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Upper Township is a large Township located in Cape May County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the township had a total population of 12,115. Strathmere is a Census-designated Place and Unincorporated area located within Upper Township. Marmora is an unincorporated area within the township. The township contains many different communities and enclaves that create a diverse area reaching from Great Egg Harbor to the Atlantic Ocean . Seaville is the largest community and Strathmere is the Township's island containing a beautiful beach community. GEOGRAPHY According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 177.4 Km&2 (68.5 Mi&2 ). 163.6 km&2 (63.2 mi&2) of it is land and 13.8 km&2 (5.3 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 7.77% water. Upper Township borders Cumberland County , Atlantic County , Ocean City , Sea Isle City , Woodbine Borough , Dennis Township , and the Atlantic Ocean . DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 12,115 people, 4,266 households, and 3,365 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 74.1/km&2 (191.8/mi&2). There were 5,472 housing units at an average density of 33.5/km&2 (86.6/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.59% White , 0.69% African American , 0.12% Native American , 0.61% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.19% from Other Races , and 0.74% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 4,266 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were Married Couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.1% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.23. In the township the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. The median income for a household in the township was $60,942, and the median income for a family was $68,824. Males had a median income of $46,528 versus $31,325 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $27,498. 3.5% of the population and 2.4% of families were below the Poverty Line . 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Federal, state and county representation Upper Township is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 1st Legislative District. EDUCATION The Upper Township School District serves students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district are Upper Township Primary School (K-2), Upper Township Elementary School (3-5) and Upper Township Middle School (6-8). Students from Upper Township attend Ocean City High School in Ocean City as part of a sending / receiving relationship with the Ocean City Schools . 70% of students in Ocean City High School are from Upper Township. EXTERNAL LINKS
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