Runnemede, New Jersey
Template:Short description Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Runnemede is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 8,324,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> a decrease of 144 (−1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 8,468,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected a decline of 65 (−0.8%) from the 8,533 counted in the 2000 census.<ref>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>
Runnemede was authorized to incorporate as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1926, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, and was then made independent based on the results of a referendum held on April 24, 1926. Acts enabling creation of the boroughs of Bellmawr, Mount Ephraim, and Lawnside were passed during the same two-day period.<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 108. Accessed May 30, 2024.</ref> The derivation of the borough's name is uncertain, though claims that it derives from a Native American term for "running water" have been refuted and connections to General George Meade or to "rum we need" for a nearby tavern are probably apocryphal.<ref>Riordan, Kevin. "Runnemede: Name cloaked in mystery", Courier-Post, October 18, 2006. Accessed September 27, 2015. "When the a railway extension was proposed in 1877, the name "Mapleville" appeared on a survey showing the location of what is now Runnemede. But by the railroad's completion to present-day Blackwood in 1893, the name for the station in town was Runnemede. 'There are no definitive answers,' Leap writes."</ref> Sources have cited the name as coming from Runnymede, England.<ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 27, 2015.</ref>
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.45 km2), including 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.14 km2) of water (2.56%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />
Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Glendora.<ref>Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.</ref>
The borough borders Barrington, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township and Magnolia in Camden County. Runnemede also borders Deptford Township in Gloucester County.<ref>Areas touching Runnemede, MapIt. Accessed March 5, 2020.</ref><ref>Municipalities within Camden County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed March 5, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>
Demographics
[edit]2010 census
[edit]The 2010 United States census counted 8,468 people, 3,370 households, and 2,214 families in the borough. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 3,548 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 88.52% (7,496) White, 4.72% (400) Black or African American, 0.30% (25) Native American, 2.63% (223) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 2.18% (185) from other races, and 1.64% (139) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.09% (516) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>
Of the 3,370 households, 26.7% had children under the age of 18; 46.5% were married couples living together; 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.3% were non-families. Of all households, 28.8% were made up of individuals and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.<ref name=Census2010/>
20.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.5 males.<ref name=Census2010/>
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $53,454 (with a margin of error of +/− $4,014) and the median family income was $62,899 (+/− $4,849). Males had a median income of $43,016 (+/− $1,759) versus $38,854 (+/− $5,740) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,260 (+/− $1,884). About 6.9% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref>DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Runnemede borough, Camden County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 11, 2012.</ref>
2000 census
[edit]As of the 2000 United States census<ref name="GR2" /> there were 8,533 people, 3,376 households, and 2,275 families residing in the borough. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 3,510 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the borough was 91.77% White, 3.76% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.55% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.22% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.59% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Runnemede borough, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 11, 2012.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Runnemede borough, Camden County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 11, 2012.</ref>
There were 3,376 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
The median income for a household in the borough was $41,126, and the median income for a family was $50,127. Males had a median income of $37,705 versus $28,062 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,143. About 3.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>
Economy
[edit]Mister Softee, an ice cream truck franchiser with about 350 franchisees operating 625 trucks in 18 states, has been headquartered in Runnemede since 1958.<ref>About Us, Mister Softee. Accessed September 27, 2015. "By 1958 the company had outgrown the building in Philadelphia and moved to the current location in Runnemede, NJ."</ref>
Government
[edit]Local government
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Runnemede is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.<ref>Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 28.</ref> The borough form of government used by Runnemede is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask" Template:Webarchive, New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>"Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref>
