Hainesburg, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hainesburg, New Jersey
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The former Hainesburg Inn
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 Hainesburg, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Hainesburg, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hainesburg, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Knowlton |
| Named for | John Haines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.84% |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 422 |
| • Density | 280.77/sq mi (108.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 34-28920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02583997 |
Hainesburg is a small, unincorporated community. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau defines it as a specific area for counting people. Hainesburg is located in Knowlton Township, within Warren County, in the state of New Jersey.
Even though the community has been around for over 100 years, it was officially named a CDP for the first time in the 2010 United States Census. In 2010, 91 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 422 people.
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History of Hainesburg
Hainesburg is situated right next to the Paulins Kill waterway. A long time ago, even before the American Revolution, a stone grist mill was built there. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. Sadly, this mill was destroyed by a fire in 1908.
In 1840, a tannery was built by Jacob Hibler. A tannery is a factory where animal hides are processed to make leather.
The Beck brothers bought land in Hainesburg in 1843. They divided this land into smaller plots for people to build homes. The town was first known by a different name, "Sodom." However, the first post office in the area was named "Hainesburg." This name was chosen to honor John Haines. He made a very important donation to a school in the community.
Later, in 1881, George Adams built a saw mill in Hainesburg. A saw mill is where logs are cut into lumber. Hainesburg also had a station for the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway. This railway helped connect the community to other places.
Geography of Hainesburg
Hainesburg is a small area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire CDP covers about 0.156 square miles (0.405 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.155 square miles (0.402 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.001 square miles (0.003 square kilometers), is water. This means about 0.84% of Hainesburg's total area is water.
People Living in Hainesburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 91 | — | |
| 2020 | 422 | 363.7% | |
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The number of people living in Hainesburg has changed over time. In 2010, the population was 91 people. By 2020, it had increased to 422 people.
What the 2010 Census Showed
The 2010 United States census counted 91 people in Hainesburg. There were 29 households, which means 29 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 23 were families. The population density was about 586 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
There were 36 housing units in total. Most of the people living in Hainesburg in 2010 were White (96.70%). A small number were Native American (2.20%). About 10.99% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Looking at the households, 41.4% had children under 18 years old. Most households (62.1%) were married couples living together. A small number (6.9%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 17.2% of households had only one person living there.
The average household had about 3.14 people. The average family had about 3.57 people.
The census also looked at age groups. About 29.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 38.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old. Only 6.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Hainesburg in 2010 was 36.3 years.
