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Alpha, New Jersey

Alpha is a borough in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,328, a decrease of 41 (−1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 2,369, which in turn reflected a decline of 113 (−4.6%) from the 2,482 counted in the 2000 census.

Alpha was incorporated as a borough from portions of Pohatcong Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature passed on June 26, 1911, and signed by Governor Woodrow Wilson, based on the results of a referendum held on May 31, 1911. The borough was named for the Alpha Cement Works.

History
Formally known as Vulcanite, Alpha was incorporated on June 26, 1911, but its history can be traced back to a much earlier date. At the time of the Great Blizzard of 1888, there were only seven houses in what is now the corporate limits of Alpha. The exact date on which the first house in Alpha is uncertain. One of the first homes in the community was a two-room log cabin constructed by the Pursel family beside an old Indian Trail on the former property of the Vulcanite Portland Cement Company, now New Brunswick Avenue.

Less than two years after incorporating, the community obtained a continuation of the streetcar line from Phillipsburg and electric street lights were installed.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.72 square miles (4.44 km2), including 1.68 square miles (4.35 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.09 km2) of water (2.03%).

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Vulcanite.

The borough is completely surrounded by Pohatcong Township, making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another.

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 2,369 people, 964 households, and 632 families in the borough. The population density was 1,417.2 per square mile (547.2/km2). There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 617.4 per square mile (238.4/km2). The racial makeup was 93.12% (2,206) White, 2.41% (57) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.52% (36) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.18% (28) from other races, and 1.77% (42) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.28% (125) of the population.

Of the 964 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18; 47.5% were married couples living together; 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.4% were non-families. Of all households, 29.1% were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.03.

22.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.7 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $63,953 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,724) and the median family income was $73,929 (+/− $6,822). Males had a median income of $49,461 (+/− $3,100) versus $40,859 (+/− $5,262) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,567 (+/− $2,455). About 4.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 2,482 people, 989 households, and 688 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,462.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,034 housing units at an average density of 609.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.06% White, 0.28% African American, 0.04% Native American, 1.21% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population.

There were 989 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $42,209, and the median income for a family was $45,435. Males had a median income of $39,957 versus $26,576 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $20,104. About 5.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Alpha is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. The borough form of government used by Alpha 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. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.

, the mayor of Alpha Borough is Republican Craig S. Dunwell, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Alpha Borough Council are Council President Robert J. Melick Jr. (R, 2023), Angela Bickar (I, 2022; elected to serve an unexpired term), Louis J. Cartabona (R, 2023), Todd W. Pantuso (R, 2022), Peter Petinelli (R, 2024) and Jodie Smith (R, 2024). Angela Bickar was elected to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Edward Hanics Jr.

Republican councilmember Jack Preiss and Democrat Kathleen Ronan, both serving terms ending in December 2018, resigned from office in September 2016. Preiss cited time conflicts with his work duties, while Ronan expressed her frustrations with working with the rest of the council. Louis Cartabona was chosen to fill the seat held by Preiss. In October, the council selected Jennifer Gable from a list of three nominees submitted by the Democratic municipal committee to fill Ronan's vacant seat. In the 2017 general election, Louis J. Cartabona and Alan Singleton were elected to serve the balance of the two unexpired terms of office.

Harry Zikas became the state's youngest mayor ever when he took office in 2000 at the age of 21. Zikas announced his resignation from office in September 2014, citing his acceptance of a job in Northern New Jersey. With Mayor Ed Hanics casting the tiebreaking vote, Tracy Grossman was selected in October 2014 to fill the remainder of Zikas's term of office.

In January 2014, the borough council selected Millard Rooks to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2015 of Michael Savary, who had resigned after pleading guilty to disorderly tampering with public records.

Federal, state and county representation
Alpha is located in the 7th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Alpha had been part of the NJ's 5th congressional district, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.

Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,441 registered voters in Alpha, of which 548 (38.0% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 296 (20.5% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 596 (41.4% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 60.8% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 78.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 497 votes (51.1% vs. 40.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 436 votes (44.8% vs. 56.0%) and other candidates with 25 votes (2.6% vs. 1.7%), among the 973 ballots cast by the borough's 1,457 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.8% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 470 votes (47.7% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 464 votes (47.1% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 18 votes (1.8% vs. 1.6%), among the 985 ballots cast by the borough's 1,408 registered voters, for a turnout of 70.0% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 510 votes (50.1% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 489 votes (48.0% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 12 votes (1.2% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,018 ballots cast by the borough's 1,369 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.4% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 70.0% of the vote (442 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.9% (170 votes), and other candidates with 3.0% (19 votes), among the 651 ballots cast by the borough's 1,471 registered voters (20 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 44.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 334 votes (48.2% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 251 votes (36.2% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 64 votes (9.2% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 21 votes (3.0% vs. 1.5%), among the 693 ballots cast by the borough's 1,397 registered voters, yielding a 49.6% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education
Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade for public school attend the Alpha School District at Alpha School. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 179 students and 24.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 7.3:1. In the 2016–2017 school year, Alpha had the 42nd smallest enrollment of any school district in the state, with 194 students.

Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, which serves students from Alpha as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Phillipsburg School District. The high school also serves students from four other sending communities: Bloomsbury (in Hunterdon County), Greenwich Township, Lopatcong Township and Pohatcong Township. As of the 2022–23 school year, the school had an enrollment of 264 students and 22.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

Students from the borough and from all of Warren County are eligible to attend Ridge and Valley Charter School in Blairstown (for grades K–8) or Warren County Technical School in Washington borough (for 9–12), with special education services provided by local districts supplemented throughout the county by the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township (for Pre-K–12).

Transportation
, the borough had a total of 21.40 mi of roadways, of which 17.38 mi were maintained by the municipality, 2.78 mi by Warren County and 1.24 mi by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. The main road that goes through is CR 519. Route 122 runs through briefly in the north.

While Interstate 78 passes through the southern portion of the borough, the closest access point is at US 22 in neighboring Pohatcong.

The Norfolk Southern Railway's Lehigh Line (formerly the mainline of the Lehigh Valley Railroad), runs through Alpha on its way to Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Alpha include:

 * Joe Buzas (1919–2003), Minor League Baseball executive who played one season with the New York Yankees
 * Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (1929–2016), United States Marine who received the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean War
 * Jack Orchulli (born 1946), politician
 * Jennie Somogyi (born 1977/78), ballet dancer who joined the New York City Ballet in 1993, at age 15, became a principal dancer in 2000, and retired in 2015

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Beattystown, New Jersey

Beattystown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Mansfield Township, in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 4,554.

Beattystown has been listed as one of the 10 most endangered historic sites in New Jersey by Preservation New Jersey.

Beattystown was named after George Beatty, who built a mill here c. 1762.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Beattystown had a total area of 3.036 mi2, including 3.011 mi2 of land and 0.025 mi2 of water (0.81%).

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 4,554 people, 1,848 households, and 1,159 families in the CDP. The population density was 1512.3 /mi2. There were 2,091 housing units at an average density of 694.4 /mi2. The racial makeup was 84.12% (3,831) White, 4.94% (225) Black or African American, 0.13% (6) Native American, 4.79% (218) Asian, 0.02% (1) Pacific Islander, 3.82% (174) from other races, and 2.17% (99) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.69% (669) of the population.

Of the 1,848 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18; 45.1% were married couples living together; 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 37.3% were non-families. Of all households, 29.0% were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.09.

24.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 92.2 males.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census there were 3,223 people, 1,218 households, and 862 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 413.4 /km2. There were 1,253 housing units at an average density of 160.7 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 91.75% White, 1.64% African American, 0.03% Native American, 1.86% Asian, 2.64% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.52% of the population.

There were 1,218 households, out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 36.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $56,507, and the median income for a family was $75,196. Males had a median income of $48,843 versus $38,173 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $29,345. About 2.0% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest
The Beattystown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1990, for its significance in architecture, commerce, industry, and settlement pattern.

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Belvidere, New Jersey

Belvidere is a town and the county seat of Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 2,520, a decrease of 161 (−6.0%) from the 2010 census count of 2,681, which in turn reflected a decline of 90 (−3.2%) from the 2,771 counted in the 2000 census.

Belvidere was incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 7, 1845, from portions of Oxford Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The town's name means "beautiful to see" in Italian.

Geography and climate
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.84 km2), including 1.45 square miles (3.75 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.09 km2) of water (2.36%). Dildine Island is located in the Delaware River, approximately 4 mi north of Belvidere.

Belvidere borders White Township in Warren County and Northampton County in Pennsylvania across the Delaware River.

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 2,681 people, 1,054 households, and 682 families in the town. The population density was 1,847.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of 785.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 96.01% (2,574) White, 1.57% (42) Black or African American, 0.11% (3) Native American, 0.78% (21) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.22% (6) from other races, and 1.31% (35) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.62% (97) of the population.

Of the 1,054 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 48.8% were married couples living together; 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.3% were non-families. Of all households, 28.7% were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.17.

25.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.5 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $60,707 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,476) and the median family income was $74,028 (+/− $13,366). Males had a median income of $53,796 (+/− $11,432) versus $32,000 (+/− $7,359) for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,220 (+/− $2,359). About 0.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 2,771 people, 1,088 households, and 716 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,091.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of 879.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 0.51% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.31% of the population.

There were 1,088 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,792, and the median income for a family was $62,212. Males had a median income of $41,800 versus $31,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,231. About 1.3% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
A large site of DSM-Firmenich Nutritional Products that includes 250000 sqft of facilities in the town, manufacturing products including arachidonic acid and beta-carotene by fermentation processes, is located on the town's border with White Township.

Local government
Belvidere is governed under the Town form of municipal government. The town is one of nine municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this traditional form of government. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the six-member Town Council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The town council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.

, the Mayor of Belvidere is Republican Kathy B Miers, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Town Council are Council President Laurel Napolitani (R, 2023), Glen E. Matlock (R, 2022; elected to serve an unexpired term), Kathleen Miers (R, 2023), Donald Mitchell (R, 2022), Joseph Roth (R, 2024) and Adam Zmigrodski (R, 2024).

Glen Matlock was elected in November 2020 to serve the term of office expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Charles A. Makatura Jr. until he resigned from office in January 2020.

In March 2015, the town council selected Timothy Petre from three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2017 that had been held by William J. Murphy until he resigned from office. Petre served on an interim basis until the November 2015 general election, when Laurel Napolitani was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.

In December 2014, the town council selected Laurel Napolitani from among three names nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the term expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Michael Viglianco, who resigned from council in December 2014 after moving out of Belvidere. Napolitani served on an interim basis until the November 2015 general election, when Walter Tutka was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.

Federal, state, and county representation
Belvidere is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.

Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,687 registered voters in Belvidere, of which 380 (22.5% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 611 (36.2% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 694 (41.1% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 2 voters registered as either Libertarians or Greens. Among the town's 2010 Census population, 62.9% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 84.3% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 656 votes (53.8% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 521 votes (42.7% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 24 votes (2.0% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,220 ballots cast by the town's 1,724 registered voters, for a turnout of 70.8% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 693 votes (55.0% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 514 votes (40.8% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 27 votes (2.1% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,260 ballots cast by the town's 1,684 registered voters, for a turnout of 74.8% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 779 votes (61.9% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 452 votes (35.9% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 21 votes (1.7% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,259 ballots cast by the town's 1,640 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.8% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 68.3% of the vote (494 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 27.0% (195 votes), and other candidates with 4.7% (34 votes), among the 740 ballots cast by the town's 1,758 registered voters (17 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 480 votes (56.7% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 221 votes (26.1% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 116 votes (13.7% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 18 votes (2.1% vs. 1.5%), among the 847 ballots cast by the town's 1,642 registered voters, yielding a 51.6% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education
The Belvidere School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 631 students and 61.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Oxford Street Elementary School with 262 students in grades PreK-8, and Belvidere High School with 367 students in grades 9-12. As part of a cost-saving measure, Third Street School was closed after the 2018–2019 school year and merged into Oxford Street Elementary School. Students from Harmony Township, Hope Township and White Township attend the district's high school as part of sending/receiving relationships with the respective districts.

Students from the town and from all of Warren County are eligible to attend Ridge and Valley Charter School in Blairstown (for grades K–8) or Warren County Technical School in Washington borough (for 9–12), with special education services provided by local districts supplemented throughout the county by the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township (for Pre-K–12).

Belvidere was rated one of the Top 5 Schools in each county with the highest rate of drug/violence/bullying incidents, based on the number of incidents per every 100 enrolled students.

Transportation
, the town had a total of 16.39 mi of roadways, of which 14.38 mi were maintained by the municipality and 2.01 mi by Warren County.

The most prominent highway is County Route 620.

The Riverton–Belvidere Bridge crosses the Delaware River, connecting Belvidere with Riverton, Pennsylvania, operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. There is no toll for crossing on either side, after tolls were abolished by the Joint Commission for the Elimination of Toll Bridges in 1929. The bridge is 653 ft long, connecting County Route 620 Spur (Water Street) in Belvidere to former Pennsylvania Route 709 on the Riverton side.

Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Belvidere include:

 * Donald J. Albanese (born 1937), politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1976 to 1982
 * C. Ledyard Blair (1867–1949), investment banker and yachtsman
 * DeWitt Clinton Blair (1833–1915), philanthropist and industrialist
 * Charles W. Buttz (1837–1913), member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina
 * Dan Gray (born 1956), former NFL defensive tackle who played for the Detroit Lions in 1978
 * Henry S. Harris (1850–1902), former U.S. Member of Congress
 * Don Hume (born 1938), former NASCAR driver who competed in 15 Winston Cup events
 * Joseph Johnson (1785–1877), former member of Congress and Governor of Virginia
 * John Patterson Bryan Maxwell (1804–1845), politician who represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1839 and again from 1841 to 1843
 * William McMurtrie (1851–1913), chemist who served as president of the American Chemical Society
 * Don Reitz (1929–2014), ceramic artist, recognized for inspiring a reemergence of salt glaze pottery in the United States
 * Ernest Schelling (1876–1939), pianist, composer, conductor and music director who was the conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra from 1935 to 1937
 * Melville Amasa Scovell (1855–1912), chemist
 * George W. Scranton (1811–1861), former member of Congress and founder of the city of Scranton
 * Chris Wylde (born 1976), actor and comedian

Places of interest

 * Belvidere Cemetery – Dating back to 1834, the cemetery is the burial site of several historical figures, many associated with the Civil War, and has been included in tours conducted as part of the town's annual Victorian Days celebration.
 * Foul Rift is a Class II rapids on the Delaware River located south of Belvidere, in which a drop of 22 ft in elevation in a span of 0.5 mi creates one of the river's most dangerous stretches.
 * Four Sisters Winery – Established in 1984, the winery was named for the four daughters of the founders.
 * Robert Morris House – Built by Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the house is one of the town's oldest homes.
 * Warren County Courthouse – Future New Jersey governor-elect Garret D. Wall (who declined to serve as governor after being elected in 1829) donated the land in 1825 and the courthouse was completed in 1826 at a cost of $10,000. In 1892, the courthouse was the site of the county's most recent public hanging.
 * Warren County Museum – Now the home of the Warren County Historical and Genealogical Society, the museum is located on Garret D. Wall county square in a townhome constructed c. 1848 and purchased in 1980, which houses many items related to the history of Warren County.

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Blairstown, New Jersey

Blairstown is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 5,704, a decrease of 263 (−4.4%) from the 2010 census count of 5,967,  which in turn reflected an increase of 220 (+3.8%) from the 5,747 counted in the 2000 census.

The area had been known as Smith's Mill and was later called Butts Bridge (variously spelled as "Butt's Bridge" and "Butts' Bridge"), named for a family that owned the eponymous crossing of the Paulins Kill.

Blairstown was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1845, from portions of Knowlton Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day. The township was named for John Insley Blair.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.78 square miles (79.71 km2), including 29.89 square miles (77.41 km2) of land and 0.89 square miles (2.30 km2) of water (2.88%). The township is located in the Kittatinny Valley which is a section of the Great Appalachian Valley that stretches for 700 mi from Canada to Alabama.

Blairstown CDP (with a 2010 Census population of 515 ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within the township.

Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Blair Lake, Cedar Lake, Cooks Pond, Jacksonburg, Kalaroma, Lake Susquehanna, Mount Vernon, Paulina, Vail and Walnut Valley.

White Township borders the Warren County municipalities of Frelinghuysen Township, Hardwick Township, Hope Township and Knowlton Township.

Demographics
The township's economic data and that of Warren County is calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau as part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also includes Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties in eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania.

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 5,967 people, 2,124 households, and 1,703 families in the township. The population density was 193.6 per square mile (74.7/km2). There were 2,272 housing units at an average density of 73.7 per square mile (28.5/km2). The racial makeup was 96.03% (5,730) White, 1.12% (67) Black or African American, 0.12% (7) Native American, 1.14% (68) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.45% (27) from other races, and 1.14% (68) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.79% (226) of the population.

Of the 2,124 households, 32.8% had children under the age of 18; 66.8% were married couples living together; 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 19.8% were non-families. Of all households, 15.8% were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.11.

23.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.8 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $82,952 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,269) and the median family income was $92,063 (+/− $14,594). Males had a median income of $73,818 (+/− $7,161) versus $54,959 (+/− $13,254) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $38,393 (+/− $7,342). About 4.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 5,747 people, 2,040 households, and 1,638 families residing in the township. The population density was 185.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,136 housing units at an average density of 68.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 98.17% White, 0.26% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 2,040 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the township the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $64,809, and the median income for a family was $71,214. Males had a median income of $51,931 versus $33,646 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,775. About 3.0% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Blairstown is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At a reorganization meeting held each year during the first week of January, the Committee members select one of their members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor.

