Cumberland County, New Jersey

Cumberland County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2000 Census, the population is 146,438. Its county seat is Bridgeton ⁶.

This county is part of the Delaware Valley area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,752 km² (677 mi²). 1,267 km² (489 mi²) of it is land and 485 km² (187 mi²) of it (27.68%) is water.

Cumberland is a low-lying, generally featureless coastal county, with many salt marshes near the Delaware Bay. The highest elevation is at one of 12 areas in Upper Deerfield Township that exceed 140 feet (42.6 m) above sea level; the lowest elevation is sea level.

Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there were 146,438 people, 49,143 households, and 35,186 families residing in the county. The population density was 116/km² (299/mi²). There were 52,863 housing units at an average density of 42/km² (108/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 65.88% White, 20.20% Black or African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 9.08% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 19.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 49,143 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.70% were married couples living together, 17.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 104.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,150, and the median income for a family was $45,403. Males had a median income of $35,387 versus $25,393 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,376. About 11.30% of families and 15.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Cumberland County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders consisting of seven members. Each Freeholder is assigned responsibility for one of the County's departments. These individuals are elected at large by the citizens of Cumberland County in partisan elections and serve staggered 3-year terms. Cumberland County's Freeholders are:Cumberland County Freeholders, accessed June 3, 2006

Douglas M. Rainear (Term ends December 31, 2007): Chairman of the Department of Public Affairs.
Freeholder Deputy Director Bruce T. Peterson (2008): Chairman of Department of Public Property & Personnel.
Jane Yetman Christy (2008): Chairman of Department of Health.
Dr. Mary L. Gruccio (2007): Chairman of Department of Public Works.
Louis N. Magazzu (2006): Chairman of Department of Finance.
James Rocco (2006): Chairman Department of Public Safety.
Jeffrey M. Trout (2008): Chairman of Department of Agriculture and History.

Municipalities

The following municipalities are located in Cumberland County. The municipality type is listed in parentheses after the name, except where the type is included as part of the name. Census-designated places and other unincorporated communities are listed under their municipalities.

Bridgeton (city)
Commercial Township
- Laurel Lake
- Port Norris
Deerfield Township
- Rosenhayn
Downe Township
Fairfield Township
- Fairton
Greenwich Township
Hopewell Township
Lawrence Township
- Cedarville
Maurice River Township
Millville (city)
Shiloh (borough)
Stow Creek Township
Upper Deerfield Township
- Seabrook Farms
Vineland (city)

References

External link

Cumberland County's official website

Cumberland County, New Jersey | New Jersey counties