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{{short description|Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, US}} {{Use American English|date=March 2020}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}} {{Infobox settlement |name = {{nowrap|West Deptford Township, New Jersey}} |settlement_type = [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] |nickname = |motto = <!-- Images --> |image_skyline = LADD'S CASTLE.JPG |imagesize = 250x200px |image_caption = [[Ladd's Castle]] in West Deptford Township, January 2009 |image_flag = |image_seal = West Deptford Seal.jpg <!-- Maps --> |image_map = Map of Gloucester County highlighting West Deptford Township.png |mapsize = 250x200px |map_caption = Location of West Deptford Township in [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester County]] highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Gloucester County in [[New Jersey]] highlighted in red (left). |image_map1 = Census_Bureau_map_of_West_Deptford_Township,_New_Jersey.png |mapsize1 = 250x200px |map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of West Deptford Township, New Jersey |pushpin_map = USA New Jersey Gloucester County#USA New Jersey#USA |pushpin_label = West Deptford Township |pushpin_map_caption = Location in [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester County]]##Location in [[New Jersey]]##Location in the United States |pushpin_relief = yes <!-- Location --> |subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |subdivision_name = {{nowrap|{{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 = [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester]] |government_footnotes = <ref name=DataBook/> |government_type = [[Township (New Jersey)|Township]] |governing_body = Township Committee |leader_title = [[Mayor]] |leader_name = James P. Mehaffey ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], term ends December 31, 2025)<ref name=Mayor/> |leader_title1 = [[City manager|Administrator]] |leader_name1 = Tyler Rost<ref>[https://www.westdeptford.com/services/departments/administration.php Administration], West Deptford Township. Accessed January 26, 2025.</ref> |leader_title2 = [[Municipal clerk]] |leader_name2 = Lee Ann DeHart<ref>[https://www.westdeptford.com/how_do_i/contact.php Contacts], West Deptford Township. Accessed January 26, 2025.</ref> |established_title = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]] |established_date = March 1, 1871 <!-- Area --> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea>[https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_34.txt 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed July 1, 2020.</ref> |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 46.12 |area_land_km2 = 39.77 |area_water_km2 = 6.35 |area_total_sq_mi = 17.81 |area_land_sq_mi = 15.36 |area_water_sq_mi = 2.45 |area_water_percent = 13.77 |area_rank = 161st of 565 in state<br>8th of 24 in county<ref name=CensusArea/> <!-- Population --> |population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] |population_footnotes = <ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> |population_total = 22197 |population_rank = 125th of 565 in state<br>5th of 24 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 = 1445.4 |population_density_rank = 341st of 565 in state<br>12th of 24 in county<ref name=LWD2020Density/> |population_est = 22472 |pop_est_as_of = 2023 |pop_est_footnotes = <ref name=Census2020/><ref name=PopEst/> <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]] |utc_offset = −05:00 |timezone_DST = [[Eastern Daylight Time|Eastern (EDT)]] |utc_offset_DST = −04:00 |elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{Gnis|882148|Township of West Deptford}}, [[Geographic Names Information System]]. Accessed March 14, 2013.</ref> |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = 7 |coordinates_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1">[https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref> |coordinates = {{coord|39.841967|-75.185089|region:US-NJ_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]] |postal_code = 08051, 08063, 08066, 08086, 08093, 08096<ref>[http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=west%20deptford&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for West Deptford, NJ], [[United States Postal Service]]. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref> |area_code = [[Area code 856|856]]<ref>[http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Gloucester&frmCity=West+Deptford Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for West Deptford, NJ], Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 11, 2013.</ref> |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standards|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 3401578800<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 = 0882148<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.westdeptford.com}} |footnotes = }} '''West Deptford Township''' (pronounced West DEP-ford<ref>Berkery, Sheri. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/600536211/ "Do you know how to pronounce these S.J. town names?"], ''[[Courier-Post]]'', September 5, 2019. Accessed January 26, 2022, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Deptford/West Deptford: DEP-ford. Commonly and inexplicably heard as DEFF-ort."</ref>) is a [[Township (New Jersey)|township]] in [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Jersey]]. As of the [[2020 United States census]], the township's population was 22,197,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 520 (+2.4%) from the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]] count of 21,677,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected an increase of 2,309 (+11.9%) from the 19,368 counted in the [[2000 United States census|2000 census]].<ref name=Census2000/><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> West Deptford Township was formed as a township by an act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] on March 1, 1871, from portions of [[Deptford Township, New Jersey|Deptford Township]]. Portions of the township were taken to form the boroughs of [[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]] (April 15, 1902) and [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]] (April 7, 1914).<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. 141. Accessed May 30, 2024.