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Jamesburg is a Borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 6,025. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 554 KB) Summary The James Buckelew Mansion, Jamesburg, NJ, as photographed by User:Rickyrab in 2005. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 554 KB) Summary The James Buckelew Mansion, Jamesburg, NJ, as photographed by User:Rickyrab in 2005. ... 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. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 kmÂ² 110 km 240 km 14. ... 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

Jamesburg is located at 40°21'0" North, 74°26'21" West (40.350107, -74.439095)^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 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with 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 an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 6,025 people, 2,176 households, and 1,551 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,769.4/km² (7,148.2/mi²). There were 2,240 housing units at an average density of 1,029.6/km² (2,657.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 82.82% White, 8.83% African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.80% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. 10.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City 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. ... 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 were 2,176 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.18. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the borough the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $59,461, and the median income for a family was $67,887. Males had a median income of $45,019 versus $33,333 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,325. 3.5% of the population and 3.0% of families were below the poverty line. 5.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those 65 and older were 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. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line 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

Jamesburg is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey Government. The mayor is directly elected by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough council consists of six members elected on a partisan basis to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. 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. ...

The Mayor of the Borough of Jamesburg is Anthony LaMantia, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2007. Members of the Jamesburg Borough Council are Council President Joseph Jennings (term ends 2006), Barbara Carpenter (2007), Otto Kostbar (2008), John Longo Jr. (2007), Christopher Maloney (2006) and Carlos Morales (2008).^[1] A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Federal, state and county representation

Jamesburg is in the Twelfth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 14th Legislative District.

New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional District, covering all of Hunterdon County and portions of Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, and Somerset County, is represented by Rush D. Holt Jr. (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys Twelfth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Rush Holt. ... Hunterdon County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey, about 25 mi (40 km) west of New York City. ... Somerset County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Rush Dew Holt (born October 15, 1948) is an American politician and the current U.S. Representative for New Jerseys 12th Congressional District (map). ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... 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. ... 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. ... Robert Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic politician from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Union City, New Jersey Spectators viewing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from across the Hudson River, in the terrace courtyard of the Union City Boxing Club. ...

The 14th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Peter Inverso (R, Hamilton Square) and in the Assembly by Bill Baroni (R, Hamilton) and Linda R. Greenstein (D, Monroe). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). 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 Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Mercerville-Hamilton Square is a census-designated place located in Mercer County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Bill Baroni Bill Baroni (born December 10, 1971) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2004 and represents the 14th legislative district. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Hamilton Township highlighted in Mercer County. ... Assemblywoman Linda R. Greenstein Linda R. Greenstein (born June 7, 1950) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2000 and represents the 14th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Monroe Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the current Democratic Governor of the state of New Jersey. ... 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). ...

Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Middlesex County's Freeholders are: Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel, Freeholder Deputy Director Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina, Camille Fernicola, H. James Polos, John Pulomena, Christopher D. Rafano and Blanquita B. Valenti. Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ...

Education

the Jamesburg Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district are John F. Kennedy School for grades K-5 and Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8.

Jamesburg High School, founded in 1905, graduated its last class in June, 1979. Jamesburg's high school students now attend Monroe Township High School in Monroe Township, as part of a sending / receiving relationship with the Monroe Township School District. Monroe Township is a Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...

References

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External links

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