Runnemede, New Jersey Explained

Runnemede, New Jersey
Settlement Type:Borough
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Camden
Government Type:Borough
Governing Body:Borough Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Nick Kappatos (D, term ends December 31, 2026)[1]
Leader Title1:Municipal clerk
Leader Name1:Joyce Pinto[2]
Established Title:European settlement
Established Date:1626[3]
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:April 24, 1926
Named For:Runnymede, England
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[4]
Area Total Km2:5.45
Area Land Km2:5.31
Area Water Km2:0.14
Area Total Sq Mi:2.10
Area Land Sq Mi:2.05
Area Water Sq Mi:0.05
Area Water Percent:2.56
Area Rank:402nd of 565 in state
17th of 37 in county[5]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:8324
Population Rank:285th of 565 in state
16th of 37 in county[6]
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:4058.5
Population Density Rank:155th of 565 in state
19th of 37 in county
Population Est:8338
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:69
Coordinates Footnotes:[8]
Coordinates:39.8534°N -75.0755°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:08078[9] [10]
Area Code:856 exchanges: 312, 931, 933, 939[11]
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:3400765160[12] [13]
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Blank1 Info:0885382[14]

Runnemede is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,324, a decrease of 144 (−1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 8,468, which in turn reflected a decline of 65 (−0.8%) from the 8,533 counted in the 2000 census.[15]

Runnemede was authorized to incorporate as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1926, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, and was then made independent based on the results of a referendum held on April 24, 1926. Acts enabling creation of the boroughs of Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim, and Lawnside were passed during the same two-day period.[16] The derivation of the borough's name is uncertain, though claims that it derives from a Native American term for "running water" have been refuted and connections to General George Meade or to "rum we need" for a nearby tavern are probably apocryphal.[17] Sources have cited the name as coming from Runnymede, England.[18]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.45 km2), including 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.14 km2) of water (2.56%).[5]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Glendora.[19]

The borough borders Barrington, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township and Magnolia in Camden County. Runnemede also borders Deptford Township in Gloucester County.[20] [21] [22]

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 8,468 people, 3,370 households, and 2,214 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 3,548 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 88.52% (7,496) White, 4.72% (400) Black or African American, 0.30% (25) Native American, 2.63% (223) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 2.18% (185) from other races, and 1.64% (139) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.09% (516) of the population.

Of the 3,370 households, 26.7% had children under the age of 18; 46.5% were married couples living together; 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.3% were non-families. Of all households, 28.8% were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.

20.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.5 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $53,454 (with a margin of error of +/− $4,014) and the median family income was $62,899 (+/− $4,849). Males had a median income of $43,016 (+/− $1,759) versus $38,854 (+/− $5,740) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,260 (+/− $1,884). About 6.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.[23]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 8,533 people, 3,376 households, and 2,275 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4084.2sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 3,510 housing units at an average density of 1680sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the borough was 91.77% White, 3.76% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.55% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.59% of the population.[24] [25]

There were 3,376 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08.[24] [25]

In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.[24] [25]

The median income for a household in the borough was $41,126, and the median income for a family was $50,127. Males had a median income of $37,705 versus $28,062 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,143. About 3.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.[24] [25]

Economy

Mister Softee, an ice cream truck franchiser with about 350 franchisees operating 625 trucks in 18 states, has been headquartered in Runnemede since 1958.[26]

Government

Local government

Runnemede is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[27] The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[28] The borough form of government used by Runnemede is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[29] [30]

, the mayor of Runnemede is Democrat Nick Kappatos, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Patricia Tartaglia Passio (D, 2023), Luis "Rich" Cepero (D, 2025), Robert Farrell (D, 2025), Eleanor M. Kelly (D, 2024), Craig Laubenstein (D, 2024) and John Ranieri (D, 2023).[31] [32] [33] [34] [35]

Federal, state and county representation

Runnemede is located in the 1st Congressional District[36] and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district.[37] [38] [39]

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 5,547 registered voters in Runnemede, of which 2,902 (52.3%) were registered as Democrats, 572 (10.3%) were registered as Republicans and 2,070 (37.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[40]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 64.2% of the vote (2,348 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 34.9% (1,275 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (32 votes), among the 3,694 ballots cast by the borough's 5,918 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 62.4%.[41] [42] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 59.4% of the vote (2,388 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 37.0% (1,486 votes), with 4,021 ballots cast among the borough's 5,609 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.7%.[43] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 59.4% of the vote (2,407 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 42.9% (1,738 votes), with 4,050 ballots cast among the borough's 5,673 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 71.4.[44]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 61.7% of the vote (1,202 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.9% (719 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (28 votes), among the 2,057 ballots cast by the borough's 5,835 registered voters (108 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 35.3%.[45] [46] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 48.9% of the vote (1,096 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 41.7% (933 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 5.8% (131 votes), with 2,240 ballots cast among the borough's 5,584 registered voters, yielding a 40.1% turnout.[47]

Education

The Runnemede Public School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.[48] As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 814 students and 68.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.9:1.[49] Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[50]) are Aline Bingham Elementary School[51] with 174 students in grades K–3, Grace Downing Elementary School[52] with 167 students in grades K–3 and Mary E. Volz Elementary and Middle School[53] with 469 students in grades 4–8.[54] [55]

For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend Triton Regional High School, one of three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, which also serves students from Bellmawr Borough and Gloucester Township.[56] As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,159 students and 95.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1.[57] The two other schools in the district are Highland Regional High School and Timber Creek Regional High School, which serve students from Gloucester Township, based on their address.[58] [59] The district is governed by a nine-member board of education that oversees the operation of the district; seats on the board are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with one seat allocated to Runnemede.[60]

