Mansfield Township, Warren County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Mansfield Township, New Jersey
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Looking east along Route 57 in Mansfield Township
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Location of Mansfield 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 Mansfield Township, Warren County, New Jersey
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 Mansfield Township, New Jersey
Location in Warren County, New Jersey
Mansfield Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mansfield 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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| Formed | May 30, 1754, as Mansfield-Woodhouse Township | |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 | |
| Named for | William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield | |
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| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 29.69 sq mi (76.90 km2) | |
| • Land | 29.59 sq mi (76.63 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km2) 0.35% | |
| Area rank | 90th of 565 in state 3rd of 22 in county |
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| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,781 | |
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7,876 | |
| • Rank | 299th of 565 in state 4th of 22 in county |
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| • Density | 263.0/sq mi (101.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 488th of 565 in state 12th of 22 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07865 – Port Murray
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| Area code(s) | 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3404143320 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882249 | |
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Mansfield Township is a community located in Warren County, New Jersey. It's a type of local government called a township. In 2020, about 7,781 people lived here. This was the highest number of people ever counted in the township!
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History of Mansfield Township
Mansfield Township was first created on May 30, 1754. Back then, it was called Mansfield-Woodhouse Township. It was part of Sussex County at the time.
Later, on February 21, 1798, it officially became Mansfield Township. This happened when New Jersey created many new townships. In 1824, Mansfield Township became part of the new Warren County. The township was named after William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield.
Geography and Local Areas
Mansfield Township covers about 29.69 square miles (76.90 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Communities within the Township
Several smaller communities are located inside Mansfield Township:
Other small places and names you might hear in the township include Karrsville, Mount Bethel, Penwell, Rockport, and Stephensburg.
Neighboring Towns
Mansfield Township shares its borders with several other towns. These include:
- In Warren County: Hackettstown, Independence Township, Liberty Township, Oxford Township, and Washington Township.
- In Hunterdon County: Lebanon Township.
- In Morris County: Washington Township.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,058 | — | |
| 1820 | 2,787 | 35.4% | |
| 1830 | 3,310 | 18.8% | |
| 1840 | 3,057 | * | −7.6% |
| 1850 | 1,615 | * | −47.2% |
| 1860 | 1,688 | 4.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,997 | 18.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,709 | −14.4% | |
| 1890 | 1,362 | −20.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,324 | −2.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,238 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,133 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,139 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,254 | 10.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,497 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,130 | 42.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,546 | 66.5% | |
| 1980 | 5,780 | 63.0% | |
| 1990 | 7,154 | 23.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,653 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 7,725 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,781 | 0.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,876 | 2.0% | |
| 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 number of people living in Mansfield Township has changed a lot over the years. In 1810, there were just over 2,000 residents. The population grew steadily for many years.
By 2010, the population was 7,725. This number increased slightly to 7,781 by 2020. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Mansfield Township.
Education for Students
Students in Mansfield Township attend public schools. Younger students go to schools within the Mansfield Township School District. Older students attend schools in the Warren Hills Regional School District.
Elementary School
Students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade go to Mansfield Township Elementary School. In the 2018–19 school year, there were about 607 students. This means there were about 10 or 11 students for every teacher.
Middle and High Schools
Students in seventh through twelfth grades attend schools in the Warren Hills Regional School District. This district also serves students from nearby towns.
- Warren Hills Regional Middle School is for grades 7 and 8.
- Warren Hills Regional High School is for grades 9 through 12.
Mansfield Township has three spots on the school board for the high school district. This helps make sure the township's students are well represented.
Other School Options
Students in Warren County, including Mansfield Township, have other school choices. They can attend Ridge and Valley Charter School for grades K–8. They can also go to Warren County Technical School for grades 9–12. This school teaches special skills and trades.
Transportation Options
Mansfield Township has a good network of roads. There are also options for public transportation.
Roads and Highways
As of 2010, the township had over 72 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself.
- Route 31 briefly passes through the western part of the township.
- Route 57 runs for about 7.9 miles through the southern part.
While there are no major highways directly in Mansfield Township, you can reach them nearby. Interstate 78 and Interstate 80 are just two towns away.
Public Transport and Air Travel
A small airport called Hackettstown Airport is located in Mansfield Township. It's used for general aviation, like small planes.
Train service is available in nearby Hackettstown through NJ Transit. There's also a freight train line, the Norfolk Southern's Washington Secondary. This line passes by the location of the Rockport Wreck. This was a train accident that happened in 1925.
Notable People from Mansfield Township
Some interesting people have connections to Mansfield Township.
- John Eugene Kunzler (1923–2006): He was a scientist and physicist. He did important early research on superconducting magnets.
- Michael Weiner (1961–2013): He was a lawyer who led the Major League Baseball Players Association.
