Editing Voorhees Township, New Jersey

{{Short description|Township in Camden County, New Jersey, US}}
{{About|the township in Camden County, New Jersey|the census-designated place in Franklin Township, Somerset County|Voorhees (CDP), New Jersey}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2020}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Voorhees Township, New Jersey
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|settlement_type          = [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]]
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|image_caption            = [[Voorhees Town Center]] in Voorhees Township, July 2011
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|map_caption              = Location of Voorhees Township in [[Camden County, New Jersey|Camden County]] highlighted in red
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|map_caption1             = Census Bureau map of Voorhees Township, New Jersey
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|pushpin_label            = Voorhees Township
|pushpin_map_caption      = Location in [[Camden County, New Jersey|Camden County]]##Location in [[New Jersey]]##Location in the United States
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|subdivision_type         = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|subdivision_name         = {{flag|United States}}
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = {{flag|New Jersey}}
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in New Jersey|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Camden County, New Jersey|Camden]]
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|government_type          = [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]]
|governing_body           = Township Committee
|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = Michael R. Mignogna ([[Democratic Party (New Jersey)|D]], term ends December 31, 2026)<ref name=Govt/>
|leader_title1            = [[City manager|Administrator]]
|leader_name1             = Vacant<ref>[https://voorheesnj.com/departments/administrator/ Administrator], Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023.</ref>
|leader_title2            = [[Municipal clerk]]
|leader_name2             = Dee Ober<ref>[https://voorheesnj.com/departments/township-clerk/ Township Clerk], Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023.</ref>
|established_title        = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date         = March 1, 1899
|named_for                = [[Foster McGowan Voorhees]]

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|area_total_km2           = 30.15
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|area_land_sq_mi          = 11.47
|area_water_sq_mi         =  0.17
|area_water_percent       =  1.44
|area_rank                = 195th of 565 in state<br>6th of 37 in county<ref name=CensusArea/>

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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_footnotes     = <ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/>
|population_total         = 31069
|population_rank          = 76th of 565 in state<br>6th of 37 in county<ref name=LWD2020Density>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/dmograph/est/mcd/density.xlsx Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed March 1, 2023.</ref>
|population_density_km2   = auto
|population_density_sq_mi = 2708.5
|population_density_rank  = 238th of 565 in state<br>28th of 37 in county<ref name=LWD2020Density/>
|population_est           = 31169
|pop_est_as_of            = 2023
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|elevation_footnotes      = <ref>{{Gnis|882153|Township of Voorhees}}, [[Geographic Names Information System]]. Accessed March 14, 2013.</ref>
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|elevation_ft             = 112
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|coordinates              = {{coord|39.84857|-74.952843|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP Code]]
|postal_code              = 08043<ref>[http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=voorhees&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Voorhees, NJ], [[United States Postal Service]]. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm Zip Codes], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed August 20, 2013.</ref>
|area_code                = [[Area code 856|856]]<ref>[http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Camden&frmCity=Voorhees Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Tavistock, NJ], Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 6, 2013.</ref>
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standards|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 3400776220<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR2">[https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref><ref>[https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.</ref>
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info              = 0882153<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR3">[http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names], [[United States Geological Survey]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|https://www.voorheesnj.com}}
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'''Voorhees Township''' is a [[Township (New Jersey)|township]] in [[Camden County, New Jersey|Camden County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Jersey]]. The township is a [[suburb]] in the [[Delaware Valley]] / Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.<ref>[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/metro-micro/reference-maps/2020/state-maps/34_NewJersey_2020.pdf New Jersey: 2020 Core Based Statistical Areas and Counties], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed February 10, 2023.</ref> As of the [[2020 United States census]], the township's population was 31,069,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 1,938 (+6.7%) from the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]] count of 29,131,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflects an increase of 1,005 (+3.6%) from the 28,126 counted in the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]].<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]], February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref>

Voorhees Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] on March 1, 1899, from portions of [[Waterford Township, New Jersey|Waterford Township]]. Portions of the township were taken on March 8, 1924, to form [[Gibbsboro, New Jersey|Gibbsboro]].<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. [https://nj.gov/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 109. Accessed May 30, 2024.</ref><ref>Honeyman, Abraham Van Doren. [https://books.google.com/books?id=nOkkAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA310 ''Index-analysis of the Statutes of New Jersey, 1896-1909: Together with References to All Acts, and Parts of Acts, in the 'General Statutes' and Pamphlet Laws Expressly Repealed: and the Statutory Crimes of New Jersey During the Same Period''], p. 310. New Jersey Law Journal Publishing Company, 1910. Accessed October 19, 2015.</ref>

The township is named for [[Foster McGowan Voorhees]], the [[Governor of New Jersey]] who authorized its creation.<ref name=History>[http://voorheesnj.com/content/history/  History of Voorhees] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717231405/http://voorheesnj.com/content/history/ |date=July 17, 2011 }}, Township of Voorhees. Accessed May 8, 2007. "Over the years six 'neighborhood' communities took root; Ashland, Glendale, Kirkwood, Kresson, Osage and Gibbsboro. Residents held strong loyalties to these sections of town, rather than to the town itself. One result of this divisive attitude was Gibbsboro's secession from Voorhees in 1924.... Since Governor Foster McGowan Voorhees granted the request, the township was named in his honor."</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/nj/gov/njgov/gov_timeline_3.html A History of New Jersey Governors], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed October 19, 2015. "Foster M. Voorhees... Voorhees Township and State Park are named in his honor."</ref> The township is part of the state's [[South Jersey]] region.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township had a total area of 11.64 square miles (30.15&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), including 11.47 square miles (29.71&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of land and 0.17 square miles (0.44&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of water (1.44%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />

[[Echelon, New Jersey|Echelon]], with a 2010 population of 10,743,<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3419900 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Echelon CDP, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212135906/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/1600000US3419900 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed October 12, 2012.</ref> is an [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] and [[census-designated place]] in the western part of the township between [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey|Cherry Hill]] and [[Gibbsboro, New Jersey|Gibbsboro]].<ref>[https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-2-32.pdf New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32)], [[United States Census Bureau]], August 2012. Accessed October 16, 2012.</ref>

Other unincorporated communities, localities and places located partially or completely within the township include [[Ashland, New Jersey|Ashland]], Brighton Heights, [[Glendale, Camden County, New Jersey|Glendale]], [[Kirkwood, New Jersey|Kirkwood]], [[Kresson, New Jersey|Kresson]]. and [[Osage, New Jersey|Osage]].<ref name=History/><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed May 21, 2015.</ref>

Voorhees borders the municipalities of [[Berlin Township, New Jersey|Berlin Township]], [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey|Cherry Hill]], [[Gibbsboro, New Jersey|Gibbsboro]], [[Lawnside, New Jersey|Lawnside]], [[Lindenwold, New Jersey|Lindenwold]] and [[Somerdale, New Jersey|Somerdale]] in Camden County; and [[Evesham Township, New Jersey|Evesham Township]] to the east in [[Burlington County, New Jersey|Burlington County]].<ref>[https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/1085121/touches.html Areas touching Voorhees Township], MapIt. Accessed March 14, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.dvrpc.org/Mapping/Maps/pdf/Camden_MCDs.pdf Municipalities within Camden County, NJ], [[Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission]]. Accessed March 14, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]]. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

===Climate===
Voorhees has a Humid Continental/Humid Subtropical transition [[climate]] according to ([[Köppen Classification]]) with mild to very cold winters and hot, humid summers. Temperatures have ranged from {{Convert|-13|to|106|F|C}}.{{Citation needed|date=March 2025}}

