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The township of Woodbridge is named after Reverend John W. Woodbridge (1613-1691) of Newbury, Massachusetts . The Edison Bridge on U.S. 9 spans the Raritan River , connecting Woodbridge Township on the north with Sayreville on the south. GEOGRAPHY Woodbridge Township is located at 40°33'25" North, 74°16'59" West (40.557104, -74.283162). According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 62.7 Km&2 (24.2 Mi&2 ). 59.6 km&2 (23.0 mi&2) of it is land and 3.1 km&2 (1.2 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 5.00% water. Communities Many distinct communities exist within Woodbridge Township. Several of these communities have their own ZIP Code s, and many are listed by the United States Census Bureau as Census-designated Place s, but they are all Unincorporated areas and neighborhoods within the Township that, together, form Woodbridge Township in population and area. These communities are as follows (with 2000 populations listed for the seven Census-designated Place s):
DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 97,203 people, 34,562 households, and 25,437 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 1,631.0/km&2 (4,224.5/mi&2). There were 35,298 housing units at an average density of 592.3/km&2 (1,534.1/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 70.83% White , 8.75% African American , 0.17% Native American , 14.46% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 3.30% from Other Races , and 2.46% from two or more races. 9.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 34,562 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were Married Couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $60,683, and the median income for a family was $68,492. Males had a median income of $49,248 versus $35,096 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $25,087. 4.8% of the population and 3.2% of families were below the Poverty Line . 4.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Woodbridge is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) system of municipal government. Frank G. Pelzman is the Mayor of Woodbridge Township. The Township Council is the legislative body which represents the public; receives input, develops and adopts policy, and resolves public issues; formulates Township policy through motions, resolutions and ordinances which reflect the needs of the public; and maintains a working knowledge of intergovernmental issues and how they will affect Woodbridge Township. Members of the Township Council are: Woodbridge Township Council members , accessed April 12 , 2006
Federal, state and county representation Woodbridge Township is split between the Seventh and Thirteenth Congressional Districts and is part of New Jersey's 19th Legislative District. EDUCATION The Woodbridge Township School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district's 16 elementary schools serve 5,953 students in Grades K through 5, with 478 certified staff members and 6 guidance counselors. Enrollment in the district's five middle schools is 3,336 students, with 281 certified staff members including 10 guidance counselors for Grades 6 through 8. Total enrollment at the three high schools is 4,161 students, served by 328 certified staff members including 14 guidance counselors covering Grades 9 through 12. The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including . REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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