Mullica Township is a township located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 5,912.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 147.5 km² (56.9 mi²). 146.5 km² (56.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.63% water.
Elwood-Magnolia is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Mullica Township.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,912 people, 2,044 households, and 1,537 families residing in the township. The population density is 40.3/km² (104.5/mi²). There are 2,176 housing units at an average density of 14.8/km² (38.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 80.58% White, 6.28% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 8.61% from other races, and 3.32% from two or more races. 16.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,044 households out of which 35.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% are non-families. 19.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.87 and the average family size is 3.30.
In the township the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 101.1 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $50,417, and the median income for a family is $55,143. Males have a median income of $40,033 versus $29,965 for females. The per capita income for the township is $19,764. 7.8% of the population and 5.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.3% of those under the age of 18 and 10.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Government
Federal, state and county representation
Mullica Township is in the Second Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 2nd Legislative District.
For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).[1] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[2]
For the 2024-2025 session, the 2nd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vincent J. Polistina (R, Egg Harbor Township) and in the General Assembly by Don Guardian (R, Atlantic City) and Claire Swift (R, Margate City).[3]
Education
Students in grades 9 - 12 attend Oakcrest High School, located in Hamilton Township, which serves students from Hamilton Township, Mullica Township, the City of Port Republic and Washington Township. 2,108 students attend the school. The High School is part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District, a regional high school district serving approximately 3,700 in the constituent districts of Egg Harbor City (333 students), Galloway Township (1,853 students), Hamilton Township (1,197 students) and Mullica Township (348 students), together with the sending districts of the City of Port Republic and Washington Township (in Burlington County).
External links
- Mullica Township Public Schools
- Oakcrest High School website
- Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District
- ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
- ^ States in the Senate: New Jersey, United States Senate. Accessed January 23, 2025. "Cory A. Booker (D) Hometown: Newark; Andy Kim (D) Hometown: Moorestown"
- ^ Legislative Roster for District 2, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.