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| Jan record high F  = 75
| Feb record high F  = 79
| Mar record high F  = 91
| Apr record high F  = 97
| May record high F  = 98
| Jun record high F  = 105
| Jul record high F  = 106
| Aug record high F  = 104
| Sep record high F  = 101
| Oct record high F  = 95
| Nov record high F  = 84
| Dec record high F  = 76
| year record high F = 106
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| Jan high F  = 41
| Feb high F  = 45
| Mar high F  = 54
| Apr high F  = 65
| May high F  = 74
| Jun high F  = 82
| Jul high F  = 87
| Aug high F  = 85
| Sep high F  = 78
| Oct high F  = 67
| Nov high F  = 57
| Dec high F  = 46
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| Jan mean F  = 32.5
| Feb mean F  = 35.5
| Mar mean F  = 43.5
| Apr mean F  = 53.5
| May mean F  = 63
| Jun mean F  = 71.5
| Jul mean F  = 77
| Aug mean F  = 75
| Sep mean F  = 68
| Oct mean F  = 55.5
| Nov mean F  = 47.5
| Dec mean F  = 37.5
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| Jan low F  = 24
| Feb low F  = 26
| Mar low F  = 33
| Apr low F  = 42
| May low F  = 52
| Jun low F  = 61
| Jul low F  = 67
| Aug low F  = 65
| Sep low F  = 58
| Oct low F  = 46
| Nov low F  = 38
| Dec low F  = 29
| year low F = 45.1
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| Jan record low F  = -10
| Feb record low F  = −13
| Mar record low F  = 2
| Apr record low F  = 13
| May record low F  = 25
| Jun record low F  = 30
| Jul record low F  = 41
| Aug record low F  = 42
| Sep record low F  = 32
| Oct record low F  = 20
| Nov record low F  = -7
| Dec record low F  = -10
| year record low F = -13
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| Jan precipitation inch  = 3.20
| Feb precipitation inch  = 2.80
| Mar precipitation inch  = 3.70
| Apr precipitation inch  = 3.50
| May precipitation inch  = 3.70
| Jun precipitation inch  = 3.60
| Jul precipitation inch  = 4.10
| Aug precipitation inch  = 4.00
| Sep precipitation inch  = 3.30
| Oct precipitation inch  = 2.70
| Nov precipitation inch  = 3.40
| Dec precipitation inch  = 3.30
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| Jan snow inch  = 7.01
| Feb snow inch  = 7.01
| Mar snow inch  = 4.02
| Apr snow inch  = 0.1
| May snow inch  = 0
| Jun snow inch  = 0
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| Sep snow inch  = 0
| Oct snow inch  = 0
| Nov snow inch  = 0.77
| Dec snow inch  = 4.02
| year snow inch = 22.93
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| Jan precipitation days  = 11
| Feb precipitation days  = 10
| Mar precipitation days  = 11
| Apr precipitation days  = 11
| May precipitation days  = 11
| Jun precipitation days  = 10
| Jul precipitation days  = 9
| Aug precipitation days  = 9
| Sep precipitation days  = 8
| Oct precipitation days  = 7
| Nov precipitation days  = 10
| Dec precipitation days  = 10
| year precipitation days = 117
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| Jan snow days  = 5
| Feb snow days  = 4
| Mar snow days  = 2
| Apr snow days  = 0
| May snow days  = 0
| Jun snow days  = 0
| Jul snow days  = 0
| Aug snow days  = 0
| Sep snow days  = 0
| Oct snow days  = 0
| Nov snow days  = 0
| Dec snow days  = 2
| year snow days = 13
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| Jan sun  = 155.7
| Feb sun  = 154.7
| Mar sun  = 202.8
| Apr sun  = 217.0
| May sun  = 245.1
| Jun sun  = 271.2
| Jul sun  = 275.6
| Aug sun  = 260.1
| Sep sun  = 219.3
| Oct sun  = 204.5
| Nov sun  = 154.7
| Dec sun  = 137.7
| year sun = 2,498.4
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| Jan percentsun  = 52
| Feb percentsun  = 52
| Mar percentsun  = 55
| Apr percentsun  = 55
| May percentsun  = 55
| Jun percentsun  = 61
| Jul percentsun  = 61
| Aug percentsun  = 61
| Sep percentsun  = 59
| Oct percentsun  = 59
| Nov percentsun  = 52
| Dec percentsun  = 47
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1900=   969
| 1910=  1174
| 1920=  1305
| 1930=  1405
| 1940=  1450
| 1950=  1823
| 1960=  3784
| 1970=  6214
| 1980= 12919
| 1990= 24559
| 2000= 28126
| 2010= 29131
| 2020= 31069
| estimate=31169
| estyear=2023
| estref=<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=PopEst>[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/mcds/totals/SUB-MCD-EST2023-POP-34.xlsx Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023], [[United States Census Bureau]], released May 2024. Accessed May 16, 2024.</ref>
|footnote=Population sources:<small><br>1900–2000<ref>Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popcam_04.htm Population Data for Camden County Municipalities, 1850 - 2000], WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed October 12, 2012.</ref> 1900–1920<ref>[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], [[New Jersey Department of State]], 1906. Accessed August 20, 2013.</ref><br>1900–1910<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA336 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 336. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref> 1910–1930<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA714 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 714. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref><br>1940–2000<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2kpub/njsdcp3.pdf#page=27 Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, August 2001. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/><br>2010<ref name=Census2010>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400776220 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212101218/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400776220 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_cam/voorhees1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Voorhees township] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054437/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_cam/voorhees1.pdf |date=March 4, 2016 }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref> 2020<ref name=Census2020>[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/voorheestownshipcamdencountynewjersey QuickFacts Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed January 12, 2023.</ref><ref name=LWD2020>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2020/2020%20pl94%20Tables/2020_Mun/MCD%200_All.pdf Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities], [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed December 1, 2022.</ref></small>
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===2010 census===

The [[2010 United States census]] counted 29,131 people, 11,470 households, and 7,433 families in the township. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2534.9|/sqmi}}. There were 12,260 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1066.8|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup was 71.77% (20,908) [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 8.70% (2,534) [[Black (U.S. census)|Black or African American]], 0.15% (44) [[Native American (U.S. census)|Native American]], 16.13% (4,700) [[Asian (U.S. census)|Asian]], 0.04% (11) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.84% (246) from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census#Race|other races]], and 2.36% (688) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. census)|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 3.43% (998) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>

Of the 11,470 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 53.8% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.2% were non-families. Of all households, 29.8% were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14.<ref name=Census2010/>

22.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 86.8 males.<ref name=Census2010/>

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 [[American Community Survey]] showed that (in 2010 [[inflation adjustment|inflation-adjusted]] dollars) [[median household income]] was $82,146 (with a margin of error of +/− $6,405) and the median family income was $107,000 (+/− $4,910). Males had a median income of $72,430 (+/− $6,605) versus $51,322 (+/− $2,170) for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $44,169 (+/− $2,717). About 4.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400776220 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212084653/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400776220 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref>

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 U.S. census]],<ref name="GR2" /> there were 28,126 people, 10,489 households, and 7,069 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|2,424.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 11,084 housing units at an average density of {{convert|955.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 78.26% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 8.00% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.14% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 11.44% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.55% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.59% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.47% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603400776220.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703020348/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603400776220.pdf |date=July 3, 2014 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed June 4, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400776220 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Voorhees township, Camden County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212092201/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400776220 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed October 12, 2012.</ref>

There were 10,489 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

In the township, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

The median income for a household in the township was $68,402, and the median income for a family was $86,873. Males had a median income of $58,484 versus $38,897 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $33,635. About 3.7% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

==Economy==
[[New Jersey American Water]], previously based in Voorhees Township, is the largest [[water industry|water utility]] in New Jersey, serving over two million people in 176 communities throughout the state. New Jersey American Water is a wholly owned subsidiary of [[American Water (company)|American Water]].<ref>Sorkin, Andrew Ross. [https://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/17/business/german-deal-for-us-water-utility.html "German Deal for U.S. Water Utility"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', September 17, 2001. Accessed July 11, 2011. "In the first deal in the United States since the terrorist attacks of last week, American Water Works of Voorhees, N.J., has agreed to be sold to RWE, a German utility, for more than $5 billion, executives close to the transaction said yesterday.... American Water Works, the largest publicly traded water utility in the nation, with annual revenue of $1.4 billion, has been acquisitive itself."</ref>

