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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
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| - Total | 9. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Gloucester County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 2 sq mi (23. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²) |
| - Land | 9. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 sq mi (23. 8 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 19,068 |
| - Density | 2,071. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3/sq mi (799. 7/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 08028 |
| Area code(s) | 856 |
| FIPS code | 34-26340[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876618[2] |
Glassboro is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area Code 856 is an Area code in the US state of New Jersey created in 1999 by a split of Area code 609. Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A Borough (sometimes abbreviated Boro on road signs in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven Gloucester County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 19,068.
What is now Glassboro was originally formed as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1878, from portions of Clayton Township. A township, in the context of New Jersey Local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 1878 ( MDCCCLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Clayton is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Portions of the township were taken to form Elk Township (April 17, 1891) and Pitman (May 24, 1905). Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Year 1891 ( MDCCCXCI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Pitman is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1905 ( MCMV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Glassboro was incorporated as a borough on March 18, 1920, replacing Glassboro Township. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar [3]
Glassboro is home to Rowan University, formerly Glassboro State College. Rowan University is a public university located in Glassboro New Jersey comprising 49 buildings It was the site of the Glassboro Summit Conference that took place in 1967. The Glassboro Summit Conference was a 1967 summit meeting held during the Cold War, between United States President Lyndon B
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Glassboro is located at (39. 705914, -75. 116651)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 9. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 2 square miles (23. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²), of which, 9. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 2 square miles (23. 9 km²) of it is land and 0. 11% is water.
Glassboro borders Elk Township, Clayton Borough, Monroe Township, Washington Township, Pitman Borough, Mantua Township, and Harrison Township. Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Clayton is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. For the municipality of the same name in Middlesex County see Monroe Township Middlesex County, New Jersey. For other municipalities in New Jersey with the same name see Washington Township, New Jersey Washington Township is a township Pitman is a Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Mantua Township (mæntʃʍəɪ (pronounced MAN-chew-uh is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Harrison Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,088 |
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| 1890 | 2,642 | 26. 5% | |
| 1900 | 2,677 | 1. 3% | |
| 1910 | 2,821 | 5. 4% | |
| 1920 | 3,073 | 8. 9% | |
| 1930 | 4,799 | 56. 2% | |
| 1940 | 4,925 | 2. 6% | |
| 1950 | 5,867 | 19. 1% | |
| 1960 | 10,253 | 74. 8% | |
| 1970 | 12,938 | 26. 2% | |
| 1980 | 14,574 | 12. 6% | |
| 1990 | 15,614 | 7. 1% | |
| 2000 | 19,068 | 22. 1% | |
| Est. 2006 | 19,360 | [5] | 1. 5% |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 19,068 people, 6,225 households, and 4,046 families residing in the borough. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,071. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3 people per square mile (799. 4/km²). There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of 712. 0/sq mi (274. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 74. 53% White, 19. 47% African American, 0. 17% Native American, 2. 31% Asian, 0. 09% Pacific Islander, 1. 48% from other races, and 1. 95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3. 82% of the population.
There were 6,225 households out of which 32. 5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 3% were married couples living together, 14. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35. 0% were non-families. 23. 6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 66 and the average family size was 3. 17.
In the borough the population was spread out with 22. 1% under the age of 18, 25. 6% from 18 to 24, 25. 9% from 25 to 44, 16. 6% from 45 to 64, and 9. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 91. 8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89. 3 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $44,992, and the median income for a family was $55,246. Males had a median income of $40,139 versus $30,358 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,113. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 8. 5% of families and 15. 2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 6% of those under age 18 and 7. 9% of those age 65 or over.
Glassboro is governed by the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. A Borough (sometimes abbreviated Boro on road signs in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven The mayor is directly elected and serves a four-year term of office. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government The Borough Council consists of six members who serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
As of 2007, the Mayor of Glassboro is Leo McCabe. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Members of the Glassboro Borough Council are:[8]
Glassboro is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 4th Legislative District. [9]
New Jersey's First Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Gloucester County, is represented by Rob Andrews (D, Haddon Heights). New Jersey 's First Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Rob Andrews. Burlington County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Camden County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Gloucester County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Robert Ernest "Rob" Andrews (born August 4, 1957) is an American Democratic Party Politician from New Jersey, The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Haddon Heights is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 4th district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Fred H. Madden (D, Washington Township) and in the Assembly by Sandra Love (D, Gloucester Township) and Paul Moriarty (D, Washington Township). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Fred H Madden Jr (born March 30, 1954) is an American Democratic Party politician who has served in the New Jersey State The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. For other municipalities in New Jersey with the same name see Washington Township, New Jersey Washington Township is a township The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Sandra Love (born October 12, 1945) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served in the New Jersey General The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Gloucester Township is a Township in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. For the Welsh rugby footballer of the same name see Paul Moriarty (rugby Paul Moriarty (b The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. For other municipalities in New Jersey with the same name see Washington Township, New Jersey Washington Township is a township [10] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [11]
Gloucester County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year. Gloucester County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. Each year, the Board selects a Freeholder Director and Deputy Director from among its members. As of 2008, Gloucester County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Stephen M. Sweeney (D, West Deptford Township, term ends December 31, 2008), Deputy Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger (D, West Deptford Township, 2009), Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr., (D, Glassboro, 2010), Jean DuBois (D, Mantua Township, 2010), Giuseppe "Joe" Chila (D, Woolwich Township, 2009), Frank J. DiMarco (D, Deptford Township, 2008) and Dr. Warren S. Wallace (D, Washington Township, 2008). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Stephen M Sweeney (born June 11, 1959) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served in the New Jersey The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. West Deptford Township is a Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common West Deptford Township is a Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Mantua Township (mæntʃʍəɪ (pronounced MAN-chew-uh is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Woolwich Township is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. Deptford Township (commonly known as Deptford) is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, in the United States. For other municipalities in New Jersey with the same name see Washington Township, New Jersey Washington Township is a township [12]
The Glassboro Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The Glassboro Public Schools are a comprehensive community public School district that serves students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade from Glassboro, in Schools in the district are Genesis Pre-School Program, J. Harvey Rodgers School for PreK and kindergarten, Dorothy L. Bullock School for grades 1-3, Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School for grades 4-6, Glassboro Intermediate School for grades 7 and 8, and Glassboro High School for grades 9-12. Glassboro High School is a comprehensive community Public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Glassboro, in Gloucester County
The Glassboro Summit Conference between U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson and Soviet Premier Alexey Kosygin took place in Glassboro. The Glassboro Summit Conference was a 1967 summit meeting held during the Cold War, between United States President Lyndon B The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Premier of the Soviet Union is the commonly used English term for the offices of Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR (Председатель Alexey Nikolayevich Kosygin (Алексе́й Никола́евич Косы́гин Aleksej Nikolajevič Kosygin; February 20 1904 - December Johnson and Kosygin met for three days from June 23 to June 25, 1967, at Glassboro State College (later renamed Rowan University). Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Rowan University is a public university located in Glassboro New Jersey comprising 49 buildings Rowan University is a public university located in Glassboro New Jersey comprising 49 buildings The location was chosen as a compromise. Kosygin, having agreed to address the United Nations in New York City, wanted to meet in New York. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The City of New York Johnson, wary of encountering protests against the Vietnam War, preferred to meet in Washington, D.C. They agreed on Glassboro because it was equidistant between the two cities. Opposition to US involvement in the Vietnam War is significant because domestic protest in the U Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D The generally amicable atmosphere of the summit was referred to as the "Spirit of Glassboro," although the leaders failed to reach agreement on limiting anti-ballistic missile systems. An anti-ballistic missile (ABM is a Missile designed to counter Ballistic missiles (a missile for Missile defense)
On June 19, 1986, Ronald Reagan became the first sitting president to speak at a high school graduation when he spoke at the Glassboro High School commencement ceremonies. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Glassboro High School is a comprehensive community Public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Glassboro, in Gloucester County [13]
Notable current and former residents of Glassboro include: