Delaware, Warren County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Delaware, New Jersey
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Delaware Post Office, house built in 1860 by John I. Blair
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 Delaware, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Delaware, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Delaware, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Knowlton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.410 sq mi (1.063 km2) |
| • Land | 0.380 sq mi (0.985 km2) |
| • Water | 0.030 sq mi (0.078 km2) 7.38% |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 394.6/sq mi (152.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
07833
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-17200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583982 |
Delaware (also called Delaware Station) is a small community in Knowlton Township. It is located in Warren County, New Jersey along the Delaware River. This area is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts people in for the census. In 2020, about 173 people lived here. The area uses the ZIP Code 07833 for mail.
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History of Delaware, New Jersey
The community of Delaware has a cool history linked to railroads. In 1856, a very important railroad leader named John I. Blair bought land here. He had it measured out into smaller pieces for building.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad started offering train rides for people in July 1856. This helped the area grow. John I. Blair also built a storehouse in 1860. This building was also used as the local post office.
Geography of Delaware
Delaware is a small place. It covers about 0.410 square miles (1.063 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.380 square miles (0.985 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.030 square miles (0.078 square kilometers), is water. This means about 7.38% of the area is water.
People Living in Delaware
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 150 | — | |
| 2020 | 173 | 15.3% | |
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Delaware's Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 150 people living in Delaware. There were 60 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Out of these, 46 were families.
The population density was about 395 people for every square mile. This tells us how crowded an area is. There were 70 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Delaware were White (88.67%). Some people were Asian (4.67%). About 5.33% were from other races, and 1.33% were from two or more races. About 10.67% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 60 households, 30% had children under 18 years old. Most households (66.7%) were married couples living together. About 8.3% had a female head of the house with no husband. About 23.3% were not families.
The average household had 2.50 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
About 18.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.0% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Delaware was 45.8 years.
Delaware Historic District
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Delaware Historic District
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Dr. Jabez Gwinnup House
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| Location | Ann, Clinton, Charles, and Valley Streets, Delaware Road, NJ 46 and Ferry Lane |
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| Area | 90 acres (36 ha) |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000128 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 20, 2003 |
The Delaware Historic District is a special area that protects old buildings and places. It covers about 90 acres (36 hectares). This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2003. This means it's important for its history, architecture, and how the community grew.
The district includes 60 buildings, 3 structures, and 3 sites that help tell its story. One of the oldest homes is the Dr. Jabez Gwinnup House. It was built around 1815 and shows the Federal-style of architecture.
Notable People from Delaware
Here is a person who was born in or lived in Delaware:
- Charles H. Flummerfelt (1863–1931) was a politician. He served in the government of Washington state. He was part of the Washington House of Representatives and the Washington State Senate. These are like the state's law-making groups.
See also
In Spanish: Delaware (Nueva Jersey) para niños
