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Hi-Nella is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 1,029.
The Borough of Hi-Nella was created on April 23, 1929, from Clementon Township, one of seven municipalities created from the now-defunct township, and one of five new municipalities (including Lindenwold City, Pine Hill Borough, Pine Valley Borough and Somerdale Borough) created on that same date.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.
Hi-Nella borders Gloucester Township, Somerdale, and Stratford.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,029 people, 472 households, and 260 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,727.4/km² (4,536.9/mi²). There were 495 housing units at an average density of 831.0/km² (2,182.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 71.04% White, 19.24% African American, 3.11% Asian, 4.37% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.90% of the population.
There were 472 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.6% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.9% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $34,948, and the median income for a family was $38,393. Males had a median income of $32,308 versus $25,759 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,285. About 9.9% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Federal, state and county representation
Hi-Nella is in the First Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 5th Legislative District.
For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).
For the 2024-2025 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). Template:NJ Governor
Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed 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 member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role. As of 2025, Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D, Collingswood, 2026), Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township, 2025), Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede, 2025), Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2027), Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill, 2027), Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township, 2027), and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township, 2026).
Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill, 2029) Sheriff Chuck Billingham (D, Gloucester City, 2027) and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township, 2025).
Education
Hi-Nella is a non-operating school district. For Kindergarten through eighth grade, students from Hi-Nella attend school in Oaklyn as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Oaklyn Public School.
For grades 9 - 12, students attend Sterling High School, a regional high school serving students from Magnolia, Somerdale, Stratford, along with the sending districts of Hi-Nella and Laurel Springs. The high school is located in Somerdale.
References
- League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 58, accessed August 30, 2006
- Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
- 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."
- U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
- https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/andy-kim-new-jersey-senate/
- Legislative Roster for District 5, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 12, 2024.
- ^ About the Board of Commissioners, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Louis Cappelli, Jr., Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Edward T. McDonnell, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Virginia Betteridge, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Al Dyer, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
- Melinda Kane, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
- Jeffrey L. Nash, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Jonathan L. Young Sr., Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Official Election Results 2022 General Election November 8, 2022, Camden County, New Jersey, as of November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.
- Official Election Results 2021 General Election November 2, 2021, Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 15, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.
- Official Election Results 2020 General Election November 3, 2020, Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.
- County Clerk Joseph Ripa, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Members List: Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023. As of date accessed, incorrect term dates are listed.
- Members List: Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Members List: Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
- Your Government, Camden County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2023.
External links
- Oaklyn Public Schools
- School Performance Reports for the Oaklyn Public Schools, New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the Oaklyn Public Schools
- Sterling High School
- School Performance Report for Sterling High School, New Jersey Department of Education
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