Flanders, New Jersey facts for kids
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Flanders, New Jersey
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Mount Olive Academy, built in 1837
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 Flanders, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Flanders, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Flanders, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Township | Mount Olive |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.45 sq mi (19.30 km2) |
| • Land | 7.42 sq mi (19.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,832 |
| • Density | 1,324.5/sq mi (511.4/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
07836
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| FIPS code | 34-23640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876369 |
Flanders is a community located in Mount Olive Township, in the state of New Jersey. It is found in southwestern Morris County. Flanders is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts separately for population information. The United States Postal Service serves Flanders with ZIP Code 07836.
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Flanders Population Facts
How Many People Live in Flanders?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 10,528 | — | |
| 2000 | 12,217 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 12,568 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 9,832 | −21.8% | |
| Population sources:1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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Every ten years, the United States government counts all the people living in the country. This is called a census. The latest count for Flanders was in 2020. At that time, 9,832 people lived in the Flanders CDP.
Changes in Population Over Time
The number of people living in Flanders has changed over the years. In 2010, the population was 12,568. By 2020, it had gone down by 2,736 people. Before that, from 2000 to 2010, the population actually grew by 351 people.
Famous People from Flanders
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Flanders. Here are a few:
- Kenny Agostino (born 1992) is a professional hockey player. He played for the Montreal Canadiens.
- Liam Anderson (born 2000) is an American football player. He plays as a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts.
- Noah Brown (born 1996) is also an American football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
- David W. K. Peacock Jr. (1924–2005) was a government official and businessman. He worked for the Department of Commerce during the Nixon Administration.
- John R. Neill (1877-1943) was a famous illustrator. He is best known for drawing pictures for more than forty children's books set in the magical Land of Oz.
- Jonathan Nicholas (1757/59–1839) was one of the first settlers in Flanders. He was a sergeant in the American Revolutionary War.
- Lee Rouson (born 1962) is a former professional football player. He was a running back for the New York Giants.
- Steve Slattery (born 1980) is an Olympic track and field athlete. He competed in running events.
- Charles Stewart Wurts (1790-1859) was important in business. He founded the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company.
- John Wurts (1792-1861) was a politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania.
