Voorhees
History
Governor Foster McGowan Voorhees gave permission for Voorhees to become a township separate from Waterford Township on March 3, 1899. This does not give a textbook account of the past, with lists of dates and names. Numerous good and notable people contributed to making Voorhees one of the most sought after addresses in Southern New Jersey, but space prevents naming them all. Instead, this is the story of the past and present, with turning points, milestones, achievements, growing pains and trends.
While it will satisfy the curiosity of some readers, it might serve others as a launching pad for further reading and study. More detailed accounts of the history, including resident interviews can be found at the Eastern Regional High School Districtʼs Social Studies Department, the Voorhees Public Schools Information Office and the Voorhees Township Historical Society.
Excerpt from voorheesnj.com
Current Facts
As of the 2000 census:
Population: 28,126
Households: 10,489
Families: 7,069
Median Income for a household: $68,402
Median Income for a family: $8,873
Per capita income: $33,635
Median Age: 37 years
Racial Makeup:
78.26% White
11.44% Asian
8.00% African American
1.46% Hispanic or Latino
.14% Native American
.03% Pacific Islander
Education
Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Voorhees Township Public Schools. Public school students in grades 9 – 12 attend the Eastern Camden County Regional High School District
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