South River, New Jersey
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| South River, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| - Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 15,322 |
| - Density | 5,444.7/sq mi (2,102.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 08877, 08882 |
| Area code(s) | 732 |
| FIPS code | 34-69420[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0880748[2] |
South River is a Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 15,322.
What is now South River was originally formed as the town of Washington within East Brunswick Township on February 23, 1870. South River was incorporated as an independent borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1898, replacing Washington town.[3]
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[edit] Geography
South River is located at (40.444356, -74.381756)[4]. Elevation is 80 feet.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 square miles (7.6 km²), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (4.42%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 10,759 |
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| 1940 | 10,714 | -0.4% | |
| 1950 | 11,308 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 13,397 | 18.5% | |
| 1970 | 15,428 | 15.2% | |
| 1980 | 14,361 | -6.9% | |
| 1990 | 13,692 | -4.7% | |
| 2000 | 15,322 | 11.9% | |
| Est. 2006 | 15,822 | [5] | 3.3% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 15,322 people, 5,606 households, and 3,985 families residing in the borough. The population density was 5,444.7 people per square mile (2,105.3/km²). There were 5,769 housing units at an average density of 2,050.0/sq mi (792.7/km²). 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%).[7]
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.
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. About 3.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
The Mayor of South River is Robert P. Szegeti (term ends December 31, 2007). Members of the Borough Council are Council President David A. Sliker (term ends 2007), Joanne Dembinski (2007), Raymond Eppinger (2008), John M. Krenzel (2008), Anthony Razzano (2009) and John Trzeciak (2009).[8]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
South River is in the Twelfth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 18th Legislative District.[9]
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 Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 18th 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 III (D, Edison) and Patrick J. Diegnan (D, South Plainfield).[10] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[11]
Middlesex County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis. As of 2008, Middlesex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director David B. Crabiel (Milltown), Freeholder Deputy Director Stephen J. "Pete" Dalina (Fords), Camille Fernicola (Piscataway), H. James Polos (Highland Park), Ronald Rios (Carteret), Christopher D. Rafano (South River) and Blanquita B. Valenti (New Brunswick).[12]
[edit] Education
The South River Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are South River Primary School for grades K-2, South River Elementary School for grades 3-5, South River Middle School for grades 6-8 and South River High School for grades 9-12.
[edit] History of South River
South River was originally part of East Brunswick Township. Originally referred to as Washington, the community eventually split away as did Spotswood and Milltown.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Noted residents
- Radasłaŭ Astroŭski (1887-1976), Belarusian political leader, who died in the borough
- Joseph Csatari (1929-), Painter ([1])
- Janet Evanovich (1943-), Author.[13]
- John Gill, Musician, half of BIG STICK musical duo
- Troy Hill, Professional Football Player
- Kenny Jackson (1962-), Professional Football Player.[14]
- Jonathan Janson, Painter ([2])
- Stanley Kamel (1943-2008), actor who performed in the USA Network series Monk as Dr. Charles Kroger.[15]
- George Klimsak, Emmy Award Winner, CBS Cameraman
- Eugene A. McDowell, Actor-Manager
- Frank Mula, Emmy Winner, Writer for The Simpsons
- Drew Pearson (1951-), Professional Football Player.[14]
- Joe Theismann (1949-), Professional Football Player.[14]
- Edward Timko, worked on Manhattan Project (research in progress)
- Thomas Timko, Musician, played for many acts including Gloria Estefan
- Alex Wojciechowicz (1915-1992), Professional Football Player.[14]
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 174.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Census data for South River borough, United States Census Bureau, accessed August 1, 2007.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ South River, New Jersey, City-Data.com. Accessed March 18, 2007.
- ^ Borough of South River - Mayor and Council, Borough of South River. Accessed February 22, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 64. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Elected County Officials, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Accessed February 21, 2007.
- ^ Janet Evanovich author biography, accessed December 18, 2006
- ^ a b c d Lardizabal, Yvonne. "Town snapshot: South River", The Star-Ledger, December 28, 2006. Accessed August 1, 2007. "Four former stars in the National Football League started their careers at South River High School: Joe Theismann; Drew Pearson; Alex Wojciechowicz, and Kenny Jackson."
- ^ "SHRINK ON "MURDER ONE" IS NO SLEAZE, ACTOR SAYS", Greensboro News & Record, March 10, 1996. Accessed December 20, 2007.
[edit] External links
- South River Borough
- South River Public Schools
- South River Public Schools's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics data for the South River Public Schools
- South River Fire Department
- South River Rescue Squad
- Friends of South River Parks
- South River Historical Society
- South River, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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