Alloway Township is a

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, in the

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,283, a decrease of 184 (−5.3%) from the 2010 census count of 3,467, which in turn reflected an increase of 693 (+25.0%) from the 2,774 counted in the 2000 census.

History

What is now Alloway was formally incorporated as Upper Alloways Creek Township by a

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granted on June 17, 1767, from portions of the now-defunct Alloways Creek Township. The township was formally incorporated by an act of the

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on February 21, 1798. Quinton Township was formed from portions of the township on February 18, 1873. The name was officially changed to Alloway Township as of February 21, 1884.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 217. Accessed May 30, 2024. The name Alloway is derivative of Allowas, a local Native American chief. Ranch Hope, a

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founded in 1962 by

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David L. Bailey Sr. and Eileen Bailey, provides behavioral health care, education, short-term shelter care, supportive housing and adventure-based services for thousands of children and families annually on a campus in the township.

Geography

According to the

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, the township had a total area of 33.91 square miles (87.84 km²), including 33.48 square miles (86.70 km²) of land and 0.44 square miles (1.13 km²) of water (1.29%).

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(with a 2010 Census population of 1,402) is an

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and

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(CDP) located within Alloway Township.New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32)

, August 2012. Accessed January 16, 2013. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Aldine, Alloway Junction, Dilkes Mile, Friesburg, Lake Sycamore,

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, New Boston,

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, Penton, Remsterville, Riddleton and Watsons Mills. The township borders Mannington Township, Pilesgrove Township, Quinton Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township in Salem County; and Hopewell Township, Stow Creek Township and Upper Deerfield Township in

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Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 3,467 people, 1,193 households, and 945 families in the township. The population density was . There were 1,268 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 91.49% (3,172)

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, 5.08% (176) Black or African American, 0.43% (15) Native American, 0.89% (31) Asian, 0.00% (0)

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, 0.61% (21) from other races, and 1.50% (52) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% (68) of the population. Of the 1,193 households, 34.5% had children under the age of 18; 67.6% were married couples living together; 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 20.8% were non-families. Of all households, 17.4% were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.21. 26.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 102.5 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010

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dollars)

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was $86,979 (with a margin of error of +/− $8,158) and the median family income was $91,979 (+/− $8,633). Males had a median income of $61,544 (+/− $11,567) versus $35,528 (+/− $2,497) for females. The

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for the borough was $27,649 (+/− $2,963). About 4.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the

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, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 2,774 people, 948 households, and 742 families residing in the township. The population density was . There were 995 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the township was 90.70%

, 6.89%

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, 0.54% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Alloway township, Salem County, New Jersey

. Accessed January 16, 2013.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Alloway township, Salem County, New Jersey

. Accessed January 16, 2013. There were 948 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.8% were

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living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males. The median income for a household in the township was $56,528, and the median income for a family was $65,132. Males had a median income of $43,839 versus $27,188 for females. The

for the township was $22,935. About 4.5% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the

, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Alloway is governed under the

form of New Jersey municipal government. The township is one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The Township Committee is comprised of three members, who are elected directly by the voters

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in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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, April 2006, p. 19. At an annual reorganization meeting, the council selects one of its members to serves as mayor and another as deputy mayor. , the Alloway Township Committee consists of

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P. Ed McKelvey ( R, term on committee ends December 31, 2024; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor K. Myrle Patrick (R, term on committee ends 2022; term as deputy mayor ends 2020) and Warren Morgan III ( D, 2023).Township Committee
Alloway Township. Accessed May 23, 2022.Election Summary Report General Election Salem County November 2, 2021 Official Results Report

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, updated November 15, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.Election Summary Report Salem County NJ General Election November 3, 2020 Official Report

, updated November 25, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.November 5, 2019 Summary Report Salem County, NJ Official Results

Clerk, updated November 18, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.

Federal, state and county representation

Alloway Township is located in the 2nd Congressional districtPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 3rd state legislative districtMunicipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District

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. Accessed February 1, 2020.''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''
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. Accessed October 30, 2019.

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 2,269 registered voters in Alloway Township, of which 509 (22.4% vs. 30.6% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 596 (26.3% vs. 21.0%) were registered as

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and 1,163 (51.3% vs. 48.4%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.Voter Registration Summary - Salem

Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed January 16, 2013. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 65.4% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 88.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide). In the

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, Republican

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received 58.5% of the vote (1,019 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 39.7% (691 votes), and other candidates with 1.8% (31 votes), among the 1,754 ballots cast by the township's 2,412 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 72.7%. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican

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received 1,011 votes (56.5% vs. 46.6% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 731 votes (40.8% vs. 50.4%) and other candidates with 32 votes (1.8% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,790 ballots cast by the township's 2,312 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.4% (vs. 71.8% in Salem County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican

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received 1,060 votes (62.6% vs. 52.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat

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with 609 votes (36.0% vs. 45.9%) and other candidates with 15 votes (0.9% vs. 1.0%), among the 1,693 ballots cast by the township's 2,172 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.9% (vs. 71.0% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 68.1% of the vote (770 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 27.8% (314 votes), and other candidates with 4.1% (46 votes), among the 1,138 ballots cast by the township's 2,397 registered voters (8 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 47.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 660 votes (55.4% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat

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with 368 votes (30.9% vs. 39.9%), Independent

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with 137 votes (11.5% vs. 9.7%) and other candidates with 17 votes (1.4% vs. 2.0%), among the 1,192 ballots cast by the township's 2,302 registered voters, yielding a 51.8% turnout (vs. 47.3% in the county).

Education

The Alloway Township School District serves students in public school for

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through eighth grade at Alloway Township School. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 289 students and 25.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 11.5:1.District information for Alloway Twp School District

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. Accessed December 1, 2022. Students in public school for

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through

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s attend Woodstown High School in Woodstown, which serves students from Pilesgrove Township and Woodstown, along with students from Alloway Township, Oldmans Township and Upper Pittsgrove Township who attend the high school as part of

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s with the Woodstown-Pilesgrove Regional School District. As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 559 students and 49.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

of 11.2:1.

Transportation

, the township had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality and by Salem County.

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(Pole Tavern-Bridgeton Road) passes through the far eastern corner of the township. County Route 540 and County Route 581 also traverse the township.

Notable people

Notable current and former residents of Alloway Township include: *

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, politician who has represented the 3rd legislative district in the

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since January 2024 * Henry J. F. Miller (1890–1949), general in the

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during

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.Major General Henry J. F. Miller

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. Accessed March 30, 2025. "Henry Jervis Friese Miller was born in Alloway, New Jersey, on September 10, 1890."

References

External links

Official Alloway Township Website

Alloway Township page on Salem County website

Official Website of the Alloway Township Halloween Parade

Alloway Township School District
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Data for Alloway Township School District

Woodstown High School

Alloway Township Youth League
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