Audubon Park, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates:39°53′49″N75°05′20″W / 39.896837°N 75.088819°W /39.896837; -75.088819[2][3] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Camden |
| Incorporated | October 28, 1947 |
| Named after | John James Audubon |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| • Mayor | Lawrence E. "Larry" Pennock (R, term ends December 31, 2026)[4][5] |
| • Municipal clerk | Dawn Pennock[6] |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 10.59% |
| • Rank | 561st of 565 in state 37th of 37 in county[2] |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 991 |
• Estimate (2023)[11] | 990 |
| • Rank | 533rd of 565 in state 34th of 37 in county[12] |
| • Density | 6,587.9/sq mi (2,543.6/km2) |
| • Rank | 77th of 565 in state 4th of 37 in county[12] |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code | |
| Area codes | 856exchanges: 233, 337, 619, 916, 962[15] |
| FIPS code | 3400702230[2][16][17] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885145[2][18] |
| Website | www |
Audubon Park is aborough inCamden County, in thesouthern portion of theU.S. state ofNew Jersey. As of the2020 United States census, the borough's population was 991,[10] a decrease of 32 (−3.1%) from the2010 census count of 1,023,[19][20] which in turn had reflected a decline of 79 (−7.2%) from the 1,102 counted at the2000 census.[21] The borough is the fifth-smallest municipality in the state by area.[22]
Audubon Park was incorporated as a borough on July 3, 1947, from portions ofAudubon Borough, based upon the results of areferendum held on October 28, 1947, making it the newest municipality in Camden County.[23] Audubon Park is adry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold by law.[24][25]
Audubon Park had the third-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 6.311% in 2020, compared to 3.470% in Camden County and a statewide average of 2.279%.[26]
Audubon Park was established as a community within Audubon in 1941 with the construction of 500 housing units for employees ofNew York Shipbuilding inCamden, New Jersey. It is named for naturalistJohn James Audubon.[27] This was the first of eight projects undertaken by theMutual Ownership Defense Housing Division of theFederal Works Agency under the leadership ofColonel Lawrence Westbrook. Residents of Audubon, seeking to rid itself of the development'sDemocratic voters and its public school students, pushed for and passed a referendum to form Audubon Park in 1947. The Audubon Mutual Housing Corporation owns and administers all property in the borough and in turn is responsible for renting homes to residents.[28][29][30]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), including 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) of water (10.59%).[2][3]
Audubon Park borders the Camden County municipalities ofAudubon,Haddon Township andOaklyn.[31][32][33]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1950 | 1,859 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,713 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,492 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,274 | −14.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,150 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,102 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,023 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 991 | −3.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 990 | [11] | −0.1% |
| Population sources:1950–2000[34] 1950–2000[35] 2010[19][20] 2020[10] | |||
The2010 United States census counted 1,023 people, 493 households, and 282 families in the borough. Thepopulation density was 7,046.7 per square mile (2,720.7/km2). There were 499 housing units at an average density of 3,437.3 per square mile (1,327.1/km2). The racial makeup was 97.95% (1,002)White, 0.29% (3)Black or African American, 0.10% (1)Native American, 0.29% (3)Asian, 0.00% (0)Pacific Islander, 0.10% (1) fromother races, and 1.27% (13) from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% (21) of the population.[19]
Of the 493 households, 15.2% had children under the age of 18; 35.3% were married couples living together; 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.8% were non-families. Of all households, 37.3% were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.70.[19]
13.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 77.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 75.0 males.[19]
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010American Community Survey showed that (in 2010inflation-adjusted dollars)median household income was $41,726 (with a margin of error of +/− $5,661) and the median family income was $53,036 (+/− $8,477). Males had a median income of $46,176 (+/− $8,213) versus $38,036 (+/− $5,655) for females. Theper capita income for the borough was $23,855 (+/− $2,141). About 5.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.[36]
As of the2000 United States census[16] there were 1,102 people, 496 households, and 302 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7,561.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,919.6/km2). There were 499 housing units at an average density of 3,424.1 per square mile (1,322.1/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.91%White, 0.36%African American, 0.09%Native American, 0.18%Asian, 0.09% fromother races, and 0.36% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.64% of the population.[37][38]
There were 496 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% weremarried couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.[37][38]
In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.9 males.[37][38]
The median income for a household in the borough was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $41,029. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,662 for females. Theper capita income for the borough was $16,926. About 9.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.[37][38]
Audubon Park is governed under theborough 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.[39] The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions electedat-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.[7] The borough form of government used by Audubon Park 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 canveto ordinances subject to anoverride 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.[40][41]
As of 2024[update], the mayor of Audubon Park isRepublican Lawrence "Larry" Pennock, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026.[4] Members of the Borough Council are Council President Thomas Geobel (D, 2025), Judith DiPasquale (D, 2026), Gloria Jones (D, 2025), Karen Lewis (D, 2026), Cathleen Lowe (D, 2027) and Amy Paratore (D, 2027).[42][43][44][45][46]
In January 2014, the borough council selected John Carpinelli from among three names nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the vacant seat that had been held by Frederick T. Passon until his death. Carpinelli served on an interim basis until the November 2014 general election, when he was elected to serve the balance of the term expiring in December 2015.[47]
