Cumberland County, New Jersey

Cumberland County, New Jersey
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Location in the state of New Jersey
New Jersey's location in the U.S.
Founded	1748
Seat	Bridgeton
Largest city	Vineland
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	677.62 sq mi (1,755 km²) 483.70 sq mi (1,253 km²) 193.92 sq mi (502 km²), 28.62%
Population  - (2010)  - Density	156,898 321/sq mi (123.8/km²)
Website	www.co.cumberland.nj.us

Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 156,898. Its county seat is Bridgeton. Cumberland County is named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland.

This county is part of the Delaware Valley area as well as the Vineland-Millville-Bridgeton Primary Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the 2010 Census, the county had a total area of 677.62 square miles (1,755.0 km²), of which 483.70 square miles (1,252.8 km²) (or 71.38%) is land and 193.92 square miles (502.3 km²) (or 28.62%) is water.

Cumberland is a low-lying, generally featureless coastal county, with many salt marshes near the Delaware Bay. The highest elevation is at one of 12 areas in Upper Deerfield Township that exceed 140 feet (42.6 m) above sea level; the lowest elevation is sea level.

Adjacent counties

• Gloucester County, New Jersey – north
• Atlantic County, New Jersey – northeast
• Cape May County, New Jersey – southeast
• Kent County, Delaware – west¹
• Salem County, New Jersey – northwest

¹across Delaware Bay; no land border

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1790	8,248		—
1800	9,529		15.5%
1810	12,670		33.0%
1820	12,668		0%
1830	14,093		11.2%
1840	14,374		2.0%
1850	17,189		19.6%
1860	22,605		31.5%
1870	34,665		53.4%
1880	37,687		8.7%
1890	45,438		20.6%
1900	51,193		12.7%
1910	55,153		7.7%
1920	61,348		11.2%
1930	69,895		13.9%
1940	73,184		4.7%
1950	88,597		21.1%
1960	106,850		20.6%
1970	121,374		13.6%
1980	132,866		9.5%
1990	138,053		3.9%
2000	146,438		6.1%
2010	156,898		7.1%
Est. 2012	157,785		0.6%
historical census data sources: 2000-2010

Census 2010

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 156,898 people, 51,931 households, and 36,559 families residing in the county. The population density was 324.4 inhabitants per square mile (125.3 /km²). There were 55,834 housing units at an average density of 115.4 per square mile (44.6 /km²). The racial makeup of the county was 62.74% (98,430) White, 20.23% (31,741) Black or African American, 1.11% (1,746) Native American, 1.22% (1,907) Asian, 0.04% (59) Pacific Islander, 11.15% (17,492) from other races, and 3.52% (5,523) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.06% (42,457) of the population.

There were 51,931 households out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 24% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the county the population was spread out with 24% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.5 years. For every 100 females there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 146,438 people, 49,143 households, and 35,186 families residing in the county. The population density was 299 people per square mile (116/km²). There were 52,863 housing units at an average density of 108 per square mile (42/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 65.88% White, 20.20% Black or African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 9.08% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 19.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.4% were of Italian, 9.9% German, 7.9% Irish and 6.7% English ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 49,143 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples living together, 17.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 104.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,150, and the median income for a family was $45,403. Males had a median income of $35,387 versus $25,393 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,376. About 11.30% of families and 15.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government

County government

The Cumberland County Courthouse in Bridgeton

Cumberland County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of seven members. Each Freeholder is assigned responsibility for one of the County's departments. These individuals are elected at large by the citizens of Cumberland County in partisan elections and serve staggered three-year terms in office, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.

As of 2011, members of the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders (with their term end dates and committee chairmanships listed in parentheses) are Freeholder Director William Whelan (2011; Finance), Deputy Freeholder Director James A. Dunkins (2011; Health), Samuel L. Fiocchi, Sr. (2013; Public Works), Jane Jannarone (2011; Public Affairs, Cultural & History), Carl W. Kirstein (2013; Public Property & Personnel) and Thomas Sheppard (2012; Agriculture).

Freeholder Louis N. Magazzu, whose term was to expire in 2012, announced his resignation on August 2, 2011, after a series of explicit pictures that he had sent to a woman he had known were leaked to a website and published on the Internet. Magazzu apologized to the public and to his family, and announced his resignation immediately.

State representation

The New Jersey Department of Corrections operates three correctional facilities in the county. They are Bayside State Prison, South Woods State Prison, and Southern State Correctional Facility. In 2007, while the state was preparing to close Riverfront State Prison in Camden, it considered establishing a fourth state prison in Cumberland County.

Politics

The 2nd Congressional District includes all of Cumberland County. New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City).

In the 2004 U.S. Presidential election, John Kerry carried the county by a 6.6% margin over George W. Bush.

Municipalities

Index map of Cumberland County Municipalities (click to see index key)

The following municipalities are located in Cumberland County. The municipality type is listed in parentheses after the name, except where the type is included as part of the name. Census-designated places and other unincorporated communities are listed under their municipalities.

• Bridgeton (city)
• Commercial Township
  • Laurel Lake
  • Port Norris
• Deerfield Township
  • Rosenhayn
• Downe Township
• Fairfield Township
  • Fairton
• Greenwich Township
• Hopewell Township
• Lawrence Township
  • Cedarville
• Maurice River Township
• Millville (city)
• Shiloh (borough)
• Stow Creek Township
• Upper Deerfield Township
  • Seabrook Farms
• Vineland (city)

Transportation

Airports

The following public-use airports are located in Cumberland County:

• Bucks Airport (00N) in Bridgeton
• Li Calzi Airport (N50) in Bridgeton
• Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) in Millville
• Kroelinger Airport (29N) in Vineland

Roads

Cumberland is served only by state and county routes. Major county routes that pass through include CR 540, CR 548 (only in Maurice River), CR 550, CR 552, CR 553 and CR 555.

State routes include Route 47, Route 49, Route 55, Route 56, Route 77 and Route 347.

Route 55 is the only limited access road in the county which provides access to I-76, I-295, and the Philadelphia area to the north.

Climate and weather

Bridgeton, New Jersey
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D     3.6   41 25     2.9   44 28     4.3   52 34     4   63 43     3.8   73 53     4.2   82 63     4.1   87 68     4.1   85 66     4.3   78 59     3.6   67 47     3.3   56 39     4   45 30 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation totals in inches Source: The Weather Channel
Metric conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     90   5 -4     75   7 -2     109   11 1     102   17 6     95   23 12     107   28 17     103   31 20     104   29 19     108   26 15     91   19 8     83   13 4     101   7 -1 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation totals in mm

In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Bridgeton have ranged from a low of 25 °F (−4 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −13 °F (−25 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 101 °F (38 °C) was recorded in July 1966. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.94 inches (75 mm) in February to 4.30 inches (109 mm) in March.

Wineries

• Southwind Vineyard & Winery
• Swansea Vineyards

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland County, New Jersey

External links

• Cumberland County's official website