Englishtown, New Jersey facts for kids
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Englishtown, New Jersey
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Looking north along Main Street (CR 527) away from Tennent Avenue (CR 522)
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| Motto(s):
History, Harmony, and Hospitality
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Location of Englishtown in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Englishtown, New Jersey
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 Englishtown, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Englishtown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Englishtown, 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 | Monmouth | |
| Incorporated | January 4, 1888 | |
| Named for | James English | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 2.88% | |
| Area rank | 543rd of 565 in state 46th of 53 in county |
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| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,346 | |
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2,342 | |
| • Rank | 474th of 565 in state 41st of 53 in county |
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| • Density | 4,117.0/sq mi (1,589.6/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 152nd of 565 in state 16th of 53 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07726
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| Area code(s) | 732 exchanges: 446, 536, 591, 617, 786, 792, 970 | |
| FIPS code | 3402521570 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885211 | |
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Englishtown is a small but growing town in western Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is part of the Raritan Valley region. In 2020, about 2,346 people lived there. This was the highest number of people ever counted in Englishtown. The population grew by 499 people since 2010.
Englishtown became an official town (a borough) on January 4, 1888. This happened after people voted for it. It was created from parts of Manalapan Township. The town is named after James English, who was one of the first settlers in the area.
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History of Englishtown
Englishtown played a part in the American Revolutionary War. A famous battle, the Battle of Monmouth, happened nearby on June 28, 1778. During this battle, American General Charles Lee was supposed to lead an attack. However, he ordered his soldiers to retreat without fighting. This caused a lot of confusion.
General George Washington then took charge and continued the battle. His actions helped the Continental Army earn respect. After the battle, General Washington and Lord Stirling met at the Village Inn in Englishtown. They prepared papers for a military trial against General Lee for his actions.
Geography of Englishtown
Englishtown is a small town, covering about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land (0.57 square miles or 1.48 square kilometers). A small part is water (0.02 square miles or 0.04 square kilometers).
The town of Englishtown is completely surrounded by Manalapan Township. This is like a "doughnut town" because one town completely wraps around another. New Jersey has 21 such pairs of towns.
Population of Englishtown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 444 | — | |
| 1900 | 410 | −7.7% | |
| 1910 | 468 | 14.1% | |
| 1920 | 641 | 37.0% | |
| 1930 | 797 | 24.3% | |
| 1940 | 815 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | 23.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,143 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,048 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 976 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,268 | 29.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,764 | 39.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,847 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,346 | 27.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,342 | 26.8% | |
| Population sources: 1890–1920 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Englishtown Population in 2010
The 2010 United States census counted 1,847 people living in Englishtown. There were 621 households, which are groups of people living together. About 458 of these were families.
Most people in Englishtown were White (88.14%). About 2.60% were Black or African American. Around 6.82% were Asian. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 8.01% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.6%) had children under 18 years old. More than half (55.1%) were married couples. About 25.5% of all people were under 18. About 10.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Englishtown was 38.6 years.
Education in Englishtown
Students in Englishtown go to public schools as part of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District. This district also serves students from Manalapan Township. The two towns joined their elementary school districts in 1963. Most students in the district (about 95%) are from Manalapan.
Schools in the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District
The district has eight schools for students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade.
- John I. Dawes Early Learning Center (Pre-K and Kindergarten)
- Clark Mills School (grades 1–5)
- Lafayette Mills School (grades 1–5)
- Milford Brook School (grades K–5)
- Taylor Mills School (grades K–5)
- Wemrock Brook School (grades 1–5)
- Pine Brook School (sixth grade)
- Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School (grades 7 and 8)
A board of education with nine members manages the district. One member on this board is from Englishtown.
High School Education
For high school, students from Englishtown attend Manalapan High School. This school is part of the Freehold Regional High School District (FRHSD). This district serves students from several nearby towns.
Manalapan High School has special programs. For example, it hosts the Science and Engineering Learning Center. Students can apply to attend one of the district's six special learning centers. The FRHSD also has a board of education with nine members.
Students can also choose to attend one of the five career academies offered by the Monmouth County Vocational School District. These schools teach special skills for different jobs.
Transportation in Englishtown
As of 2010, Englishtown had about 6.42 miles (10.33 km) of roads. Most of these roads are kept up by the town itself. The county maintains about 1.98 miles (3.19 km) of roads.
The main roads in Englishtown are County Route 522 (Wood Avenue) and County Route 527.
Old Railways
In the past, Englishtown and Manalapan Township had a major railway. This was the Freehold and Jamesburg Agricultural Railroad. It started operating in 1853. This railway helped the area become a center for transportation. The Freehold and Jamesburg Railroad stopped being used by the early 1930s.
Bus Service
NJ Transit provides bus service from Englishtown to Midtown Manhattan in New York City. You can take the 139 bus route.
Airports
Two small airports, Old Bridge Airport and Mar Bar L Farms municipal airport, are close to Englishtown. They offer short flights to nearby areas.
Points of Interest
Notable people from Englishtown
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Englishtown:
- Robby Andrews (born 1991), a middle-distance runner.
- Deborah Berger (1956–2005), an artist known for her colorful textile art.
- Lou Brutus (born 1962), a radio host, musician, and photographer.
- Dov Davidoff (born 1973), a stand-up comedian.
- Anthony Firkser (born 1995), a professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Ed Krawiec (born 1976), a professional motorcycle racer.
- Abhimanyu Mishra (born 2009), a chess grandmaster and a very talented young player.
- Alan Veingrad (born 1963), a former professional football player for the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.
See also
In Spanish: Englishtown para niños
