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Encyclopedia > South River, New Jersey

South River is a Borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 15,322. 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 km² 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. ...

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Geography

South River is located at 40°26'40" North, 74°22'54" West (40.444356, -74.381756)GR1. Elevation is 80 feet. 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 7.6 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.42% 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 censusGR2 of 2000, there were 15,322 people, 5,606 households, and 3,985 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,105.3/km² (5,444.7/mi²). There were 5,769 housing units at an average density of 792.7/km² (2,050.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 83.55% White, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 6.06% African American, 0.12% Native American, 3.54% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 3.83% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. Ancestries of the population: Polish (18.9%), Italian (14.6%), Irish (13.0%), German (12.5%), Portuguese (9.3%), Russian (4.5%). 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 5,606 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.23. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the borough the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.


The median income for a household in the borough was $52,324, and the median income for a family was $62,869. Males had a median income of $42,186 versus $31,098 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $23,684. 4.9% of the population and 3.7% of families were below the poverty line. 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% 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. ...


History of South River

South River was originally part of East Brunswick Township. Originally referred to as Washington, the town eventually split away as did Spotswood, New Jersey and Milltown, New Jersey. East Brunswick Township is a suburban Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey near the Raritan River. ... Spotswood is a borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... Milltown is a borough located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...


Town Name Changes

  • 1683-1720: Commonly referred to as South River Landing (still part of East Brunswick Township).
  • 1720-1784: Name changed to Willettstown after settler Samuel Willett (still part of East Brunswick Township).
  • 1784-1870: Name changed to Washington and referred to as Washington Village, Washington Woods, and Little Washington (still part of East Brunswick Township). The current name was considered at the suggestion of Abraham Barkelew, one of the original settlers in the town.
  • 1870-present: Village officially changed to South River after breaking away from East Brunswick Township.
  • 1897: South River becomes borough.

East Brunswick Township is a suburban Township located in Middlesex County, New Jersey near the Raritan River. ...

Government

Local government

The Mayor of South River is Robert P. Szegeti. Members of the Borough Council are David A. Sliker (Council President), Joanne Dembinski, Linda A. Ejk, Raymond Eppinger, John M. Krenzel and Richard J. Reichenbach.[1] A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ...


Federal, state and county representation

South River is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 18th Legislative District.


New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, covering portions of Middlesex County and Monmouth County, is represented by Frank Pallone (D). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Robert Menendez (D, Union City). New Jerseys Sixth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Frank Pallone. ... Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Monmouth County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... Frank Pallone, Jr. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... 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 18th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Barbara Buono (D, Edison) and in the Assembly by Peter J. Barnes (D, Edison) and Patrick J. Diegnan (D, South Plainfield). 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 Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Edison Memorial Tower, one of Edison Townships notable landmarks. ... The New Jersey General Assembly is the lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. ... Assemblyman Peter J. Barnes and his wife, Barbara Barnes Peter J. Barnes, Jr. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Edison Memorial Tower, one of Edison Townships notable landmarks. ... Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan Patrick J. Diegnan (born March 19, 1949) has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2002 and represents the 18th legislative district. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... South Plainfield is a Borough 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. ...


Noted residents

Joseph Csatari (b. ... Janet Evanovich is an author born in South River, New Jersey. ... Troy Hill is a neighborhood on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanias north city area. ... An Emmy Award. ... The Simpson family first seen on The Tracey Ullman Show. ... Drew Pearson is a sportscaster and former American football player for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. ... Joe Theismann (born September 9, 1949) is a former American football quarterback and current television football announcer. ... The Manhattan Project resulted in the development of the first nuclear weapons, and the first-ever nuclear detonation at the Trinity test of July 16, 1945. ... Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan (birth name Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo, born September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba), is a five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter-author, who began her career as lead vocalist for the then exclusively Spanish-language band, Miami Sound Machine, in 1975, and crossed over... Alexander Francis Wojciechowicz (born August 12, 1915, South River, New Jersey, died July 13, 1992) was a former American Football Offensive lineman who played for the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. ...

References

  1. Borough of South River - Mayor and Council. URL accessed on April 23, 2006.

April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

Coordinates: 40.444356° N -74.381756° E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ...

Municipalities of Middlesex County, New Jersey
(County Seat: New Brunswick)
Cities New Brunswick | Perth Amboy | South Amboy
Townships Cranbury | East Brunswick | Edison | Monroe | North Brunswick | Old Bridge | Piscataway | Plainsboro Township | South Brunswick | Woodbridge
Boroughs Carteret | Dunellen | Helmetta | Highland Park | Jamesburg | Metuchen | Middlesex | Milltown | Sayreville | South Plainfield | South River | Spotswood
Communities Clearbrook Park | Avenel | Brownville | Colonia | Concordia | Dayton | Deans | Fords | Heathcote | Hopelawn | Iselin | Keasbey | Kendall Park | Kingston | Laurence Harbor | Madison Park | Menlo Park Terrace | Monmouth Junction | Plainsboro Center | Port Reading | Princeton Meadows | Raritan Landing | Rossmoor | Sewaren | Society Hill | Whittingham
Historic Houses Buccleuch Mansion | Cornelius Low House | Henry Guest House | Joyce Kilmer House | Metlar/Bodine House | Rockingham

  Results from FactBites:
 
South River, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (735 words)
South River is in the Sixth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 18th Legislative District.
New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, covering portions of Middlesex County and Monmouth County, is represented by Frank Pallone (D).
The 18th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Barbara Buono (D, Edison) and in the Assembly by Peter J. Barnes (D, Edison) and Patrick J. Diegnan (D, South Plainfield).
South Toms River, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (611 words)
South Toms River is in the Third Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District.
New Jersey's Third Congressional District, covering portions of Burlington County, Camden County and Ocean County, is represented by Jim Saxton (R, Mount Holly).
The 10th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Andrew R. Ciesla (R, Brick) and in the Assembly by James W. Holzapfel (R, Brick) and David W. Wolfe (R, Brick).
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