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Galloway Township, New Jersey

Galloway Township is a township located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 31,209.

Geography

\nAccording to the
United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 297.3 km² (114.8 mi²). 234.4 km² (90.5 mi²) of it is land and 63.0 km² (24.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 21.18% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 31,209 people, 10,772 households, and 7,680 families residing in the township. The population density is 133.2/km² (344.9/mi²). There are 11,406 housing units at an average density of 48.7/km² (126.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 77.16% White, 9.80% African American, 0.24% Native American, 8.00% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.59% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 6.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 10,772 households out of which 38.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% are married couples living together, 12.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% are non-families. 21.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.18. In the township the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 13.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the township is $51,592, and the median income for a family is $57,156. Males have a median income of $38,048 versus $31,167 for females. The per capita income for the township is $21,048. 6.6% of the population and 4.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.8% are under the age of 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older.