Template:As of, the mayor of Runnemede is Democrat Nick Kappatos, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Patricia Tartaglia Passio (D, 2023), Luis "Rich" Cepero (D, 2025), Robert Farrell (D, 2025), Eleanor M. Kelly (D, 2024), Craig Laubenstein (D, 2024) and John Ranieri (D, 2023).<ref name=Council>Council Members, Borough of Runnemede. Accessed June 8, 2023.</ref><ref>2023 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Runnemede. Accessed June 8, 2023.</ref><ref name=Camden2022>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>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>2020 General Election November 3, 2020 Official Election Results, Camden County, New Jersey, update November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.</ref>
Federal, state and county representation
[edit]Runnemede is located in the 1st Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>Districts by Number for 2011-2020, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>
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Politics
[edit]As of March 2011, there were a total of 5,547 registered voters in Runnemede, of which 2,902 (52.3%) were registered as Democrats, 572 (10.3%) were registered as Republicans and 2,070 (37.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.<ref>Voter Registration Summary - Camden, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed October 15, 2012.</ref>
In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 64.2% of the vote (2,348 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 34.9% (1,275 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (32 votes), among the 3,694 ballots cast by the borough's 5,918 registered voters (39 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 62.4%.<ref name=2012Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2012VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 59.4% of the vote (2,388 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 37.0% (1,486 votes), with 4,021 ballots cast among the borough's 5,609 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.7%.<ref>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 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 59.4% of the vote (2,407 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 42.9% (1,738 votes), with 4,050 ballots cast among the borough's 5,673 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 71.4.<ref>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 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 61.7% of the vote (1,202 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 36.9% (719 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (28 votes), among the 2,057 ballots cast by the borough's 5,835 registered voters (108 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 35.3%.<ref name=2013Elections>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>Template:Cite web</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 48.9% of the vote (1,096 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 41.7% (933 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 5.8% (131 votes), with 2,240 ballots cast among the borough's 5,584 registered voters, yielding a 40.1% turnout.<ref>2009 Governor: Camden County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed October 15, 2012.</ref>
Education
[edit]The Runnemede Public School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.<ref>Runnemede Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Runnemede Public School District. Accessed June 14, 2020. "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 Runnemede School District. Composition: The Runnemede School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Runnemede."</ref> As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 814 students and 68.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.9:1.<ref name=NCES>District information for Runnemede Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 1, 2020.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>School Data for the Runnemede Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 1, 2020.</ref>) are Aline Bingham Elementary School<ref>Aline Bingham Elementary School, Runnemede Public School District. Accessed June 14, 2020.</ref> with 174 students in grades K–3, Grace Downing Elementary School<ref>Grace Downing Elementary School, Runnemede Public School District. Accessed June 14, 2020.</ref> with 167 students in grades K–3 and Mary E. Volz Elementary and Middle School<ref>Mary E. Volz Elementary and Middle School, Runnemede Public School District. Accessed June 14, 2020.</ref> with 469 students in grades 4–8.<ref>Schools, Runnemede Public School District. Accessed June 14, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey School Directory for the Runnemede Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>
For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend Triton Regional High School, one of three high schools that are part of the Black Horse Pike Regional School District, which also serves students from Bellmawr Borough and Gloucester Township.<ref>Triton Regional High School 2015 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 14, 2020. "Triton Regional is a community based high school and we value the support of our parents, community members and local businesses. Our students and staff are ambassadors of Runnemede, Bellmawr, and Gloucester Township and carry that honor with Mustang pride."</ref> As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,159 students and 95.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1.<ref>School data for Triton Regional High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 1, 2020.</ref> The two other schools in the district are Highland Regional High School and Timber Creek Regional High School, which serve students from Gloucester Township, based on their address.<ref>District Home: Registration Info tab, Black Horse Pike Regional School District. Accessed June 3, 2016. "What school will you be attending? All Bellmawr and Runnemede residents attend Triton Regional High School. Gloucester Township residents Click Here to view the District Map."</ref><ref>Gloucester Township High School Attendance Areas, Black Horse Pike Regional School District. Accessed June 3, 2016.</ref> The district is governed by a nine-member board of education that oversees the operation of the district; seats on the board are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with one seat allocated to Runnemede.<ref>Board of Education, Black Horse Pike Regional School District. Accessed February 6, 2020.</ref>
