Liberty Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Liberty Township, New Jersey
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Free Union Church
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Location of Liberty 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 Liberty Township, New Jersey
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 Liberty Township, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Liberty Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Liberty Township, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County |  Warren |
| Incorporated | April 30, 1926 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Body | Township Committee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.93 sq mi (30.89 km2) |
| • Land | 11.67 sq mi (30.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) 2.20% |
| Area rank | 194th of 565 in state 14th of 22 in county |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,670 |
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2,688 |
| • Rank | 461st of 565 in state 15th of 22 in county |
| • Density | 228.9/sq mi (88.4/km2) |
| • Density rank | 495th of 565 in state 14th of 22 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| FIPS code | 3404140110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882245 |
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Liberty Township is a small community located in Warren County, New Jersey. It's a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 2,670 people lived here.
Liberty Township officially became a township on April 30, 1926. It was formed from parts of Hope Township.
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Exploring Liberty Township's Geography
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Liberty Township covers about 11.93 square miles (30.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Communities and Lakes in Liberty Township
Mountain Lake is a special community and a census-designated place (CDP) within the township. In 2010, about 575 people lived there. Other small communities and places in Liberty Township include Danville, Great Meadows, and Townsbury.
Mountain Lake is very old, over 12,000 years old! It's the biggest natural glacial lake in Warren County. The lake is about 122 acres (0.49 square kilometers) in size. It's about 38 feet (12 meters) deep at its deepest point. The Mountain Lake Community Association helps take care of the lake and its natural surroundings.
South of Mountain Lake, you can find High Rock. Many people enjoy hiking there. From High Rock, you can see amazing views of the lake and the nearby Delaware Water Gap.
Neighboring Towns
Liberty Township shares its borders with several other towns in Warren County. These include Hope Township, Independence Township, Mansfield Township, and White Township.
Understanding Liberty Township's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 419 | — | |
| 1940 | 441 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 529 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 760 | 43.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,229 | 61.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,730 | 40.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,493 | 44.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,765 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,942 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,670 | −9.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,688 | −8.6% | |
| Population sources: 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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The U.S. Census Bureau includes Liberty Township's economic information as part of the larger Lehigh Valley area.
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 2,942 people living in Liberty Township. There were 1,047 households, and 789 of these were families. The township had about 253.6 people per square mile (97.9 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Liberty Township were White (95.65%). There were also smaller percentages of Black or African American (1.02%), Native American (0.20%), and Asian (1.50%) residents. About 4.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (63.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.78 people.
The population's age breakdown showed that 24.3% were under 18 years old. About 9.6% were 65 years or older. The average age in the township was 41.8 years.
Education in Liberty Township
Students in Liberty Township attend public schools from kindergarten through eighth grade in the Great Meadows Regional School District. Students from Independence Township also attend schools in this district.
Great Meadows Regional School District
The Great Meadows Regional School District has two schools. As of the 2021–22 school year, about 643 students were enrolled.
- Central Elementary School: This school serves about 302 students in grades PreK-3.
- Great Meadows Middle School: This school has about 337 students in grades 4-8.
The school board has nine members. Three of these members represent Liberty Township.
High School Education
For ninth through twelfth grades, students attend Hackettstown High School. This high school also serves students from Hackettstown and Allamuchy Township. In the 2021–22 school year, Hackettstown High School had about 869 students.
Other School Options
Students from Liberty Township and all of Warren County can also choose to attend:
- Ridge and Valley Charter School: Located in Frelinghuysen Township, this school is for grades K–8.
- Warren County Technical School: Located in Washington borough, this school is for grades 9–12.
Special education services are provided by local districts and the Warren County Special Services School District in Oxford Township for students from PreK–12.
Getting Around Liberty Township
As of 2010, Liberty Township had about 33.83 miles (54.45 kilometers) of roads. The township itself maintains most of these roads. Warren County and the New Jersey Department of Transportation also maintain some roads.
Major Roads
The main road that goes through Liberty Township is U.S. Route 46. It runs for about 3.18 miles (5.12 kilometers) in the southeastern part of the township.
The closest major highway is Interstate 80. It is located in the neighboring Hope Township.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Liberty (Nueva Jersey) para niños