Saddlehill Vineyard and Winery was established on the site of the Stafford Farm in 2021. The site of the winery had been given by [[George Washington]] to John Stafford in 1773, whose family had farmed the land for more than two centuries.<ref>Musni, Lauren. https://www.nj.com/food/2024/05/this-new-nj-winery-sits-on-historic-land-gifted-by-george-washington.html "This new N.J. winery sits on historic land gifted by George Washington"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], May 1, 2024. Accessed March 31, 2025. "Saddlehill Winery in Voorhees just joined the ever-growing wine community, opening at the beginning of April by owner Bill Green and his wife Amy.... In 1773, George Washington gifted an approximate 70-acre piece of land in Voorhees to his loyal personal guard, Lt. John Stafford. For the next 230 years, the Stafford family owned the farmland using it to grow corn and potatoes and then eventually using the land for horse harness racing and hay growing."</ref>

==Sports==
Voorhees is the home of the Flyers Training Center, the training facility for the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] of the [[National Hockey League]].<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB73613DA8D5B1B&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Flyers Take First Look At Next Generation Minus The Mosquitoes, The Rookies Opened Summer \ Camp In Voorhees. Some Already Felt At Home."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', August 15, 2000. Accessed July 11, 2011. "Amid renewed negotiations for a long-term contract for John LeClair, in which no progress was reported, the Flyers opened their rookie camp yesterday at the Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees. They held their first official on-ice skate and practice at the new facility, and it was handled by Phantoms coach John Stevens and assistant coach Kjell Samuelsson."</ref> In 2018, the Flyers, renovated and expanded their training facility.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/02/22/virtua-flyers-training-facility-voorhees-remodeled.html|title=Check out the Flyers renovated & expanded South Jersey training facility|publisher=Philadelphia Business Journal|date=February 22, 2018|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hsarch.com/featured-flyers-practice-facility|title=FLYERS PRACTICE FACILITY|website=hasrch.com|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flyerstrainingcenter.com/hockey|title=Flyers Training Center|website=flyerstrainingcenter.com|access-date=February 28, 2024}}</ref> Current and former players of the team often become residents of Voorhees. Voorhees includes a community park that includes a running track, children's playground, gazebo, and dedicated areas for dogs.

The [[Philadelphia Soul]] of the now defunct [[Arena Football League]] practiced at the Coliseum in Voorhees.<ref>Staff. [http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3598970 "Philadelphia Soul Celebrate The Coliseum As New Practice Facility"], Our Sports Central, February 29, 2008. Accessed November 7, 2013. "The Philadelphia Soul celebrated the move of its home of football operations to the Coliseum in Voorhees, NJ on Friday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony honored the facility as the Soul's new home for practice, training and coaching."</ref>

== Government ==
=== Local government ===
[[File:Voorhees Town Center Voorhees Township, NJ April 2019 - 48369551627.jpg|thumb|left|Township offices at the Voorhees Town Center]]
Voorhees Township is governed under the [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state.<ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf ''Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey''], [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters [[at-large]] in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], March 2013, p. 33.</ref><ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=7 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 7. [[Rutgers University]] Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The Mayor and Deputy Mayors are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members during the Reorganization meeting each January.

{{As of|2023}}, the members of the Voorhees Township Committee are Mayor Michael R. Mignogna ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2023), Deputy Mayor Michelle M. Nocito (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Jason A. Ravitz (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Jacklyn Fetbroyt (D, 2025) and Harry A. Platt (D, 2023).<ref name=Govt>[https://voorheesnj.com/government/boards-committees/township-committee/ Township Committee], Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023. "The Township of Voorhees is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle so once elected, they will serve a three (3) year term. The Mayor and Deputy Mayors are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members during the Reorganization meeting each January."</ref><ref>[https://voorheesnj.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023-Introduced-Budget.pdf 2023 Municipal Data Sheet], Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023.</ref><ref name=Camden2022>[https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/general2022/2022-General-Election-Canvasser.pdf Official Election Results 2022 General Election November 8, 2022], Camden County, New Jersey, as of November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=Camden2021>[https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/general2021/2021-General-Election-Canvasser.pdf 2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Official Election Results], [[Camden County, New Jersey]], update November 15, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.</ref><ref name=Camden2020>[https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/general2020/2020-General-Election-Canvasser.pdf 2020 General Election November 3, 2020 Official Election Results], [[Camden County, New Jersey]], update November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.</ref>

The township's municipal building is located at the [[Voorhees Town Center]] (formerly Echelon Mall) having moved there in 2011. The previous municipal building was located at 620 Berlin Road.<ref>{{cite web|title=Voorhees moves town hall to new mall|date=May 17, 2011 |url=http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2011/05/voorhees_moves_town_hall_to_ne.html|publisher=[[NJ.com]]|access-date=February 1, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://thesunpapers.com/2013/07/02/resolution-to-amend-sale-of-old-municipal-building-approved/ |title=Resolution to amend sale of old municipal building approved |newspaper=The Sun Newspapers |date=July 2, 2013 |access-date=February 1, 2025}}</ref>

=== Federal, state, and county representation ===
Voorhees Township is located in the 1st Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], [[New Jersey Redistricting Commission]], December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District], [[New Jersey Department of State]]. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>[https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf ''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''], New Jersey [[League of Women Voters]]. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#6 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>

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===Politics===
As of March 2011, there were a total of 19,762 registered voters in Voorhees Township, of which 7,392 (37.4%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 3,129 (15.8%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 9,229 (46.7%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 12 voters registered as [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarians]] or [[Green Party (United States)|Greens]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-camden-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Camden], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed October 15, 2012.</ref>

In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 60.3% of the vote (8,479 cast), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 38.7% (5,450 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (137 votes), among the 14,160 ballots cast by the township's 21,493 registered voters (94 ballots were [[Spoilt vote|spoiled]]), for a turnout of 65.9%.<ref name=2012Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-camden.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Camden County |date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-camden.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Camden County|date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Democrat Barack Obama received 61.1% of the vote (9,028 cast), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]], who received around 35.3% (5,216 votes), with 14,768 ballots cast among the township's 19,553 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5%.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-camden.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Camden County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed October 15, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Democrat [[John Kerry]] received 57.5% of the vote (7,835 ballots cast), outpolling Republican [[George W. Bush|George W. Bush]], who received around 40.2% (5,475 votes), with 13,628 ballots cast among the township's 18,325 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.4.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_camden_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Camden County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed October 15, 2012.</ref>

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In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2013|2013 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 61.4% of the vote (4,679 cast), ahead of Democrat [[Barbara Buono]] with 37.4% (2,851 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (95 votes), among the 7,845 ballots cast by the township's 21,636 registered voters (220 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 36.3%.<ref name=2013Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-camden.pdf |title=Governor - Camden County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-camden.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Camden County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009|2009 gubernatorial election]], Democrat [[Jon Corzine]] received 50.% of the vote (4,126 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 44.2% (3,645 votes) and Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 3.8% (315 votes), with 8,248 ballots cast among the township's 19,611 registered voters, yielding a 42.1% turnout.<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-camden.pdf 2009 Governor: Camden County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017225410/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-camden.pdf |date=October 17, 2012 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed October 15, 2012.</ref>

In the [[2016 United States presidential election|2016 presidential election]], Democrat [[Hillary Clinton]] received 60.8% of the vote (9,037 cast), ahead of Republican [[Donald Trump]] with 34% (5050 votes), and other candidates with 3.0% (447 votes), among the 14,862 ballots cast by the township's 21,393 registered, for a turnout of 69.5%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.camdencounty.com/sites/default/files/files/Precinct%20Canvass%20By%20District.pdf|title=Precinct Canvass By District|date=November 9, 2016|website=Camden County|access-date=January 26, 2016}}</ref>

