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Glassboro is a Borough located in Gloucester County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough had a total population of 19,068. Glassboro is home to Rowan University , formerly Glassboro State College. It was the site of the Glassboro Summit Conference that took place in 1967. Floridian politician Betty Castor was born and grew up in Glassboro. GEOGRAPHY Glassboro is located at 39°42'21" North, 75°6'60" West (39.705914, -75.116651). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 23.9 Km&2 (9.2 Mi&2 ). 23.9 km&2 (9.2 mi&2) of it is land and 0.11% is water. Glassboro borders Elk Township , Clayton Borough , Monroe Township , Washington Township , Pitman Borough , Mantua Township , and Harrison Township . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 19,068 people, 6,225 households, and 4,046 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 799.4/km&2 (2,071.3/mi&2). There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of 274.8/km&2 (712.0/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 74.53% White , 19.47% African American , 0.17% Native American , 2.31% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 1.48% from Other Races , and 1.95% from two or more races. 3.82% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,225 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were Married Couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17. In the borough the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 25.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $44,992, and the median income for a family was $55,246. Males had a median income of $40,139 versus $30,358 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $18,113. 15.2% of the population and 8.5% of families were below the Poverty Line . 15.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government Glassboro is governed by the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The Mayor is directly elected and serves a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members who serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. As Of 2006 , the Mayor of Glassboro is Leo McCabe. Members of the Glassboro Borough Council are Council President Tony Fiola, Hector Cabezas, George Cossabone, Joe D'Alessandro, Ed Malandro and Ingres Simpson. Federal, state and county representation Glassboro is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th Legislative District. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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