[19] Woodstown was established on July 26, 1882, from portions of Pilesgrove Township based on the results of a referendum held that same day.

[27] Woodstown serves as the more densely settled commercial core of the paired communities, while Pilesgrove is more agricultural.

[28] The 2010 United States census counted 3,505 people, 1,444 households, and 939 families in the borough.

[37] As of the 2000 United States census[14] there were 3,136 people, 1,304 households, and 839 families residing in the borough.

[5] The borough form of government used by Woodstown is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie.

The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council.

[39][40] As of 2025[update], the Mayor of the Borough of Woodstown is (D Joseph H. Hiles, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027.

Members of the Woodstown Borough Council are Council President Glenn Merkle (R, 2027), Heather Bobbitt (R, 2026), Jim Hackett (R, 2026), Bertha Hyman (R, 2025), Jesse Stemberger (D, 2027) and Noah Tighe (R, 2025; elected to serve an unexpired term).

[3][41][42][43][44] In March 2015, the borough council selected Debbie Tierno from among three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the vacant seat of Fran Grenier who had resigned the previous month.

[45] Matt Perry was selected by the borough council in December 2013 from among three candidates offered by the Republican municipal committee to fill the vacant seat of Veronica Soultz who resigned from office the previous month after moving out of the borough.

[49][50][51] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 2nd congressional district is represented by Jeff Van Drew (R, Dennis Township).

[53] 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).

Cross (R, Pennsville Township, 2029),[57][58] Sheriff Charles M. Miller (R, Salem, 2027)[59][60] and Surrogate Nicki A. Burke (D, Woodstown, 2025).

[63] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 66.8% (vs. 64.6% in Salem County) were registered to vote, including 89.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 84.4% countywide).

[citation needed] People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Woodstown include: