Did you know that Haddon Heights is a low-income community? The city's population is just over one-third Hispanic, and the ethnicity of its residents reflects that fact. However, the majority of its residents are white. That doesn't mean that the city is free of poverty. The Census Bureau uses money income thresholds to determine how poor a family is. Those whose income is below these thresholds are considered impoverished. In Haddon Heights, the most common racial groups living below the poverty line are White, Hispanic, and Black residents.
Haddon Heights, NJ has a population of 7.05k people. Of this, 120 are White (non-Hispanic) and 110 are Asian (non-Hispanic). Its population has a small percentage of non-Hispanic people. Nearly 2.32% of the population is hispanic. Despite the relatively low proportion of Hispanic residents, the city is a diverse place.
Haddon Heights was first settled in 1699, and its first residents were probably John Hinchman and his family. John Siddon built a farmhouse near Haddon Heights in 1713. Before 1776, John Thorn Glover dammed King's Run and constructed a mill race on his property. In 1720, Jacob Hinchman built a frame dwelling, which was later enlarged by Revolutionary War hero Col. Joseph Ellis. Later, the city was purchased by a New Jersey governor.
In addition to these notable citizens, Haddon Heights also has a number of prominent residents. The city's Borough Hall has been home to many weddings and even a temporary library. It is home to the Borough Commissioners' meetings, held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The meetings usually take place in the courtroom, but occasionally in the auditorium. Until February 18, 2014, Rob Andrews represented New Jersey's First Congressional District. As of this writing, New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg and Bob Menendez.