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'Newton' is a Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 8,244. It is the county seat of Sussex County.
Newton is located at (41.054683, -74.756086).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,244 people, 3,258 households, and 1,941 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,026.8/km² (2,661.7/mi²). There were 3,425 housing units at an average density of 426.6/km² (1,105.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.37% White, 5.81% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.97% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population.
There were 3,258 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town, the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,667, and the median income for a family was $56,484. Males had a median income of $41,089 versus $30,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,577. About 6.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
Members of the Town Council are Mayor E. Kevin Elvidge (term ends June 30, 2010), Deputy Mayor Thea Unhoch (2010) Philip J. Diglio (2008), Joseph Ricciardo (2010) and Raymond A. Storm (2008).[1]
Newton Town is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.[2]
The Newton Public School District is a K-12 district with an enrollment of approximately 1,700 students spread over the elementary, middle and high school.
Students in grades K through 5 attend Merriam Avenue School, which serves 579 students. Halsted Street Middle School serves 313 students in grades 6 through 8.
Students in grades 9 - 12 attend Newton High School, which also serves students from Andover Borough, Andover Township and Green Township. As of the 2004-05 school year, Newton High School had 851 students, with 236 in 9th grade, 240 in 10th grade, 174 in 11th grade, 179 in 12th grade and 22 ungraded.
Notable current and former residents of Newton include:
★ Robert Hamilton (1809–1878), represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1873-1877.[3]
★ Andrew J. Rogers (1828-1900), represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1863-1867.[4]
★ Newton Cemetery
1. Newton Town Council, Town of newton. Accessed July 12, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 61. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Robert Hamilton, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed September 3, 2007.
4. Andrew Jackson Rogers, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed September 2, 2007.
★ Newton Town website
★ History of Newton, NJ, includes historical views & comprehensive description
★ Newton Public School District
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Newton Public School District
Map of Newton in Sussex County
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Government |
| Local government |
| Federal, state and county representation |
| Education |
| Notable residents |
| Points of interest |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
Newton is located at (41.054683, -74.756086).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²). 8.0 km² (3.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.32% is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,244 people, 3,258 households, and 1,941 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,026.8/km² (2,661.7/mi²). There were 3,425 housing units at an average density of 426.6/km² (1,105.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.37% White, 5.81% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.97% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.80% of the population.
There were 3,258 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the town, the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $44,667, and the median income for a family was $56,484. Males had a median income of $41,089 versus $30,016 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,577. About 6.9% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Members of the Town Council are Mayor E. Kevin Elvidge (term ends June 30, 2010), Deputy Mayor Thea Unhoch (2010) Philip J. Diglio (2008), Joseph Ricciardo (2010) and Raymond A. Storm (2008).[1]
Federal, state and county representation
Newton Town is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.[2]
Education
The Newton Public School District is a K-12 district with an enrollment of approximately 1,700 students spread over the elementary, middle and high school.
Students in grades K through 5 attend Merriam Avenue School, which serves 579 students. Halsted Street Middle School serves 313 students in grades 6 through 8.
Students in grades 9 - 12 attend Newton High School, which also serves students from Andover Borough, Andover Township and Green Township. As of the 2004-05 school year, Newton High School had 851 students, with 236 in 9th grade, 240 in 10th grade, 174 in 11th grade, 179 in 12th grade and 22 ungraded.
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Newton include:
★ Robert Hamilton (1809–1878), represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1873-1877.[3]
★ Andrew J. Rogers (1828-1900), represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1863-1867.[4]
Points of interest
★ Newton Cemetery
References
1. Newton Town Council, Town of newton. Accessed July 12, 2007.
2. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 61. Accessed August 30, 2006.
3. Robert Hamilton, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed September 3, 2007.
4. Andrew Jackson Rogers, ''Biographical Directory of the United States Congress''. Accessed September 2, 2007.
External links
★ Newton Town website
★ History of Newton, NJ, includes historical views & comprehensive description
★ Newton Public School District
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Newton Public School District
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