In May 2012, the borough council chose Judy DiPasquale from among a list of three names provided to fill the vacant seat of Charles Beeman.[48]
Audubon Park is located in the 1st Congressional district[49] and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.[50]
For the119th United States Congress,New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented byDonald Norcross (D,Camden).[51][52] New Jersey is represented in theUnited States Senate byDemocratsCory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) andAndy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).[53]
For the2024-2025 session, the6th legislative district of theNew Jersey Legislature is represented in theState Senate byJames Beach (D,Voorhees Township) and in theGeneral Assembly byLouis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) andMelinda Kane (D,Cherry Hill).[54]
Camden County is governed by aBoard of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosenat-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 member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role.[55] As of 2025[update], Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D,Collingswood, 2026),[56] Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D,Pennsauken Township, 2025),[57] Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D,Runnemede, 2025),[58]Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2027),[59] Melinda Kane (D,Cherry Hill, 2027),[60] Jeffrey L. Nash (D,Winslow Township, 2027),[61] and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D,Berlin Township, 2026).[62][55][63][64][65]
Camden County's constitutional officers are: ClerkPamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill, 2029)[66][67]Sheriff Chuck Billingham (D,Gloucester City, 2027)[68][69] and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D,Gloucester Township, 2025).[70][71][72]
As of March 2011, there were a total of 800 registered voters in Audubon Park, of which 535 (66.9% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered asDemocrats, 55 (6.9% vs. 21.1%) were registered asRepublicans and 210 (26.3% vs. 47.1%) were registered asUnaffiliated. There were no voters registered to other parties.[73] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 78.2% (vs. 57.1% in Camden County) were registered to vote, including 90.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).[73][74]
In the2012 presidential election, DemocratBarack Obama received 368 votes (67.9% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of RepublicanMitt Romney with 164 votes (30.3% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 7 votes (1.3% vs. 0.9%), among the 542 ballots cast by the borough's 832 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.1% (vs. 70.4% in Camden County).[75][76] In the2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 374 votes (64.5% vs. 66.2% countywide), ahead of RepublicanJohn McCain with 183 votes (31.6% vs. 30.7%) and other candidates with 17 votes (2.9% vs. 1.1%), among the 580 ballots cast by the borough's 814 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.3% (vs. 71.4% in Camden County).[77] In the2004 presidential election, DemocratJohn Kerry received 425 votes (69.0% vs. 61.7% countywide), ahead of RepublicanGeorge W. Bush with 183 votes (29.7% vs. 36.4%) and other candidates with 2 votes (0.3% vs. 0.8%), among the 616 ballots cast by the borough's 810 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.0% (vs. 71.3% in the whole county).[78]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 274 | 47.82% | 291 | 50.79% | 8 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 292 | 46.13% | 336 | 53.08% | 5 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 234 | 43.09% | 294 | 54.14% | 15 | 2.76% |
| 2012 | 164 | 30.43% | 368 | 68.27% | 7 | 1.30% |
| 2008 | 183 | 31.88% | 374 | 65.16% | 17 | 2.96% |
| 2004 | 183 | 30.00% | 425 | 69.67% | 2 | 0.33% |
In the2013 gubernatorial election, RepublicanChris Christie received 69.5% of the vote (216 cast), ahead of DemocratBarbara Buono with 29.9% (93 votes), and other candidates with 0.6% (2 votes), among the 323 ballots cast by the borough's 831 registered voters (12 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.9%.[80][81] In the2009 gubernatorial election, DemocratJon Corzine received 184 ballots cast (52.0% vs. 53.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 137 votes (38.7% vs. 38.5%), IndependentChris Daggett with 18 votes (5.1% vs. 4.5%) and other candidates with 9 votes (2.5% vs. 1.1%), among the 354 ballots cast by the borough's 809 registered voters, yielding a 43.8% turnout (vs. 40.8% in the county).[82]
Audubon Park is a non-operating school district, having closed its lone school in 1979, after which students were sent outside of the borough as part of asending/receiving relationship.[28][83] Public school students from Audubon Park attend school inAudubon, having been consolidated into theAudubon School District.[84] The Audubon School District serves public school students inpre-kindergarten throughtwelfth grade.[85] As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,463 students and 122.2 classroom teachers (on anFTE basis), for astudent–teacher ratio of 12.0:1.[86] Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from theNational Center for Education Statistics[87]) are Haviland Avenue School[88] with 254 students in grades PreK-2, Mansion Avenue School[89] with 372 students in grades 3-6 andAudubon High School[90] with 818 students in grades 7-12.[91][92][93]
Students from Audubon Park, and from all of Camden County, are eligible to attend theCamden County Technical Schools, a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level atGloucester Township Technical High School in theSicklerville section ofGloucester Township orPennsauken Technical High School inPennsauken Township. Students are accepted based on district admission standards and costs of attendance and transportation are covered by the home district of each student.[94]
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As of May 2010[update], the borough had a total of 3.07 miles (4.94 km) of roadways, of which 2.48 miles (3.99 km) were maintained by the municipality, 0.11 miles (0.18 km) by Camden County, 0.28 miles (0.45 km) by theNew Jersey Department of Transportation and 0.20 miles (0.32 km) by theDelaware River Port Authority.[95]
Route 168 (Black Horse Pike) runs for 0.3 miles (0.48 km) fromAudubon toHaddon Township.[96]
A small 0.2 miles (0.32 km) piece ofNew Jersey Route 76C connects Route 168 in Audubon Park toInterstate 76 andInterstate 676.[97][98]
NJ Transit bus service is available in the borough on routes400 (betweenSicklerville inWinslow Township andPhiladelphia) and450 (between theCherry Hill Mall and Camden).[99][100]
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