, the Blairstown Township Committee consists of Mayor Rob Moorhead (R, term on committee ends December 31, 2024, term as mayor ends 2022), Deputy Mayor Walter Orcutt (R, term on committee ends 2023; term as deputy mayor ends 2022), Charles Makatura (R, 2024), Giovanna "JoAnne" VanValkenburg (R, 2022) and Debra Waldron (R, 2023).

Federal, state, and county representation
Blairstown Township is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.

Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,294 registered voters in Blairstown Township, of which 707 (16.5% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,882 (43.8% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,702 (39.6% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 72.0% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 94.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 1,654 votes (63.2% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 910 votes (34.8% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 28 votes (1.1% vs. 1.7%), among the 2,616 ballots cast by the township's 4,326 registered voters, for a turnout of 60.5% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 1,986 votes (60.7% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,192 votes (36.4% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 39 votes (1.2% vs. 1.6%), among the 3,271 ballots cast by the township's 4,332 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,141 votes (65.8% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,068 votes (32.8% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 33 votes (1.0% vs. 1.3%), among the 3,256 ballots cast by the township's 4,021 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.0% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 74.0% of the vote (1,335 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 23.7% (427 votes), and other candidates with 2.3% (42 votes), among the 1,850 ballots cast by the township's 4,338 registered voters (46 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.6%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,252 votes (63.5% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 489 votes (24.8% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 180 votes (9.1% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 24 votes (1.2% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,971 ballots cast by the township's 4,236 registered voters, yielding a 46.5% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Former mayors

 * 2021 – Rob Moorhead (R)
 * 2018–2020 – Stephen Lance (R)
 * 2014–2017 – Herman Shoemaker (R)
 * 2013 – Richard Mach (R)
 * 2012 – Frank Anderson (R)
 * 2009–2011 – Richard Mach (R)
 * 2006–2008 – Stephen Lance (R)
 * 2005 – Alfred Handy (R)
 * 2004 – George Joest (R)
 * 2003 – William Horsey (R)
 * 2002 – George Joest (R)
 * 2001 – William Seal (R)
 * 2000 – Jane Santini (D)
 * 1999 – Joseph DiGrazia (R)
 * 1998 – Anita Ardia (I)
 * 1996–1997 – Franklin D Shotwell (R)
 * 1995 – Charles Eble (R)
 * 1990–1994 – Walter Orcutt (R)
 * 1989 – Frank Kelly (D)
 * 1988 – Howard Mott Sr. (D)

Former committee members

 * 2021–2023 – Walter Orcutt (R)
 * 2019–2021 – Steven Sikkes (R)
 * 2019–2021 – Rob Moorhead (R)
 * 2017–2023 – Debra Waldron (R)
 * 2016–2018 – Cynthia Dalton (R)
 * 2015–2022 – JoAnne VanValkenburg (R)
 * 2015 – Harold Price (R)
 * 2014–2015 – Susan Price (R)
 * 2013–2018 – Paul Avery (R)
 * 2012–2017 – Herman Shoemaker (R)
 * 2007–2012 – William Seal (R)
 * 2006–2011 – Sal Lascari (R)
 * 2006–2020 – Stephen Lance (R)
 * 2005–2015 – Frank Anderson (R)
 * 2005–2013 – Richard Mach (R)
 * 2004–2006 – Gary Stevens (R)
 * 2003–2005 – Alfred Handy (R)
 * 2003–2005 – Raymond Davis (R)
 * 2002–2004 – William Horsey (R)
 * 2001–2005 – George Joest (R)
 * 2001–2003 – JoAnne VanValkenburg (I)
 * 1998–2001 – William Seal (R)
 * 1997–2002 – Jane Santini (D)
 * 1997–2002 – Anita Ardia (I)
 * 1995–1997 – Fred Cook (D)
 * 1995–1997 – Charles Eble (R)
 * 1992–1994 – Robert Rokosz (R)
 * 1990–1992 – Anthony Hipple (R)
 * 1989–1994 – Walter Orcutt (R)
 * 1988–1993 – Robert McElroy (D)
 * 1984–1986 – George Wilhelm (R)
 * 1981–1987 – Carl Race (R)
 * 1979–1987 – Sal Simonetti (R)
 * 1978–1983 – Elwyn Barker (R)
 * 1975–1979 – Howard Mott Sr. (D)
 * 1968–1989 – Frank Kelly (D)

Education
The Blairstown Township School District serves public school students in kindergarten through sixth grade at the Blairstown Elementary School. Students from Hardwick Township, a non-operating school district attend Blairstown Elementary School. As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 435 students and 42.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

Students in seventh through twelfth grades for public school attend the North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, a public secondary high school, serving students from the townships of Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick and Knowlton. As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 658 students and 56.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

Ridge and Valley Charter School, a K–8 charter school founded in 2004 that is focused on Earth literacy and sustainable living, is located in neighboring Frelinghuysen Township. The school also serves (and grants admission priority to) students from Frelinghuysen, Hardwick and Knowlton Townships, who attend the school without cost to the parents. Students from the township and from all of Warren County are also eligible to attend Warren County Technical School in Washington borough (for 9–12), with special education services provided by local districts supplemented throughout the county by the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township (for PreK–12).

Students from across the world attend Blair Academy, a private boarding school for students in grades 9–12 established in 1848 by philanthropist John Insley Blair.

Roads and highways
, the township had a total of 85.92 mi of roadways, of which 61.05 mi were maintained by the municipality, 17.23 mi by Warren County and 7.64 mi by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Interstate 80 (the Bergen-Passaic Expressway) passes through the southern part of the township for 1.2 mi without any interchanges, and is accessible via Route 94 and CR 521 in neighboring Knowlton and Hope townships, respectively. Route 94 passes for 6.5 mi runs east–west through the center of the township while County Route 521 passes through in the eastern section.

Airport
Blairstown Airport (1N7) is located southwest of the central business district. The airport serves small planes and gliders.

Railroads
The Lackawanna Cut-Off, a high-speed, double-track railway line that stretches for 28.45 mi, was constructed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad between 1908 and 1911, opening for service on December 24, 1911. It ran west from Port Morris, New Jersey to Slateford, Pennsylvania and passed through Blairstown. The DL&W RR merged with the Erie Railroad on October 17, 1960, to form the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Due to declining revenues, passenger service over the Lackawanna Cut-Off was discontinued on January 6, 1970, and freight service ceased in 1979, just three years after the E-L was absorbed into the Consolidated Railroad Corporation (Conrail). The tracks remained relatively-dormant until 1984, when the property was sold to a developer and the rails were removed.

The right-of-way is now the property of the State of New Jersey, and plans are underway for the restoration of rail service in the future. As part of restoring train service by New Jersey Transit via the Lackawanna Cut-Off, $61 million had been secured to restore railbed and tracks of the former railroad, with passenger service anticipated to be restored in 2026 or 2027. Blairstown's poured concrete passenger and freight stations still stand, although privately owned. The restored service plans include a stop at the Blairstown station as part of extension of Amtrak service to the Poconos and Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Blairstown was also served by a second railroad, the Blairstown Railway. The short line, a personal project of the local industrial magnate John Insley Blair, was constructed in 1876 from Blairstown to Delaware Township, where it connected with the Old Main Line of the Lackawanna RR. The Blairstown Railway was absorbed by the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad in 1882 as it built west to the coal fields of Pennsylvania. The NYS&W also operated passenger service between Blairstown and New York (via Jersey City, NJ) until 1935. A third railroad, the Lehigh and New England Railroad, operated through Blairstown via trackage rights over the NYS&W between Swartswood Junction and Hainesburg Junction until October 31, 1961, when the L&NE was abandoned. With the loss of L&NE trackage rights revenues and little local business to sustain the line, the NYS&W also abandoned its line through Blairstown shortly thereafter, and the tracks were removed in 1962. The right-of-way today has been preserved by the State of New Jersey as the 26 mi long Paulinskill Valley Trail.

Landmarks

 * Blairstown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
 * Historic Blairstown Theater (also known as Roy's Hall) was built in 1913 as a silent movie house. The building was restored and painted blue in 2005 and is the centerpiece of Blairstown's vintage Main Street, surrounded by charming shops, galleries and restaurants. The HBT features a regular schedule of live music and theatrical performances, classic film and community events.
 * The Blairstown Museum is a private, non-profit corporation organized under New Jersey law managed by a Board of Directors and housed in a 19th-century building, known as the last remaining structure of "Roy's Row". The Museum is the only general history and cultural museum for the Township of Blairstown. It cares for over 2,000 items that illustrate the history of the township and its inhabitants, including former resident and namesake John Insley Blair.

Popular culture

 * Scenes from the horror film Friday the 13th were filmed on Blairstown's Main Street, and at the Blairstown Diner on Route 94; the Boy Scout camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in adjacent Hardwick Township was the site for Camp Crystal Lake.
 * The body of Dawn Olanick, formerly known as 'Princess Doe' was discovered at the Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Blairstown on July 15, 1982. She became the first unidentified body entered into the FBI's NCIC computer system.
 * Scenes from the horror film Plasterhead were filmed at the Blairstown Diner on Route 94 as part of an homage by the filmmakers to Friday the 13th.

Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Blairstown include:

 * Cathy Bao Bean (born 1942), lives in neighboring Frelinghuysen Township, author of The Chopsticks-Fork Principle: A Memoir and Manual
 * Bennett Bean (born 1941), studio potter, lives in neighboring Frelinghuysen Township
 * Robert A. Belet (1914–1942), United States Marine Corps master technical sergeant who was awarded the Silver Star for his actions in the Guadalcanal Campaign
 * DeWitt Clinton Blair (1833–1915), son of John Insley Blair
 * John Insley Blair (1802–1899), entrepreneur, railroad magnate, and Blairstown's most famous citizen. Gravel Hill was renamed Blairstown after Blair in 1839
 * Anthony D'Amato (born 1987), songwriter and singer
 * John A. Haggerty (1841–1910), Wisconsin legislator and businessman who was born in Blairstown
 * David T. Little (born 1978), composer
 * Nancy Overton (1926–2009), singer best known for her work with The Chordettes
 * Lou Reed (1942–2013), musician, singer, songwriter and record producer, lived in neighboring Hardwick Township
 * Isaac Wildrick (1803–1892), represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1849 to 1853

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Brass Castle, New Jersey

Brass Castle is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Washington Township, in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,555.

Brass Castle is named for Jacob Brass, an early settler of the area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, Brass Castle had a total area of 2.934 mi2, including 2.918 mi2 of land and 0.016 mi2 of water (0.54%).

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 1,555 people, 552 households, and 452 families in the CDP. The population density was 532.9 /mi2. There were 575 housing units at an average density of 197.1 /mi2. The racial makeup was 95.95% (1,492) White, 1.61% (25) Black or African American, 0.06% (1) Native American, 1.48% (23) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.26% (4) from other races, and 0.64% (10) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.22% (50) of the population.

Of the 552 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18; 73.9% were married couples living together; 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 18.1% were non-families. Of all households, 15.8% were made up of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.15.

25.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 32.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 97.8 males.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census there were 1,507 people, 517 households, and 436 families living in the CDP. The population density was 199.3 /km2. There were 535 housing units at an average density of 70.7 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.21% White, 0.93% African American, 0.27% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 517 households, out of which 42.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $79,227, and the median income for a family was $84,783. Males had a median income of $51,689 versus $35,690 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,393. About 5.1% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Franklin Township, Warren County, New Jersey

Franklin Township is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 2,968, a decrease of 208 (−6.5%) from the 2010 census count of 3,176, which in turn reflected an increase of 408 (+14.7%) from the 2,768 counted in the 2000 census.

Franklin was incorporated as a township by the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1839, from portions of Greenwich Township, Mansfield Township, and Oxford Township. The township is named for Benjamin Franklin.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 23.51 square miles (60.89 km2), including 23.42 square miles (60.66 km2) of land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) of water (0.38%).

Asbury (with a 2010 Census population of 273 ), Broadway (244 ) and New Village (421 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs)located within the township.

Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Willow Grove.

Franklin Township borders the municipalities of Greenwich Township, Harmony Township and Washington Township in Warren County; and Bethlehem Township and Bloomsbury in Hunterdon County.

Demographics
The township's economic data (as is all of Warren County) is calculated by the U.S. Census Bureau as part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 3,176 people, 1,122 households, and 885 families in the township. The population density was 132.1 per square mile (51.0/km2). There were 1,219 housing units at an average density of 50.7 per square mile (19.6/km2). The racial makeup was 94.43% (2,999) White, 1.48% (47) Black or African American, 0.13% (4) Native American, 2.33% (74) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.19% (6) from other races, and 1.45% (46) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.84% (122) of the population.

Of the 1,122 households, 35.1% had children under the age of 18; 70.4% were married couples living together; 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present and 21.1% were non-families. Of all households, 16.9% were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.21.

24.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 100.6 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $85,893 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,764) and the median family income was $98,333 (+/− $7,142). Males had a median income of $69,784 (+/− $9,633) versus $59,750 (+/− $16,881) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $38,178 (+/− $4,746). About 7.2% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 U.S. census, there were 2,768 people, 972 households, and 750 families residing in the township. The population density was 115.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,019 housing units at an average density of 42.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% White, 0.83% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.99% of the population.

There were 972 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $69,115, and the median income for a family was $72,763. Males had a median income of $47,569 versus $31,906 for females. The per capita income for the township was $27,224. About 2.4% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Franklin Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Deputy Mayor.

, members of the Franklin Township Committee are Mayor Michael Toretta (R, term on committee ends December 31, 2024; term as mayor ends 2022), Deputy Mayor David Guth (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2022), Bonnie Butler (R, 2023), Mike Ferri (R, 2022), Richard Herzer (R, 2022).

In 2018, the township had an average property tax bill of $9,022, the highest in the county, compared to an average bill of $8,767 statewide.

Federal, state, and county representation
Franklin Township is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Franklin Township had been part of the NJ's 5th congressional district, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.

Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 2,112 registered voters in Franklin Township, of which 396 (18.8% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 890 (42.1% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 825 (39.1% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 66.5% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 88.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 921 votes (63.1% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 493 votes (33.8% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 27 votes (1.8% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,460 ballots cast by the township's 2,095 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.7% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 960 votes (59.9% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 588 votes (36.7% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 39 votes (2.4% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,602 ballots cast by the township's 2,090 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.7% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 967 votes (63.1% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 529 votes (34.5% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 26 votes (1.7% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,533 ballots cast by the township's 1,900 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.7% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 79.6% of the vote (730 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 18.2% (167 votes), and other candidates with 2.2% (20 votes), among the 932 ballots cast by the township's 2,148 registered voters (15 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 43.4%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 794 votes (68.8% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 200 votes (17.3% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 117 votes (10.1% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 25 votes (2.2% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,154 ballots cast by the township's 2,059 registered voters, yielding a 56.0% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education
The Franklin Township School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 197 students and 25.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 7.9:1.

Public school students in seventh through twelfth grades attend the schools of the Warren Hills Regional School District, which also serves students from the municipalities of Mansfield Township, Washington Borough, Washington Township and Oxford Township (for 9-12 only, attending on a tuition basis). Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Warren Hills Regional Middle School with 468 students in grades 7 and 8 (located in Washington Borough) and Warren Hills Regional High School with 1,068 students in grades 9 - 12 (located in Washington Township). The high school district is overseen by a nine-member board of education; seats are allocated to the constituent municipalities based on population, with one seat assigned to Franklin Township.

Students from the township and from all of Warren County are eligible to attend Ridge and Valley Charter School in Frelinghuysen Township (for grades K–8) or Warren County Technical School in Washington borough (for 9–12), with special education services provided by local districts supplemented throughout the county by the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township (for PreK–12).

Transportation
, the township had a total of 52.92 mi of roadways, of which 36.93 mi were maintained by the municipality, 11.05 mi by Warren County and 4.94 mi by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Major roadways in Franklin Township include Interstate 78/U.S. Route 22, which pass through the southern part very briefly with Exit 6 right on the border. Route 57 runs through the northern part of the township.

Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Franklin Township include:

 * Dom Fucci (born 1928), former professional football player for the Detroit Lions
 * Billy Osmun (born 1943), retired dirt modified racing driver
 * Pete Perini (1928–2008), former professional football player who played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns


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Frelinghuysen Township, New Jersey

Frelinghuysen Township is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 2,199, a decrease of 31 (−1.4%) from the 2010 census count of 2,230, which in turn reflected an increase of 147 (+7.1%) from the 2,083 counted in the 2000 census.

History
Frelinghuysen Township was incorporated from portions of Hardwick Township on March 7, 1848. According to the book Historical Sites of Warren County, the township was named for Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen, a minister and theologian of the Dutch Reformed Church who came to New Jersey in 1720. Theodorus was the grandfather of Theodore Frelinghuysen, the noted statesman, educator and running mate of presidential candidate Henry Clay on the Whig Party ticket in the 1844 election, who is also credited as the inspiration for the township's name.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 23.87 square miles (61.83 km2), including 23.62 square miles (61.18 km2) of land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) of water (1.04%).

Johnsonburg (with a 2010 Census population of 101 ) and Marksboro (population of 82 in 2010 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within the township. Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Ebenezer, Glovers Pond, Kerrs Corners, Shiloh, Southtown and Yellow Frame.

The township is located in the Kittatinny Valley which is a section of the Great Appalachian Valley that stretches for 700 mi from Canada to Alabama.

Frelinghuysen Township borders the municipalities of Allamuchy Township, Blairstown, Hardwick Township, Hope Township and Independence Township in Warren County; and Fredon Township, Green Township and Stillwater Township in Sussex County.

