[21][22] In March 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, a minor battle was fought between British forces and local militia at Quinton's Bridge.

[31][32] The 2010 United States census counted 2,666 people, 1,036 households, and 756 families in the township.

[41] As of the 2000 United States census[14] there were 2,786 people, 1,074 households, and 778 families residing in the township.

[6][43] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.

[3][44][45][46][47] Joseph Donelson, a former councilmember and mayor, was selected in October 2013 by the Township Council from among three candidates recommended by the municipal Democratic committee to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2015 of Carl E. Schrier, who had resigned earlier that month.

[48] In November 2014, Joseph J. Hannagan Jr., was elected to serve the balance of the term.

[51][52][53] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).

[55] For the 2024-2025 session, the 3rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by John Burzichelli (D, Paulsboro) and in the General Assembly by David Bailey (D, Woodstown) and Heather Simmons (D, Glassboro).

[56] Salem County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners who are elected at-large to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year.

[57][58] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Dale A.

Cross (R, Pennsville Township, 2029),[59][60] Sheriff Charles M. Miller (R, Salem, 2027)[61][62] and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (D, Woodstown, 2025).

[65] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 63.8% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 83.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).

[82] Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Salem High School in Salem City, together with students from Elsinboro Township, Lower Alloways Creek Township and Mannington Township, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Salem City School District.

[90] People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Quinton Township include: