Audubon Park is a borough in Camden County, in the southern portion of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 991, a decrease of 32 (−3.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,023, which in turn had reflected a decline of 79 (−7.2%) from the 1,102 counted at the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2022. The borough is the fifth-smallest municipality in the state by area.Astudillo, Carla. "The 10 tiniest towns in New Jersey (they're really small)", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, November 1, 2016, updated May 16, 2019. Accessed March 5, 2020. "We used square mile data from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to rank the ten municipalities with the smallest area size.... 5. Audubon Park Similar to Winfield Township, Audubon Park was also established as a World War II era housing project. The community was built in Audubon Borough as a 500 federal housing unit project for workers of the New York Shipbuilding Corporation in nearby Camden."

Audubon Park was incorporated as a borough on July 3, 1947, from portions of Audubon Borough, based upon the results of a referendum held on October 28, 1947, making it the newest municipality in Camden County.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 103. Accessed May 1, 2026. Audubon Park is a dry town where alcohol is not permitted to be sold by law.New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. New Jersey ABC list of dry towns (May 1, 2013)Giordano, Rita. "More towns catching liquor-license buzz; Moorestown considers ending its dry spell", The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 24, 2007. Accessed February 16, 2014.

Audubon Park had the third-highest property tax rate in New Jersey, with an equalized rate of 6.311% in 2020, compared to 3.470% in Camden County and a statewide average of 2.279%."Here are the 30 N.J. towns with the highest property tax rates", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 15, 2021. Accessed January 19, 2022. "The average equalized tax rate in New Jersey was 2.279 in 2020, according to data from the Department of Community Affairs. Here is the list of 30 New Jersey towns with the highest property tax rates.... 3. Audubon Park Equalized tax rate in Audubon Park Borough, Camden County, was 6.311 in 2020 Average equalized tax rate in Camden County: 3.470"

History

Audubon Park was established as a community within Audubon in 1941 with the construction of 500 housing units for employees of New York Shipbuilding in Camden, New Jersey. It is named for naturalist John James Audubon.Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 27, 2015. This was the first of eight projects undertaken by the Mutual Ownership Defense Housing Division of the Federal Works Agency under the leadership of Colonel Lawrence Westbrook. Residents of Audubon, seeking to rid itself of the development's Democratic voters and its public school students, pushed for and passed a referendum to form Audubon Park in 1947. The Audubon Mutual Housing Corporation owns and administers all property in the borough and in turn is responsible for renting homes to residents.History, Borough of Audubon Park. Accessed October 21, 2016.Nicolosi, Peggy. Camden County Report on Non-operating School District: Audubon Park, New Jersey Department of Education, June 30, 2009. Accessed October 21, 2016. "All property in the borough is owned by the Audubon Mutual Housing Corporation, which rents homes to residents."

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2), including 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) of water (10.59%).

Audubon Park borders the Camden County municipalities of Audubon, Haddon Township and Oaklyn.Areas touching Audubon Park, MapIt. Accessed March 18, 2020.Municipalities within Camden County, NJ, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed March 18, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 1,023 people, 493 households, and 282 families in the borough. The population density was . There were 499 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 97.95% (1,002) White, 0.29% (3) Black or African American, 0.10% (1) Native American, 0.29% (3) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.10% (1) from other races, and 1.27% (13) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% (21) of the population.

Of the 493 households, 15.2% had children under the age of 18; 35.3% were married couples living together; 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.8% were non-families. Of all households, 37.3% were made up of individuals and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.70.

13.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 77.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 75.0 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $41,726 (with a margin of error of +/− $5,661) and the median family income was $53,036 (+/− $8,477). Males had a median income of $46,176 (+/− $8,213) versus $38,036 (+/− $5,655) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,855 (+/− $2,141). About 5.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over., United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 1,102 people, 496 households, and 302 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 499 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 98.91% White, 0.36% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Audubon Park borough, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012., United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.

There were 496 households, out of which 22.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $34,643, and the median income for a family was $41,029. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,662 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,926. About 9.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Audubon Park 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.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. 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 includes 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.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 33. The borough form of government used by Audubon Park 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.Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities, March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey", p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.

, the mayor of Audubon Park is Democrat Brian Burns, who was elected to serve the balance of a term of office ending December 31, 2026.A Note From the Mayor, Borough of Audubon Park. Accessed January 25, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Karen Lewis (D, 2026), Judith DiPasquale (D, 2026), Thomas Geobel (D, 2028), James M. Hassett (R, 2028), Cathleen Lowe (D, 2027) and Amy Paratore (D, 2027).Council, Borough of Audubon Park. Accessed January 25, 2026.2025 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Audubon Park. Accessed January 25, 2026.Official Election Results 2025 General Election November 4, 2025, Camden County, New Jersey, as of November 18, 2025. Accessed January 1, 2026.Official Election Results 2024 General Election November 5, 2024, Camden County, New Jersey, update November 19, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.Official Election Results 2023 General Election November 7, 2023, Camden County, New Jersey, updated November 22, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.

Brian Burns was elected to fill the vacancy created after Larry Pennock resigned from a term of office ending December 31, 2026.

In May 2012, the borough council chose Judy DiPasquale from among a list of three names provided to fill the vacant seat of Charles Beeman.May 21, 2012, Meeting Minutes , Borough of Audubon Park. Accessed December 26, 2013. "Denise Balderama, Camden County Committeewoman presented the Mayor and Borough Council with three names to fill the seat of Charles Beeman.... Councilwoman Lewis nominated Judy DiPasquale for Council. With no further nominations, Councilwoman Jones closed. All ayes."

Federal, state and county representation Audubon Park is located in the 1st Congressional districtPlan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.Districts by Number for 2023-2031, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed September 18, 2023.

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