Deptford, NJ town hall & government
Deptford spent $42.8 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,406 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Deptford's government.
Who runs Deptford
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Deptford's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 49%
- Fees & charges 41%
- From the state 5%
- Interest, fines & other 2%
- Other taxes & licenses 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
- From other local governments <1%
Deptford didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Deptford
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Deptford Township School District
Deptford's K–12 school district. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 48%
- State 48%
- Federal 4%
Of the $22,467 per pupil, $13,559 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Deptford kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Deptford pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Deptford's government
Who represents Deptford
Deptford is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Donald Norcross. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.