Demographics
The township's economic data (as is all of Warren County) is calculated by the US Census Bureau as part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 2,230 people, 760 households, and 615 families in the township. The population density was 95.6 per square mile (36.9/km2). There were 826 housing units at an average density of 35.4 per square mile (13.7/km2). The racial makeup was 97.22% (2,168) White, 0.63% (14) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 0.54% (12) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.58% (13) from other races, and 1.03% (23) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% (57) of the population.

Of the 760 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18; 69.1% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 19.1% were non-families. Of all households, 13.6% were made up of individuals and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.07.

21.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.4 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $94,688 (with a margin of error of +/− $10,942) and the median family income was $104,712 (+/− $8,336). Males had a median income of $81,667 (+/− $4,051) versus $53,857 (+/− $2,542) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $39,316 (+/− $3,207). About 2.2% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 2,083 people, 722 households, and 578 families residing in the township. The population density was 88.9 PD/sqmi. There were 755 housing units at an average density of 32.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 97.79% White, 0.34% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.

There were 722 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.9% were non-families. 14.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the township the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $72,434, and the median income for a family was $78,464. Males had a median income of $56,818 versus $36,827 for females. The per capita income for the township was $28,792. About 1.1% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Frelinghuysen Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. The committee has an organizational meeting each January to appoint a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members. These officers serve for one year, until the next organizational meeting.

, members of the Frelinghuysen Township Committee are Mayor Keith C. Ramos (R, term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2022), Deputy Mayor Christopher Stracco (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2022), David C. Boynton (R, 2023), Todd McPeek (R, 2024) and Robert Stock (R, 2022; appointed to serve an unexpired term).

In January 2022, Robert Stack was sworn in to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Frank D. Desiderio Jr. until his resignation the previous month.

Federal, state, and county representation
Frelinghuysen Township is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.

Politics
As of March 2011, there were a total of 1,583 registered voters in Frelinghuysen Township, of which 248 (15.7% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 700 (44.2% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 634 (40.1% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 71.0% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 90.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 756 votes (65.3% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 368 votes (31.8% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 22 votes (1.9% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,157 ballots cast by the township's 1,582 registered voters, for a turnout of 73.1% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 802 votes (64.4% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 405 votes (32.5% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 19 votes (1.5% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,246 ballots cast by the township's 1,577 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.0% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 801 votes (66.3% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 384 votes (31.8% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 20 votes (1.7% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,209 ballots cast by the township's 1,491 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.1% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 75.7% of the vote (535 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 21.1% (149 votes), and other candidates with 3.3% (23 votes), among the 720 ballots cast by the township's 1,591 registered voters (13 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 45.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 623 votes (64.5% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 219 votes (22.7% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 95 votes (9.8% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 15 votes (1.6% vs. 1.5%), among the 966 ballots cast by the township's 1,560 registered voters, yielding a 61.9% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education
The Frelinghuysen Township School District serves children in public school in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade at Frelinghuysen Elementary School. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of one school, had an enrollment of 131 students and 13.2 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.0:1. In the 2016–2017 school year, Frelinghuysen had the 28th smallest enrollment of any school district in the state, with 150 students.

Students in seventh through twelfth grades for public school attend the North Warren Regional High School, a public secondary high school that also serves students from the townships of Blairstown (site of the school), Hardwick and Knowlton. As of the 2022–23 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 620 students and 57.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

Students from the township and from all of Warren County are eligible to attend Ridge and Valley Charter School in the township (for grades K–8, with Frelinghuysen residents among those receiving admissions preference) or Warren County Technical School in Washington borough (for 9–12), with special education services provided by local districts supplemented throughout the county by the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township (for PreK–12).

Transportation
, the township had a total of 51.83 mi of roadways, of which 30.05 mi were maintained by the municipality, 14.88 mi by Warren County and 6.90 mi by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Interstate 80 (the Bergen-Passaic Expressway) traverses though the southern part of Frelinghuysen, but does not have any interchanges within the township; the closest exits are in both neighboring Allamuchy and Hope Townships. Route 94 runs through in the northern part of the township. CR 519 is the main county road that passes through roughly from the southwest to the northeast.

Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Frelinghuysen Township include:

 * Bennett Bean (born 1941), ceramic artist
 * Cathy Bao Bean (born 1942), writer, educator and author of The Chopsticks-Fork Principle: A Memoir and Manual
 * Mark Thomson (1739–1803), politician who served as a United States representative from New Jersey
 * Isaac Wildrick (1803–1892), former U.S. Member of Congress

title: Frelinghuysen Township, New Jersey


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Great Meadows-Vienna, New Jersey

Great Meadows-Vienna was an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Independence Township, in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2000 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,264.

The combined CDP existed through the 2000 Census. Effective with the 2010 United States Census, the CDP was split into its components, Great Meadows (with a 2010 Census population of 303 ) and Vienna (981 as of 2010 ).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 10.9 km2, all land.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census there were 1,264 people, 403 households, and 334 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 115.6 /km2. There were 413 housing units at an average density of 37.8 /km2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.60% White, 0.79% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.95% Asian, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 403 households, out of which 48.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.5% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.1% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,000, and the median income for a family was $71,600. Males had a median income of $50,729 versus $33,229 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,688. None of the families and 1.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.6% of those over 64.

title: Great Meadows-Vienna, New Jersey


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Greenwich Township, Warren County, New Jersey

Greenwich Township is a township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 5,473, a decrease of 239 (−4.2%) from the 2010 census count of 5,712,  which in turn reflected an increase of 1,347 (+30.9%) from the 4,365 counted in the 2000 census.

Greenwich Township has at various times been a part of most of Northwestern New Jersey's counties. The township was first mentioned in official documents on October 9, 1738, as a part of Hunterdon County. On March 15, 1739, it became part of the newly formed Morris County. On January 22, 1750, portions of the township were taken to form Hardwick Township. On June 8, 1753, Sussex County was created, and Greenwich Township was shifted again. Portions of the township were taken on May 30, 1754, to form both Mansfield Township and Oxford Township. The township was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. It found its current home when Warren County was formed on November 20, 1824. On April 8, 1839, portions of the township were taken to create Franklin Township and Harmony Township. On March 7, 1851, Phillipsburg was created from parts of Greenwich, and Pohatcong Township went off on its own as of January 1, 1882. The township was named for Greenwich, England.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 10.60 square miles (27.45 km2), including 10.58 square miles (27.40 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2) of water (0.15%).

