Haddon Heights is a borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,495,[17] reflecting a decline of 38 (−0.5%) from the 7,547 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 313 (−4.0%) from the 7,860 counted in the 1990 Census.[18]
Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Borough in New Jersey
Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Haddon Heights
Hinchman-Lippincott House
Haddon Heights highlighted in Camden County. Inset: Location of Camden County in the State of New Jersey.
Haddon Heights was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1904, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township and parts of Haddon Township.[19] Haddon Heights is a dry town where alcohol cannot be sold.[20][21] The borough was named for Elizabeth Haddon, an early settler of the area.[22]
New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Haddon Heights as the 98th best place to live in New Jersey in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey,[23] and the borough has also been listed among its "Classic Towns of Greater Philadelphia" by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission.[24] In 2011, New Jersey Monthly named Haddon Heights the second best town to live in Southern New Jersey, after Moorestown Township.[25]
History
The land that was to become Haddon Heights was settled in 1699 by John Hinchman. In 1713, John Siddon built a farmhouse near Hinchman's property. John Thorn Glover dammed King's Run and constructed a mill race and fulling mill on this property before 1776. Jacob Hinchman built a frame dwelling no later than 1720 that was later enlarged by American Revolutionary War hero Col. Joseph Ellis. It is currently referred to as the Col. Joseph Ellis House. New Jersey governor Joseph Bloomfield later purchased this property.[26]
In 1890, Benjamin A. Lippincott constructed a passenger station in the center of his land for the Atlantic City Railroad. Then Lippincott, with Charles Hillman, filed a grid street plan with Camden County to develop a community. They named it Haddon Heights because of its proximity to Haddonfield and its high elevation. Large houses were constructed that appealed to prosperous middle-class families moving from the cities. In 1904, Haddon Heights was incorporated as a borough and Lippincott was elected mayor. A small downtown grew near the railroad and the White Horse Pike and eight churches and a synagogue were built. An area of old Centre Township, known as Fairfield Estates, voted in 1926 to become part of Haddon Heights. This land was developed for more single-family housing through the 1940s and 1950s. Even though rail passenger service was suspended in July 1965, Haddon Heights remains a typical turn-of-the-twentieth-century railroad suburb with tree-shaded streets and comfortable homes.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.57 square miles (4.07km2), including 1.57 square miles (4.06km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.01km2) of water (0.32%).[1][2]
This section needs to be updated. The reason given is: More information about demographics is available from the 2020 Census report. (August 2021)
As of the 2020 United States census there were 7495 people.[17]
2010 Census
The 2010 United States census counted 7,473 people, 2,997 households, and 2,023 families in the borough. The population density was 4,764.1 per square mile (1,839.4/km2). There were 3,159 housing units at an average density of 2,013.9 per square mile (777.6/km2). The racial makeup was 95.45% (7,133) White, 1.12% (84) Black or African American, 0.16% (12) Native American, 1.31% (98) Asian, 0.07% (5) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (40) from other races, and 1.35% (101) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.65% (198) of the population.[37]
Of the 2,997 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18; 55.6% were married couples living together; 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 32.5% were non-families. Of all households, 28.4% were made up of individuals and 13.0% 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 3.10.[37]
22.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.9 males.[37]
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $82,663 (with a margin of error of +/− $9,335) and the median family income was $101,943 (+/− $5,362). Males had a median income of $75,785 (+/− $5,098) versus $58,912 (+/− $4,731) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $40,913 (+/− $3,618). About none of families and 1.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.[40]
2000 Census
As of the 2000 United States census[14] there were 7,547 people, 3,039 households, and 2,039 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,855.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,874.7/km2). There were 3,136 housing units at an average density of 2,017.6 per square mile (779.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.97% White, 0.40% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.[35][36]
There were 3,039 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.09.[35][36]
In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.[35][36]
The median income for a household in the borough was $58,424, and the median income for a family was $73,460. Males had a median income of $51,572 versus $35,208 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,198. About 1.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.[35][36]
Arts and culture
The Haddon Heights Public Library provides residents access to more than 46,000 volumes in the fiction, mystery, teen, children's, non-fiction and biography collections as well as periodicals, DVDs, Audio CDs, reference materials, online databases, e-content, and museum passes.[41] Dating back to 1902, there was a Haddon Heights Library Association.[42] The current library building was constructed in 1965.[43]
Government
Local government
Haddon Heights 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.[44] 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 has 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.[3] The borough form of government used by Haddon Heights 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.[45][46]
