Penns Grove, New Jersey

Penns Grove, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Penns Grove
Motto: Pride in Progress[1]

Penns Grove Borough highlighted in Salem County. Inset map: Salem County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.

Census Bureau map of Penns Grove, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39°43′38″N 75°28′04″W / 39.727355°N 75.467698°W / 39.727355; -75.467698Coordinates: 39°43′38″N 75°28′04″W / 39.727355°N 75.467698°W / 39.727355; -75.467698[2][3]
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Salem
Incorporated March 8, 1894
Named for William Penn
Government[4]
 • Type Borough
 • Body Borough Council
 • Mayor John A. Washington, Sr. (term ends December 31, 2015)[5]
 • Clerk Sharon R. Williams[6]
Area[2]
 • Total 0.912 sq mi (2.361 km2)
 • Land 0.910 sq mi (2.357 km2)
 • Water 0.002 sq mi (0.004 km2)  0.18%
Area rank 512th of 566 in state
14th of 15 in county[2]
Elevation[7] 7 ft (2 m)
Population (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total 5,147
 • Estimate (2014)[11] 5,007
 • Rank 373rd of 566 in state
4th of 15 in county[12]
 • Density 5,656.0/sq mi (2,183.8/km2)
 • Density rank 92nd of 566 in state
1st of 15 in county[12]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 08069[13][14]
Area code(s) 856 exchanges: 299, 351[15]
FIPS code 3403357750[2][16][17]
GNIS feature ID 0885348[2][18]
Website www.pennsgrove-nj.org

Penns Grove is a borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,147,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 261 (+5.3%) from the 4,886 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 342 (-6.5%) from the 5,228 counted in the 1990 Census.[19]

History

This area was long primarily agricultural. Penns Grove was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 8, 1894, from portions of Upper Penns Neck Township (now Carneys Point Township), based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier.[20] It began to industrialize around this time. The borough's name comes from William Penn.[21][22]

In the early 20th century, many Italian immigrants from Valle San Giovanni and the surrounding southern province of Teramo came to work at the local E.I. DuPont de Nemours plant in Carneys Point. Many settled on Pitman Street in Penns Grove. In 1925, the Italian community arranged to commission a copy of the statue of the Madonna and Child from the Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie in Teramo, and had it installed in the Saint James Roman Catholic Church in Penns Grove.[23] Other immigrants from eastern Europe also settled in the county, markedly increasing the population.

Also in the 20th century, this area became a destination for Black Americans in the Great Migration who came north for industrial jobs. Some Black Americans in the area were descended from slave families from the colonial and early federal period. Since the late 20th century, new immigrants have arrived from Central and South America, and are among the rising Latino minority.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.912 square miles (2.361 km2), including 0.910 square miles (2.357 km2) of land and 0.002 square miles (0.004 km2) of water (0.18%).[2][3]

The borough borders Carneys Point Township and the Delaware River. The borough is located across the Delaware River from Wilmington, which is part of the Delaware Valley, and 33 miles (53 km) south of Philadelphia.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19001,826—
19102,11816.0%
19206,060186.1%
19305,895−2.7%
19406,48810.1%
19506,6692.8%
19606,176−7.4%
19705,727−7.3%
19805,7600.6%
19905,228−9.2%
20004,886−6.5%
20105,1475.3%
Est. 20145,007[11][24]−2.7%
Population sources:
1900-2000[25] 1900-1920[26]
1900-1910[27] 1910-1930[28]
1930-1990[29] 2000[30][31] 2010[8][9][10]

Census 2010

At the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,147 people, 1,801 households, and 1,235 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,656.0 per square mile (2,183.8/km2). There were 2,004 housing units at an average density of 2,202.2 per square mile (850.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 41.83% (2,153) White, 39.77% (2,047) Black or African American, 0.66% (34) Native American, 0.49% (25) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 12.40% (638) from other races, and 4.86% (250) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 28.27% (1,455) of the population.[8]

There were 1,801 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.9% were married couples living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.38.[8]

In the borough, 32.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.7 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.[8]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $30,104 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,093) and the median family income was $37,663 (+/- $9,442). Males had a median income of $42,908 (+/- $8,706) versus $30,353 (+/- $5,538) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,785 (+/- $2,169). About 28.1% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.2% of those under age 18 and 15.8% of those age 65 or over.[32]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[16] there were 4,886 people, 1,827 households, and 1,231 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,275.8 people per square mile (2,028.5/km2). There were 2,075 housing units at an average density of 2,240.5 per square mile (861.5/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 48.85% White, 39.75% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 8.13% from other races, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.29% of the population.[30][31]

There were 1,827 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.6% were married couples living together, 27.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.26.[30][31]

In the borough the population was spread out with 33.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males.[30][31]

The median income for a household in the borough was $26,227, and the median income for a family was $34,076. Males had a median income of $30,871 versus $20,983 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $13,330. About 18.1% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.[30][31]

Government

Local government

Penns Grove is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[4] The Borough form of government used by Penns Grove, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[33][34]