Greenwich CDP (with a 2010 Census population of 2,755 ), Stewartsville (with 349 residents in 2010 ) and Upper Stewartsville (2010 population of 212 ) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within the township.

Other unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Coopersville, Kennedy Mills, Port Warren and Still Valley.

Greenwich Township borders the municipalities of Franklin Township, Lopatcong Township and Pohatcong Township in Warren County; and Bloomsbury in Hunterdon County.

2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 5,712 people, 1,808 households, and 1,546 families in the township. The population density was 542.5 per square mile (209.5/km2). There were 1,870 housing units at an average density of 177.6 per square mile (68.6/km2). The racial makeup was 84.42% (4,822) White, 6.36% (363) Black or African American, 0.12% (7) Native American, 6.16% (352) Asian, 0.05% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.09% (62) from other races, and 1.80% (103) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.37% (364) of the population.

Of the 1,808 households, 51.5% had children under the age of 18; 76.1% were married couples living together; 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 14.5% were non-families. Of all households, 11.1% were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.16 and the average family size was 3.43.

33.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.4 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $102,250 (with a margin of error of +/− $16,103) and the median family income was $112,535 (+/− $19,851). Males had a median income of $95,469 (+/− $9,585) versus $60,986 (+/− $7,346) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $37,290 (+/− $3,322). About 1.1% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census
As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 4,365 people, 1,421 households, and 1,223 families residing in the township. The population density was 413.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,477 housing units at an average density of 139.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the township was 93.26% White, 2.47% African American, 0.27% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.80% of the population.

There were 1,421 households, out of which 51.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.9% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the township, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 38.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $87,613, and the median income for a family was $92,579. Males had a median income of $69,926 versus $34,934 for females. The per capita income for the township was $32,886. About 1.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Greenwich Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

, members of the Greenwich Township Committee are Mayor Robert M. Barsony (R, term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2022), Deputy Mayor Paul Beam (R, term on committee and as deputy mayor ends 2022), Brian Baylor (R, 2023), Bill Kanyuck (R, 2023; appointed to serve an unexpired term) and Lillian McDermott (R, 2024).

In January 2022, the Township Committee appointed Bill Kanyuck to fill the seat expiring in December 2023 that had been held by Frank Marchetta until he resigned from office. Kanyuck will serve on an interim basis until the November 2022 general election, when voters will select a candidate to serve the balance of the term of office.

The Township Committee had three vacancies in September 2015, after Tom Callari announced that he was moving out of the township, Joe Tauriello left office after a DUI arrest was made public and Angelo Faillace resigned in protest of the process of selecting a council replacement. With a majority of seats vacant, Governor Chris Christie appointed Bob Barsony, Bill Kanyuck and Will Spencer to fill the three vacant seats. In November 2015, Deputy Mayor Elaine Emiliani resigned from office and was replaced by Frank Marchetta.

Federal, state and county representation
Greenwich Township is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Greenwich Township had been part of the NJ's 5th congressional district, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.

Politics
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 3,505 registered voters in Greenwich Township, of which 644 (18.4% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,474 (42.1% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,385 (39.5% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were two voters registered as either Libertarians or Greens. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 61.4% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 91.6% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 1,415 votes (57.5% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,002 votes (40.7% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 28 votes (1.1% vs. 1.7%), among the 2,462 ballots cast by the township's 3,545 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.4% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 1,448 votes (54.3% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,156 votes (43.3% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 19 votes (0.7% vs. 1.6%), among the 2,667 ballots cast by the township's 3,543 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.3% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 1,645 votes (62.0% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 967 votes (36.4% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 35 votes (1.3% vs. 1.3%), among the 2,654 ballots cast by the township's 3,310 registered voters, for a turnout of 80.2% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 73.0% of the vote (954 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 24.8% (324 votes), and other candidates with 2.1% (28 votes), among the 1,323 ballots cast by the township's 3,622 registered voters (17 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 36.5%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,141 votes (66.3% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 401 votes (23.3% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 140 votes (8.1% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 22 votes (1.3% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,720 ballots cast by the township's 3,442 registered voters, yielding a 50.0% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education
Students in public school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Greenwich Township School District. As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 686 students and 67.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.2:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Greenwich Elementary School with 426 students in grades pre-kindergarten to 5 and Stewartsville Middle School with 258 students in grades 6–8.

Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, which serves students from the Town of Phillipsburg as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Phillipsburg School District. The high school also serves students from four other sending communities: Alpha, Bloomsbury (in Hunterdon County), Lopatcong Township and Pohatcong Township. As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 2,324 students and 197.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

Students from the township and from all of Warren County are eligible to attend Ridge and Valley Charter School in Frelinghuysen Township (for grades K–8) or Warren County Technical School in Washington borough (for 9–12), with special education services provided by local districts supplemented throughout the county by the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township (for PreK–12).

Transportation
, the township had a total of 48.98 mi of roadways, of which 31.14 mi were maintained by the municipality, 9.73 mi by Warren County, 7.89 mi by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and 0.22 mi by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

Greenwich is accessible from Interstate, U.S. State and County roads. Interstate 78 passes through in the central area while U.S. Route 22 runs along the western border before running concurrent with I-78. Route 57 passes through in the north and Route 173's western end starts at the western municipal border at I-78/US 22. County Road 519 travels through the western corner for a short distance while County Road 579 passes through very briefly in the south before terminating at Route 173.

A small part of the Norfolk Southern Railway's Lehigh Line (formerly the mainline of the Lehigh Valley Railroad), runs through the southern part of Greenwich Township on its way to Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Notable people
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Greenwich Township include:
 * Orange Cassidy (born 1984), professional wrestler
 * Justin Gaymon (born 1986), former 400 metre hurdler
 * Henry Green (1828–1900), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
 * William Maxwell (1733–1796), brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War