</ref> [[Woodbury, New Jersey|Woodbury]] annexed portions of the township in May 1907.<ref>Honeyman, Abraham Van Doren. [https://books.google.com/books?id=nOkkAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA313 ''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. 313. New Jersey Law Journal Publishing Company, 1910. Accessed October 25, 2015.</ref> West Deptford Township was named for the [[Deptford]] area of [[London]], located on the [[River Thames]].<ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=12 ''The Origin of New Jersey Place Names''], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed October 25, 2015.</ref><ref>[[Henry Gannett|Gannett, Henry]]. [https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA104 ''The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States''], p. 104. [[United States Government Printing Office]], 1905. Accessed October 25, 2015.</ref> The township is part of the [[South Jersey]] region of the state. ==History== [[Ladd's Castle]], also known as Candor Hall, is a historic building located in the Colonial Manor section that is [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester County]]'s oldest brick home. Added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1972, it was constructed {{circa|1688}} by John Ladd, a surveyor who helped [[William Penn]] lay out a master design for the city of [[Philadelphia]].<ref>[http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/about/historical/candorhall.asp Candor Hall or Ladd's Castle], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]]. Accessed October 25, 2015. "This Colonial manor is the oldest brick house in the county. It was built ca. 1688 by John Ladd, who lived there until his death.He is said to have helped William Penn lay out the streets of Philadelphia."</ref> ==Geography== According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the township had a total area of 17.81 square miles (46.12 km<sup>2</sup>), including 15.36 square miles (39.77 km<sup>2</sup>) of land and 2.45 square miles (6.35 km<sup>2</sup>) of water (13.77%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 /> [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|Unincorporated communities]], localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include [[Colonial Manor, New Jersey|Colonial Manor]],<ref name=GNIS>{{cite gnis|875572|Colonial Manor}}</ref> Eagle Point, Greenfields Village,{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} Hoffman Wharf, League Island, Leonards, North Woodbury, Ogens, Paradise, Parkville, Pierces Corner, Red Bank, Tatens, [[Thorofare, New Jersey|Thorofare]], Verga, Washington Park, and West End.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of [[New Jersey]]. Accessed May 21, 2015.</ref> West Deptford Township borders the municipalities of [[Deptford Township, New Jersey|Deptford Township]], [[East Greenwich Township, New Jersey|East Greenwich Township]], [[Mantua Township, New Jersey|Mantua Township]], [[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]], [[Paulsboro, New Jersey|Paulsboro]], [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]], [[Woodbury, New Jersey|Woodbury]], and [[Woodbury Heights, New Jersey|Woodbury Heights]] in Gloucester County; and [[Philadelphia]] and [[Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Tinicum Township]] in [[Pennsylvania]], both located on the wester side of the [[Delaware River]].<ref>[https://www.dvrpc.org/Mapping/Maps/pdf/Gloucester_MCDs.pdf Municipalities within Gloucester County, NJ], [[Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission]]. Accessed November 7, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]]. Accessed November 7, 2019.</ref> ==Demographics== {{US Census population | 1880= 1399 | 1890= 1588 | 1900= 1951 | 1910= 2057 | 1910n=* | 1920= 1781 | 1920n=* | 1930= 3956 | 1940= 4336 | 1950= 5446 | 1960= 11152 | 1970= 13928 | 1980= 18002 | 1990= 19380 | 2000= 19368 | 2010= 21677 | 2020= 22197 | estimate=22472 | 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> 1880–2000<ref>Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popglo_04.htm "Population Data for Gloucester County Municipalities, 1800 - 2000], WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref><br>1880–1920<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 November 11, 2013.</ref> 1880–1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. [https://books.google.com/books?id=8gUkQkJdLpsC&pg=PA98 ''Preliminary Results as Contained in the Eleventh Census Bulletins: Volume III - 51 to 75''], p. 98. [[United States Census Bureau]], 1890. Accessed November 11, 2013.</ref><br>1890–1910<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 November 8, 2012.</ref> 1910–1930<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA716 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], [[United States Census Bureau]], p. 716. Accessed November 8, 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/DPDP1/0600000US3401578800 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for West Deptford township, Gloucester County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212101520/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3401578800 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_glo/westdeptford1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for West Deptford township]{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [[New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development]]. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref> 2020<ref name=Census2020>[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/westdeptfordtownshipgloucestercountynewjersey/ QuickFacts West Deptford township, Gloucester County, New Jersey], [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed December 22, 2022.</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><br>* = Lost territory on previous decade.<ref name=Story/></small> }} ===2010 census=== The [[2010 United States census]] counted 21,677 people, 8,829 households, and 5,757 families in the township. The population density was {{convert|1,406.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 9,441 housing units at an average density of {{convert|612.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup was 88.96% (19,283) [[White (U.S. census)|White]], 6.52% (1,414) [[Black (U.S. census)|Black or African American]], 0.12% (25) [[Native American (U.S. census)|Native American]], 1.91% (415) [[Asian (U.S. census)|Asian]], 0.01% (3) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.86% (187) from [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census#Race|other races]], and 1.61% (350) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. census)|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race were 3.37% (731) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/> Of the 8,829 households, 27.9% had children under the age of 18; 48.5% were married couples living together; 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.8% were non-families. Of all households, 28.5% were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03.<ref name=Census2010/> 21.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.2 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 $69,316 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,689) and the median family income was $84,900 (+/− $5,549). Males had a median income of $61,346 (+/− $4,244) versus $47,155 (+/− $4,421) for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $33,874 (+/− $1,513). About 4.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3401578800 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for West Deptford township, Gloucester County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212082349/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3401578800 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref> ===2000 census=== As of the [[2000 United States census|2000 U.S. census]],<ref name="GR2" /> there were 19,368 people, 7,719 households, and 5,125 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,218.4 people per square mile (470.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 7,999 housing units at an average density of {{convert|503.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the township was 92.29% White, 5.08% Black, 0.23% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.76% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603401578800.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for West Deptford township, Gloucester County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040116110042/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603401578800.pdf |date=January 16, 2004 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3401578800 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for West Deptford township, Gloucester County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212093948/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3401578800 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, [[United States Census Bureau]]. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref> There were 7,719 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.07.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> In the township, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> The median income for a household in the township was $50,583, and the median income for a family was $64,477. Males had a median income of $42,711 versus $30,621 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,219. About 3.0% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> ==Government== ===Local government=== West Deptford 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. 19.</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><ref>Cerra, Michael F. [https://www.njlm.org/809/3982/Forms-of-Govt-Magazine-Article "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], [[New Jersey State League of Municipalities]], March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor. The Township Committee is the legislative branch of the Township government, developing and adopting ordinances that become the laws of the township.<ref name=Committee/> {{As of|2025}}, members of the West Deptford Township Committee are Mayor James P. Mehaffey ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]], term on committee ends December 31, 2026; term as mayor ends 2025),<ref name=Mayor>[https://www.westdeptford.com/government/mayors_office.php Mayor's Office], West Deptford. Accessed January 26, 2025.</ref> Deputy Mayor Adam Reid (D, term on committee ends 2026; term as deputy mayor ends 2025), Megan Kerr (D, 2025), Ashley Morrell (D, 2027) and Jim Robinson (D, 2025).<ref name=Committee>[https://www.westdeptford.com/government/township_committee.php Township Committee], West Deptford. Accessed January 26, 2025. "The Township Committee is comprised of five members, the Mayor and four committee persons, each of whom serves a term of three years. At the reorganization meeting in January, the Committee selects one of its own to serve as Mayor."</ref><ref>[https://cms9files.revize.com/westdeptfordnj/Finance/0820_adoptedbudget_2024.pdf#page=14 2024 Municipal Data Sheet], West Deptford. Accessed January 26, 2025.</ref><ref name=GloucesterDirectory>[https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7330/2024-Directory?bidId= ''Gloucester County 2024 Official Directory''], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]]. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref name=Gloucester2024>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Gloucester/122580/web.345435/#/summary General Election November 5, 2024 Unofficial Results], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]], updated November 18, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref name=Gloucester2023>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Gloucester/118787/web.317647/#/summary General Election November 7, 2023 Unofficial Results], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]], November 20, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=Gloucester2022>[https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Gloucester/115746/web.307039/#/summary General Election November 8, 2022 Summary Report Unofficial Results], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]] Clerk, November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref> The pick-up of two seats by Republicans in the 2011 election gave the party control of the Township Committee for the first time since the 1980s.<ref>Barna, John. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/11/republicans_gain_five_local_go.html "Republicans gain five local government seats in Gloucester County"], ''[[Gloucester County Times]]'', November 8, 2011. Accessed November 11, 2013. "The Republican Party picked up five seats on municipal councils and committees in Gloucester County on Tuesday, including gaining control of municipal government in West Deptford Township for the first time since the mid-80s.... Republicans Samuel G. Cianfarini (2,828) and Raymond Chintall (2,676) defeated Democrats Denice DiCarlo (2,433) and Hunter Kintzing (2,384) and incumbent Len E. Daws (1,078), a longtime Democratic committeeman seeking a new term as an independent, for two open committee seats."</ref><ref>Bittner, Gina. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2011/11/cianfarini_and_chintall_win_we.html "Cianfarini and Chintall win West Deptford committee race"], ''[[Gloucester County Times]]'', November 8, 2011. Accessed November 11, 2013. "Republicans Ray Chintall and Sam Cianfarini will fill the two open township committee seats come January, giving the GOP their first 3-2 lead in more than a decade."</ref> Republicans Jeff Hansen and Gerald P. Maher won three-year seats in the November 2013 election, giving Republicans a 4–1 edge on the 2014 committee.<ref>Beym, Jessica. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/11/gloucester_county_election_results_2013_live_updates.html 'Gloucester County election results 2013: live updates"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 5, 2013. Accessed November 11, 2013.</ref><ref>Laday, Jason. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/11/west_deptford_elects_republicans_to_township_committee.html "West Deptford elects Republicans to township committee"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', November 6, 2013. Accessed November 11, 2013. "The Republicans have not only retained control but added to their advantage on the township committee, with unofficial results showing Jeff Hansen and Gerald Maher beating out their Democratic opponents.Come January, the Republicans will enjoy a 4-1 majority on the committee."</ref> In the 2014 election, Democratic challengers James Mehaffey and Adam Reid defeated incumbent Republicans Raymond Chintall and John Keuler Jr., giving the Democrats a 3–2 majority, with the three Democrats choosing as mayor Denice DiCarlo, who had been the lone Democrat in the previous council.<ref>Laday, Jason. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2015/01/west_depfords_democrats_appoint_denice_dicarlo_mayor_schedule_special_meeting_on_appointments.html "West Depford's Democrats appoint Denice DiCarlo mayor, schedule special meeting on appointments"], ''[[South Jersey Times]]'', January 2, 2015. Accessed February 18, 2015. "After a year representing the minority on a Republican-dominated township committee, Denice DiCarlo was appointed mayor Thursday evening by the new Democratic majority.The party-line vote to appoint DiCarlo mayor took place before a standing-room-only crowd at the municipal building. New Democratic committee members Adam Reid and James Mehaffey — both sworn in by New Jersey Senate President, and West Deptford resident, Steve Sweeney — both voted to appoint DiCarlo for the leadership position."</ref> ===Federal, state, and county representation=== West Deptford 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 3rd 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#3 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], [[New Jersey Legislature]]. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref> {{NJ Congress 01}} {{NJ Senate}} {{NJ Legislative 03}} {{NJ Gloucester County Freeholders}} ===Politics=== {{PresHead|place=West Deptford Township|source=<br>2024<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2024/2024-official-general-results-president-gloucester.pdf Presidential November 5, 2024 General Election Results Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]]. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2020<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-general-results-president-gloucester.pdf Presidential November 3, 2020 General Election Results Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]], updated December 18, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2016<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2016/2016-gen-elect-presidential-results-gloucester.pdf Presidential November 8, 2016 General Election Results Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]], updated December 14, 2016. Accessed January 1, 2015.</ref> 2012<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2012/2012-presidential-gloucester.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]], updated March 15, 2013. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2008<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2008/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-gloucester.pdf Presidential General Election Results Gloucester County for 2008], [[New Jersey Department of State]], updated December 23, 2008. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2004<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2004/2004-presidential_gloucester_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election Gloucester County Official Results], [[New Jersey Department of State]], updated December 13, 2004. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref>}} <!-- PresRow should be {{PresRow|Year|Winning party|GOP vote #|Dem vote #|3rd party vote #|State}} --> {{PresRow|2024|Democratic|5,871|6,067|179|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2020|Democratic|6,035|6,885|188|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2016|Democratic|4,988|5,365|411|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2012|Democratic|4,463|6,119|132|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2008|Democratic|4,468|6,351|158|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2004|Democratic|4,375|5,566|71|New Jersey}} |} As of March 2011, there were a total of 14,703 registered voters in West Deptford, of which 5,661 (38.5%) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 2,312 (15.7%) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 6,724 (45.7%) were registered as [[Unaffiliated (New Jersey)|Unaffiliated]]. There were 6 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-gloucester-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Gloucester], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed November 6, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2012|2012 presidential election]], Democrat [[Barack Obama]] received 57.1% of the vote (6,119 cast), ahead of Republican [[Mitt Romney]] with 41.7% (4,463 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (132 votes), among the 10,804 ballots cast by the township's 15,400 registered voters (90 ballots were [[Spoilt vote|spoiled]]), for a turnout of 70.2%.<ref name=2012Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2012-results/2012-presidential-gloucester.pdf |title=Presidential General Election Results - November 6, 2012 - Gloucester 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-gloucester.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 6, 2012 - General Election Results - Gloucester 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 57.1% of the vote (6,351 cast), ahead of Republican [[John McCain]] with 40.2% (4,468 votes) and other candidates with 1.4% (158 votes), among the 11,119 ballots cast by the township's 15,030 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.0%.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-gloucester.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed November 6, 2012.</ref> In the [[United States presidential election in New Jersey, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Democrat [[John Kerry]] received 55.3% of the vote (5,566 ballots cast), outpolling Republican [[George W. Bush]] with 43.5% (4,375 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (71 votes), among the 10,065 ballots cast by the township's 13,400 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.1.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_gloucester_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Gloucester County], [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed November 6, 2012.</ref> In the [[New Jersey gubernatorial election, 2013|2013 gubernatorial election]], Republican [[Chris Christie]] received 66.3% of the vote (4,593 cast), ahead of Democrat [[Barbara Buono]] with 32.3% (2,236 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (96 votes), among the 7,118 ballots cast by the township's 15,194 registered voters (193 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.8%.<ref name=2013Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-gloucester.pdf |title=Governor - Gloucester 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-gloucester.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Gloucester 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 45.4% of the vote (3,212 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 43.5% (3,077 votes), Independent [[Chris Daggett]] with 8.9% (629 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (39 votes), among the 7,072 ballots cast by the township's 14,879 registered voters, yielding a 47.5% turnout.<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-gloucester.pdf 2009 Governor: Gloucester County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017230428/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-gloucester.pdf |date=October 17, 2012 }}, [[New Jersey Department of State]] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed November 6, 2012.</ref> ==Education== The [[West Deptford Public Schools]] serve students in [[pre-kindergarten]] through [[twelfth grade]].<ref>[https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=bd9df2c3f14642868030db8473afad86 West Deptford Board of Education Bylaw 0110 - Identification], West Deptford Public Schools. Accessed January 18, 2023. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Kindergarten through twelve in the West Deptford School District. Composition: The West Deptford School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of West Deptford."</ref> As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,947 students and 238.5 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 12.4:1.<ref name=NCES>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3417430&DistrictID=3417430 District information for West Deptford Township School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed December 1, 2022.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the [[National Center for Education Statistics]]<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3417430 School Data for the West Deptford Public Schools], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed December 1, 2022.</ref>) are Oakview Elementary School<ref>[https://oes.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/ Oakview Elementary School], West Deptford Public Schools. Accessed January 18, 2023.</ref> with 423 students in grades PreK-1, Red Bank Elementary School<ref>[https://rbes.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/ Red Bank Elementary School], West Deptford Public Schools. Accessed January 18, 2023.</ref> with 308 students in grade K and 2, Green-Fields Elementary School<ref>[https://ges.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/ Green-Fields Elementary School], West Deptford Public Schools. Accessed January 18, 2023.</ref> with 483 students in grades 3-4, West Deptford Middle School<ref>[https://ms.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/ West Deptford Middle School], West Deptford Public Schools. Accessed January 18, 2023.</ref> with 869 students in grades 5-8 and [[West Deptford High School]]<ref>[https://hs.wdeptford.k12.nj.us/ West Deptford High School], West Deptford Public Schools. Accessed January 18, 2023.</ref> with 821 students in grades 9-12.<ref>[https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12267/GCPSD-revisions-for-2023-2024 ''2023–2024 Gloucester County Office of Education Public School Directory''], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]]. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/15/5620 School Performance Reports for the West Deptford Township School District], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed March 10, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/5620 New Jersey School Directory for the West Deptford Public Schools], [[New Jersey Department of Education]]. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Students from across the county are eligible to apply to attend [[Gloucester County Institute of Technology]], a four-year high school in [[Deptford Township, New Jersey|Deptford Township]] that provides technical and vocational education. As a public school, students do not pay tuition to attend the school.<ref>[https://www.gcit.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=26635&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=19284 Admissions], [[Gloucester County Institute of Technology]]. Accessed November 7, 2019. "There is no charge to attend. GCIT is a public school.... GCIT is the vocational-technical school for Gloucester County residents. You must live in Gloucester County to apply and attend."</ref> The [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]] operated St. Matthews School, which had campuses in Verga and [[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]].<ref name=2000list>{{cite web|url=http://www.camdendiocese.org/Schools%20Revised.htm|title=Schools In The Diocese Of Camden|publisher=[[Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden]]|date=2000-09-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000901011737/http://www.camdendiocese.org/Schools%20Revised.htm|accessdate=2020-09-11|archive-date=September 1, 2000|quote=National Park/Verga St. Matthew Regional [...] 1210 Hessian Avenue, Verga, 0809}}</ref> In 2007 it was consolidated into Holy Trinity Regional School in [[Deptford Township, New Jersey|Deptford Township]].<ref name=2007consol>{{cite web|url=https://www.camdendiocese.org/four-local-students-named-national-merit-semi-finalists154/|title=Bishop to announce school planning decisions Nov. 29| date=November 28, 2007 |publisher=Diocese of Camden|accessdate=2021-03-31}}</ref> In 2017 the school moved to the former St. Patrick's Building in [[Woodbury, New Jersey|Woodbury]] due to the superior condition of that building, according to the archdiocese.<ref name=After10years>{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2017/01/closed_catholic_school_to_reopen_under_a_new_name.html|title=After 10 years, closed Catholic school to reopen under a new name|newspaper=[[Nj.com]]|date=2017-01-28|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref> It opened as Holy Angels Catholic School which still operates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2017/04/parish_celebrates_planned_opening_of_new_catholic.html|title=Parish celebrates planned opening of new Catholic school|newspaper=[[Nj.com]]|date=2017-04-01|accessdate=2020-06-23}}</ref> Guardian Angels Regional School is a [[K-8 school]] that operates under the auspices of the Diocese of Camden and accepts students from West Deptford Township.<ref>[https://southjerseycatholicschools.org/catholic-schools-in-south-jersey/ Schools], South Jersey Catholic Schools. Accessed February 21, 2023.</ref> Its PreK-3 campus is in Gibbstown while its 4-8 campus is in [[Paulsboro, New Jersey|Paulsboro]].<ref>[https://www.gars-online.com/gars/About%20Us/Contact%20Information.html/_top Contact Information], Guardian Angels Regional School. Accessed February 22, 2023.</ref> ==Transportation== [[File:2021-06-24 13 53 23 View north along Interstate 295 and U.S. Route 130 from the overpass for Mid Atlantic Parkway in West Deptford Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Interstate 295 (Delaware–Pennsylvania)|Interstate 295]] northbound and [[U.S. Route 130]] in West Deptford Township]] ===Roads and highways=== {{As of|2010|5}}, the township had a total of {{convert|98.00|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|64.28|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|20.79|mi}} by Gloucester County and {{convert|11.07|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]] and {{convert|1.86|mi}} by the [[New Jersey Turnpike Authority]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Gloucester.pdf Gloucester County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], May 2010. Accessed November 11, 2013.</ref> There are several major roadways in and around West Deptford Township.<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/gis/maps/Gloucester.pdf Gloucester County Highway Map], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]]. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref> These include [[Interstate 295 (Delaware–Pennsylvania)|Interstate 295]], which enters the township's southwest from [[Paulsboro, New Jersey|Paulsboro]] and continues for {{convert|5.5|mi}} towards the northeast to [[Deptford Township, New Jersey|Deptford Township]] and includes exits 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000295__-.pdf#page=7 Interstate 295 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated May 2017. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref> [[U.S. Route 130]] follows a concurrency with Interstate 295, splitting off near interchange 23 towards the township's northeast as Crown Point Road and continuing into [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000130__-.pdf#page=7 U.S. Route 130 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated March 2018. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/enlarged_view_38.pdf Enlarged View 38 (West Deptford Township, Gloucester County)], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated March 2019. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref> [[New Jersey Route 44|Route 44]] (Crown Point Road) enters from Paulsboro, closely paralleling Interstate 295 for {{convert|4.0|mi}} to its northern terminus in the township.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000044__-.pdf#page=3 Route 44 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated May 2017. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref> [[New Jersey Route 45|Route 45]] (Mantua Avenue) enters from [[Mantua Township, New Jersey|Mantua Township]] in the extreme southeast corner of the township and runs along the eastern border with Deptford Township and then [[Woodbury Heights, New Jersey|Woodbury Heights]], enters [[Woodbury, New Jersey|Woodbury]] and then reenters West Deptford Township as its border with Deptford Township before continuing to the north towards its terminus in Westville.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000045__-.pdf#page=10 Route 45 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated March 2017. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref> [[County Route 551 (New Jersey)|County Route 551]], also known as Kings Highway, enters on the south from [[East Greenwich Township, New Jersey|East Greenwich Township]] and continues for {{convert|2.4|mi}} heading northeast into [[Woodbury, New Jersey|Woodbury]].<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000551__-.pdf#page=9 County Route 551 Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated June 2012. Accessed November 12, 2013.</ref> The [[New Jersey Turnpike]] passes through the township's southeastern corner, heading northeast from East Greenwich Township to Woodbury Heights, but the nearest exits are Interchanges 3 and 2.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000700__-.pdf#page=7 New Jersey Turnpike Straight Line Diagram], [[New Jersey Department of Transportation]], updated August 2014. Accessed February 27, 2023.</ref> ===Public transportation=== [[NJ Transit]] bus service between the township and [[Philadelphia]] is available on the [[401 (New Jersey bus)|401]] ([[Salem, New Jersey|Salem]] to Philadelphia), [[402 (New Jersey bus)|402]] ([[Pennsville Township, New Jersey|Pennsville Township]] to Philadelphia), [[410 (New Jersey bus)|410]] ([[Bridgeton, New Jersey|Bridgeton]] to Philadelphia) and [[412 (New Jersey bus)|412]] ([[Glassboro, New Jersey|Glassboro]] to Philadelphia) routes, with local service offered on the [[455 (New Jersey bus)|455]] route between [[Cherry Hill, New Jersey|Cherry Hill Township]] and [[Paulsboro, New Jersey|Paulsboro]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100726170647/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesGloucesterCountyTo Gloucester County Bus / Rail Connections], [[NJ Transit]], backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of July 26, 2010. Accessed November 8, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=3955 Gloucester County's Transit Guide], [[Gloucester County, New Jersey]]. Accessed November 7, 2019.</ref> ==Port of Paulsboro== {{main|Port of Paulsboro}} The [[Port of Paulsboro]] is located on the [[Delaware River]] and [[Mantua Creek]] in [[Paulsboro, New Jersey|Paulsboro]] and West Deptford. Traditionally one of the nation's busiest for [[marine transfer operations]] of [[petroleum products]], the port is being redeveloped as an adaptable ''omniport'' able to handle a diversity of [[bulk cargo|bulk]], [[break bulk cargo]] and [[shipping containers]]. Studies completed in 2012.<ref>{{cite news | last = Laday | first = Jason | title = Paulsboro port site vetted by wind energy firm | newspaper = [[South Jersey Times]] | date = December 11, 2012 | url = http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2012/12/paulsboro_port_site_vetted_by.html | access-date = July 17, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = AWC Study Confirms Feasibility Of Paulsboro Marine Terminal Site | publisher = North American Wind Power | date = April 25, 2013 | url = http://www.nawindpower.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.11417 | access-date = July 17, 2013 }}</ref> concluded that the port is well suited to become a center for the manufacture, assembly, and transport of [[wind turbine]]s and platforms the development of [[Atlantic Wind Connection]]<ref>{{cite web | title = AWC to Build Manufacturing Facility in Paulsboro, USA | publisher = Off shore Wind Biz | date = December 6, 2012 | url = http://www.offshorewind.biz/2012/12/06/awc-to-build-manufacturing-facility-in-paulsboro-usa/ | access-date = July 27, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Merritt | first = Athena D. | title = $250M port will be built in Paulsboro | newspaper = [[Philadelphia Business Journal]] | date = January 19, 2009 | url = http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2009/01/19/story3.html?page=all | access-date = July 8, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Forand | first = Rebecca | title = Port of Paulsboro could be construction site for off-shore wind structures | newspaper = [[South Jersey Times]] | date = April 23, 2013 | url = http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2013/04/port_of_paulsboro_could_be_con.html | access-date = July 8, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Belier | first = Carolyn | title = Companies Betting Big on New Jersey's Offshore Wind | publisher = WCAU | date = April 24, 2013 | url = http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Companies-Betting-Big-on-New-Jerseys-Offshore-Wind-204522031.html | access-date = July 8, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last = Paciolla | first = Christina | title = The Port of Paulsboro | publisher = South Jersey Biz | date = February 2012 | url = http://www.southjerseybiz.net/articles/?articleid=475 | access-date = July 8, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last = Loyd | first = Linda | title = Construction under way at new Paulsboro port | newspaper = [[The Philadelphia Inquirer]] | date = April 13, 2012 | url = http://articles.philly.com/2012-04-13/business/31337924_1_offshore-wind-wind-farms-marine-terminal | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131001035257/http://articles.philly.com/2012-04-13/business/31337924_1_offshore-wind-wind-farms-marine-terminal | url-status = dead | archive-date = October 1, 2013 | access-date = July 8, 2013 }}</ref> ==Community== West Deptford is host of the annual Senior Little League Baseball Eastern Regional Tournament. The winner of this tournament advances to the [[Senior League World Series]] held annually in [[Bangor, Maine]] since 2002.<ref>Staff. [http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/sports-8/1249627215263230.xml&coll=8 "West Deptford set to host Senior Little League Regional"], ''[[Gloucester County Times]]'', August 7, 2009. Accessed June 27, 2011.</ref> ==Notable people== {{Category see also|People from West Deptford Township, New Jersey}} People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with West Deptford Township include: * [[Dan Baker (PA announcer)|Dan Baker]] (born 1946), sports announcer for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] and [[Philadelphia Phillies]]<ref>Narducci, Marc. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120531072558/http://articles.philly.com/2003-06-01/sports/25447987_1_buddy-wagner-phillies-jobs "His part-time jobs are full-time passions Dan Baker, public address announcer for the Phillies and Eagles, lives his lifelong dream, calling the action for 32 years."], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', June 1, 2003. Accessed October 25, 2015. "West Deptford resident Dan Baker could probably retire now if he had a nickel for every time somebody told him they would love to have his part-time jobs. Then again, with these jobs, why would Baker or anybody else want to retire?"