Willingboro City is a suburb of Philadelphia, New Jersey, located in Burlington County. The city has a population of 33,008 and is one of the largest in New Jersey. Its borders are Route 130 on the north and Westampton Township on the south. It is home to twelve parks, as well as single-family homes, apartment complexes, and townhouses.
Willingboro City has a total of 180 miles of sidewalks and 110 miles of streets in residential areas. It has a population of approximately 34,000 and is home to 10,994 single-family houses, 763 townhouses in two areas, and 166 commercial buildings. The city also operates the Kennedy Center, a cultural center with a number of cultural events. There are also two public swimming pools in the city.
The township's population of African-American residents increased steadily during the 1960s, with an estimated fifty families. By 1970, that percentage had risen to 11%. The township was considered to be racially segregated, and the Human Relations Council investigated these claims and made recommendations to improve relations among ethnic groups within the township. But the human rights council was unable to prevent this practice, which was later upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Willingboro Township's ordinance was aimed at minimizing the effects of blacks moving into the town. The district court, however, stifled the town's attempt to strangle at birth the fear that blacks would lower the values of white properties. Despite these efforts, the town still continues to be a majority-white neighborhood. The district court has also found no discrimination against minority house buyers, thereby justifying the town's zoning ordinance.