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Belvidere, New Jersey
Town
Map of Belvidere in Warren County
Map of Belvidere in Warren County
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyWarren
Area
 • Total1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2)
 • Land1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
259 ft (79 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total2,771
 • Density2,091.7/sq mi (807.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
07823
Area code908
FIPS code34-04990Template:GR[1]
GNIS feature ID0874662Template:GR

Belvidere is a Town in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 2,771. It is the county seat of Warren CountyTemplate:GR.

Belvidere was incorporated as a town by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 7, 1845, from portions of Oxford Township, based on the results of a referendum held that day.[2]

Belvidere is located in the eastern section of the Lehigh Valley.

Geography

Belvidere is located at 40°49′42″N 75°4′35″W / 40.82833°N 75.07639°W / 40.82833; -75.07639Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.828299, -75.076496)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), of which, 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (1.48%) is water.

Dildine Island is located in the Delaware River approximately four miles north of Belvidere.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19302,073—
19402,060−0.6%
19502,40616.8%
19602,6369.6%
19702,7223.3%
19802,475−9.1%
19902,6697.8%
20002,7713.8%
2006 (est.)2,701[3]
Population 1930 - 1990.[4]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 2,771 people, 1,088 households, and 716 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,091.7 people per square mile (810.5/km²). There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of 879.4/sq mi (340.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 0.51% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.31% of the population.

There were 1,088 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,792, and the median income for a family was $62,212. Males had a median income of $41,800 versus $31,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,231. About 1.3% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.4% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The Mayor of Belvidere is Charles J. Liegel, Sr. (D; term ends December 31, 2007). Members of the Town Council are Council President Robert Claussen (R; term ends 2007), Sylvia Dixon-McInerney (D; 2007), Desmond Fitzgerald (R; 2007), Marianne Meyer-Garcia (D; 2009), Benjamin Ritter (D; 2008), A. Morris Scott (R; 2008) and Howard Thompson (R; 2009).[5]

Federal, state and county representation

Belvidere is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd Legislative District.[6]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[7][8] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[9] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[10][11]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt (R, Lopatcong Township) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township).[12] Template:NJ Governor

Warren County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners, who are chosen at-large on a staggered basis in partisan elections with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Commissioner Director and other as Deputy Director.[13] As of 2024, Warren County's Commissioners are:

Deputy Director Jason J. Sarnoski (R, Lopatcong Township; 2025),[14] Lori Ciesla (R, Lopatcong Township; 2026),[15] and Director James R. Kern III (R, Pohatcong Township; 2025).[16][17]

Constitutional officers of Warren County are: Clerk Holly Mackey (R, Alpha; 2027),[18][19] Sheriff James McDonald Sr. (R, Phillipsburg; 2025)[20][21] and Surrogate Michael J. Doherty (R, Washington; 2025).[22][23][24]

Education

The Belvidere School District serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[25]) are Third Street School (Grades K-3; 143 students), Oxford Street Elementary School (Grades 4-8; 246 students) and Belvidere High School (grades 9-12; 577 students).

Students from Harmony Township, Hope Township and White Township attend Belvidere High School as part of sending/receiving relationships. The Belvidere High School County Seaters athletic teams play in the Raritan Division of the Skyland Conference.

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Belvidere include:

Places of interest

References

  1. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  2. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 245.
  3. ^ Census data for Belvidere town, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 21, 2007.
  4. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  5. ^ Town of Belvidere, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed July 13, 2007.
  6. ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Votersp. 54, accessed August 30, 2006.
  7. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  8. ^ Biography, Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Josh now lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey with Marla, his wife who was a federal prosecutor, and their two young children, Ellie and Ben."
  9. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  10. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/nyregion/george-helmy-bob-menendez-murphy.html
  11. ^ Tully, Tracey (August 23, 2024). "Menendez's Senate Replacement Has Been a Democrat for Just 5 Months". The New York Times. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Legislative Roster for District 23, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Governmental Structure, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022. "Warren County operates under the County Commissioner form of county government. The Board of County Commissioners consists of three Commissioners each elected at large for staggered terms of three years. The Commissioner Director is chosen by the full board at the board's annual reorganization meeting in January. The Commissioners supervise, direct and administer all county services and functions through the various departments, autonomous boards, agencies, and commissions. Reporting to the Board of County Commissioners is an appointed County Administrator."
  14. ^ Jason J. Sarnoski, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  15. ^ Lori Ciesla, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  16. ^ James R. Kern III, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  17. ^ Board of County Commissioners, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  18. ^ County Clerk: Contact Us, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  19. ^ Members List: Clerks, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  20. ^ About, Warren County Sheriff's Office. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  21. ^ Members List: Sheriffs, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  22. ^ Surrogate's Court, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  23. ^ Members List: Surrogates, Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  24. ^ Constitutional Officers, Warren County, New Jersey. Accessed February 22, 2022.
  25. ^ Data for the Belvidere School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 19, 2008.
  26. ^ Henry Schenck Harris, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 3, 2007.
  27. ^ Joseph Johnson biography, United States Congress. Accessed June 14, 2007.
  28. ^ George Whitfield Scranton biography, United States Congress. Accessed June 14, 2007.
  29. ^ Charley Berry, Find A Grave. Accessed September 3, 2007.
  30. ^ Henry Schenck Harris, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 14, 2007.
  31. ^ John Patterson Bryan Maxwell, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed August 14, 2007.

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