St. Teresa Regional School is a Pre-K–8 elementary school, that was once attended by Olympic Gold Medal-winning figure skater Tara Lipinski, and operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.[61] [62]

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Camden County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.[63]

The New Jersey Turnpike is the most prominent highway which passes through Runnemede. The turnpike crosses through the northern part of the borough, and part of an interchange, Exit 3, is located within Runnemede. The interchange and toll gate are located near the boundary with Bellmawr, with a total of six lanes at the gate.[64]

Several state highways pass through Runnemede, including Route 168[65] and Route 41,[66] which intersect in the borough. The North-South Freeway (Route 42) passes through the northwest briefly, but without any connections between the freeway and the borough.[67]

Major county roads include CR 544 which runs along the southern border.[68]

Public transportation

NJ Transit bus service between the borough and Philadelphia is available on the 400 route, with local service available on the 455 route.[69] [70]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Runnemede include:

References

Bibliography

External links

Notes and References

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  2. https://www.runnemedenj.org/departments/municipal-clerk-registrars-office/ Municipal Clerk / Registrars Office
  3. Leap, William W. The History of Runnemede, New Jersey, 1626-1976. Unknown Binding.
  4. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. October 11, 2022.
  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 11, 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=runnemede&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Runnemede, NJ
  10. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm Zip Codes
  11. http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCity=Runnemede Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Runnemede, 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. Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 108. Accessed May 30, 2024.
  17. Riordan, Kevin. "Runnemede: Name cloaked in mystery", Courier-Post, October 18, 2006. Accessed September 27, 2015. "When the a railway extension was proposed in 1877, the name "Mapleville" appeared on a survey showing the location of what is now Runnemede. But by the railroad's completion to present-day Blackwood in 1893, the name for the station in town was Runnemede. 'There are no definitive answers,' Leap writes."
  18. Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 27, 2015.
  19. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search
  20. https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/83102/touches.html Areas touching Runnemede
  21. https://www.dvrpc.org/Mapping/Maps/pdf/Camden_MCDs.pdf Municipalities within Camden County, NJ
  22. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries
  23. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400765160 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Runnemede borough, Camden County, New Jersey
  24. http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603465160.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Runnemede borough, New Jersey
  25. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400765160 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Runnemede borough, Camden County, New Jersey
  26. http://www.mistersoftee.com/about-us About Us
  27. 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
  28. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 28.
  29. Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.
  30. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"
  31. https://www.runnemedenj.org/departments/council-members/ Council Members
  32. https://runnemedenj.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Introduced-Budget.pdf#page=12 2023 Municipal Data Sheet
  33. https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/general2022/2022-General-Election-Canvasser.pdf Official Election Results 2022 General Election November 8, 2022
  34. https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/general2021/2021-General-Election-Canvasser.pdf 2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Official Election Results
  35. https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/general2020/2020-General-Election-Canvasser.pdf 2020 General Election November 3, 2020 Official Election Results
  36. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report
  37. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
  38. https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf 2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government
  39. https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#5 Districts by Number for 2011-2020
  40. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-camden-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Camden
  41. Web site: Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Camden County . March 15, 2013 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  42. Web site: Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Camden County. March 15, 2013 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  43. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-camden.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Camden County
  44. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_camden_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Camden County
  45. Web site: Governor - Camden County . January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
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  48. https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=d422d07831224ef285b051c723a6d7ae Runnemede Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification
  49. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3414430&DistrictID=3414430 District information for Runnemede Public School District
  50. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3414430 School Data for the Runnemede Public School District
  51. https://bingham.runnemedeschools.org/ Aline Bingham Elementary School
  52. https://downing.runnemedeschools.org/ Grace Downing Elementary School
  53. https://volz.runnemedeschools.org/ Mary E. Volz Elementary and Middle School
  54. https://www.runnemedeschools.org/schools Schools
  55. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/4590 New Jersey School Directory for the Runnemede Public School District
  56. https://www.nj.gov/education/pr/1415/narrative/07/0390/050.html Triton Regional High School 2015 Report Card Narrative
  57. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3401770&ID=340177001338 School data for Triton Regional High School
  58. http://www.bhprsd.org/Domain/4 District Home: Registration Info tab
  59. http://www.bhprsd.org/cms/lib02/NJ01001930/Centricity/Domain/4/GT%20District%20Map.pdf Gloucester Township High School Attendance Areas
  60. https://www.bhprsd.org/domain/235 Board of Education
  61. https://www.stteresaschool.org/Page/20 School
  62. https://southjerseycatholicschools.org/catholic-schools-in-south-jersey/ Schools
  63. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Camden.pdf Camden County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction
  64. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/00000700__-.pdf#page=9 New Jersey Turnpike Straight Line Diagram
  65. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/00000168__-.pdf#page=3 Route 168 Straight Line Diagram
  66. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/00000041__-.pdf#page=2 Route 41 Straight Line Diagram
  67. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/00000042__-.pdf#page=5 Route 42 Straight Line Diagram
  68. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/00000544__-.pdf#page=2 County Route 544 Straight Line Diagram
  69. https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212311/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesCamdenCountyTo Camden County Bus / Rail Connections
  70. http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide
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  76. Kennedy, Charles Stuart. "Interview with Ambassador Theresa A. Tull", Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training Foreign Affairs Oral History Project, November 9, 2004. Accessed February 22, 2020. "TULL: I was born October 2nd, 1936 in Runnemede, New Jersey. I was born literally in the same house from which I left 26 years later to join the Foreign Service."