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Encyclopedia > Newton, New Jersey

Newton is a Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 8,244. It is the county seat of Sussex CountyGR6. Modern forms of municipal government Walsh Act/Commission 1923 Municipal Manager Faulkner Act forms of municipal government Mayor-Council Council-Manager Small Municipality Mayor-Council-Administrator A Town in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. ... The County of Sussex (also known as Sussex County) is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 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. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... The County of Sussex (also known as Sussex County) is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. ...

Map of Newton in Sussex County
Map of Newton in Sussex County

Contents

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Geography

Newton is located at 41°3′17″N, 74°45′22″W (41.054683, -74.756086)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.32% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1930 5,401
1940 5,533 2.4%
1950 5,781 4.5%
1960 6,563 13.5%
1970 7,297 11.2%
1980 7,748 6.2%
1990 7,521 -2.9%
2000 8,244 9.6%
Est. 2006 8,337 [1] 1.1%
Population 1930 - 1990.[2]

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,244 people, 3,258 households, and 1,941 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,026.8/km² (2,661.7/mi²). There were 3,425 housing units at an average density of 426.6/km² (1,105.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.37% White, 5.81% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.97% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population. The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and 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. ... 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 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 3,258 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the town, the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $44,667, and the median income for a family was $56,484. Males had a median income of $41,089 versus $30,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,577. About 6.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over. 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

Members of the Town Council are Mayor E. Kevin Elvidge (term ends June 30, 2010), Deputy Mayor Thea Unhoch (2010) Philip J. Diglio (2008), Joseph Ricciardo (2010) and Raymond A. Storm (2008).[3] A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2010 (MMX) will be a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Deputy Mayor of a community is the number two official to the mayor. ...


Federal, state and county representation

Newton Town is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.[4]


New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). New Jerseys Fifth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Scott Garrett. ... Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, United States. ... Bergen and Passaic counties, 1872 Passaic County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... The County of Sussex (also known as Sussex County) is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... E. Scott Garrett (born July 9, 1959 in Englewood, New Jersey) is a member of the United States House of Representatives. ... 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. ... Wantage Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Politics Portal      The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the... Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23, 1924) is a businessman and Democratic Party politician. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map highlighting Cliffside Parks location within Bergen County. ... Robert Bob Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is a Democratic Senator from New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


The 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Robert Littell (R, Franklin) and in the Assembly by Guy R. Gregg (R, Flanders) and Alison Littell McHose (R, Sparta). The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in Trenton. ... The New Jersey Legislature convene at the State House building in 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. ... Franklin is a borough located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Guy R. Gregg Guy R. Gregg (born December 14, 1949, Brooklyn, New York) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 1992 and represents the 24th 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. ... Flanders is a settlement located in southwest Morris County in New Jersey, United States, in Mount Olive township. ... Assemblywoman Alison Littell McHose Alison Littell McHose (born May 24, 1965) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2003 and represents the 24th 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. ... Sparta Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Jon Corzine 54th Governor of New Jersey; Incumbent Christine Christie Todd Whitman, the first female governor of New Jersey The Governor of New Jersey is the chief executive of the U.S. state of New Jersey. ... Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1, 1947) is the Governor of New Jersey. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... Map of New Jersey highlighting Hoboken Image of Hoboken taken by NASA (red line shows where Hoboken is). ...


Sussex County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. Sussex County's Freeholders for 2007 are Freeholder Director Susan M. Zellman (Stanhope; term ends December 31, 2009), Freeholder Deputy Director Gary R. Chiusano (Frankford Township; 2008), Steven V. Oroho (Frankford Township; 2007), Glen Vetrano (Hampton Township; 2009), Harold J. Wirths (Wantage Township; 2007).[5] The County of Sussex (also known as Sussex County) is the northernmost county in the State of New Jersey. ... The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the legislative body in each of the 21 counties in New Jersey. ... Stanhope is a borough located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2009 (MMIX) will be a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Frankford Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Frankford Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Hampton Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Wantage Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ...


Education

The Newton Public School District is a K-12 district with an enrollment of approximately 1,700 students spread over the elementary, middle and high school. The Newton Public School District is a comprehensive community public school district serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade from Newton, in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. ...


Students in grades K through 5 attend Merriam Avenue School, which serves 579 students. Halsted Street Middle School serves 313 students in grades 6 through 8.


Students in grades 9 - 12 attend Newton High School, which also serves students from Andover Borough, Andover Township and Green Township. As of the 2004-05 school year, Newton High School had 851 students, with 236 in 9th grade, 240 in 10th grade, 174 in 11th grade, 179 in 12th grade and 22 ungraded. Newton High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Newton, in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Newton Public School District. ... Andover is a borough located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Andover Township is a township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ... Green Township is a Township located in Sussex County, New Jersey. ...


Points of interest

  • Newton Cemetery

Newton Cemetery is a cemetery in Newton, in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. ...

References

  1. ^ Census data for Newton town, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 18, 2007.
  2. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  3. ^ Newton Town Council, Town of newton. Accessed July 12, 2007.
  4. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 61. Accessed August 30, 2006.
  5. ^ Board of Freeholders, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed June 13, 2007.

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Townships Andover | Byram | Frankford | Fredon | Green | Hampton | Hardyston | Lafayette | Montague | Sandyston | Sparta | Stillwater | Vernon | Walpack | Wantage
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Rivers Clove Brook | Delaware River | Flat Brook | Lubbers Run | Musconetcong River | Papakating Creek | Paulins Kill | Pequannock River | Pequest River | Punkhorn Creek | Wallkill River | Wawayanda Creek

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Newton, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (736 words)
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township).
New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Hoboken).
The 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Robert Littell (R, Franklin) and in the Assembly by Guy R. Gregg (R, Flanders) and Alison Littell McHose (R, Sparta).
History of Newton, New Jersey (1833 words)
The Sussex Railroad was extended beyond Newton to Branchville (1866-69), to Franklin (1871), to Hamburg and McAfee (1872).
Concerned by competition from new railroads, Newton tradesmen induced Henry W. Merriam, a prominent New York shoe manufacturer, to occupy a new brick factory on the Sparta Road in 1873.
Appreciation of this fact is evident in a new wave of town-building: conversion of the Merriam factory ot condominium residences, construction of Cochran Plaza on Spring Street, construction of a new judicial complex behind High Street and location of Sussex County Community College on the Don Bosco Campus.
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