Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Delaware Township, New Jersey
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Township municipal building in Sergeantsville
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Location of Delaware Township in Hunterdon County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Hunterdon County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Census Bureau map of Delaware Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
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 Delaware Township, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Delaware Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Delaware Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Hunterdon |
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| Incorporated | April 2, 1838 | |
| Named for | Delaware River | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 37.05 sq mi (95.95 km2) | |
| • Land | 36.66 sq mi (94.94 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) 1.06% | |
| Area rank | 65th of 565 in state 3rd of 26 in county |
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| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,560 | |
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4,571 | |
| • Rank | 394th of 565 in state 10th of 26 in county |
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| • Density | 124.4/sq mi (48.0/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 531st of 565 in state 25th of 26 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Codes | ||
| Area code(s) | 609, 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3401917170 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882182 | |
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Delaware Township is a community located in Hunterdon County, in the state of New Jersey. It's a type of local government area called a township. Some parts of the township are on the Hunterdon Plateau, which is a higher area, while the southern parts are in the lower Amwell Valley.
In 2020, about 4,560 people lived in Delaware Township. This number was very close to the population in 2010. Inside Delaware Township, you'll find the historic community of Sergeantsville and the smaller community of Raven Rock.
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History of Delaware Township
Delaware Township was first settled a long time ago, in the early 1700s. A person named Colonel John Reading helped to create Amwell Township in 1708 and Hunterdon County in 1714. The township is named after the Delaware River, which runs along its southwestern side.
One special historical spot here is Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge. It's the only old covered bridge still standing in New Jersey! It crosses the Wickecheoke Creek between Sergeantsville and Rosemont. The Delaware and Raritan Canal, a historic waterway, also runs alongside the Delaware River in the southern part of the township.
Sergeantsville is like the main hub of the township. It has the local government building, the public school, and the Post Office. The township officially became a township on April 2, 1838. Later, in 1898, a part of the township was used to create the nearby Stockton borough.
Geography and Local Areas
Delaware Township covers about 37 square miles (96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Many small communities and places are located within Delaware Township. Some of these include Bowne, Brookville, Dilts Corner, Grover, Headquarters, Locktown, Prallsville, Raven Rock, Rosemont, Sand Brook, Sandy Ridge, and Sergeantsville.
The township shares its borders with several other towns in Hunterdon County. These include East Amwell Township, Franklin Township, Kingwood Township, Lambertville, Raritan Township, Stockton, and West Amwell Township. Across the Delaware River, it also borders two townships in Bucks County, Pennsylvania: Plumstead Township and Solebury Township.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,305 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,554 | 10.8% | |
| 1860 | 2,838 | 11.1% | |
| 1870 | 2,959 | 4.3% | |
| 1880 | 3,092 | 4.5% | |
| 1890 | 3,037 | −1.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,953 | * | −35.7% |
| 1910 | 1,740 | −10.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,705 | −2.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,704 | −0.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,756 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,031 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,485 | 22.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,249 | 30.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,816 | 17.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,512 | 18.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,478 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,563 | 1.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,560 | −0.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,571 | 0.2% | |
| Population sources: 1840–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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In 2010, there were 4,563 people living in Delaware Township. Most of the people living there were White (about 96%). About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age of people in the township was about 48.6 years.
Education in Delaware Township
Students in Delaware Township attend schools in different districts depending on their age.
Elementary and Middle School
Younger students, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, go to the Delaware Township School. This school is part of the Delaware Township School District. In the 2021-2022 school year, there were 392 students and about 45 teachers. This means there were about 8.7 students for every teacher. The school is located near Sergeantsville.
High School
For high school, students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Hunterdon Central High School. This school is part of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School District. It serves students from several nearby townships, including Delaware Township. In 2021-2022, the high school had 2,575 students and about 225 teachers.
Vocational School Options
Eighth-grade students from all over Hunterdon County can apply to attend programs at the Hunterdon County Vocational School District. This district offers special career and technical education programs. Students do not have to pay tuition to attend these programs.
Transportation Routes
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Delaware Township has many roads that help people get around. As of 2010, there were about 97 miles of roadways in total. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself.
Important state and U.S. routes that go through Delaware Township include Route 12, Route 29, and U.S. Route 202. Part of the New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge is also here.
There are also several county routes that cross the township, such as CR 519, CR 523, CR 579, and CR 604.
Notable People from Delaware Township
Many interesting people have lived in or been connected to Delaware Township:
- Willard H. Allen (1893–1957), a scientist who studied poultry (chickens and other birds). He was New Jersey's secretary of agriculture for many years.
- George Newton Best (1846–1926), an expert on mosses and their classification.
- William Cotton (1880–1958), an artist and writer.
- Alan B. Handler (1931–2024), who served as a Justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court.
- Chet Huntley (1911–1974), a famous radio and TV journalist. He was a co-anchor of the Huntley-Brinkley Report on NBC. He owned a cattle farm in the township.
- Barbara McConnell (1935–2016), a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Lansing Pilch, a retired United States Air Force major general.
- Gabby Provenzano (born 1999), a professional soccer player who plays for Portland Thorns FC.
- John Schoenherr (1935–2010), an award-winning illustrator.
- Glenway Wescott (1901–1987), a novelist and essayist.
- Lloyd Wescott (1907–1990), an agriculturalist and civil servant, and Glenway Wescott's brother.
- Paul Whiteman (1890–1967), a famous big band leader. He lived in Rosemont for many years.
- Dick Zimmer (born 1944), a former member of the United States House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Delaware (Nueva Jersey) para niños
