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Somerdale, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Somerdale
Somerdale highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in New Jersey.
Somerdale highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Somerdale, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Somerdale, New Jersey
Somerdale is located in Camden County, New Jersey
Somerdale
Somerdale
Location in Camden County
Somerdale is located in New Jersey
Somerdale
Somerdale
Location in New Jersey
Somerdale is located in the United States
Somerdale
Somerdale
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 39°50′43″N 75°01′18″W / 39.845416°N 75.021701°W / 39.845416; -75.021701Coordinates: 39°50′43″N 75°01′18″W / 39.845416°N 75.021701°W / 39.845416; -75.021701[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyCamden
IncorporatedApril 23, 1929
Government
[6]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorGary J. Passanante (D, term ends December 31, 2023)[3][4]
 • Municipal clerkMichele D. Miller[5]
Area
[7]
 • Total1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
 • Land1.39 sq mi (3.61 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.00%
 • Rank461st of 565 in state
26th of 37 in county[1]
Elevation
[8]
85 ft (26 m)
Population
 (2020)[9]
 • Total5,566
 • Rank372nd of 566 in state
22nd of 37 in county[10]
 • Density3,998.56/sq mi (1,543.90/km2)
  • Rank169th of 566 in state
22nd of 37 in county[10]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08083[11][12]
Area code856[13]
FIPS code3400768340[1][14][15]
GNIS feature ID0885396[1][16]
Websitewww.somerdale-nj.com

Somerdale is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,151,[17][18][19] reflecting a decline of 41 (−0.8%) from the 5,192 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 248 (−4.6%) from the 5,440 counted in the 1990 Census.[20]

The Borough of Somerdale was created on April 23, 1929, from portions of Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of five new municipalities (including Hi-Nella Borough, Lindenwold Borough, Pine Hill Borough and Pine Valley Borough) created on that same date.[21]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.39 square miles (3.61 km2), all of which was land.[1][2]

Somerdale borders the Camden County municipalities of Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Hi-Nella, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Magnolia, Stratford, Voorhees Township.[22][23][24]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19301,151—
19401,1701.7%
19501,41721.1%
19604,839241.5%
19706,51034.5%
19805,900−9.4%
19905,440−7.8%
20005,123−5.8%
20105,1510.5%
20205,5668.1%
Population sources:
1930–2000[25] 1930[26]
1930–1990[27] 2000[28][29] 2010[17][18][19][9]

Census 2010[edit]

The 2010 United States census counted 5,151 people, 2,026 households, and 1,345 families in the borough. The population density was 3,714.0 per square mile (1,434.0/km2). There were 2,158 housing units at an average density of 1,556.0 per square mile (600.8/km2). The racial makeup was 68.20% (3,513) White, 18.99% (978) Black or African American, 0.08% (4) Native American, 6.00% (309) Asian, 0.02% (1) Pacific Islander, 3.07% (158) from other races, and 3.65% (188) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.19% (422) of the population.[17]

Of the 2,026 households, 25.3% had children under the age of 18; 47.0% were married couples living together; 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 33.6% were non-families. Of all households, 27.3% were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.[17]

20.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.4 males.[17]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $60,991 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,116) and the median family income was $71,862 (+/− $7,180). Males had a median income of $46,132 (+/− $3,220) versus $32,287 (+/− $3,698) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,221 (+/− $2,206). About 2.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.[30]

Census 2000[edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[14] there were 5,192 people, 2,068 households, and 1,379 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,778.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,459.0/km2). There were 2,168 housing units at an average density of 1,577.9 per square mile (609.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 75.35% White, 17.66% African American, 0.21% Native American, 3.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.89% of the population.[28][29]

There were 2,068 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% 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.[28][29]

In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.[28][29]

The median income for a household in the borough was $46,898, and the median income for a family was $54,200. Males had a median income of $37,008 versus $31,237 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,259. About 6.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[28][29]

Government[edit]

Local government[edit]

Somerdale 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.[31] The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the 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 is comprised of six members, who are elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[6] The Borough form of government used by Somerdale 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.[32][33][34]

As of 2022, the Mayor of Somerdale is Democrat Gary J. Passanante, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023.[3] Members of the Borough Council are Council President David A. Alexander (D, 2022), George Badey (D, 2024), George C. Ehrmann (D, 2024), Edward J. Kain (D, 2022), James J. Perry (D, 2023) and Lawrence R. "Larry" Sefchick (D, 2023).[35][36][37][38][39]

Federal, state and county representation[edit]

Somerdale is located in the 1st Congressional District[40] and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.[18][41][42] Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Somerdale had been in the 5th state legislative district.[43]

For the 117th United States Congress, New Jersey's First Congressional District is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden).[44][45] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[46] and Bob Menendez (Harrison, term ends 2025).[47][48]

For the 2022–2023 session, the 6th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James Beach (D, Voorhees Township) and in the General Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill).[49]

Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one of its members to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director.[50] As of 2022, Camden County's Commissioners are Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D, Collingswood, term as Commissioner ends December 31, 2023; term as Director ends 2022),[51] Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township, term as Commissioner and as Deputy Director ends 2022),[52] Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024),[53] Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill, 2024),[54] Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township, 2024),[55] Carmen G. Rodriguez (D, Merchantville, 2022)[56] and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township, 2023)[57][50][58][59][60]

Camden County's constitutional officers, all elected directly by voters, are County Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township, 2024),[61][62] Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden, 2024)[63][64] and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township, 2025).[65][66][67] The County Prosecutor is Grace C. MacAulay, who was sworn in on January 6, 2022.[68]

Politics[edit]

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 3,457 registered voters in Somerdale, of which 1,919 (55.5%) were registered as Democrats, 318 (9.2%) were registered as Republicans and 1,215 (35.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 5 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[69]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 72.4% of the vote (1,718 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 26.8% (635 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (19 votes), among the 2,383 ballots cast by the borough's 3,747 registered voters (11 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 63.6%.[70][71] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 68.3% of the vote (1,758 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 28.5% (734 votes), with 2,573 ballots cast among the borough's 3,437 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.9%.[72] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 65.2% of the vote (1,653 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 33.0% (836 votes), with 2,535 ballots cast among the borough's 3,444 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 73.6.[73]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 49.2% of the vote (606 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 49.1% (604 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (21 votes), among the 1,259 ballots cast by the borough's 3,753 registered voters (28 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 33.5%.[74][75] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 58.8% of the vote (842 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 33.6% (481 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 4.8% (69 votes), with 1,433 ballots cast among the borough's 3,469 registered voters, yielding a 41.3% turnout.[76]

Education[edit]

The Somerdale School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Somerdale Park School.[77][78] As of the 2020–2021 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 461 students and 44.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.5:1.[79]

For ninth grade through twelfth grade, public school students attend Sterling High School, a regional high school district that also serves students from Magnolia and Stratford, along with the sending districts of Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs.[80][81] The high school is located in Somerdale. As of the 2020–2021 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 912 students and 69.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.2:1.[82] Seats on the district's board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with three seats assigned to Somerdale.[83]

Our Lady of Grace was a K–8 elementary school that operated under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden. As part of the reorganization by the Camden Diocese, Our Lady of Grace School and the associated church were both closed, after a November 2009 announcement from the Camden Diocese that the Somerdale church would be one of three churches that would be closed and combined to create Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Lindenwold.[84]

Transportation[edit]

U.S. Route 30 westbound in Somerdale

Roads and highways[edit]

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 24.21 miles (38.96 km) of roadways, of which 19.46 miles (31.32 km) were maintained by the municipality, 3.52 miles (5.66 km) by Camden County and 1.23 miles (1.98 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[85]

U.S. Route 30 traverses the borough, from the border with Magnolia to the north and to Stratford to the south .[86]

Public transportation[edit]

NJ Transit bus service between the borough and Philadelphia is available on the 403 route (from Turnersville to Camden), with local service available on the 451.[87][88]

Notable people[edit]

See also: Category:People from Somerdale, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Somerdale include:

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  94. ^ Pulley, Brett. "On Politics; A New G.O.P. Face Emerges In a Democratic Stronghold", The New York Times, April 21, 1996. Accessed November 11, 2013. "Sophia A. Nelson, the daughter of lifelong Democrats from Somerdale, has strong ties to the Democratic Party in Camden County."
  95. ^ Philadelphia Flyers 2014-15 Media Guide, p. 21. Accessed November 30, 2017. "Tim and his wife, Margie, have two children – daughter Katie and son Steven – and reside in Somerdale, New Jersey."

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