== Education ==
Students in [[pre-kindergarten]] through [[eighth grade]] attend the [[Voorhees Township Public Schools]].<ref>[https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=61b990650928490592c6d16b009edc3f Voorhees Township Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification], Voorhees Township Public Schools. Accessed February 5, 2010. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eight in the Voorhees Township School District. Composition: The Voorhees Township School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of the Township of Voorhees in the County of Camden."</ref> As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,976 students and 228.6 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 13.0:1.<ref name=NCES>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3416830&DistrictID=3416830 District information for Voorhees Township School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed April 1, 2021.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3416830 School Data for the Voorhees Township Public Schools], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed April 1, 2021.</ref>) are Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School<ref>[https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/ethamiltons Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School], Voorhees Township Public Schools. Accessed January 19, 2022.</ref> with 384 students in grades K–5, Kresson Elementary School<ref>[https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/kressons Kresson Elementary School], Voorhees Township Public Schools. Accessed January 19, 2022.</ref> with 382 students in grades K–5, Osage Elementary School<ref>[https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/osages Osage Elementary School], Voorhees Township Public Schools. Accessed January 19, 2022.</ref> with 684 students in grades K–5, 
Signal Hill Elementary School<ref>[https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/signalhills Signal Hill Elementary School], Voorhees Township Public Schools. Accessed January 19, 2022.</ref> with 485 students in grades Pre-K–5, and Voorhees Middle School<ref>[https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/voorheesms Voorhees Middle School], Voorhees Township Public Schools. Accessed January 19, 2022.</ref> with 1,018 students in grades 6–8.<ref>[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/07/5400 School Performance Reports for the Voorhees Township School District], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed April 1, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/5400 New Jersey School Directory for the New Jersey School Directory for the Voorhees Township Public Schools], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> For the 2003–2004 school year, Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School was recognized as a [[National Blue Ribbon Schools Program|National Blue Ribbon School]] by the [[United States Department of Education]], one of 233 selected nationwide.<ref>[https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/2003-schools.pdf#page=8 2003 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools], [[United States Department of Education]]. Accessed January 19, 2022.</ref>

Public school students in [[ninth grade|ninth]] through [[twelfth grade]]s attend the [[Eastern Camden County Regional High School District]], a limited-purpose, public regional school district that serves students at [[Eastern Regional High School]] from the constituent communities of [[Berlin, New Jersey|Berlin Borough]], [[Gibbsboro, New Jersey|Gibbsboro]] and Voorhees Township.<ref>[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/1516/07/1255/050.html Eastern Regional High School 2016 Report Card Narrative], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed July 18, 2017. "Our district is a limited purpose public regional high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. The student population is multicultural and reflects the diversity of the three communities it serves: Berlin Borough, Gibbsboro and Voorhees Township."</ref> As of the 2019–2020 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,928 students and 140.4 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 13.7:1.<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3404380&ID=340438001488 School data for Eastern Regional High School], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed April 1, 2021.</ref> The district's [[board of education]] is comprised of nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. Representation on the Board of Education is determined by the population of each of the three sending districts, with six seats allocated to Voorhees Township.<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/cafr/search/18/1255.pdf#page=46 ''Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Eastern Camden County Regional School District''], [[New Jersey Department of Education]], for year ending June 30, 2018. Accessed February 5, 2020. "The School District is a Type II district located in the County of Camden, State of New Jersey. As a Type II district, the School District functions independently through a Board of Education (the 'Board'). The Board is comprised of nine members elected to three-year terms. The school district is a regional high school district; therefore the terms are staggered based on the municipality each board member represents."</ref><ref>[https://www.eccrsd.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=127 Board of Education], Eastern Camden County Regional High School District. Accessed February 5, 2020. "Members are elected for three-year terms of service to the community and the school. Representation on the board is determined proportionately based on the populations of the three sending districts, Berlin Borough, Gibbsboro and Voorhees Township."</ref>

Voorhees is home to two private schools. Kellman Brown Academy, formerly Harry B. Kellman Academy, is a private [[Jewish day school]] serving children aged 3 through 8th grade which had an enrollment of 112 students as of the 2019–2020 school year.<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=00868305 Kellman Brown Academy], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed March 10, 2022.</ref> The school was founded in 1958 in association with Congregation Beth El at Parkside in Camden and has been located in Voorhees independently since October 2008 as part of the [[Solomon Schechter Day School Association]].<ref>[http://www.kellmanbrownacademy.org/overview Overview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110613220638/http://www.kellmanbrownacademy.org/overview |date=June 13, 2011 }}, Kellman Brown Academy. Accessed May 11, 2011.</ref>

Naudain Academy is a [[Montessori education]] program for children from preschool to kindergarten, located near Kresson Elementary School. Naudain Academy first opened in 1977.<ref>[http://www.naudainacademy.com/about-us About Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706235935/http://naudainacademy.com/about-us |date=July 6, 2011 }}, Naudain Academy. Accessed May 11, 2011.</ref>

The largest branch of the [[Camden County Library]] is located in Voorhees. Officially named the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch, it was established in 1969.<ref>[http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/voorhees-branch Voorhees Regional Branch], [[Camden County Library]]. Accessed August 20, 2013.</ref>

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
[[File:2018-09-24 18 04 56 View south along New Jersey State Route 73 just south of Bowman Drive in Voorhees Township, Camden County, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[New Jersey Route 73|Route 73]] southbound in Voorhees Township]]

====Roads and highways====
{{As of|2010|5}}, the township had a total of {{convert|119.81|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|96.90|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|20.50|mi}} by Camden County and {{convert|2.41|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Camden.pdf Camden County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed November 7, 2013.</ref>

The only major highway that passes through Voorhees is [[New Jersey Route 73|Route 73]] (Berlin-Kresson Road), which travels from the southern border with [[Berlin Township, New Jersey|Berlin Township]] towards [[Evesham Township, New Jersey|Evesham Township]] in [[Burlington County, New Jersey|Burlington County]].<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000073__-.pdf#page=7 Route 73 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated April 2016. Accessed February 10, 2023.</ref> [[Interstate 295 (Delaware-New Jersey)|Interstate 295]] and [[New Jersey Route 70|Route 70]] provide access to nearby Philadelphia via [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey|Cherry Hill]]. Exit 32 of Interstate 295 is partially signed for Voorhees, though motorists can also use exits 29A ([[U.S. Route 30 in New Jersey|U.S. Route 30]]/Berlin), 31 (Woodcrest Station) or 36 (Route 73) to access parts of the township.<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/gis/maps/Camden.pdf Camden County Highway Map], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]]. Accessed February 10, 2023.</ref>

[[County Route 544 (New Jersey)|County Route 544]] (Evesham Road) runs along the border with Cherry Hill on the north side of the township<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000544__-.pdf#page=3 County Route 544 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated June 2012. Accessed February 10, 2023.</ref> and [[County Route 561 (New Jersey)|County Route 561]] (Haddonfield-Berlin Road) clips the southwest corner of the township, from Berlin Township in the south, passes through [[Gibbsboro, New Jersey|Gibbsboro]], reenters the township's northwest corner before heading into Cherry Hill.<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000561__-.pdf#page=13 County Route 561 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated June 2012. Accessed February 10, 2023.</ref>

====Public transportation====
One station on the [[PATCO Speedline]] rail system, [[Ashland station (PATCO)|Ashland]], is located within township limits.<ref>[http://www.ridepatco.org/stations/ashland.asp Ashland Station], [[PATCO Speedline]]. Accessed November 7, 2013.</ref> The [[Woodcrest station|Woodcrest]] and [[Lindenwold station|Lindenwold]] stations are also easily accessible to many residents.

[[NJ Transit]] bus service is offered between the township and [[Philadelphia]] on the [[403 (New Jersey bus)|403]] route, with local service provided by the [[451 (New Jersey bus)|451]] and [[459 (New Jersey bus)|459]] routes.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212311/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesCamdenCountyTo Camden County Bus/Rail Connections]}}, [[NJ Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of May 22, 2009. Accessed July 11, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929093448/http://www2.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 |date=September 29, 2018 }}, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed December 13, 2014.</ref>

===Healthcare===
Operated by [[Virtua Health]], an academic non-profit healthcare system, the 368-bed Virtua Voorhees Hospital on [[Route 73 (New Jersey)|Route 73]] opened in May 2011 after nearly three years of construction, with a {{convert|680000|sqft|adj=on}} facility built on a {{Convert|40|acre|adj=on}} site. The original West Jersey hospital had been built in 1973 when the area was largely rural and became Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees following the 1998 merger of Memorial Health Alliance of Burlington County and West Jersey Health System that created Virtua Health.<ref>January, Brendan. [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-profile-of-vir/169291049/ "Voorhees Hospital Has Grown With Surrounding Suburbs Medical Centers Such As Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees Have Brought High-level Care And Services To Once-rural Areas."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', January 29, 2001. Accessed March 31, 2025, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "In 1973, the newly erected West Jersey hospital towered over fields where cows and horses grazed.... After a 1998 merger, the 253-bed hospital has a new name, Virtua West Jersey Hospital Voorhees, and it is growing."</ref> The former hospital building was demolished starting in 2012.<ref>Coppock, Kristen. [https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2012/05/30/virtua-to-demolish-old-voorhees/17403856007/ "Virtua to demolish old Voorhees hospital"], ''[[Burlington County Times]]'', May 30, 2012. Accessed March 31, 2025. "The former Virtua hospital off Evesham Road is expected to be demolished after being mostly vacant for more than a year.... The old hospital was replaced by the Virtua Voorhees facility on Route 73, south of the Evesham border. Patient care was moved from one site to the other on May 22, 2011, with a procession of ambulances carrying transitional patients. The 680,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital took more than a decade to create.</ref><ref>[https://mcdmag.com/2011/04/more-than-1000-guests-receive-first-look-at-new-virtua-voorhees-hospital/ "More than 1,000 Guests Receive First Look at New Virtua Voorhees Hospital"], ''Medical Construction and Design'', April 27, 2011. Accessed March 31, 2025. "Virtua recently opened the doors to its new Voorhees Hospital to more than 1,000 guests for the first look at one of the nation’s most innovative hospitals, designed with a focus on quality, safety, digital technology and an outstanding patient experience.... Dubbed 'the hospital of the future,' it encompasses 680,000 square-feet and provides 368 beds in private patient rooms.... Nearly 10 years of planning, including 34 months of construction, culminated in a hospital that consists of 5,400 tons of steel, 19,700 yards of concrete and 18 million feet of cable on 40 acres of land."</ref>

