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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 60,695 people, 22,032 households, and 14,408 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 20,528.3 people per square mile (7,917.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 24,116 housing units at an average density of 8,156.5/sq&nbsp;mi (3,145.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the township was 8.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 81.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.10% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.38% of the population.
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 60,695 people, 22,032 households, and 14,408 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 20,528.3 people per square mile (7,917.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 24,116 housing units at an average density of 8,156.5/sq&nbsp;mi (3,145.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the township was 4.97% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 90.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.24% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.10% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.10% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 3.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 8.38% of the population.


As part of the 2000 Census, 81.66% of Irvington's residents identified themselves as being [[Black people|Black]] or [[African American]]. This was one of the highest percentages of African American and Caribbean American people in the United States, and the third-highest in New Jersey (behind [[Lawnside, New Jersey|Lawnside]] at 93.6%, and [[East Orange, New Jersey|East Orange]] at 89.46%) of all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. Irvington also has a large Haitian-American population, with 5,812 persons claiming Haitian ancestry in the 2000 Census.<ref>[http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/African-American.html African American Communities], [[Epodunk]]. Accessed August 25, 2007.</ref>
As part of the 2000 Census, 81.66% of Irvington's residents identified themselves as being [[Black people|Black]] or [[African American]]. This was one of the highest percentages of African American and Caribbean American people in the United States, and the third-highest in New Jersey (behind [[Lawnside, New Jersey|Lawnside]] at 93.6%, and [[East Orange, New Jersey|East Orange]] at 89.46%) of all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. Irvington also has a large Haitian population, with 5,812 persons claiming Haitian ancestry in the 2000 Census.<ref>[http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/African-American.html African American Communities], [[Epodunk]]. Accessed August 25, 2007.</ref>


There were 22,032 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 27.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.39.
There were 22,032 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 27.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.39.
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Mayor Smith reported, that he a saw a UFO (to the Irvington Herald) the headline read "Human Blimp, Sees Flying Saucer".
Mayor Smith reported, that he a saw a UFO (to the Irvington Herald) the headline read "Human Blimp, Sees Flying Saucer".


Mayor Wayne Smith is so stupid, that it takes him, an hour and a half, to watch Sixty Minutes.....
Mayor Wayne Smith is so stupid, that it takes him, an hour and a half, to watch Sixty Minutes and he's a vagina that isnt helping Irvington's progession.....


The Council is the legislative body of the municipality and is composed of seven members. Four are elected from Wards and three are elected at-large. The Council can, by a majority vote, reduce items in the Mayor's budget, but needs a ⅔ majority to increase any item in the budget.
The Council is the legislative body of the municipality and is composed of seven members. Four are elected from Wards and three are elected at-large. The Council can, by a majority vote, reduce items in the Mayor's budget, but needs a ⅔ majority to increase any item in the budget.

Revision as of 17:19, 13 April 2010

Irvington, New Jersey
Township
Map of Irvington in Essex County. Inset: Essex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Irvington in Essex County. Inset: Essex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Irvington, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Irvington, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyEssex
IncorporatedMarch 27, 1874
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorWayne Smith
Area
 • Total3.0 sq mi (7.7 km2)
 • Land3.0 sq mi (7.7 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
[1]
154 ft (47 m)
Population
 (2008)[2]
 • Total56,299
 • Density20,528.3/sq mi (7,926.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
07111
Area code973
FIPS code34-34450Template:GR[3]
GNIS feature ID0877363Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.irvington.net

Irvington is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township had a total population of 60,695.

Geography

Irvington is located at 40°43′32″N 74°13′55″W / 40.725651°N 74.232076°W / 40.725651; -74.232076 (40.725651, -74.232076).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km2), all of its land.

