Audubon, New Jersey

The area that was to become Audubon was initially settled in the late 17th Century by various land owners and was primarily used for farms and mills. In 1695 the land now known as the Borough of Audubon was part of Newton Township. By the early 1700s, the area's first families were building their homesteads. Today, two of these original farmhouses remain in Audubon. The Low-Stokes-Nicholson house was built {{circa|1732}} by John Low. Simon Breach built his home, known locally as "The Mansion House", in about 1740. A large addition was built by shipbuilder John Dialogue in {{circa|1853}}. Samuel Nicholson Rhodes, a local naturalist and author, owned this farm, which he named "Cedarcroft", from 1898–1912.{{Cite web|url=http://dvoc.org/History/Founders/Rhoads/Rhoads_SamuelNicholson.htm|title=Samuel Nicholson Rhoads|website=dvoc.org|access-date=2018-09-02}} It was Mrs. Rhodes who came up with the name for the town. When the Atlantic City Railroad arrived in the 1880s the local farms were subdivided into the smaller communities of Audubon, Cedarcroft and Orston. Residential development began when both Audubon and Orston had train stations built in the 1890s.

On March 13, 1905, through an act of the New Jersey Legislature, Audubon was created as a borough from portions of Haddon Township. It was named for John James Audubon, the naturalist.Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=7 The Origin of New Jersey Place Names], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 27, 2015. Based upon the results of a referendum on October 28, 1947, portions of Audubon were taken to form the borough of Audubon Park.Snyder, John P. [https://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 103. Accessed October 3, 2012.

Audubon is the home of three Medal of Honor recipients, the most awarded per capita of any town in the United States: Samuel M. Sampler (World War I), Edward Clyde Benfold (Korean War) and Nelson V. Brittin (Korean War). The three are honored by a memorial at Audubon High School.[http://courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061019/SPECIAL20/610190373/-1/Audubon "Audubon: Civic pride fills borough"], Courier-Post, October 19, 2006. Accessed February 13, 2008. "Three Congressional Medal of Honor winners are honored with a memorial at Audubon High School. Audubon has more winners of this medal for extreme bravery and courage per capita than any other town in the U.S. The men are World War I Army veteran Samuel M. Sampler, World War II and Korean War Army veteran Nelson V. Brittin and Korean War Navy veteran Edward C. Benfold."

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.50 square miles (3.87 km²), including 1.48 square miles (3.84 km²) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.04 km²) of water (0.93%).

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Orston.[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search], State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.

Audubon borders Audubon Park, Haddon Heights, Haddon Township, Haddonfield, Mount Ephraim and Oaklyn.[https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/837981/touches.html Areas touching Audubon], MapIt. Accessed March 18, 2020.[https://www.dvrpc.org/Mapping/Maps/pdf/Camden_MCDs.pdf Municipalities within Camden County, NJ], Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. Accessed March 18, 2020.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Audubon has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=643082&cityname=Audubon%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Audubon, New Jersey]

{{US Census population

|1910= 1343

|1920= 4740

|1930= 8904

|1940= 8906

|1950= 9531

|1960= 10440

|1970= 10802

|1980= 9533

|1990= 9205

|2000= 9183

|2010= 8819

|2020= 8707

| estimate=8716

| estyear=2023

| estref=[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/mcds/totals/SUB-MCD-EST2023-POP-34.xlsx Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022], United States Census Bureau, released May 2024. Accessed May 16, 2024.

|footnote=Population sources:
1910–2000Barnett, Bob. [http://westjersey.org/popcam_04.htm Population Data for Camden County Municipalities, 1850 - 2000], WestJersey.org, January 6, 2011. Accessed October 3, 2012. 1910–1920[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905], New Jersey Department of State, 1906. Accessed August 13, 2013.
1910[https://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA335 Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890], United States Census Bureau, p. 335. Accessed October 3, 2012. 1910–1930[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA715 Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 - Population Volume I], United States Census Bureau, p. 715. Accessed October 3, 2012.
1940–2000[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2kpub/njsdcp3.pdf#page=27 Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, August 2001. Accessed May 1, 2023.
2010[https://archive.today/20200212104629/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400702200 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Audubon borough, Camden County, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_cam/audubon1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Audubon borough] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727065148/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_cam/audubon1.pdf |date=2013-07-27 }}, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed October 3, 2012. 2020[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/audubonboroughnewjersey/ Audubon borough, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 16, 2022.[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2020/2020%20pl94%20Tables/2020_Mun/MCD%200_All.pdf Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.

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The 2010 United States census counted 8,819 people, 3,600 households, and 2,293 families in the borough. The population density was {{convert|5925.7|/sqmi}}. There were 3,779 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2539.2|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup was 95.23% (8,398) White, 1.44% (127) Black or African American, 0.14% (12) Native American, 1.13% (100) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.91% (80) from other races, and 1.15% (101) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.29% (290) of the population.

Of the 3,600 households, 27.0% had children under the age of 18; 47.7% were married couples living together; 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 36.3% were non-families. Of all households, 30.1% were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.08.

21.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.9 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $73,193 (with a margin of error of +/− $4,305) and the median family income was $89,399 (+/− $4,881). Males had a median income of $61,732 (+/− $4,152) versus $48,036 (+/− $4,880) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $34,243 (+/− $1,815). About 3.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[https://archive.today/20200212084515/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400702200 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Audubon borough, Camden County, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.

As of the 2000 United States census there were 9,182 people, 3,673 households, and 2,387 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|6,162.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,813 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2,559.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.34% White, 1.51% Hispanic or Latino, 0.52% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.89% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races.[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603402200.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Audubon borough, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727091418/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603402200.pdf |date=2013-07-27 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.[https://archive.today/20200212102254/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400702200 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Audubon borough, Camden County, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 3, 2012.

There were 3,673 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $49,250, and the median income for a family was $59,115. Males had a median income of $45,650 versus $30,651 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,942. About 4.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

File:Audubon, NJ municipal building, Nov. 2024.jpg

Audubon borough operates under the Walsh Act commission form of New Jersey municipal government. The borough is one of 30 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this commission form of government.[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf 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 three commissioners who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis in elections held as part of the May municipal election. Each commissioner is assigned a specific department to head in addition to their legislative functions and the commissioners select one of their members to serve as mayor.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 28.[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=8 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 8. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.

{{As of|2024}}, the members of the Board of Commissioners are

Mayor Robert Jakubowski (Director of Public Works, Parks and Buildings)

Robert Lee (Director of Public Safety & Affairs)

Jeffrey Whitman (Director of Revenue & Finance), all of whom are serving concurrent terms of office that end on May 10, 2025.[https://www.audubonnj.com/5/Content2/350 Contact Us], Borough of Audubon. Accessed April 20, 2024.[https://www.audubonnj.com/userfiles/207/my%20files/budget/0401_introbudget_2023.xlsm?id=3689 2023 Municipal User Friendly Budget], Borough of Audubon. Accessed June 7, 2023.[https://www.camdencounty.com/wp-content/elections/Municipal2021/2021_May_Municipal_Unofficial_Results.htm Camden County Unofficial Results May 11, 2021], Camden County, New Jersey, updated May 11, 2021. Accessed June 7, 2023.

The Audubon Police Department dates back to 1931, with Police Chief Frank Kelly chosen to lead the borough's first uniformed officers.[http://audubonpd.com/history.html History], Audubon Police Department. Accessed May 6, 2022. {{As of|2024}}, the department's chief is Thomas J. Tassi.[http://audubonpd.com/message.html Message from the Chief], Audubon Police Department. Accessed April 20, 2024.

The Audubon Fire Department is an all-volunteer unit with 50 members, responding to an average of 300 calls each year in Audubon and portions of surrounding communities, including Audubon Park, Haddon Heights, Mount Ephraim and Oaklyn.[https://audubonfire.com/ Home Page], Audubon Fire Department. Accessed May 6, 2022. "Averaging over 300 calls each year, AFD is a busy department, considering we serve a 1.5 square mile borough. Our response district includes the Borough of Audubon and certain responses into the towns of Audubon Park, Oaklyn, Haddon Heights, and Mt. Ephraim."

Audubon is located in the 1st Congressional district[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 5th state legislative district.[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District], New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.[https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf 2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government], New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#5 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.

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As of March 2011, there were a total of 6,215 registered voters in Audubon, of which 2,418 (38.9% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,113 (17.9% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 2,676 (43.1% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 8 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-camden-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Camden], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 25, 2013. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 70.5% (vs. 57.1% in Camden County) were registered to vote, including 89.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).[https://www.census.gov GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 25, 2013.

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,718 votes (60.0% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 1,704 votes (37.6% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 70 votes (1.5% vs. 0.9%), among the 4,527 ballots cast by the borough's 6,618 registered voters, for a turnout of 68.4% (vs. 70.4% in Camden County).[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-camden.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Camden County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226114837/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-camden.pdf |date=December 26, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 25, 2013.[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-camden.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Camden County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226114745/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-camden.pdf |date=December 26, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 25, 2013. In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,806 votes (59.7% vs. 66.2% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 1,778 votes (37.8% vs. 30.7%) and other candidates with 81 votes (1.7% vs. 1.1%), among the 4,701 ballots cast by the borough's 6,423 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.2% (vs. 71.4% in Camden County).[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-camden.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Camden County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 25, 2013. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 2,696 votes (56.3% vs. 61.7% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 2,021 votes (42.2% vs. 36.4%) and other candidates with 40 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 4,791 ballots cast by the borough's 6,091 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.7% (vs. 71.3% in the whole county).[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_camden_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Camden County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 25, 2013.

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In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 62.0% of the vote (1,545 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 35.6% (886 votes), and other candidates with 2.4% (59 votes), among the 2,560 ballots cast by the borough's 6,650 registered voters (70 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.5%.{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-camden.pdf |title=Governor - Camden County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-camden.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Camden County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}} In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 1,275 ballots cast (45.8% vs. 53.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 1,256 votes (45.1% vs. 38.5%), Independent Chris Daggett with 182 votes (6.5% vs. 4.5%) and other candidates with 47 votes (1.7% vs. 1.1%), among the 2,782 ballots cast by the borough's 6,221 registered voters, yielding a 44.7% turnout (vs. 40.8% in the county).[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-camden.pdf 2009 Governor: Camden County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017225410/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-camden.pdf |date=October 17, 2012 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 25, 2013.

The Audubon School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.[https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=4c30d90ce4724b5d9d9b1376493bf4d5 Audubon Board of Education District Policy - Identification], Audubon School District, adopted November 18, 2015. Accessed January 1, 2025. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the Audubon School District. Composition: The Audubon School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Audubon."[https://www.audubonschools.org/about-us/about-the-district About the District], Audubon School District. Accessed January 5, 2025. "Students in Audubon attend one of our four comprehensive schools. The Audubon Park Preschool (Mascot - Bee) serves approximately 66 students in four full-day combined three and four year old inclusive preschool classes. The Haviland Avenue Elementary School (Mascot - Hornet) serves approximately 333 students in kindergarten through second grade. The Mansion Avenue Elementary School (Mascot - Mountain Lion) serves approximately 444 students in third through sixth grade. The Audubon-Junior Senior High School (Mascot - Green Wave) serves approximately 777 students in grades seventh through twelfth grade. Students from Audubon Park attend the district’s schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship established in 1979. Students from the Mount Ephraim Public Schools participate in a sending/receiving relationship starting in ninth grade." As of the 2023–24 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 1,366 students and 135.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.1:1.[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3401050&DistrictID=3401050 District information for Audubon Public School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 15, 2024. Schools in the district (with 2023–24 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3401050 School Data for the Audubon School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 15, 2024.) are

Audubon Preschool[https://aps.audubonschools.org/ Audubon Preschool], Audubon School District. Accessed January 5, 2025. with 56 students in PreK,

Haviland Avenue School[https://www.audubonschools.org/has/home Haviland Avenue School], Audubon School District. Accessed January 5, 2025. with 238 students in grades K–2,

Mansion Avenue School[https://www.audubonschools.org/mas/home Mansion Avenue School], Audubon School District. Accessed January 5, 2025. with 323 students in grades 3–6 and

Audubon High School[https://www.audubonschools.org/ahs/home Audubon High School], Audubon School District. Accessed January 5, 2025. with 727 students in grades 7–12.[https://www.audubonschools.org/schools Schools], Audubon School District. Accessed January 5, 2025.[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/07/0150 School Performance Reports for the Audubon Public School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/0150 New Jersey School Directory for the Audubon School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.

Students from Audubon Park attend the district's schools as part of a sending/receiving relationship established after Audubon Park closed its lone school in 1979.Atkins, Lissa D. [http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061019/SPECIAL20/610190322/-1/special20 "Audubon Park: No home ownership here"], Courier-Post, October 19, 2006. Accessed December 11, 2014. "Audubon Park's only school is built. The school closed in 1979 because of declining enrollment; Audubon Park school children now attend schools in the Audubon School District." For grades 9–12, students from Mount Ephraim attend Audubon High School, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Mount Ephraim Public Schools.Davy, Lucille E.[http://www.state.nj.us/education/counties/Non-ops/AudubonPark.pdf Letter to Audubon Park School District], New Jersey Department of Education, June 30, 2009. Accessed December 11, 2014. "In addition to students from Audubon Park, Audubon also receives high school students from Mount Ephraim Public Schools."

