Accessed November 28, 2017. "John Godfrey Morris was born in Maple Shade, N.J., on Dec. 7, 1916, and grew up in Chicago."
  67. Staff. "Underdog gives woman new leash on life", Courier-Post, April 17, 1999. Accessed December 2, 2013. "A native of Maple Shade, she calls herself an improvisational or interpretive dancer."
  68. DiUlio, Nick. "When History Was Made in Maple Shade", New Jersey Monthly, June 8, 2012. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Have you heard about the time Martin Luther King Jr. was run out of a Maple Shade bar at gunpoint? The incident is detailed by Maple Shade native Daniel Nester in the latest issue of n+1 magazine."
  69. Heller, Karen. "From 'Sesame Street' to Broadway John Tartaglia, raised in Maple Shade and Ambler, has had a hand in presenting Elmo on PBS. Now his animated face is on view as he stars in a surprising new stage hit, Avenue Q.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 21, 2003. Accessed December 2, 2013. "Young John, who grew up in Maple Shade and then Ambler, wrote Jim Henson a fan letter."
  70. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/114124698/candidate-profile-for-george-e-williams/ 'Candidate profile for George E. Williams"