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Stanhope, New Jersey
Borough
Borough of Stanhope
Map of Stanhope in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Stanhope in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Stanhope, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Stanhope, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountySussex
IncorporatedMarch 24, 1904
Government
[5]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorRosemary Maio (R, term ends December 31, 2019)[1][2]
 • AdministratorBrian McNeilly[3]
 • ClerkEllen Horak[4]
Area
[6]
 • Total
2.188 sq mi (5.667 km2)
 • Land1.836 sq mi (4.755 km2)
 • Water0.352 sq mi (0.912 km2)  16.10%
 • Rank395th of 566 in state
20th of 24 in county[6]
Elevation
[7]
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total
3,610
 • Estimate 
(2015)[11]
3,410
 • Rank427th of 566 in state
14th of 24 in county[12]
 • Density1,966.3/sq mi (759.2/km2)
  • Rank293rd of 566 in state
4th of 24 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07874[13][14]
Area code(s)973[15]
FIPS code3403770380[6][16][17]
GNIS feature ID0885408[6][18]
Websitestanhopenj.gov

Stanhope is a borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 3,610,[8][9][10] reflecting an increase of 26 (+0.7%) from the 3,584 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 191 (+5.6%) from the 3,393 counted in the 1990 Census.[20]

Stanhope was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 24, 1904, from portions of Byram Township.[21][22]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Stanhope borough had a total area of 2.188 square miles (5.667 km2), including 1.836 square miles (4.755 km2) of land and 0.352 square miles (0.912 km2) of water (16.1%).[6][19]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Lake Musconetcong.[23]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19101,031—
19201,0310.0%
19301,0895.6%
19401,1001.0%
19501,35122.8%
19601,81434.3%
19703,04067.6%
19803,63819.7%
19903,393−6.7%
20003,5845.6%
20103,6100.7%
2015 (est.)3,410[11][24]−5.5%
Population sources: 1910-1920[25]
1910[26] 1910-1930[27]
1930-1990[28] 2000[29][30] 2010[8][9][10]

Census 2010

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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $78,625 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,138) and the median family income was $94,545 (+/- $11,809). Males had a median income of $51,974 (+/- $7,042) versus $47,241 (+/- $3,337) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $35,934 (+/- $4,607). About 0.9% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[31]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[16] there were 3,584 people, 1,384 households, and 978 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,913.6 people per square mile (740.0/km2). There were 1,419 housing units at an average density of 757.7 per square mile (293.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.55% White, 1.34% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.05% of the population.[29][30]

There were 1,384 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10.[29][30]

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.[29][30]

The median income for a household in the borough was $63,059, and the median income for a family was $73,203. Males had a median income of $49,861 versus $36,545 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $27,535. About 1.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.[29][30]

Government

Local government

Stanhope is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The governing body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.[5] The Borough form of government used by Stanhope, the most common system used in the state, is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[32][33]

As of 2016, the Mayor of Stanhope Borough is Republican Rosemarie Maio, whose term of office ends December 31, 2019. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Bill Thornton (R, 2018), Michael A. Depew (D, 2017), Diana M. Kuncken (R, 2016), Thomas J. Romano (R, 2017), Doreen Thistleton (R, 2016) and Patricia Zdichocki (R, 2018).[1][34][35][36][37]

Federal, state and county representation

Stanhope is located in the 11th Congressional District[38] and is part of New Jersey's 24th state legislative district.[9][39][40]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill (D, Montclair).[41] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[42] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[43][44]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township).[45] Template:NJ Governor

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Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,403 registered voters in Stanhope, of which 486 (20.2% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 754 (31.4% vs. 39.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,159 (48.2% vs. 44.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 4 voters registered to other parties.[46] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 66.6% (vs. 65.8% in Sussex County) were registered to vote, including 86.1% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 86.5% countywide).[46][47]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 843 votes (52.2% vs. 59.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 738 votes (45.7% vs. 38.2%) and other candidates with 29 votes (1.8% vs. 2.1%), among the 1,614 ballots cast by the borough's 2,458 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.7% (vs. 68.3% in Sussex County).[48] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 995 votes (53.4% vs. 59.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 821 votes (44.1% vs. 38.7%) and other candidates with 30 votes (1.6% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,863 ballots cast by the borough's 2,384 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.1% (vs. 76.9% in Sussex County).[49] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 1,017 votes (59.4% vs. 63.9% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 665 votes (38.8% vs. 34.4%) and other candidates with 25 votes (1.5% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,712 ballots cast by the borough's 2,200 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.8% (vs. 77.7% in the whole county).[50]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 69.8% of the vote (711 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.2% (267 votes), and other candidates with 3.9% (40 votes), among the 1,029 ballots cast by the borough's 2,475 registered voters (11 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 41.6%.[51][52] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 716 votes (59.6% vs. 63.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 354 votes (29.5% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 105 votes (8.7% vs. 9.1%) and other candidates with 22 votes (1.8% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,201 ballots cast by the borough's 2,360 registered voters, yielding a 50.9% turnout (vs. 52.3% in the county).[53]

Education

The Stanhope Public Schools serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. As of the 2012-13 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 356 students and 28.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.72:1.[54]

For ninth through twelfth grades, the borough shares Lenape Valley Regional High School, which serves public school students from Netcong in Morris County and the Sussex County communities of Byram Township and Stanhope.[55] As of the 2012-13 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 778 students and 63.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.29:1.[56]

Transportation

Roads and highways

As of May 2010, the township had a total of 16.76 miles (26.97 km) of roadways, of which 12.75 miles (20.52 km) were maintained by the municipality, 2.24 miles (3.60 km) by Sussex County and 1.77 miles (2.85 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[57]

Route 183 is the main access road that serves the borough. U.S. Route 206 also passes through in the western section and is partially a limited access road (the "Netcong Bypass") which connects to Interstate 80 in neighboring Mount Olive.

Stanhope is noted for its highway oddity. Upon the completion of Interstate 80 (circa 1974), Old U.S. Route 206 through Stanhope was renamed Route 183. A section of Interstate 80 now acts as a traffic bypass around Stanhope.

Public transportation

Lakeland Bus Lines provides service operating along Interstate 80 between Newton, New Jersey and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.[58]

Points of interest

Waterloo Village, (located in Byram Township) in Allamuchy Mountain State Park, exhibits many different time periods from a 400-year-old Lenape (Delaware) Native American village to a bustling port along the once prosperous Morris Canal. The early 19th-century village contains a working mill with gristmills and sawmills, a general store, a blacksmith shop and restored houses. Classical and popular music programs are available to the public during the summer months.

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Stanhope, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Stanhope include:

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