It is bordered by Maplewood to the west, Newark to the east, Hillside to the south, South Orange is to the northwest, Union is to the southwest, Orange is to the north, and East Orange is to the northeast.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18801,677—
19005,255—
191011,877126.0%
192025,480114.5%
193056,733122.7%
194055,328−2.5%
195059,2017.0%
196059,3790.3%
197059,7430.6%
198061,4932.9%
199061,018−0.8%
200060,695−0.5%
2008 (est.)56,299[2]
Population 1930 - 2008[4][5]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 60,695 people, 22,032 households, and 14,408 families residing in the township. The population density was 20,528.3 people per square mile (7,917.1/km2). There were 24,116 housing units at an average density of 8,156.5/sq mi (3,145.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 4.97% White, 90.66% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.68% from other races, and 4.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.38% of the population.

As part of the 2000 Census, 81.66% of Irvington's residents identified themselves as being Black or African American. This was one of the highest percentages of African American and Caribbean American people in the United States, and the third-highest in New Jersey (behind Lawnside at 93.6%, and East Orange at 89.46%) of all places with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. Irvington also has a large Haitian population, with 5,812 persons claiming Haitian ancestry in the 2000 Census.[6]

There were 22,032 households out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.2% were married couples living together, 27.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the Township the population was spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $36,575, and the median income for a family was $41,098. Males had a median income of $32,043 versus $27,244 for females. The per capita income for the township was $16,874. About 15.8% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

A safer Irvington: Crime Rate Drops Significantly:

2009 Report

Irvington experienced a drop of 24% in its overall crime rate comparing the Uniform Crime Reports for 2008 and 2009. During 2009, the Township's crime rate dropped in violent crimes (26%), murder (29%, aggravated assault (43%), shootings (24%, burglary (34%) and auto theft (25%)

In 2008 the Uniform Crime Report notes there were 77 crimes per 1,000 population. This dropped to 59 crimes per 1,000 population. The 2009 violent crime rate dropped 27% compared to the 2008 rate.

2003 to 2008 Reports

Compared to the reporting period between 2003 and 2008 the 2009 crime rate dropped from 83 crimes per 1,000 population to 59. The violent crime rate for 2009 was 17 per 1,000 persons compared to 24 crimes per 1,000 persons from 2003 to 2008. During 2004 the Township experienced a 6% reduction in crime, which stayed steady through 2008. By 2009 as noted above, the overall crime rate precipitously dropped.

History

Clinton Township, which included what is now Irvington, Maplewood and parts of Newark and South Orange, was created on April 14, 1834.[7] The area was known as Camptown until the mid-1800s. In 1850, after Stephen Foster published his ballad, Camptown Races, residents were concerned that the activities described in the song would be associated with their community. The town was renamed, Irvingtown, in honor of Washington Irving.[8]

Irvington was incorporated as an independent village on March 27, 1874, from portions of Clinton Township.[8] What remained of Clinton Township was absorbed into Newark on March 5, 1902.[7] On March 2, 1898, Irvington was incorporated as a Town, replacing Irvington Village.[7] Laws approved in Trenton in both 1903 and 1908 that would have annexed Irvington to Newark were rejected by local voters.[7]

The 1967 Newark riots hastened an exodus of families from that city, many of them moving the few short blocks to Irvington. Until 1965, Irvington was almost exclusively white. By 1980, the town was nearly 40% black, by 1990 it was 70%. On July 1, 1980, Fred Bost, the first black to serve on the Town Council, was sworn in as East Ward Councilman.[9] Michael G. Steele, the town's first black mayor, was elected in 1990, followed by Sara B. Bost in 1994. The current Mayor is Wayne Smith.[8]

Government

Local government

Irvington is governed under the Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council) form of municipal government.[10]

Mayor Wayne Smith was directly elected by the residents to serve a four year term that began on July 1, 2002. As Chief Executive of the township, Mayor Smith has the enforcement responsibility for all ordinances, charter provisions, and preparation of the municipal budget. While the Mayor has the right to speak at Council meetings, he has no vote and is not required to attend.

