Hampton Township, New Jersey
- See Hampton, New Jersey for the borough in Hunterdon County
| Hampton Township, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 41°6′33″N 74°48′5″W / 41.10917°N 74.80139°WCoordinates: 41°6′33″N 74°48′5″W / 41.10917°N 74.80139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Incorporated | March 10, 1864 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Philip Yetter (2012) |
| • Administrator | Eileen Klose[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km2) |
| • Land | 24.6 sq mi (63.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population (2008)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,099 |
| • Density | 200.7/sq mi (77.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07860 - Newton, New Jersey |
| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-29490[3][4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882261[5] |
| Website | http://www.hamptontownshipnj.org |
Hampton Township is a Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2000 United States Census, the township population was 4,943.
Crandon Lakes (2000 Census population of 1,150) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area split between Hampton Township and Stillwater Township.
Formed from portions of Newton Township on March 10, 1864, Hampton Township is named for Jonathan Hampton, who donated land to the Episcopal Church of Newton, New Jersey. State legislator Robert Hamilton, an Episcopalian, appreciated Hampton's act, and gave the township its name.[6]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.3 square miles (66 km2), of which, 24.6 square miles (64 km2) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) of it (2.73%) is water. The township is located in the Kittatinny Valley which is a section of the 700 mile long Great Appalachian Valley that stretches from Canada to Alabama.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 581 |
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| 1940 | 611 | 5.2% | |
| 1950 | 668 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,174 | 75.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,091 | 78.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,916 | 87.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,438 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,943 | 11.4% | |
| Est. 2008 | 5,099 | [2] | 3.2% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there are 4,943 people, 1,857 households, and 1,413 families residing in the township. The population density is 200.7 people per square mile (77.5/km²). There are 2,026 housing units at an average density of 82.3 per square mile (31.8/km²). The racial makeup of the township is 97.29% White, 0.97% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,857 households out of which 36.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% are married couples living together, 8.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% are non-families. 20.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the township the population is spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.3 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $60,698, and the median income for a family is $67,386. Males have a median income of $48,882 versus $36,500 for females. The per capita income for the township is $25,353. 2.0% of the population and 1.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Hampton Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.[8] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.
As of 2009[update], members of the Hampton Township Committee are Mayor Philip Yetter (R, term ends December 31, 2012), David Coranoto (R, 2012), Timothy Dooley (R, 2012), Keith Gourlay (R, 2013) and David Hansen (R, 2011).[1]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Hampton Township is in the 5th Congressional district. New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
Hampton Township is in the The 24th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Steve Oroho (R, Franklin) and in the General Assembly by Gary R. Chiusano (R, Frankford Township) and Alison Littell McHose (R, Franklin).[9]
Sussex County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders whose five members are elected at-large on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. As of 2011, Sussex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Richard A. Zeoli (R, term ends December 31, 2012; Byram Township)[10], Deputy Director Susan M. Zellman (R, 2012; Stanhope)[11], Phillip R. Crabb (R, 2011; Franklin)[12], Parker Space (R, 2013; Wantage Township)[13] and Richard Vohden (R, 2013; Green Township).[14][15]
[edit] Politics
As of March 23, 2011, out of a 2010 Census population of 5,196 in Hampton, there were 3,600 registered voters (69.3% of the population, vs. 65.8% in all of Sussex County). Of registered voters, 615 (17.1% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,565 (43.5% vs. 39.3% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 1,418 (39.4% vs. 44.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were two voters registered to other parties (one Conservative and one Green).[16]
On the national level, Hampton is a stronghold for the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 64% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received 34%.[17] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 58% of the vote here, defeating Democrat Barack Obama, who received 40%.[18] This gives Hampton Township a Cook PVI of R+14.
[edit] Education
Students in Kindergarten through sixth grade for public school attend the McKeown School as part of the Hampton Township School District. The district served 407 students as of the 2008-09 school year.[19]
Public school students of middle and high school age attend Kittatinny Regional High School located in Hampton Township, which serves students who reside in Fredon Township, Hampton Township, Sandyston Township, Stillwater Township and Walpack Township.[20] The high school is located in Hampton, about seven minutes outside of the County seat of Newton.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Township Committee, Hampton Township. Accessed April 2, 2011.
- ^ a b Census data for Hampton township, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 22, 2009.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Snell, James P. (1881) History of Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. (Centennial ed., Harmony, NJ: Harmony Press, 1981) p. 454
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 110.
- ^ Legislative Roster 2012-2013 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 11, 2012.
- ^ Richard A. Zeoli, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Susan M. Zellman, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Phillip R. Crabb, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Parker Space, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Richard A. Vohden, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ "http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-sussex-co-summary-report.pdf
- ^ http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/presidential_sussex_co_2004.pdf
- ^ http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/08-gen-elect-presidential-results-sussex.pdf
- ^ Data for the Hampton Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 2, 2011.
- ^ Kittatiny Regional School District 2010 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 2, 2011. "Located in beautiful, rural Sussex County in northwest New Jersey, Kittatinny Regional School District serves the five municipalities of Fredon Township, Hampton Township, Sandyston Township, Stillwater Township and the Township of Walpack."
[edit] External links
- Township website
- Hampton Township informational web pages
- Hampton Township School District - McKeown School
- Hampton Township School District's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Hampton Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Kittatinny Regional High School
- Hampton Township Volunteer Fire Department
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