Greenwich Township, Warren County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Greenwich Township, New Jersey
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Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church
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Location of Greenwich Township in Warren County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Warren County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Census Bureau map of Greenwich Township, Warren County, New Jersey
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 Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Greenwich Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Greenwich 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 |  Warren |
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| First mention | October 9, 1738 | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | Greenwich, England | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.60 sq mi (27.45 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.58 sq mi (27.40 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.15% | |
| Area rank | 205th of 565 in state 15th of 22 in county |
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| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,473 | |
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5,503 | |
| • Rank | 364th of 565 in state 8th of 22 in county |
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| • Density | 517.2/sq mi (199.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 442nd of 565 in state 7th of 22 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08886 – Stewartsville, New Jersey
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| Area code(s) | 908 exchanges: 213, 387, 454, 859 | |
| FIPS code | 3404128260 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882253 | |
| School district | Phillipsburg School District | |
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Greenwich Township is a community located in Warren County, New Jersey. It's a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 5,473 people lived here.
Greenwich Township has been part of many different counties in New Jersey over time. It was first mentioned in 1738 as part of Hunterdon County. Later, it became part of Morris County and then Sussex County. In 1798, it officially became its own township. Finally, in 1824, it became part of Warren County, where it is today. The township was named after Greenwich, England.
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Geography and Local Areas
Greenwich Township covers about 10.60 square miles (27.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Several smaller communities are located within Greenwich Township. These include Greenwich CDP, Stewartsville, and Upper Stewartsville. Other local areas you might hear about are Coopersville, Kennedy Mills, Port Warren, and Still Valley.
Greenwich Township shares its borders with other towns. These include Franklin Township, Lopatcong Township, and Pohatcong Township in Warren County. It also borders Bloomsbury in Hunterdon County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,528 | — | |
| 1820 | 2,335 | −7.6% | |
| 1830 | 4,486 | 92.1% | |
| 1840 | 2,902 | * | −35.3% |
| 1850 | 3,726 | 28.4% | |
| 1860 | 2,541 | * | −31.8% |
| 1870 | 2,587 | 1.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,554 | −1.3% | |
| 1890 | 825 | * | −67.7% |
| 1900 | 909 | 10.2% | |
| 1910 | 904 | −0.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,050 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,141 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,125 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,217 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,397 | 14.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,482 | 6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,738 | 17.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,899 | 9.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,365 | 129.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,712 | 30.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,473 | −4.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,503 | −3.7% | |
| Population sources: 1810–1920 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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The United States census helps us count how many people live in an area. In 2020, Greenwich Township had 5,473 residents. This was a small decrease from 2010, when the population was 5,712. However, the population grew a lot between 2000 and 2010.
The census also tells us about the people living in Greenwich Township. In 2010, about 84% of residents were White, 6% were Black or African American, and 6% were Asian. About 6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Many households had children under 18, and most families were married couples living together. The average age of residents was about 38 years old.
Education in Greenwich Township
Students in Greenwich Township attend public schools for different grade levels.
Greenwich Township School District
Younger students, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, go to schools in the Greenwich Township School District. This district has two schools. Greenwich Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Stewartsville Middle School is for students in grades 6 through 8.
Phillipsburg High School
For high school, students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Phillipsburg High School. This school is located in Phillipsburg. It serves students from Phillipsburg and several other nearby communities, including Greenwich Township.
Other School Options
Students from Greenwich Township can also choose to attend other schools. These include Ridge and Valley Charter School in Frelinghuysen Township for grades K-8. There is also Warren County Technical School in Washington borough for grades 9-12. Special education services are also available through the Warren County Special Services School District.
Transportation and Roads
Getting around Greenwich Township is easy thanks to its network of roads.
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The township has about 49 miles of roadways. Most of these are maintained by the township itself. Major roads like Interstate 78 and U.S. Route 22 pass through or along the township's borders. Other important roads include Route 57 and Route 173.
County roads like County Road 519 and County Road 579 also help people travel through the area. A railway line, the Lehigh Line, also runs through the southern part of Greenwich Township.
Notable People
Greenwich Township has been home to several interesting people.
- Orange Cassidy (born 1984), a well-known professional wrestler.
- Justin Gaymon (born 1986), a former athlete who competed in the 400-meter hurdles.
- Henry Green (1828–1900), who became the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
- William Maxwell (1733–1796), a brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