The reorganization meeting of the governing body is held on the first Saturday in January. At this meeting, the newly elected council members take the oath of office and a council president, who serves as acting mayor when the mayor is absent, is elected by the council. Appointments for the coming year are announced by the mayor and confirmed by the council when required by law.[47]
As of 2022[update], the mayor of Haddon Heights is Democrat Zachary Houck, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Christopher Morgan (D, 2024), Trisha D. Egbert (D, 2023), Regina M. Philipps (D, 2023), Kate Russo (D, 2024), Tom Ottoson (D, 2022) and Scott B. Schreiber (D, 2022; appointed to serve an unexpired term).[4][48][49][50][51]
At the January 2022 reorganization meeting Scott Schreiber was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been vacated by Asiyah Kurtz.[52]
In March 2016, the Borough Council selected Vincent Ceroli from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Earl R. Miller Jr. until he resigned from office.[53][54]
Federal, state and county representation
Haddon Heights is located in the 1st Congressional District[55] and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district.[38][56][57]
For the 2022–2023 session, the 5th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D, Barrington) and in the General Assembly by Bill Moen (D, Camden) and William Spearman (D, Camden).[63]
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.[64] As of 2022[update], Camden County's Commissioners are
Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D, Collingswood, term as Commissioner ends December 31, 2023; term as Director ends 2022),[65]
Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township, term as Commissioner and as Deputy Director ends 2022),[66]
Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024),[67]
Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill, 2024),[68]
Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township, 2024),[69]
Carmen G. Rodriguez (D, Merchantville, 2022)[70] and
Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township, 2023)[71][64][72][73][74]
Camden County's constitutional officers, all elected directly by voters, are
County Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township, 2024),[75][76]
Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden, 2024)[77][78] and
Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township, 2025).[79][80][81]
The County Prosecutor is Grace C. MacAulay, who was sworn in on January 6, 2022.[82]
Politics
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 5,754 registered voters in Haddon Heights, of which 2,137 (37.1%) were registered as Democrats, 1,310 (22.8%) were registered as Republicans and 2,300 (40.0%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 7 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[83]
In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 54.8% of the vote (2,352 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 44.0% (1,891 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (51 votes), among the 4,326 ballots cast by the borough's 6,019 registered voters (32 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 71.9%.[84][85] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 55.8% of the vote (2,548 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 41.4% (1,893 votes), with 4,568 ballots cast among the borough's 5,586 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.8%.[86] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 53.2% of the vote (2,411 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 45.1% (2,045 votes), with 4,534 ballots cast among the borough's 5,562 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 81.5.[87]
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 65.2% of the vote (1,821 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 33.2% (928 votes), and other candidates with 1.5% (43 votes), among the 2,859 ballots cast by the borough's 6,010 registered voters (67 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 47.6%.[88][89] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 47.4% of the vote (1,450 ballots cast), ahead of both Democrat Jon Corzine with 43.7% (1,338 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 6.4% (195 votes), with 3,059 ballots cast among the borough's 5,680 registered voters, yielding a 53.9% turnout.[90]
Education
The Haddon Heights School District serves public school students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.[91] As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 1,519 students and 132.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.5:1.[92] Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[93]) are
Atlantic Avenue Elementary School[94] with 127 students in grades Pre-K–6,
Glenview Elementary School[95] with 262 students in grades K–6,
Seventh Avenue Elementary School[96] with 128 students in grades K–6 and
Haddon Heights Junior/Senior High School[97] with 997 students in grades 7–12.[98][99] The districts' high school also serves students from the neighboring communities of Barrington and Lawnside who attend the high school as part of sending/receiving relationships.[100][101]
St. Rose of Lima School, founded in 1921, is a K–8 elementary school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.[102][103]
Baptist Regional School is a private, co-educational K–12 college-preparatory school governed by a board of directors in association with Haddon Heights Baptist Church (GARBC). The school offers an integrated curriculum with a conservative Christian worldview.[104]
Transportation
Roads and highways
As of May2010[update], the borough had a total of 30.82 miles (49.60km) of roadways, of which 22.06 miles (35.50km) were maintained by the municipality, 6.52 miles (10.49km) by Camden County and 2.24 miles (3.60km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[105]
Interstate 295 follows the southern border of the borough, while Route 168 straddles the western border and Route 41 follows the eastern border.
Public transportation
NJ Transit local bus service between the borough and Philadelphia is provided on the 400 and 403 routes, with local service available on the 455 and 457 routes.[106][107]
Commuter train service to Philadelphia is available using the PATCO Speedline. The closest stops are Westmont and Haddonfield.
Notable people
See also: Category:People from Haddon Heights, New Jersey
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Haddon Heights include:
Andrew Bailey (born 1984), Major League Baseball player, two time MLB All-Star, and 2009 AL Rookie of the Year for the Oakland Athletics[110]
Edward Clyde Benfold (1931–1952), United States Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class who was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor[111]
Matt Brady (born 1965), Division I college basketball head coach at James Madison University[112]
Erin Donohue (born 1983), middle-distance runner who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics[114]
Bessie Mecklem Hackenberger (1876–1942), one of the earliest American-born saxophone soloists and an active participant and trustee in the Haddon Heights Woman's Club[115]
Patrick T. Harker (born 1958), President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve, former President of the University of Delaware[116]
Steve Israel (born 1969), former NFL cornerback who played for the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers[117]
Billy Lange (born 1972), head men's basketball coach at the United States Naval Academy started his coaching career at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in 1995–1996[119]
Willie Mosconi (1913–1993), billiards world champion[120]
Blaine Neal (born 1978), Major League Baseball player and Olympic bronze medalist 2008[121]
Kevin F. O'Toole (born 1950), casino gaming regulator[122]
George A. Palmer (1895–1981), Protestant clergyman who was pastor at Haddon Heights Baptist Church and started the long-running Morning Cheer radio broadcast in 1932 from his home in Haddon Heights[123]
Haason Reddick (born 1994), American football linebacker who has played in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals[124]
Lee Solomon (born 1954), Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey[125]
Governing Body Information, Borough of Haddon Heights. Accessed August 4, 2022. "Since it became a Borough, Haddon Heights has been governed by a Mayor and six (6) Council members who are chosen through partisan elections held in November annually. The Mayor is the chief executive officer and the six Council members handle legislative functions.... The Reorganization Meeting of the governing body is held on the first Saturday in January. At this meeting, the newly elected Council members take the oath of office and a Council President, who serves as Acting Mayor when the Mayor is absent, is elected by the Council."
Borough Council Reorgaization Meeting Minutes for January 6, 2022,Borough of Haddon Heights. Accessed August 4, 2022. "Resolution 2021:01- Resolution Fulfilling the Vacancy on Council Pursuant to NJS 40A:16-4 Municipal Vacancy Law: Motion nominating Scott Schreiber to fill the vacancy was made by Councilwoman Egbert, seconded by Councilman Morgan. Under a roll call vote, all members voted yes."
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Governing Body Meeting Minutes, Haddon Heights. Accessed June 26, 2016. "Resolution 2016:73 – Resolution Filling Vacancy on Council: Councilwoman Griffith made a motion to nominate Vincent Ceroli to fill the vacancy on Council, Councilwoman Valvardi seconded the motion. A motion to adopt Resolution 2016:73 was made by Councilwoman Griffith, seconded by Councilwoman Valvardi. Under a roll call vote, all members voted in favor with the exception of Councilman DiRenzo who abstained."
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Governing Body Meeting Minutes, Haddon Heights. Accessed June 26, 2016. "Albert Olizi said that the Republican Municipal Committee is required to submit three names for Council's consideration to fill the vacancy on Council created with the resignation of Councilman Miller."
Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.
Full Biography, Congressman Donald Norcross. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Donald and his wife Andrea live in Camden City and are the proud parents of three grown children and grandparents of two."
Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
Al Dyer, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed March 14, 2022. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
Melinda Kane, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed March 14, 2022. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
Jeffrey L. Nash, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed March 14, 2022. "He is resident of Winslow Township." As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
Members List: Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed March 14, 2022.
Your Government, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed March 14, 2022.
Staff, Office of the Camden County Prosecutor. Accessed March 14, 2022. "Grace C. MacAulay was sworn in as Camden County Prosecutor on January 6, 2022, capping a nearly 30-year legal career dedicated to seeking justice for victims."
2009 Governor: Camden CountyArchived 2012-10-17 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed October 15, 2012.
Haddon Heights Public Schools Bylaw 0110 - Identification, Haddon Heights School District. Accessed May 15, 2020. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-K through twelve in the Haddon Heights School District. Composition: The Haddon Heights School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Haddon Heights."
About Our SchoolArchived 2008-08-31 at the Wayback Machine, Haddon Heights High School. Accessed January 2, 2011. "Haddon Heights High School serves over eight hundred students from three local towns: Haddon Heights, Barrington, and Lawnside."
Haddon Heights Public Schools 2013 Report Card Narrative. New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 26, 2016. "Professional development with our two sending districts, Barrington and Lawnside, continues to increase so that our students enter high school with the same educational background."
History, Saint Rose of Lima School. Accessed October 14, 2013.
South Jersey Transit GuideArchived 2018-09-29 at the Wayback Machine, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed August 5, 2014.
Biography of Robert E. AndrewsArchived April 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, accessed April 29, 2007. "The Andrews family lives in Haddon Heights. He does not keep an apartment in Washington, D.C. but instead commutes each day by train to be closer to his family and constituents."
Lawrence, Ryan. "Oakland ace Cahill silences Phillies"Archived 2012-05-03 at the Wayback Machine, Daily Local News, June 25, 2011. Accessed January 2, 2011. "Oakland All-Star closer Andrew Bailey, who grew up just over the bridge in Haddon Heights, N.J., finished what Cahill started."
PO3 Edward Clyde Benfold, Military Hall of Honor. Accessed December 13, 2014. "He grew up in Haddon Heights, NJ, and graduated from Audubon High School in Audubon, NJ."
Adelson, Fred B. "ART; Children's Page Turners to Linger Over", The New York Times, January 9, 2000. Accessed November 18, 2013. "DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan of Haddon Heights wants children to see themselves in her illustrations, which include a diverse group of ethnic types."
Erin DonohueArchived 2018-08-01 at the Wayback Machine, USA Track & Field. Accessed December 13, 2014.
Meet the Dean[permanent dead link], Wharton Alumni Magazine, Spring 2000. "Harker is a resident of Haddon Heights, N.J., where he lives with his wife, Emily - a Wharton alumna whom he met at Penn - and their three children."
Narducci, Marc. "William & Mary Football Stocks Up On Local Linemen", The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 28, 1990. Accessed December 13, 2014. "Steve Israel of Haddon Heights is a backup cornerback at the University of Pittsburgh. Israel, who has been slowed by a knee injury, has returned one punt for 27 yards and two kickoffs for 56 yards."
Herb Kelleher on the Record, Part 1, Business Week by Mark Morrison, December 22, 2003. "In Part 1 of this edited interview, Kelleher retraces his steps from his childhood in Haddon Heights, N.J., to his move with his wife to Texas, where he gained entrepreneur Rollin King as a client, and the two drew up a plan on the proverbial napkin for an airline connecting Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston."
Billy Lange profileArchived 2007-01-28 at the Wayback Machine, CSTV. Accessed July 17, 2007. "A native of Haddon Heights, N.J., Lange played basketball at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School for his father, Bill Lange Sr., and at Rowan College before moving into the coaching ranks in 1995."
via Associated Press. "Willie Mosconi, 80; Was Champion Billiards Player", The Seattle Times, September 18, 1993. Accessed January 2, 2011. "Haddon Heights, N.J. - Willie Mosconi, a world champion billiards player over nearly two decades, died at his home here. He was 80. Mr. Mosconi, who lived in Haddon Heights for nearly 40 years, died Sept. 17 of a heart attack."
"Radio Vet at 5", The Evening News, January 25, 1936. Accessed February 16, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Five year-old Bobby Palmer has almost 1000 radio performances to his credit. Bobby is the son of Rev. George A. Palmer, who presents a daily radio religious program over Philadelphia and New York stations. The broadcasts are made between the hours of seven and eight o'clock from the Palmer home in Haddon Heights, N. J."
Justice, James. "Why New Jersey has underachieved in college football", The Setonian, September 13, 2017. Accessed May 15, 2020. "With the 13th pick, the Arizona Cardinals select Haason Reddick, linebacker, from Haddon Heights, N.J. No, those weren’t the exact words that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said when he spoke on the podium at the NFL Draft on April 27. Although, if he and others that announced names did reference towns and not colleges, New Jersey towns would have been mentioned eight times throughout proceedings."
Justice Lee A. Solomon, New Jersey Courts, backed up by the Internet Archive as of January 19, 2016. Accessed May 15, 2020. "He served on the Haddon Heights Borough Council, Camden County Board of Freeholders and five years in the New Jersey General Assembly."
Breznican, Anthony. Spielberg's family values, USA Today, June 23, 2005. "I first became aware of the sky when my father pointed out the Perseid meteor shower to me when I was about 6 years old, living in Haddon Heights, N.J.,"
BiographyArchived 2013-04-15 at archive.today, Composers Bureau / Stokes, Eric
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