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Logan Township is a Township located in Gloucester County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the township had a total population of 6,032. Beckett is a Census-designated Place and Unincorporated area located within Logan Township. The Township is comprised of five areas: Beckett, Bridgeport , Center Square, Nortonville, and Repaupo. It is also home to Pureland Industrial Complex , a 3,000 acre Industrial Park that is one of the largest in the nation. HISTORY Logan Township was originally named West Woolwich Township. It was incorporated on March 12 , 1877 and a year later the name was changed to Logan Township. The town's name comes from John Alexander "Black Jack" Logan , an American General and founder of Memorial Day . GEOGRAPHY According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 69.5 Km&2 (26.8 Mi&2 ). 58.6 km&2 (22.6 mi&2) of it is land and 10.9 km&2 (4.2 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 15.70% water. Logan Township borders Greenwich Township and Woolwich Township . Logan Township also borders the Delaware River and Oldmans Creek serves as its border with Oldmans Township in Salem County . Raccoon Creek branches off from the Delaware River in Logan Township. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 6,032 people, 2,001 households, and 1,610 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 103.0/km&2 (266.7/mi&2). There were 2,077 housing units at an average density of 35.5/km&2 (91.8/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 82.00% White , 13.51% African American , 0.13% Native American , 1.77% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 1.21% from Other Races , and 1.36% from two or more races. 2.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,001 households out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were Married Couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.38. In the township the population was spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. The median income for a household in the township was $67,148, and the median income for a family was $70,771. Males had a median income of $48,415 versus $34,864 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $26,853. 4.3% of the population and 3.0% of families were below the Poverty Line . 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 1.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government The Township of Logan is governed by a Mayor and Four Township Council members. The Mayor is elected to a 4-year term; the Council members are elected to 3-year terms. This five-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, to levy municipal taxes and conduct the affairs of our community. In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Township of Logan, committees and agencies. The Mayor and Borough Council conducts all of its business during monthly meetings open to the public. All Legislative powers of the Township are exercised by the Mayor and Council. These powers can take the form of a resolution, ordinance or proclamation. The Mayor of Logan Township is Frank W. Minor. Members of the Township Council are Deputy Mayor Arthur W. Smith, Doris Hall, Marsha A. Gaventa and Warren "Jay" Rodgers. Federal, state and county representation Logan Township is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 3rd Legislative District. EDUCATION The Logan Township School District serves students in grades K through 8. Students in grades K and 1 are educated at the Center Square School on Peachwood Drive. The district also provides a pre-school program for eligible students. Students in grades 2-8 are educated at the Logan Township Elementary School located on School Lane. Administrators
Logan Township high school students (grades 9-12) are educated at the Kingsway Regional High School located on Kings Highway in Woolwich Township. The Kingsway Regional School District also provides services to students from Swedesboro and Woolwich , East Greenwich and South Harrison Townships. Administrators
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