St. Teresa Regional School is a Pre-K–8 elementary school, that was once attended by Olympic Gold Medal-winning figure skater Tara Lipinski, and operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.<ref>School, St. Teresa Regional School. Accessed February 21, 2023.</ref><ref>Schools, South Jersey Catholic Schools. Accessed February 21, 2023.</ref>
Transportation
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Roads and highways
[edit]Template:As of, the borough had a total of Template:Convert of roadways, of which Template:Convert were maintained by the municipality, Template:Convert by Camden County and Template:Convert by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and Template:Convert by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.<ref>Camden County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
The New Jersey Turnpike is the most prominent highway which passes through Runnemede. The turnpike crosses through the northern part of the borough, and part of an interchange, Exit 3, is located within Runnemede. The interchange and toll gate are located near the boundary with Bellmawr, with a total of six lanes at the gate.<ref>New Jersey Turnpike Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, January 1997. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
Several state highways pass through Runnemede, including Route 168<ref>Route 168 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, April 2009. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref> and Route 41,<ref>Route 41 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, March 2006. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref> which intersect in the borough. The North-South Freeway (Route 42) passes through the northwest briefly, but without any connections between the freeway and the borough.<ref>Route 42 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2008. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
Major county roads include CR 544 which runs along the southern border.<ref>County Route 544 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, March 2007. Accessed November 4, 2013.</ref>
Public transportation
[edit]NJ Transit bus service between the borough and Philadelphia is available on the 400 route, with local service available on the 455 route.<ref>Camden County Bus / Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed October 11, 2012.</ref><ref>South Jersey Transit Guide Template:Webarchive, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed December 13, 2014.</ref>
Notable people
[edit]Template:Category see also People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Runnemede include:
- Brigid Callahan Harrison (born 1965), Professor of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University<ref>"Brigid Harrison Lands on the PolitickerNJ 2015 Power List" Template:Webarchive, Montclair State University, November 23, 2015. Accessed February 8, 2017. "She says her interest in politics was first kindled through family discussions around the kitchen table at the height of the Watergate era when her father sat on the city council in Runnemede, New Jersey and also ran for mayor."</ref>
- Michael Iaconelli (born 1972), 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year<ref>Kernan, John. "Pundits' Picks — 2005 Bassmaster Classic: Handicapping the Classic on the Three Rivers, July 29-31", ESPN, December 29, 2006. Accessed February 11, 2011. "Michael Iaconelli, Runnemede, N.J — He's been on my team all year so I can't give up on him now."</ref>
- Bill Moen (born 1986), politician who has represented the 5th Legislative District in the New Jersey Assembly since January 14, 2020<ref>"Political Science Alumnus Highlights Internships as Path to Public Service Career", Rowan University Student Affairs Blog, April 13, 2019. Accessed June 14, 2020. "Bill Moen, class of 2009, has always had a desire to serve his community. As the son of a Vietnam veteran and the grandson of two World War II veterans, he originally came to Rowan to pursue a career as a state trooper. But the Runnemede, NJ native (Camden County) quickly realized his passion was not enforcing the laws, but rather creating them."</ref>
- Jack O'Halloran (born 1943), Heavyweight boxer and actor who appeared in King Kong, Superman and Superman II<ref>Macnow, Glen; and Graham, Big Daddy. The Great Book of Philadelphia Sports Lists, p. 64. Running Press, 2007. Template:ISBN. Accessed February 26, 2015. "Jack O'Halloran. Back in the 1960s, Irish Jack was a six-foot-six heavyweight contender out of Runnemede, N.J., who battled future heavyweight champs George Foreman and Ken Norton."</ref>
- Tim Tetrick (born 1981), harness racing driver<ref>Tim Tetrick, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment.</ref>
- Theresa Anne Tull (born 1936), diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Guyana (1987–1990) and Brunei from 1993 until 1996<ref>Kennedy, Charles Stuart. "Interview with Ambassador Theresa A. Tull", Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training Foreign Affairs Oral History Project, November 9, 2004. Accessed February 22, 2020. "TULL: I was born October 2nd, 1936 in Runnemede, New Jersey. I was born literally in the same house from which I left 26 years later to join the Foreign Service."</ref>
References
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[edit]External links
[edit]- Official website
- Runnemede Public School District
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- School Data for the Runnemede Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Black Horse Pike Regional School District