Map highlighting Edgewater's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey.

Edgewater is a borough located on the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 7,677. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x719, 12 KB)Map showing Edgewater within Bergen County, NJ. Created by Charles OReilly from public-domain images at the State of New Jersey Web site. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (550x719, 12 KB)Map showing Edgewater within Bergen County, NJ. Created by Charles OReilly from public-domain images at the State of New Jersey Web site. ... A Borough (sometimes spelled Boro on road signage) in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of twelve forms of municipal government. ... View of the Hudson in the 1880s showing Jersey City The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1683 Seat Hackensack Area  - Total  - Water 606 km² (234 mi²) 33 km² (13 mi²) 5. ... State nickname: The Garden State Official languages None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D) Acting, Outgoing Jon Corzine (D) (Governor-Elect) Senators Jon Corzine (D) (Outgoing) Bob Menendez (D) (named as Corzines replacement) Frank Lautenberg (D) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 47th 22... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

Geography

Edgewater is located at 40°49'48" North, 73°58'26" West (40.829893, -73.973911)^GR1. The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 64.88% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 7,677 people, 3,836 households, and 1,971 families residing in the borough. The population density is 3,487.2/km² (9,060.6/mi²). There are 4,277 housing units at an average density of 1,942.8/km² (5,047.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough is 67.12% White, 3.52% African American, 0.21% Native American, 23.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.94% from other races, and 3.05% from two or more races. 10.45% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 3,836 households out of which 20.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% are married couples living together, 8.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% are non-families. 39.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.70. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the borough the population is spread out with 15.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 46.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough is $63,455, and the median income for a family is $72,692. Males have a median income of $50,795 versus $49,238 for females. The per capita income for the borough is $42,650. 8.6% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.5% of those under the age of 18 and 13.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Government

Local government

The Borough of Edgewater was chartered in 1894 under the Borough form of government in which the Mayor is elected to a four-year term and six council members are elected at large on a partisan basis to serve staggered three-year terms, with two seats coming up for election each year. 1894 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A Borough (sometimes spelled Boro on road signage) in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of twelve forms of municipal government. ... A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...

The Mayor of Edgewater is Nancy Merse (D), whose term expires in 2007. Members of the Borough Council are Valory Bardinas (I) (term expires in 2006), Denis Gallagher (I) (2008), Maureen Holtje (D) (2007) , David Jordan (D) (2007), Beatrice Robbio (I) (2008) and Neda Rose (D) (2006).

Federal, state and county representation

Edgewater is part of New Jersey's 38th Legislative District and is in the Ninth Congressional District.

New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District, covering the southern portion of Bergen County and sections of Hudson County, is represented by Steve Rothman (D, Fair Lawn). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken) and Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park). The New Jersey Congressional District Break-up is as follows: // First Congressional District 1st Congressional District Represented by Robert Andrews-D Burlington County Maple Shade Township Palmyra Riverton Camden County Audubon Audubon Park Barrington Bellmawr Berlin Berlin Township Brooklawn Camden Chesilhurst Clementon Collingswood Gibbsboro Gloucester City Gloucester Township Blackwood Glendora... U.S. Congressional districts are determined after each census. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1683 Seat Hackensack Area  - Total  - Water 606 km² (234 mi²) 33 km² (13 mi²) 5. ... Location in the state of New Jersey Formed 1840 Seat Jersey City Area  - Total  - Water 162 km² (62 mi²) 41 km² (16 mi²) 25. ... Steven R. Rothman (born October 14, 1952), American politician, is a member of the United States Congress for New Jerseys 9th Congressional District (map). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Fair Lawns location within Bergen County. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is an American politician and businessman. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ...

The 38th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Coniglio (D, Paramus) and in the Assembly by Robert M. Gordon (D, Fair Lawn) and Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee). The Acting Governor of New Jersey is Richard Codey (D, West Orange). The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The Legislature of New Jersey is the U.S. state of New Jerseys legislative branch, seated in the New Jersey State House at the states capital, Trenton. ... The New Jersey Senate is the upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Sen. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Paramus is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Robert M. Gordon (born 1950) is a Democratic member of the New Jersey Assembly from the 38th Legislative District, which covers an area between the Passaic and Hudson Rivers in suburban Bergen County. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Fair Lawns location within Bergen County. ... Assemblywoman Joan Voss Joan Voss serves in the New Jersey General Assembly representing the 38th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Map highlighting Fort Lees location within Bergen County. ... This is a list of governors of New Jersey. ... Richard Codey, Acting Governor of New Jersey Richard James Codey (born November 27, 1946) is an American politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... West Orange is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. ...

Bergen County's County Executive is Dennis McNerney. The executive, along with the Board of Chosen Freeholders administer all county business. Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairwoman Bernadette P. McPherson of Rutherford, Vice-Chairman David L. Ganz of Fair Lawn, Elizabeth Calabrese of Wallington, James M. Carroll of Demarest, Tomas J. Padilla of Park Ridge, Elizabeth Randall of Westwood and Valerie Vainieri Huttle of Englewood. Bergen County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney Dennis McNerney is the County Executive of Bergen County, New Jersey. ... The Board of County Freeholders is the legislative body for each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... Bernadette P. McPherson has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2002. ... Map highlighting Rutherfords location within Bergen County. ... David L. Ganz has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003 and is Freeholder vice chairman. ... Map highlighting Fair Lawns location within Bergen County. ... Elizabeth Calabrese has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2004. ... Map highlighting Wallingtons location within Bergen County. ... James M. Carroll has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003, having been selected to complete the Freeholder term of the seat vacated when Dennis McNerney was elected County Executive. ... Map highlighting Demarests location within Bergen County. ... Tomas J. Padilla has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2002, when he was elected by the Bergen County Democratic Committee to fill the vacated seat of Fort Lee Mayor Jack Alter. ... Map highlighting Park Ridges location within Bergen County. ... Elizabeth Randall has served on the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2003. ... Map highlighting Westwoods location within Bergen County. ... Valerie Vainieri Huttle serves on the Beregn County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2001. ... Map highlighting Englewoods location within Bergen County. ...

Education

Students in grades K to 6 attend the Eleanor Van Gelder School which serves 406 students and is the lone school of the Edgewater Public Schools.

For grades 7 - 12, students are sent to the Leonia Public Schools as part of a sending / receiving relationship. Students attend Leonia Middle School for grades 7 and 8 (a school with a total of 452 students in grades 6 - 8), and Leonia High School which has 588 students in grades 9 - 12.

External links

• Edgewater Borough web site
• Eleanor Van Gelder School
• School Report Card for Eleanor Van Gelder School from the New Jersey Department of Education
• National Center for Education Statistics data for the Edgewater Public Schools
• Leonia Public Schools

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