About Mullica

Mullica Township is located in northeastern Atlantic County, within the New Jersey Pinelands.

56.58

Square miles

6,147

Residents (latest census)

104.5

Persons per square mile

39.9

Median age

Mullica Township is situated in the northeastern region of Atlantic County, within the New Jersey Pinelands. Covering an area of 56.58 square miles, the township shares its northern boundary with Washington Township in Burlington County, while the City of Egg Harbor bounds it to the east. Hamilton Township lies to the south of Mullica, and to the west, it is bordered by the Town of Hammonton.

North

Washington Township (Burlington County)

East

City of Egg Harbor

South

Hamilton Township

West

Town of Hammonton

As of the latest census, Mullica Township has a population of 6,147, with a density of 104.5 persons per square mile. In the year 2000, the population was 5,912, comprising 4,764 Whites, 371 Blacks, 16 Native Americans, 49 Asians, 7 Pacific Islanders, 196 people of two or more races, and 509 others. The Hispanic population was 975.

During the harvest season, the township experiences a population bulge due to an influx of migrant workers. The median age of residents in Mullica Township is 39.9 years.

Mullica Township operates under the Committee Form of government. The township is led by a committee comprising five elected members who each serve a three-year term. The mayor is chosen annually by the committee and presides over the meetings.

Contact Town Hall at 609-561-0064, 4528 S White Horse Pike, Elwood, NJ 08217.