As of 2015, the Mayor of Penns Grove is Democrat John Washington, whose term of office ends December 31, 2015. Members of the Borough Council (with party, term-end year and committee assignments listed in parentheses) are Council President Clifford E. Poindexter (D, 2016), Bertha N. Burl (D, 2017), Jeanette Jackson (D, 2015), Mark Oliver (D, 2017), Deborah Scott (D, 2015; appointed to serve an unexpired term) and Carl J. Washington, Jr. (D, 2016).[35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43]

In February 2014, the Borough Council selected Ulpiano Padilla and Deborah Scott from lists of names nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seats of Darwin Coleman and Stephanie Stewart.[44]

Federal, state and county representation

Penns Grove is located in the 2nd Congressional District[45] and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative district.[9][46][47]

New Jersey's Second Congressional District is represented by Frank LoBiondo (R, Ventnor City).[48] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Cory Booker (D, Newark, term ends 2021)[49] and Bob Menendez (D, Paramus, 2019).[50][51]

For the 2016–2017 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 3rd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Stephen M. Sweeney (D, West Deptford Township) and in the General Assembly by John J. Burzichelli (D, Paulsboro) and Adam Taliaferro (D, Woolwich Township).[52] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[53] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[54]

Salem County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Director and a Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2014, Salem County's Freeholders (with party, residence, term-end year and committee chairmanship listed in parentheses) are Director Julie A. Acton (R, Pennsville Township, 2016; Administration), Deputy Director Dale A. Cross (R, Pennsville Township, 2014; Public Safety), Bruce L. Bobbitt (D, Pilesgrove Township, 2014; Public Services), Ben Laury (R, Elmer, 2015; Public Works) Beth E. Timberman (D, Woodstown, 2015; Social Services), Robert J. Vanderslice (R, Pennsville Township, 2014; Health and Human Services) Lee R. Ware (D, Elsinboro Township, 2016; Transportation, Agriculture and Cultural Affairs).[55][56] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County Clerk Gilda T. Gill (2014),[57] Sheriff Charles M. Miller (2015)[58] and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (2015).[59][60]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,697 registered voters in Penns Grove, of which 1,482 (54.9% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 170 (6.3% vs. 21.0%) were registered as Republicans and 1,045 (38.7% vs. 48.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[61] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 52.4% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 77.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).[61][62]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 81.6% of the vote (1,234 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 17.5% (265 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (13 votes), among the 1,524 ballots cast by the borough's 2,902 registered voters (12 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 52.5%.[63][64] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 1,349 votes (76.0% vs. 50.4% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 314 votes (17.7% vs. 46.6%) and other candidates with 13 votes (0.7% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,774 ballots cast by the borough's 3,108 registered voters, for a turnout of 57.1% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County).[65] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 1,003 votes (68.0% vs. 45.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 444 votes (30.1% vs. 52.5%) and other candidates with 14 votes (0.9% vs. 1.0%), among the 1,474 ballots cast by the borough's 2,671 registered voters, for a turnout of 55.2% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county).[66]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 51.4% of the vote (414 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 44.3% (357 votes), and other candidates with 4.2% (34 votes), among the 915 ballots cast by the borough's 2,793 registered voters (110 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 32.8%.[67][68] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 491 ballots cast (58.2% vs. 39.9% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 205 votes (24.3% vs. 46.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 56 votes (6.6% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 40 votes (4.7% vs. 2.0%), among the 844 ballots cast by the borough's 3,009 registered voters, yielding a 28.0% turnout (vs. 47.3% in the county).[69]

Education

Students in public school for Kindergarten through twelfth grade attend the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District, together with students from Carneys Point Township. As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's five schools had an enrollment of 2,312 students and 202.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.45:1.[70] Schools in the district (with 2011-12 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[71]) are Lafayette-Pershing School[72] for grades Pre-K to K (368 students), Field Street School[73] for grades 1 - 3 (519), Paul W. Carleton School[74] for grades 4 and 5 (344), Penns Grove Middle School[75] for grades 6 - 8 (516) and Penns Grove High School[76] grades 9 - 12 (565).[77][78]

A majority of students in ninth through twelfth grades from Oldmans Township, New Jersey attend the district's high school as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Oldmans Township School District, with the balance attending Woodstown High School in the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District.[79][80]

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 19.19 miles (30.88 km) of roadways, of which 13.76 miles (22.14 km) were maintained by the municipality, 4.14 miles (6.66 km) by Salem County and 1.29 miles (2.08 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[81]

U.S. Route 130 (locally called Virginia Avenue)[82] and Route 48 (starting at its western terminus and called Main Street within Penns Grove)[83] both pass through the borough.

Public transportation

New Jersey Transit provides bus service between the borough and Philadelphia on the 402 route, to Wilmington, Delaware on the 423 route and to Woodstown on the 468 route.[84][85]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Penns Grove include:

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  93. ↑ Beale, Lewis. "CLASS CLOWN MAKES GOOD Series: LOCAL HERO: Another in an occasional Calendar series on how the folks back home view their local boys and girls who have attained celebrityhood.", Los Angeles Times, August 24, 1986. Accessed June 3, 2015. "Whether or not Willis' celebrity has really affected the town is, however, a subject of differing opinions in Penns Grove. 'He's been an object of conversation in town,' says borough clerk Gill. 'I have not noticed that people are talking about the show, but I have noticed that people have started watching the show because he was a Penns Grove resident. It sparked some interest, some loyalty to the town.'"

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