Helmetta, New Jersey facts for kids
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Helmetta, New Jersey
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Looking north along Main Street (CR 615)
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Location of Helmetta in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Helmetta, New Jersey
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 Helmetta, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Helmetta, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Helmetta, 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 | Middlesex | |
| Incorporated | March 20, 1888 | |
| Named for | Olivia Antoinette "Etta" Helme | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.27 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) 5.57% | |
| Area rank | 519th of 565 in state 25th of 25 in county |
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| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,455 | |
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2,437 | |
| • Rank | 470th of 565 in state 25th of 25 in county |
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| • Density | 2,963.8/sq mi (1,144.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 219th of 565 in state 17th of 25 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08828
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| Area code(s) | 732 | |
| FIPS code | 3402330840 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 885250 | |
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Helmetta is a small town, called a borough, in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It's in the Raritan Valley area, and the Manalapan Brook flows right through it. In 2020, about 2,455 people lived here. This was the most people Helmetta has ever had!
Helmetta started as a place around a factory in the 1820s. This factory was bought by George Washington Helme in the 1880s. The town officially became a borough on March 20, 1888. It was named after Helme's daughter, Olivia Antoinette "Etta" Helme.
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History of Helmetta
Helmetta's story began in the 1820s with a factory. This factory was later bought by a man named George Washington Helme. The town grew around this factory.
In 1888, the people of Helmetta voted to become an official borough. This means they could have their own local government. The town was named after George Helme's daughter, Olivia Antoinette, who was called "Etta."
Geography and Location
Where is Helmetta?
Helmetta is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It's a small place, covering less than one square mile. Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
Neighboring Towns
Helmetta shares its borders with a few other towns in Middlesex County. These include East Brunswick, Monroe Township, and Spotswood.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 447 | — | |
| 1910 | 661 | 47.9% | |
| 1920 | 687 | 3.9% | |
| 1930 | 801 | 16.6% | |
| 1940 | 667 | −16.7% | |
| 1950 | 580 | −13.0% | |
| 1960 | 779 | 34.3% | |
| 1970 | 955 | 22.6% | |
| 1980 | 955 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,211 | 26.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,825 | 50.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,178 | 19.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,455 | 12.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,437 | 11.9% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Helmetta has grown over the years. In 1900, about 447 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,455 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Helmetta.
Community Life
In 2010, there were 2,178 people living in Helmetta. Most people lived in families, with many married couples. About 20.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Helmetta was about 40 years old.
Education in Helmetta
Local Schools
Students from Helmetta attend public schools in the Spotswood Public Schools district. This change happened in 2009. Students from Milltown also join Spotswood for high school.
The Spotswood Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. There are four schools in the district:
- G. Austin Schoenly Elementary School (PreK–1st grade)
- E. Raymond Appleby Elementary School (2nd–5th grade)
- Spotswood Memorial Middle School (6th–8th grade)
- Spotswood High School (9th–12th grade)
County Vocational Schools
Students in 8th grade from all over Middlesex County can apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools. These schools teach skills for different jobs. They have campuses in places like Edison, Woodbridge Township, and East Brunswick.
Getting Around Helmetta
Roads and Highways
Helmetta has several roads that help people get around. The main road is Main Street (County Route 615). This road connects Helmetta to Monroe and Spotswood.
The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) is a big highway nearby. You can get on it at Exit 8A in Monroe Township.
Public Transportation
Middlesex County Area Transit (MCAT) offers bus services in and around Helmetta. The M2 Route connects Helmetta with nearby towns like Jamesburg and Spotswood. It also goes to the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick.
See also
In Spanish: Helmetta para niños
