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'Upper Freehold Township' is a Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 4,282.
Upper Freehold Township dates back to 1731, when it was formed from portions of Freehold Township. It was formally incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Over the years, portions of the township have been taken to form Millstone Township (February 28, 1844), Jackson Township (March 6, 1844) and Allentown (January 20, 1889)."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 186.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 122.1 km² (47.1 mi²). 121.4 km² (46.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (0.57%) is water.
Upper Freehold borders Hamilton Township, North Hanover Twp, Plumsted Township, Allentown, Roosevelt, Millstone Township, Jackson Township, Washington Township, and East Windsor Township.
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 4,282 people, 1,437 households, and 1,198 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.3/km² (91.4/mi²). There were 1,501 housing units at an average density of 12.4/km² (32.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.70% White, 1.05% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 0.84% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population.
There were 1,437 households out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the township the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $71,250, and the median income for a family was $78,334. Males had a median income of $55,987 versus $35,221 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,387. About 4.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.
Members of the Upper Freehold Township Committee are Mayor Stephen J. Fleischacker, Deputy Mayor William E. Miscoski, Stephen Alexander, Robert Faber and David Reed.[1]
Upper Freehold Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 30th Legislative District[2].
Students in grades K through 12 attend the schools of the Upper Freehold Regional School District, together with students from Allentown Borough. Millstone Township sends students to the High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship. Schools in the district are Upper Freehold Regional Elementary-Middle School with 1,072 students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade and Allentown High School which has an enrollment of 942 students in grades 9 - 12.
A 5.61 mile portion of the Central Jersey Expressway (''Interstate 195'') goes through Upper Freehold, making it an important artery for residents of the township. Exit 11 leads to the Horse Park of New Jersey. Exit 8 leads to CR 539 to Hightstown, or towards the Garden State Parkway south to Atlantic City.
1. Mayor & Township Committee 2007, accessed April 21, 2007.
2. League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 65, accessed August 30, 2006
★ Upper Freehold Township website
★ Upper Freehold Regional School District
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★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Upper Freehold Regional School District
Upper Freehold Township dates back to 1731, when it was formed from portions of Freehold Township. It was formally incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Over the years, portions of the township have been taken to form Millstone Township (February 28, 1844), Jackson Township (March 6, 1844) and Allentown (January 20, 1889)."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 186.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Government |
| Local government |
| Federal, state and county representation |
| Education |
| Transportation |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 122.1 km² (47.1 mi²). 121.4 km² (46.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (0.57%) is water.
Upper Freehold borders Hamilton Township, North Hanover Twp, Plumsted Township, Allentown, Roosevelt, Millstone Township, Jackson Township, Washington Township, and East Windsor Township.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 4,282 people, 1,437 households, and 1,198 families residing in the township. The population density was 35.3/km² (91.4/mi²). There were 1,501 housing units at an average density of 12.4/km² (32.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 94.70% White, 1.05% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.40% Asian, 0.84% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population.
There were 1,437 households out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.7% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the township the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $71,250, and the median income for a family was $78,334. Males had a median income of $55,987 versus $35,221 for females. The per capita income for the township was $29,387. About 4.3% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Members of the Upper Freehold Township Committee are Mayor Stephen J. Fleischacker, Deputy Mayor William E. Miscoski, Stephen Alexander, Robert Faber and David Reed.[1]
Federal, state and county representation
Upper Freehold Township is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 30th Legislative District[2].
Education
Students in grades K through 12 attend the schools of the Upper Freehold Regional School District, together with students from Allentown Borough. Millstone Township sends students to the High School as part of a sending/receiving relationship. Schools in the district are Upper Freehold Regional Elementary-Middle School with 1,072 students in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade and Allentown High School which has an enrollment of 942 students in grades 9 - 12.
Transportation
A 5.61 mile portion of the Central Jersey Expressway (''Interstate 195'') goes through Upper Freehold, making it an important artery for residents of the township. Exit 11 leads to the Horse Park of New Jersey. Exit 8 leads to CR 539 to Hightstown, or towards the Garden State Parkway south to Atlantic City.
References
1. Mayor & Township Committee 2007, accessed April 21, 2007.
2. League of Women Voters: 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, p. 65, accessed August 30, 2006
External links
★ Upper Freehold Township website
★ Upper Freehold Regional School District
★
★ National Center for Education Statistics data for the Upper Freehold Regional School District
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