The two schools in Audubon, Haviland Avenue School and Mansion Avenue School had both served Kindergarten to sixth grade. This continued until the 2009–2010 school year when they were reconfigured so that Haviland is K–2 and Mansion serves grades 3–6.Dengler, Julie. [http://theretrospect.com/audubon-boe-budget-includes-restructuring-p1348-1.htm "Audubon BOE Budget Includes Restructuring"], The Retrospect, March 7, 2008. Accessed March 4, 2015. "Under the proposal, Kindergarten through second graders would attend Haviland Ave. School while third through sixth graders would attend the Mansion Ave. School. The changes would eliminate a total of six elementary teaching jobs."

Students from Audubon, and from all of Camden County, are eligible to attend the Camden County Technical Schools, a countywide public school district that serves the vocational and technical education needs of students at the high school and post-secondary level at Gloucester Township Technical High School in Gloucester Township or Pennsauken Technical High School in Pennsauken Township.[http://www.ccts.tec.nj.us/ourschools/about_our_schools.html About Our Schools] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912003446/http://www.ccts.tec.nj.us/ourschools/about_our_schools.html |date=2011-09-12 }}, Camden County Technical Schools. Accessed December 25, 2013.

File:2018-10-01 16 51 26 View east along U.S. Route 30 (White Horse Pike) at Dowling Avenue in Audubon, Camden County, New Jersey.jpg eastbound in Audubon]]

{{As of|2010|5}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|29.80|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|22.16|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|6.44|mi}} by Camden County and {{convert|1.20|mi}} by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Camden.pdf Camden County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed December 25, 2013.

U.S. Route 30 (White Horse Pike) traverses for {{convert|0.9|mi}} across the borough, connecting Oaklyn and Haddon Heights.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000030__-.pdf#page=3 U.S. Route 130 Straight Line Diagram], New Jersey Department of Transportation, March 2018. Accessed February 6, 2023. Route 168 (Black Horse Pike) runs for {{convert|0.4|mi}} from Mount Ephraim to Audubon Park, along the borough's border with Haddon Township.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000168__-.pdf#page=4 Route 168 Straight Line Diagram], New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2017. Accessed February 6, 2023.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/gis/maps/Camden.pdf Camden County Highway Map], New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed February 6, 2023.

NJ Transit bus service is available in the borough on routes 400 (between Sicklerville and Philadelphia), 403 (between Turnersville and Camden), 450 (between the Cherry Hill Mall and Camden), and 457 (between the Moorestown Mall and Camden).[https://web.archive.org/web/20100128125150/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesCamdenCountyTo Camden County Bus / Rail Connections], NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of January 28, 2010. Accessed December 25, 2013.[http://www.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 South Jersey Transit Guide] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929093448/http://www2.driveless.com/pdfs/SJTG_PDF.pdf#page=3 |date=2018-09-29 }}, Cross County Connection, as of April 1, 2010. Accessed December 25, 2013.

{{Category see also|People from Audubon, New Jersey}}

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Audubon include:

• Edward Clyde Benfold (1931–1952), a United States Navy sailor who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean WarStaff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EB5CEBE9BA8D813&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "A New Book Chronicles Audubon's Ties To Ship The USS Benfold, Named For A Korean War Hero From Town, Enjoys A Special Relationship With Borough Residents."], The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 19, 1999. Accessed February 26, 2011. "It's not your typical exchange program. The citizens of Audubon and the USS Benfold, a guided-missile destroyer based in San Diego - and named after Audubon Korean War hero Edward C. Benfold - have a special relationship."
• Nelson V. Brittin (1920–1951), Korean War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumouslyStaff. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/436904929 "Audubon war hero has ship named in his honor"], Courier-Post, October 22, 2000. Accessed December 25, 2013. "The ship is named for Army Sgt. 1st Class Nelson Brittin, who was killed in the Korean War on March 7, 1951, during a heroic action under enemy fire."
• Mario Cerrito (born 1984), filmmaker, writer and producer known in the horror/thriller genreLawrence, Ryan. [https://thesunpapers.com/2020/09/25/movie-magic-mantua-filmmaker-gets-horror-movie-vet-to-direct-his-script/ "Movie Magic: Mantua filmmaker gets horror movie vet to direct his script"], Mantua News, September 25, 2020. Accessed January 26, 2022. "Born and bred in South Jersey, Cerrito grew up in Audubon and went to high school in Woodstown before settling in Mantua five years ago with his wife, Charmaine, and their now 4-year-old son, Mario Cerrito IV, and his 11-year-old stepdaughter, Summer Schaefer."
• Joe Flacco (born 1985), NFL quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts[http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071104/SPORTS/711040363 "Flacco anchors high-powered Blue Hens offense"], Courier-Post, November 4, 2007. Accessed November 29, 2007. "Joe Flacco just has a way about him.... That's why Flacco is so suited for the role of starting quarterback for the University of Delaware's football team. The former Audubon High School star is sure-handed, sure-footed and just gets it done on the football field, always has."
• Bill Laxton (born 1948), former MLB pitcher who played in all or part of five seasons in the majors between 1970 and 1977
• Brett Laxton (born 1973), former MLB pitcher who played in parts of two seasons for the Oakland Athletics and the Kansas City RoyalsNarducci, Marc. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150416081401/http://articles.philly.com/1999-06-21/news/25500492_1_day-gift-major-leagues-brett-laxton "Son Delivers A Big-league Gift To Father Bill Laxton Of Audubon Learned His Son Was Promoted To The Oakland Athletics."], The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 21, 1999. Accessed October 10, 2015. "Laxton, a 1992 graduate of Audubon High School, was a starting pitcher in the minor leagues, but will work in long relief for the A's. 'It's the nicest Father's Day gift I've ever gotten,' his father said yesterday from his Audubon home.... If anybody knows that feeling, it's Bill Laxton. A 1966 graduate of Audubon, he spent parts of five major-league seasons as a pitcher for the Phillies, the San Diego Padres, and the Detroit Tigers."
• Edward Longacre (born 1946), historian and writer[https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/316818229/ "Author seeking Civil War data"], The Home News, October 12, 1975. Accessed January 26, 2022, via Newspapers.com "Audubon - Author Edward G. Longacre, who is researching a history of the 12th N.J. Volunteer Infantry, 1862-65, i3 seeking wartime letters, diaries, memoirs and photographs."
• Vic Obeck (1917–1979), football coach and executive[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/O/ObecVi20.htm Vic Obeck], Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed February 26, 2011.Dean, Robert. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=7hcjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aEYDAAAAIBAJ&dq=vic%20obeck%20audubon&pg=1472%2C2457328 Popularity Of Football Owes Much to Vic Obeck: McGill Coach Unofficial Ambassador of Good-Will for Fall Pastime], The Canadian Register, October 2, 1948. Accessed February 26, 2011. "When Vic was of high school age, his family moved to New Jersey, where he starred on the Audubon High School eleven, New Jersey high school champions."
• Merl Reagle (1950–2015), nationally syndicated crossword puzzle constructorZimmer, Josh. [http://www.sptimes.com/2003/12/26/news_pf/Northoftampa/Meet_the_crossword_ma.shtml "Meet the crossword mastermind"], St. Petersburg Times, December 26, 2003. Accessed February 26, 2011. "Born in Audubon, N.J., Reagle wrote for game shows while living in Santa Monica, Calif."
• Samuel M. Sampler (1895–1979), a World War I veteran who was awarded the Medal of HonorStaff. [https://www.proquest.com/docview/436858743 "Parade in Audubon honors war hero"], Courier-Post, April 18, 1999. Accessed December 24, 2013. "Army Cpl. Samuel M. Sampler, a Decatur, Texas, native who settled in Audubon after World War I."
• William Siri (1919–2004), a co-leader of the first American expedition to successfully climb Mount Everest who served as President of the Sierra Club (1964–1966)Staff. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CC&s_site=contracostatimes&p_multi=CC&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1064A0FDB85D62D2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM "Sierra Club Luminary, Everest Trekker Dies At 85, A Passion For Defending Natural Resources Led Siri To Become A Top Advocate For Bay Area Preservation As 'Save The Bay' President"], Contra Costa Times, September 5, 2004. Accessed December 25, 2013. "Born in Audubon NJ in 1919 Siri was educated at the University of Chicago and later helped design and build atomic bombs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee."
• Anne McConaghie Volp (1921–2010), field hockey player and coach, who was a member of the United States women's national field hockey team for 14 years and the team captain for five of those yearsNaedele, Walter F. [https://www.inquirer.com/philly/obituaries/20100530_Anne_Volp__field_hockey_star.html "Anne Volp, field hockey star"], The Philadelphia Inquirer, May 30, 2010. Accessed January 16, 2021. "Born in Audubon, Camden County, Mrs. Volp was a 1939 graduate of Audubon High School, where she was on the basketball, softball, tennis, and swimming teams. She played field hockey well enough to be on the all-South Jersey team for two years."
• John L. White (1930–2001), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly and New Jersey Senate[http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=john-l-white-jack&pid=130545074 "John L. (Jack) White Obituary"], Courier-Post, October 10, 2001. Accessed August 30, 2017. "Born and raised in Audubon graduate of Audubon H.S. in 1948."

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