==Notable people==
{{Category see also|People from Voorhees Township, New Jersey}}
People (and animals) who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Voorhees Township include:{{div col}}
* [[Amirah Ali]] (born 1998), soccer [[Forward (association football)|forward]] and [[Midfielder (association football)|midfielder]] who plays for [[San Diego Wave FC]] of the [[National Women's Soccer League]]<ref>[https://scarletknights.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/amirah-ali/10561 Amirah Ali], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's soccer]]. Accessed July 30, 2022. "Hometown: Voorhees, N.J.; High School: Eastern Regional"</ref>
* [[Alene S. Ammond]] (1933–2019), politician known as "The Terror of Trenton", who served in the [[New Jersey Senate]] from the [[New Jersey's 6th legislative district|6th Legislative District]] from 1974 to 1978<ref>Moran, Robert. [https://www.inquirer.com/news/alene-ammond-new-jersey-senator-obituary-20190614.html "Alene S. Ammond, 86, N.J. state senator during 1970s who fought for legislative accountability"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', June 14, 2019. "Sen. Ammond, who most recently lived in Voorhees, later ran for office several times but never succeeded."</ref>
* [[Ron Anderson (basketball, born 1958)|Ron Anderson]] (born 1958), played on several [[NBA]] teams, as well as in Europe<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB2A1D53A76A400&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Ron Anderson: Comfortable With His Shot and His Life"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', April 27, 1991. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Married soon afterward Ron and Gail now live in Voorhees."</ref>
* [[Eli Apple]] (born 1995), football cornerback for the [[Cincinnati Bengals]]<ref>[[Bill Pennington|Pennington, Bill]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/29/sports/football/in-eli-apple-giants-add-a-defensive-force-with-10th-pick.html?_r=0 "In Eli Apple, Giants Add a Defensive Force With 10th Pick"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', April 28, 2016. Accessed November 15, 2016. "But even Apple, who was raised in Voorhees, N.J., admitted he was surprised. He said the Giants had talked to him only once at the N.F.L. combine."</ref>
* [[Andrew Bailey (baseball)|Andrew Bailey]] (born 1984), All-Star closer for the [[Boston Red Sox]], current coach for the [[Boston Red Sox]]<ref>Friedman, Jackie. [http://www.nj.com/sports/njsports/index.ssf/2009/07/voorhees_native_andrew_bailey.html "Voorhees native Andrew Bailey living All-Star Game dream after finding success as Oakland A's reliever"], ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'', July 13, 2009. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Andrew Bailey and his father Bill drove toward the St. Louis arch during the 17th hour of a 38-hour trek from Voorhees, N.J., to Scottsdale, Ariz., on an especially bitter February morning."</ref>
* [[Hank Baskett]] (born 1982), free agent [[wide receiver]] who had played for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100914094345/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/player8.html Hank Baskett - Personal]}}, [[Philadelphia Eagles]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of September 14, 2010. Accessed March 12, 2013. "Single and resides in Voorhees, NJ"</ref>
* [[James Beach]] (born 1946), member of the [[New Jersey Senate]]<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=12BC559E1E60EAA0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Democrats maintain grip on N.J. Assembly"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', November 4, 2009. Accessed March 17, 2011. "In the Senate, Democrat James Beach - a Voorhees resident who served as Camden County clerk and freeholder - bested Republican Joseph Adolf..."</ref>
* [[Geoff Bennett (journalist)|Geoff Bennett]] (born 1980), broadcast journalist and a co-anchor of the ''[[PBS NewsHour]]'' alongside [[Amna Nawaz]]<ref>Black, Rosemary. [http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/2006/01/01/2006-01-01_sweet_taste_of_success__lati.html "Sweet Taste of Success. Latin culture is this young professional's inspiration in the kitchen"], {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830213243/http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/2006/01/01/2006-01-01_sweet_taste_of_success__lati.html | date= August 30, 2009}} ''[[New York Daily News]]'', January 11, 2006. Accessed March 29, 2023. "Though he grew up in South Jersey and went to college in Atlanta, Geoffrey Bennett says his cooking has been influenced more than anything else by Latin culture.... Though he hasn't lived in Voorhees, N.J., where he grew up, in some time, Bennett still returns every year for a visit."</ref>
* [[Barrett Brooks]] (born 1972), offensive tackle for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DN&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI|DN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=11A567C6B33B6EC8&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Former Eagle Brooks in super situation with Steelers"], ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'', February 3, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Brooks still lives in the Philadelphia area. He and his family live in Voorhees N.J."</ref>
* [[Stanley Brotman]] (1924–2014), Judge of the [[United States District Court for the District of New Jersey]]<ref>Von Bergen, Jane M.; and Naedele, Walter F. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20150311105517/http://articles.philly.com/2014-02-26/news/47674850_1_chief-judge-simandle-testa "Stanley S. Brotman, 89, longtime federal judge"]}}, ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', February 26, 2014. Accessed October 18, 2015. "Stanley S. Brotman, 89, of Voorhees, a former federal judge in New Jersey, died Friday, Feb. 21, at Kennedy University Hospital in Stratford."</ref>
* [[Chris Canty (defensive back)|Chris Canty]] (born 1976), former professional football cornerback<ref>Staff. [https://www.nytimes.com/1996/12/20/sports/arrested-player-set-for-cotton-bowl.html "Arrested Player Set for Cotton Bowl"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', December 20, 1996. Accessed June 4, 2012. "Canty, a junior from Voorhees, N.J., who has 54 tackles and a team-high five interceptions, was arrested early in the morning of Dec. 9 and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday."</ref>
* [[Sarah Chang]] (born 1980), violinist<ref>Scher, Valerie. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20130131150544/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sandiego/access/1246386711.html?dids=1246386711:1246386711&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+31,+1995&author=VALERIE+SCHER&pub=The+San+Diego+Union+-+Tribune&desc=Violinist's+key:+Just+be+a+minor+ {{!}}+Gifted+Sarah+Chang+still+a+teen+to+the+core&pqatl=google "Violinist's key: Just be a minor -{{!}} Gifted Sarah Chang still a teen to the core"]}}, ''[[San Diego Union-Tribune]]'', October 31, 1995. Accessed March 17, 2011. "'I never play anything the same way twice,' she says by phone from her family's home in Voorhees, NJ."</ref>
* [[Prince Chunk]] (1998–2010), a cat that weighed as much as {{convert|44|lbs}}<ref>Schapiro, Rich. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110727060802/http://articles.nydailynews.com/2008-08-01/news/17904439_1_cat-times-square-media-darling "Prince Chunk's the (fat) cat's meow"]}}, ''[[New York Daily News|Daily News]]'', August 1, 2008. Accessed March 17, 2011. "The cat originally named Powder wound up at the Camden County Animal Shelter last week after his owner, Donna Oklatner, 65, of Voorhees, N.J., could no longer pay the bills."</ref>
* [[Brian Dawkins]] (born 1973), former [[free safety]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<ref>Klein, Michael. [http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/Buy_Brian_Dawkins_house.html "Buy Brian Dawkins' house"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', July 16, 2009. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Seven-time Pro Bowler and former Eagle Brian Dawkins is with the Denver Broncos now, and so his house in Voorhees is on the market."</ref>
* [[Malik Ellison]] (born 1996), professional [[basketball]] player for [[BC Kolín]] of the Czech [[National Basketball League (Czech Republic)|National Basketball League]]<ref>[https://savannahherald.net/catching-up-withmalik-ellison-p9972-93.htm "Catching Up With.....Malik Ellison"], ''Savannah Herald'', May 4, 2016. Accessed October 10, 2021. "In high school, Malik played at Life Center Academy. The Voorhees, New Jersey native averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game as a senior."</ref>
* [[Pervis Ellison]] (born 1967), basketball player who played for 11 NBA seasons and was the first player selected in the [[1989 NBA draft]]<ref>Schwartz, Erik. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105012857/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courierpostonline/access/1776232671.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+15,+2005&author=ERIK+SCHWARTZ&pub=Courier+Post&desc=Basketball+tournament+to+honor+slaying+victim&pqatl=google "Basketball tournament to honor slaying victim"]}}, ''[[Courier-Post]]'', September 15, 2005. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Also expected to appear and sign autographs are Pervis Ellison a Voorhees resident and YMCA member who was the top pick in the 1989 NBA draft."</ref>
* [[Josh Farro]] (born 1987), former guitarist of the pop-punk band [[Paramore]]<ref name=Farro>Condran, Ed. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BURB&p_multi=LBCB&p_theme=burb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=110147869FE4E2F0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Paramore movin' up, just not movin' out"], ''Bucks County Courier Times'', February 25, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "The Farro brothers who were born in Voorhees NJ met Williams four years ago."</ref> Currently in the band Farro.
* [[Zac Farro]] (born 1990), sole member of [[Half Noise]] and drummer of [[Paramore]]<ref name=Farro/>
* [[Joe Flacco]] (born 1985), quarterback who plays for the [[Baltimore Ravens]] of the [[National Football League]]<ref>[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FlacJo00.htm Joe Flacco], [[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]. Accessed January 31, 2017.</ref>
* [[Tom Flacco]] (born 1994), [[quarterback]] for the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]]<ref>[https://thesunpapers.com/2013/02/26/tom-flacco-could-follow-in-his-brothers-footsteps/ "Tom Flacco could follow in his brother's footsteps"], ''The Sun Newspapers'', February 26, 2013. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Unlike Joe, an Audubon High School alum, Tom went to Camden Catholic High School until he moved to Voorhees in August 2011. Tom become the starting quarterback for the Vikings his sophomore year, according to Eastern Regional High School Vikings head coach Dan Spittal."</ref>
* [[Christina Foggie]] (born 1992), professional basketball player, who was drafted in 2014 by the [[Minnesota Lynx]] of the WNBA<ref>Ervin, Phil. [http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/lynx-pick-up-duke-g-tricia-liston-in-first-round-041414 "Lynx pick up Duke G Tricia Liston in first round"], [[Fox Sports North]], April 14, 2014. Accessed October 19, 2015. "Foggie, a 5-9 Voorhees, N.J. native, will leave Nashville as the Commodores' all-time leader in career 3-pointers made."</ref>
* [[English Gardner]] (born 1992), track and field [[sprint (running)|sprinter]] who specializes in the [[100 metres|100-meter dash]]<ref>Goe, Ken. [http://www.oregonlive.com/trackandfield/index.ssf/2011/05/charismatic_oregon_sprinter_en.html "Charismatic Oregon sprinter English Gardner fights back from injury and lives up to her mother's premonition"], ''[[The Oregonian]]'', May 25, 2011. Accessed October 19, 2015. "Between English Gardner's attention-grabbing first name, her talent, her charismatic presence and a tears-to-triumph back story, she is making a name for herself that extends beyond Eugene and her hometown of Voorhees Township, N.J."</ref>
* [[Arie Gill-Glick]] (1930–2016), Israeli Olympic runner<ref>Feiner, Lauren. [http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20160628_Arie_Gluck__86__former_Olympian__camp_director.html "Arie Gluck, 86; former Olympian, camp director"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', June 29, 2016. "Arie Gluck, 86, of Voorhees, a member of Israel's first Olympic track team and a legendary director of a summer camp in the Poconos, died Thursday, June 23, at Virtua Voorhees Hospital."</ref>
* [[Mike Golic Jr.]] (born 1989), football [[offensive guard]] for the [[Arizona Rattlers]] of the [[Arena Football League]]<ref>[http://www.nfl.com/player/mikegolic/2541139/profile Mike Golic], [[NFL.com]]. Accessed October 19, 2015.</ref> 
* [[Scott Graham]] (born 1965), former sports broadcaster for the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]<ref>Bracy, Aaron. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110629091521/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courierpostonline/access/1752161461.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+16,+2006&author=AARON+BRACY&pub=Courier+Post&desc=Phils+may+alter+lineup+--+in+booth&pqatl=google "Phils may alter lineup -- in booth"]}}, ''[[Courier-Post]]'', November 16, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Graham 41 of Voorhees has worked in the Phillies broadcast booth for the past eight years after starting his career with the Phillies in 1991..."</ref>
* [[Louis Greenwald]] (born 1967), politician who represents the [[New Jersey's 6th legislative district|6th Legislative District]] in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]]<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=8136 Assembly Member Louis D. Greenwald], [[Project Vote Smart]]. Accessed August 8, 2007.</ref>

* [[Justin Hagenman]] (born 1996), professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] for the [[New York Mets]]<ref>[https://gopsusports.com/sports/baseball/roster/player/justin-hagenman Justin Hagenman], [[Penn State Nittany Lions baseball]]. Accessed March 18, 2025. "Hometown: Voorhees, N.J. High School: Bishop Eustace... Born on October 7, 1996 in Voorhees, New Jersey"</ref>
* [[Dana Hall (musician)|Dana Hall]] (born 1969), jazz drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader and ethnomusicologist<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20140712162145/http://cso.org/About/Performers/Performer.aspx?id=15956 Visiting Artist: Dana Hall]}}, [[Chicago Symphony Orchestra]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of July 12, 2014. Accessed October 19, 2015. "He moved to Voorhees, New Jersey, at age 12 and began studying drums in junior high and oboe in high school."</ref>
* [[Elie Honig]], attorney and [[CNN]] senior legal analyst<ref>Baxter, Christopher. [https://www.nj.com/politics/2013/03/nj_gotti_mobster_mafia_honig.html "New N.J. chief of criminal prosecutions sharpened skills battling N.Y. mobsters"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], March 24, 2013. Accessed January 12, 2023. "Honig was born in Camden.... While growing up in Voorhees and then Cherry Hill, he and his two younger brothers experienced how taxing the demands of the legal profession could be on a family."</ref>
* [[Ron Jaworski]] (born 1951), former NFL player on the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<ref>Garber, Greg. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120714200744/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/courant/access/36280950.html?dids=36280950:36280950&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+25,+1998&author=GREG+GARBER;+Courant+Staff+Writer&pub=Hartford+Courant&desc=WITH+ADRENALINE+GONE,+THROWING+WILL+BE+A+PAIN&pqatl=google "With Adrenaline Gone, Throwing Will Be A Pain"]}}, ''[[Hartford Courant]]'', November 25, 1998. Accessed March 17, 2011. "'I broke every finger on my passing hand at least once -- some of them twice and three times,' Jaworski said Tuesday night from his Voorhees, N.J., home. 'Let me tell you, it's awful hard to throw a football without all your fingers. Any other position out there, it doesn't matter. But for a quarterback, a broken finger is a killer.'"</ref><ref>[http://www.leadingauthorities.com/21127/Ron_Jaworski.htm Ron Jaworski speaker profile], Leading Authorities. Accessed March 17, 2011. "A proud family man, Ron Jaworski currently resides in Voorhees, New Jersey with his wife, Liz."</ref>
* [[Jill Kelley]] (born 1975), socialite whose emails led to disclosure of the [[Petraeus scandal]]<ref>Mucha, Peter. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20130419012846/http://articles.philly.com/2013-01-23/news/36486719_1_jill-kelley-broadwell-s-petraeus-allen-and-petraeus "Philly's Jill Kelley finally dishes about Petraeus scandal"]}}, ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', January 23, 2013. Accessed November 7, 2013. "Kelley, who grew up in Voorhees and Northeast Philadelphia, unwittingly helped bring the affair to light when she reported threatening e-mails to a friend in the FBI, which traced them to Broadwell."</ref>
* [[Craig MacTavish]] (born 1958), former NHL hockey player<ref>[[Dave Anderson (sportswriter)|Anderson, Dave]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/22/sports/sports-of-the-times-mact-s-muscular-art-the-crucial-face-off.html "Sports of The Times; MacT's Muscular Art: The Crucial Face-Off"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 22, 1995. Accessed August 20, 2013. "Despite their age difference, MacTavish and the 22-year-old Lindros are roommates on Flyer road trips, and the Flyer captain often hangs out at the MacTavish home in nearby Voorhees, N.J."</ref>
* [[Jimmy McGriff]] (1936–2008), jazz and blues organist<ref>[[Ben Ratliff|Ratliff, Ben]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/arts/music/28mcgriff.html "Jimmy McGriff, 72, Jazz and Blues Organist"], ''[[The New York Times]]'', May 28, 2008. Accessed September 22, 2019. "Jimmy McGriff, who since the early 1960s was one of the most popular jazz and blues organists, died on Saturday in Voorhees, N.J. He was 72 and lived in Voorhees."</ref><ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [https://6abc.com/archive/6166643/ "Jazz, blues organist Jimmy McGriff dies at 72"], [[WPVI-TV]], May 26, 2008. Accessed June 4, 2012. "McGriff's death on Saturday from multiple sclerosis was confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday by his wife, Margaret McGriff. At the time of his death, McGriff lived in the Philadelphia suburb of Voorhees, N.J."</ref>
* [[Leonard Neidorf]] (born {{circa|1988}}), philologist who specializes in the study of [[Old English literature|Old English]] and [[Middle English literature]], who is an authority on ''[[Beowulf]]''<ref>Krum, Logan. [https://thesunpapers.com/2017/06/28/from-eastern-to-harvard-to-china/ "From Eastern to Harvard to China"], ''Berlin Sun'', June 28, 2017. Accessed August 27, 2020. "When he went to Eastern Regional High School, Leonard Neidorf wasn't always the most motivated student.... Neidorf does not reside in Voorhees — he moved to China in 2016 to become an English professor at Nanjing University."</ref>
* [[Tommy Paul (tennis)|Tommy Paul]] (born 1997), professional tennis player<ref>via [[Associated Press]]. [http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20150709_Federer_back_in_semis.html "Federer back in semis; He will face Andy Murray after dispatching Gilles Simon."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', July 9, 2015. Accessed October 19, 2015. "Tommy Paul, 18, a Voorhees native, advanced to the fourth round of the boys' championship with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Johan Nikles of Switzerland."</ref>
* [[Hébert Peck]] (born 1958), filmmaker who produced the documentary film, ''[[I Am Not Your Negro]]'', which received a [[Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature|Best Documentary Feature]] nomination at the [[89th Academy Awards]]<ref>Hyman, Vicki. [https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2017/02/i_am_not_your_negro_james_baldwin_oscar_hebert_rau.html "A Rutgers filmmaker's controversial movie about race could win an Oscar"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], February 25, 2017, updated January 16, 2019. Accessed May 2, 2020. "Pay close attention to the red carpet during Sunday evening's Oscars, where alongside Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington sporting Gucci, Prada and Marchesa, you might just spy Rutgers University staffer and longtime Voorhees resident Hebert Peck."</ref>
* [[Raoul Peck]] (born 1953), award-winning Haitian filmmaker<ref>[http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?mode=filmmaker&directoryname=lumumba Raoul Peck profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607132221/http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?mode=filmmaker&directoryname=lumumba |date=June 7, 2011 }} for the film ''[[Lumumba (film)|Lumumba]]'', [[Zeitgeist Films]]. Accessed March 17, 2011.</ref>
* Rev. [[Scott Pilarz]], [[Society of Jesus|S.J.]], (1959–2021), Jesuit priest and academic who served as President of [[Marquette University]]<ref>Glauber, Bill. [http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/102230424.html "Marquette University's next president, Pilarz, is spirited leader"], ''[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]'', September 4, 2010. Accessed December 14, 2014. "One night, after dinner at the family's home in Voorhees, N.J., he broke the news to his parents, Joan and Joseph, and his younger sister, Susan."</ref>
* [[Mary Previte]] (1932–2019), member of the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] who represented the [[New Jersey's 6th legislative district|6th Legislative District]] from 1998 to 2006<ref>[http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/24714/mary-previte#.UnxSS7ROews Mary Previte's Biography], [[Project Vote Smart]]. Accessed November 7, 2013.</ref>
* [[Cayden Primeau]] (born 1999), goaltender for the [[Montreal Canadiens]]<ref>Ashmore, Mike. [https://www.trentonian.com/2021/11/17/canadiens-goalie-cayden-primeau-son-of-former-flyers-great-dazzles-msg-crowd-despite-defeat/ "Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau, son of former Flyers great, dazzles MSG crowd despite defeat"], ''[[The Trentonian]]'', November 17, 2021. Accessed January 22, 2025. "Perhaps some of those in attendance didn't know that the 22-year-old grew up not far from the World's Most Famous Arena; born in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Primeau moved to Voorhees at just five months old when his father, Keith, was traded at the time from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Philadelphia Flyers for Rod Brind'Amour."</ref>
* [[Keith Primeau]] (born 1971), played on the [[Philadelphia Flyers]]<ref>Panaccio, Tim. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121105184800/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-151408009.html "Primeau finally deals with reality"]}}, ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', September 14, 2006. Accessed March 17, 2011. "The phone rang at Keith Primeau's house in Voorhees, N.J., on Sept. 6. Flyers general manager Bob Clarke said he wanted to meet the next day."</ref>