</ref> * [[Dennis Coralluzzo]] (1953–2001), professional wrestling promoter for NWA New Jersey and former president and board member of the [[National Wrestling Alliance]]<ref>Morrison, John F. [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113681608/philadelphia-daily-news/ "Dennis Coralluzzo Sr., wrestling agent"], ''[[Philadelphia Daily News]]'', August 2, 2001. Accessed February 27, 2023, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "He lived in West Deptford, N J. Coralluzzo was for many years associated with the National Wrestling Alliance as a promoter and board member."</ref> * [[Martin A. Herman]] (born 1939), politician who represented the [[New Jersey's 3rd legislative district|3rd Legislative District]] in the [[New Jersey General Assembly]] from 1974 to 1986, and was a judge in [[New Jersey Superior Court]] in [[Gloucester County, New Jersey|Gloucester County]]<ref>Staff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=J3eHAAAAMAAJ&q=%22He+was+graduated+from+Temple+University+in+1960,+and+from+its+law%22 ''Manual of the Legislature of New Jersey; 1984 edition''], p. 239. J. A. Fitzgerald, 1984. Accessed September 9, 2016. "Martin A. Herman, Dem., West Deptford Assemblyman Herman was born in Philadelphia on June 30, 1939. He was graduated from Temple University in 1960, and from its law school in 1963."</ref> * [[Jeremy Maclin]] (born 1988), former professional football player, [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Kansas City Chiefs]], and [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<ref>Littel, Bryan. [http://westdeptford.patch.com/articles/jeremy-maclin-football-camp-gives-players-local-connection-to-pros "Jeremy Maclin Football Camp Gives Players Local Connection to Pros; Football players from around the region wrapped up a three-day football camp with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin Wednesday."], WestDeptfordPatch, June 28, 2012. Accessed November 8, 2012. "He also gave credit to Maclin, who lives in West Deptford, for being involved—both via the camp and at other times, like when the pro was able to come to speak with the midget football players before their championship game."</ref><ref>Lombardo, Matt. [http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/04/photos_look_inside_former_eagles_wr_jeremy_maclins.html "Look inside former Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin's N.J. home, which is up for sale (PHOTOS)"], NJ Advance Media, April 13, 2015. Accessed October 25, 2015. "Former Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin will have a new address next season after signing with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent, and has officially put his West Deptford home on the market."</ref> * [[Anthony Scirrotto]] (born 1986), former professional football player who played in the NFL for the [[Carolina Panthers]], [[New York Giants]], and [[Philadelphia Eagles]]<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/119856257/anthony-scirrotto-from-west-deptford/ "Scirrotto: Improving"], ''[[Intelligencer Journal]]'', October 23, 2006. Accessed February 27, 2023. "Scirrotto, a sophomore from West Deptford, NJ., got his feet wet by subbing in the secondary on occasion last season."</ref> * [[Stephen Sweeney]] (born 1959), former [[New Jersey Senate]] president<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100411020219/http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/government/Freeholders/sweeney.cfm Stephen M. Sweeney: Freeholder Director], Gloucester County, backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of April 11, 2010. Accessed November 8, 2012. "Steve resides in West Deptford Township with his family."</ref> * [[Elaine Van Blunk]] (born 1964), [[long-distance runner]] who finished third at the [[1994 Chicago Marathon]]<ref>Wiggins, Ovetta. [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/65679369/elaine-van-blunk-1991/ "Running hard in pursuit of an Olympic dream"], ''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'', May 12, 1991. Accessed February 27, 2023, via [[Newspapers.com]]. "Not many people have the guts to quit their jobs to follow a dream. But not many people have the talent Elaine Van Blunk of West Deptford has."</ref> * [[Dajuan Wagner]], (born 1983), former [[National Basketball Association]] player<ref>Mannix, Chris. [https://web.archive.org/web/20100828055937/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1108917/index.htm "Intestinal Fortitude; After surgery for colitis, Dajuan Wagner is trying to resume a career that once showed such promise"], ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', September 11, 2006, backed up by the [[Internet Archive]] as of August 26, 2010. Accessed October 25, 2015. "He returned home to West Deptford, N.J., where he saw a specialist who recommended surgery to remove his inflamed colon."</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{commons category}} *[http://www.westdeptford.com/ Official township website] {{S-start}} {{Succession box | title = [[Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania#Locale|Bordering communities]]<br>of [[Philadelphia]] | years = | with = [[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]] | before = [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]] | after = [[Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania]]<br><small>''[[Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Delaware County]]''</small> }} {{S-end}} {{Geographic Location |Centre = West Deptford Township |North = [[Philadelphia]]<br>[[National Park, New Jersey|National Park]] |Northeast = [[Westville, New Jersey|Westville]] |East = [[Woodbury, New Jersey|Woodbury]]<br>[[Woodbury Heights, New Jersey|Woodbury Heights]]<br>[[Deptford Township, New Jersey|Deptford Township]] |Southeast = |South = [[Mantua Township, New Jersey|Mantua Township]] |Southwest = [[East Greenwich Township, New Jersey|East Greenwich Township]] |West = [[Paulsboro, New Jersey|Paulsboro]] |Northwest = [[Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania|Tinicum Township, PA]] }} {{Gloucester County, New Jersey}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:West Deptford Township, New Jersey| ]] [[Category:1871 establishments in New Jersey]] [[Category:New Jersey populated places on the Delaware River]] [[Category:Populated places established in 1871]] [[Category:Township form of New Jersey government]] [[Category:Townships in New Jersey]] [[Category:Townships in Gloucester County, New Jersey]]
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