Irvington Mayor Wayne Smith has become so obese, that they had to widen the doorways in Irvington City Hall, just to accomodate him.

Mayor Smith reported, that he a saw a UFO (to the Irvington Herald) the headline read "Human Blimp, Sees Flying Saucer".

Mayor Wayne Smith is so stupid, that it takes him, an hour and a half, to watch Sixty Minutes and he's a vagina that isnt helping Irvington's progession.....

The Council is the legislative body of the municipality and is composed of seven members. Four are elected from Wards and three are elected at-large. The Council can, by a majority vote, reduce items in the Mayor's budget, but needs a ⅔ majority to increase any item in the budget.

Members of the governing body are elected for four year terms the 2nd Tuesday in May each year. Terms are staggered biennially and the elections are non-partisan.

As of 2009, members of the Township Council are:[11]

Federal, state and county representation

Irvington is in the Tenth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 28th Legislative District.[12]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 10th congressional district is represented by Donald Payne Jr. (D, Newark).[13][14] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[15] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[16][17]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 28th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Renee Burgess (D, Irvington) and in the General Assembly by Garnet Hall (D, Maplewood) and Cleopatra Tucker (D, Newark).[18] Template:NJ Governor

Essex County is governed by a directly elected county executive, with legislative functions performed by the Board of County Commissioners. As of 2024, the County Executive is Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. (D, Roseland), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026.[19] The county's Board of County Commissioners is composed of nine members, five of whom are elected from districts and four of whom are elected on an at-large basis. They are elected for three-year concurrent terms and may be re-elected to successive terms at the annual election in November.[20] Essex County's Commissioners are:

Robert Mercado (D, District 1 – Newark's North and East Wards, parts of Central and West Wards; Newark, 2026),[21] A'Dorian Murray-Thomas (D, District 2 – Irvington, Maplewood and parts of Newark's South and West Wards; Newark, 2026),[22] Vice President Tyshammie L. Cooper (D, District 3 - Newark: West and Central Wards; East Orange, Orange and South Orange; East Orange, 2026),[23] Leonard M. Luciano (D, District 4 – Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Livingston, Millburn, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, West Caldwell and West Orange; West Caldwell, 2026),[24] President Carlos M. Pomares (D, District 5 – Belleville, Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Nutley; Bloomfield, 2026),[25] Brendan W. Gill (D, at large; Montclair, 2026),[26] Romaine Graham (D, at large; Irvington, 2026),[27] Wayne Richardson (D, at large; Newark, 2026),[28] Patricia Sebold (D, at-large; Livingston, 2026).[29][30][31][32][33]

Constitutional officers elected countywide are: Clerk Christopher J. Durkin (D, West Caldwell, 2025),[34][35] Register of Deeds Juan M. Rivera Jr. (D, Newark, 2025),[36][37] Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura (D, Fairfield, 2024),[38][39] and Surrogate Alturrick Kenney (D, Newark, 2028).[40][41]

Politics

On the national level, Irvington leans strongly toward the Democratic Party. In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama received 97% of the vote here, defeating Republican John McCain.[42]

Education

Irvington's public schools are operated by Irvington Public Schools. The district is one of 31 Abbott Districts statewide.[43]

Irvington High School serves the city of Irvington. Of 316 Public High Schools examined, Irvington was ranked lowest in the state in a cover story in the September 2006 issue of New Jersey Monthly magazine.[44]

Commerce

Portions of Irvington are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3½% sales tax rate (versus the 7% rate charged statewide).[45]

Transportation

Irvington is served by New Jersey Transit bus routes 1, 13, 25, 26, 27, 37, 39, 42, 70, 90, 94, and 107.[46]

Scheduled airline service is available at Newark Liberty International Airport in neighboring Newark and Elizabeth.

Taxi service is provided by the Red Top Taxi Company of Irvington

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Irvington include:

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