
For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 4,149 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population. The racial makeup of the township was 85.52% White, 9.74% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.35% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. There were 4,391 housing units at an average density of 452.1 per square mile (174.6/km 2). The population density was 1,106.5 inhabitants per square mile (427.2/km 2). Census 2000 Īs of the 2000 United States Census there were 10,746 people, 4,149 households, and 2,891 families residing in the township. About 1.4% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for the borough was $32,871 (+/− $1,737). The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $75,219 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,776) and the median family income was $88,479 (+/− $5,289). For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females, the population had 92.1 males. Ģ2.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07. Of all households, 25.4% were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Of the 4,775 households, 28.3% had children under the age of 18 51.7% were married couples living together 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 31.2% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.76% (576) of the population. There were 5,053 housing units at an average density of 516.6 per square mile (199.5/km 2). The population density was 1,238.1 per square mile (478.0/km 2). The 2010 United States census counted 12,109 people, 4,775 households, and 3,285 families in the township. The township borders Bordentown Township, Burlington Township, Mansfield Township, Springfield Township in Burlington County and Bristol Township, Falls Township and Tullytown across the Delaware River in Pennsylvania. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Bustleton, Dobbins, Florence Station and Hoffner's Tract. Up to and including the 2000 United States Census, the two CDPs had been combined as Florence-Roebling, which had a total population of 8,200 in 2000.

As of the 2000 Census, the CDP's population was 8,200. įlorence CDP (with a 2010 Census population of 4,426 ) and Roebling (3,715 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within the township. Geography Īccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 10.17 square miles (26.35 km 2), including 9.77 square miles (25.30 km 2) of land and 0.41 square miles (1.05 km 2) of water (3.98%). Visitors could also partake of hydrotherapy offered by a center established about 1872 by Dr. įlorence was soon recognized as an attractive vacation spot with sandy beaches. The 1900 United States Census reported that a good portion of the workforce was dependent on the foundry. It continued as a major force in the economy of the community, especially after ownership was transferred to Richard D. The Florence Iron Works was established in 1857 along the Delaware River by Richard Jones. It also oversaw construction of the Florence Hotel and wharf. The Florence City Company, formed in 1849, organized the original layout of lots and streets in Florence.
