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Millstone Township, New Jersey
Township
Township of Millstone
The Baird House, owned by one of the first families to settle in Millstone
The Baird House, owned by one of the first families to settle in Millstone
Map of Millstone Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Millstone Township in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Millstone Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Millstone Township, New Jersey
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Monmouth
Incorporated February 28, 1844
Government
 • Type Township
 • Body Township Committee
Area
 • Total 37.18 sq mi (96.30 km2)
 • Land 36.61 sq mi (94.81 km2)
 • Water 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)  1.55%
Area rank 64th of 565 in state
5th of 53 in county
Elevation
223 ft (68 m)
Population
 • Total 10,566
 • Estimate 
(2019)
10,397
 • Rank 232nd of 566 in state
18th of 53 in county
 • Density 288.8/sq mi (111.5/km2)
 • Density rank 482nd of 566 in state
52nd of 53 in county
Time zone UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08510 - Clarksburg
08535 - Perrineville
Area code(s) 732 exchanges: 833, 928
FIPS code 3402546560
GNIS feature ID 0882115

Millstone Township is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is located within the Raritan Valley region and is a part of the New York Metropolitan Area. The township was named for the Millstone River (a major tributary of the Raritan River), whose name derives from an incident in which a millstone was dropped into it. The headwaters for the Millstone River originate in the township.

As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 10,566, reflecting an increase of 1,596 (+17.8%) from the 8,970 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 3,901 (+77.0%) from the 5,069 counted in the 1990 Census.

Millstone was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1844, from portions of Freehold Township and Upper Freehold Township, as well as part of Monroe Township in Middlesex County. The portions taken from Monroe Township were relinquished in 1845. On May 29, 1937, portions of the township were taken to form the borough of Jersey Homesteads (now Roosevelt).

The township has been one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Millstone Township residents had a median household income of $156,891, ranked 9th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $76,475.

Geography

2018-05-28 07 32 44 View south up the Millstone River from New Jersey State Route 33 in Millstone Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
The Millstone River flows through the township

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 37.18 square miles (96.30 km2), including 36.61 square miles (94.81 km2) of land and 0.58 square miles (1.49 km2) of water (1.55%).

There are two unincorporated communities within the township served by the United States Postal Service as post offices. Clarksburg is served by post office ZIP Code 08510 and Perrineville is served as ZIP code 08535. Other unincorporated communities and place names located entirely or partially within the township include Baird, Bairdsville, Bergen Mills, Burksville, Carrs Corner, Carrs Tavern, Charleston Springs, Disbrow Hill, Ely, Elys Corner, Fair Play, Hillhurt, Holmeson, Pine Hill, Smithburg, Stone Tavern and Sweetman.

The township borders Freehold Township, Manalapan Township, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold Township in Monmouth County; East Windsor Township and Robbinsville Township in Mercer County; Monroe Township in Middlesex County; and Jackson Township in Ocean County.

Perrineville Lake
Perrineville Lake in Early Spring, the headwaters for Rocky Brook

Ecology

According to the A. W. Kuchler U.S. potential natural vegetation types, Millstone Township, New Jersey would have an Appalachian Oak (104) vegetation type with an Eastern Hardwood Forest (25) vegetation form.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 1,676
1860 2,356 40.6%
1870 2,087 −11.4%
1880 2,080 −0.3%
1890 1,782 −14.3%
1900 1,509 −15.3%
1910 1,461 −3.2%
1920 1,405 −3.8%
1930 1,428 1.6%
1940 1,466 2.7%
1950 2,100 43.2%
1960 2,550 21.4%
1970 2,535 −0.6%
1980 3,926 54.9%
1990 5,069 29.1%
2000 8,970 77.0%
2010 10,566 17.8%
2019 (est.) 10,397 −1.6%
Population sources:
1850-1920 1850-1870
1850 1870 1880-1890
1890-1910 1910-1930
1930-1990 2000 2010
*=lost territory in previous decade.

Census 2010

As of the census of 2010, there were 10,566 people, 3,301 households, and 2,888 families residing in the township. The population density was 288.8 per square mile (111.5/km2). There were 3,434 housing units at an average density of 93.9 per square mile (36.3/km2)*. The racial makeup of the township was 89.44% (9,450) White, 3.59% (379) Black or African American, 0.17% (18) Native American, 4.51% (476) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.80% (85) from other races, and 1.50% (158) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.48% (579) of the population.

There were 3,301 households out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 9.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the township, the population was spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 37.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and old there were 99.3 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $134,909 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,849) and the median family income was $139,535 (+/- $20,761). Males had a median income of $92,222 (+/- $13,047) versus $66,090 (+/- $14,854) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $50,390 (+/- $5,755). About 0.4% of families and 0.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Fields in Millstone Twp
Open fields in Millstone Township

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 8,970 people, 2,708 households, and 2,426 families residing in the township. The population density was 244.0 people per square mile (94.2/km2). There were 2,797 housing units at an average density of 76.1 per square mile (29.4/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.83% White, 1.05% African American, 0.10% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.51% of the population.

There were 2,708 households, out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.4% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.4% were non-families. 7.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the township the population was spread out, with 32.8% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $104,561, and the median income for a family was $106,116. Males had a median income of $74,333 versus $50,036 for females. The per capita income for the township was $58,285. About 3.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Millstone Township Schools serve public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprising three schools, had an enrollment of 1,109 students and 93.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are Millstone Township Primary School with 386 students in grades PreK-2, Millstone Township Elementary School with 321 students in grades 3-5 and Millstone Township Middle School with 400 students in grades 6-8.

Students in ninth through twelfth grades for public school attend Allentown High School in Allentown, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Upper Freehold Regional School District, which also includes students from Allentown and Upper Freehold Township. As of the 2018–19 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,206 students and 89.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

Infrastructure

Emergency services

EMS

The Millstone Township Fire Department provides EMS with a staffed ambulance, 24/7. The Millstone Township First Aid Squad was closed in 2020.

Fire

The local fire department consists of 12 career firefighters that provide fire protection and first responder medical care between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm. Volunteer firefighters cover from 6 pm to 6 am. supported by on duty career firefighters.

Transportation

Roads and highways

2021-06-29 14 34 33 View east along Interstate 195 (Central Jersey Expressway) from the overpass for Monmouth County Route 526 (Trenton-Lakewood Road) in Millstone Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey
I-195 in Millstone Township

As of May 2010, the township had a total of 150.87 miles (242.80 km) of roadways, of which 122.47 miles (197.10 km) were maintained by the municipality, 23.68 miles (38.11 km) by Monmouth County and 4.72 miles (7.60 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Interstate 195 is the main highway serving Millstone Township. It crosses the southern part of Millstone, connecting to Upper Freehold and Jackson townships. Half of an interchange is located in Millstone (Exit 16 for CR 537) with the other half in Jackson.

CR 571, CR 524, CR 526, CR 527 and CR 537 are the main county highways which pass through Millstone. CR 539 also passes through the township, but there are no intersections prior to it entering Robbinsville Township/Upper Freehold on the south and East Windsor on the north. A small portion of Route 33 passes through the northern tip of Millstone prior to entering Manalapan and Monroe Township.

The New Jersey Turnpike (also known as Interstate 95) is accessible in neighboring Robbinsville Township (Exit 7A), East Windsor Township (Exit 8) and Monroe Township (Exit 8A).

Healthcare

Millstone Township is served by CentraState Healthcare System, which is affiliated with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, located in neighboring Freehold Township. The regional hospital is a 287-bed medical facility. CentraState Healthcare system also provides healthcare through its various family practices in communities across western Monmouth and southern Middlesex counties in central New Jersey. The next closest hospitals to the township are the Hamilton Division of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in nearby Hamilton Township, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in nearby Plainsboro Township, and the Old Bridge Division of Raritan Bay Medical Center in nearby Old Bridge Township.

Notable people

See also (related category): People from Millstone Township, New Jersey

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

See also

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