* [[Molly Schaus]] (born 1988), ice hockey goaltender who played for the [[United States women's national ice hockey team]] that won the silver medal at the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]<ref>[http://boxscorenews.com/yales-ingalls-rink-to-host-cwhl-game-featuring-olympians-national-t-p51322-68.htm "Yale's Ingalls Rink to host CWHL game featuring 14 Olympians, 26 National Team members Friday"], Boxscore World Sportswire, November 25, 2011. Accessed November 7, 2013. "The Blades' roster includes 10 2010 U.S. Olympic silver medalists (two of whom, Erika Lawler and Gigi Marvin, are currently injured): ... Molly Schaus (Voorhees, N.J./BC)"</ref>
* [[Lauren Schmetterling]] (born 1988), rower, three-time [[World Rowing Championships]] gold medalist, Olympic gold medalist<ref>[http://www.usrowing.org/pressbox/athletebios/laurenschmetterling Lauren Schmetterling] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908075545/http://www.usrowing.org/pressbox/athletebios/laurenschmetterling |date=September 8, 2015 }}, US Rowing. Accessed October 19, 2015.</ref>
* [[Phillip Scott (Virginia politician)|Phillip Scott]], politician who represents the [[Virginia's 88th House of Delegates district|88th district]] in the [[Virginia House of Delegates]]<ref>Shenk, Scott. [https://fredericksburg.com/candidate-profile-phillip-scott/article_42a8acc0-a251-589c-a9bf-6e2e2619d3ae.html"Candidate profile: Phillip Scott"], ''[[The Free Lance-Star]]'', October 9, 2021. Accessed February 20, 2023. "Phillip Scott; Birthplace: Voorhees, N.J."</ref>
* [[Mel Shaw (racing driver)|Mel Shaw]] (1946–2017), racing driver who competed in the [[24 Hours of Daytona]] and died at age 70 in a [[Trans-Am Series]] crash at [[Brainerd International Raceway]]<ref>Kent, Spencer. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/07/70-year-old_nj_man_dies_after_crashing_car_in_minn.html "Longtime racecar driver from N.J. reportedly dies in crash at Minnesota event"], NJ Advance Media for [[NJ.com]], July 3, 2017. Accessed September 3, 2017. "Mel Shaw, 70, of Voorhees, who was described as a veteran racer for more than 40 years, died while participating at the Sports Car Club of America race at the Brainerd International Raceway, according to startribune.com.... He and his wife Debbie -- with whom he had been married for more than 27 years -- lived in a home together in Voorhees."</ref>
* [[Devin Smeltzer]] (born 1995), professional baseball pitcher for the [[Minnesota Twins]]<ref>McQuade, Dan. [http://www.phillymag.com/news/2016/08/02/devin-smeltzer-dodgers-st-chris/ "Just-Drafted Dodger From Voorhees Beat Childhood Cancer at St. Chris; Devin Smeltzer was drafted by the Dodgers last month. He says he couldn't have done it without the doctors and nurses at St Christopher's."], ''[[Philadelphia (magazine)|Philadelphia]]'', August 2, 2016. Accessed May 1, 2017. "The Voorhees, New Jersey, native had not yet turned 10 years old, and was diagnosed with a rare form of pelvic bladder cancer. But Smeltzer was a tough kid."</ref>
* [[Chris St. Croix]] (born 1979), hockey defenseman<ref>Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DN&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI|DN&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB2A49443817470&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Ladies Set For Court Battle \ Camden Catholic Stands Tall Early On"], ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'', December 26, 1997. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Chris St. Croix, a defensemen from Voorhees, was named to the US National Junior hockey team."</ref>
* [[Adam Taliaferro]] (born 1982), played on the [[Penn State Nittany Lions football]] team<ref>Kindred, David. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120708063034/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_35_225/ai_77811455 "One amazing freshman"]}}, ''[[The Sporting News]]'', August 27, 2001. Accessed March 17, 2011. "For three months, from October 6 past his 19th birthday on New Year's Day to January 5, Taliaferro underwent rehabilitation therapy at the Magee Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, 15 miles from his home in Voorhees, N.J."</ref>
* [[Jeremy Thompson (American football)|Jeremy Thompson]] (born 1985), [[NFL]] player for the [[Green Bay Packers]]<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20100205055440/http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ThompJer01 Jeremy Thompson]}}, Database Football. Accessed July 31, 2009.</ref>
* [[Madison Tiernan]] (born 1995), [[Association football|soccer]] [[midfielder]] who plays for [[Sky Blue FC]] of [[National Women's Soccer League]]<ref>[http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/madison_tiernan_872736.html Madison Tiernan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505143938/http://www.scarletknights.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/madison_tiernan_872736.html |date=May 5, 2017 }}, [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights]]. Accessed May 8, 2017. "Hometown: Voorhees, N.J.; High School: Eastern Regional"</ref>
* [[Riley Tiernan]], [[association football|soccer]] [[forward (association football)|forward]] who played for the [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's soccer|Rutgers Scarlet Knights]]https://scarletknights.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/riley-tiernan/13778 Riley Tiernan], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's soccer]]. Accessed January 22, 2025. "Hometown: Voorhees, N.J. Highschool: Eastern Regional"</ref>
* [[Phil Trautwein]] (born 1986), offensive tackle who has played for the [[St. Louis Rams]]<ref>English, Antonya. [http://www.sptimes.com/2007/08/31/Sports/Markings_of_a_champio.shtml "Markings of a champion"], ''[[St. Petersburg Times]]'', August 31, 2007. Accessed March 17, 2011. "Trautwein, a low-key senior from Voorhees, N.J., had the tattoo done in April, and it has been a conversation piece ever since."</ref>
* [[Julia Udine]] (born 1993), actress who performed as Christine on the North American tour of ''[[The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)|The Phantom of the Opera]]''<ref>Friedman, Sally. [http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2014/03/30/from-an-early-age-it-was-clear-phantom-star-belonged-center-stage/6982545/ "From an early age, it was clear ''Phantom'' star belonged center stage"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', March 30, 2014. Accessed November 22, 2015. "And this Voorhees native sometimes has to pinch herself, at least figuratively, to realize that yes, that's her name in bold print on the program, and she's up there facing thousands and thousands of audience members as she marches on through a national tour."</ref>
* [[John Vukovich]] (1947–2007), former MLB third baseman, best known for his career with the [[Philadelphia Phillies]]<ref>Mandel, Ken. [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070309&content_id=1835380&vkey=spt2007news&fext=.jsp "Phils pay respect to Vukovich"], [[Major League Baseball]], March 9, 2007. Accessed March 17, 2011. "A private funeral will be held Tuesday near Vukovich's Voorhees, N.J., home, and many members of the Phillies organization are planning to attend by traveling to Philadelphia on a chartered flight."</ref>
* [[Toyelle Wilson]] (born 1981), assistant basketball coach with the [[Baylor Lady Bears basketball]] team<ref>[http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/w-baskbl/mtt/toyelle_wilson_851504.html Toyelle Wilson], [[Baylor Lady Bears basketball]]. Accessed December 15, 2014. "A native of Voorhees, N.J., Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Manhattan College in 2003 and was a four-year letter winner for the women's basketball team."</ref>
* [[Kelsi Worrell]] (born 1994), American competition swimmer specializing in the [[Butterfly (swimming)|butterfly]] who won the gold medal in the [[Swimming at the 2015 Pan American Games – Women's 100 metre butterfly|100-meter butterfly]] at the [[Swimming at the 2015 Pan American Games|2015 Pan American Games]] in Toronto<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150623003050/http://www.teamusa.org/usa-swimming/athletes/Kelsi-Worrell Kelsi Worrell]}}, [[USA Swimming]]. Accessed December 14, 2015. "Birthplace: Voorhees, N.J. Hometown: Westampton, N.J. High School: Rancocas Valley Regional High School (Mt. Holly, N.J.) '12"</ref>
* [[Brandon Wynn]] (born 1988), artistic gymnast who won a bronze medal in the [[Still Rings]] event at the [[2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships]]<ref>Staff. [http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2013/08/20/ex-ohio-state-gymnast-brandon-wynn-makes-u-s--national-team.html "Ex-Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn makes U.S. national team"], ''[[The Columbus Dispatch]]'' buckeyextra, August 20, 2013. Accessed November 7, 2013. "Former Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn retained his spot on the U.S. men's national team with a fifth-place finish in the all-around standings at the P&G Championships in Hartford, Conn. Wynn, a native of Voorhees, N.J., will be among six Americans participating in the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6."</ref>
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|North     = [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey|Cherry Hill Township]]
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|Southeast = [[Berlin Township, New Jersey|Berlin Township]]
|South     = [[Gibbsboro, New Jersey|Gibbsboro]]
|Southwest = [[Lindenwold, New Jersey|Lindenwold]]
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