Robbinsville Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Robbinsville Township, New Jersey
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Lakeside view of Robbinsville
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| Motto(s):
Be at the Center of it All
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Location of Robbinsville Township in Mercer County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Mercer County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Census Bureau map of Robbinsville Township, Mercer County, New Jersey
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 Robbinsville Township, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Robbinsville Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Robbinsville 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 |  Mercer |
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| Incorporated | March 15, 1859, as Washington Township | |
| Renamed | January 1, 2008, as Robbinsville Township | |
| Named for | George R. Robbins | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) | |
| • Body | Township Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.58 sq mi (53.30 km2) | |
| • Land | 20.44 sq mi (52.94 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) 0.68% | |
| Area rank | 139th of 565 in state 5th of 12 in county |
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| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,476 | |
| • Estimate
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15,361 | |
| • Rank | 168th of 565 in state 9th of 12 in county |
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| • Density | 757.1/sq mi (292.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 413th of 565 in state 11th of 12 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
08691
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| Area code(s) | 609 | |
| FIPS code | 3402163850 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882122 | |
Robbinsville Township is a community in Mercer County, New Jersey. It is located between the big cities of New York and Philadelphia. In 2020, about 15,476 people lived here. Robbinsville's motto is Be at the Center of it All, because of its central location in New Jersey.
The township was first created in 1859 as Washington Township. It changed its name to Robbinsville in 2008. The new name came from a smaller area within the township, which was named after a politician, George R. Robbins.
Robbinsville is famous for its Little League Softball team. This team has reached the Little League Softball World Series four times in seven years. The township is also home to the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham. This is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.
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Geography of Robbinsville
Robbinsville Township covers about 20.58 square miles (53.30 km2). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Where is Robbinsville Located?
The township is in a special spot. It is considered part of the New York metropolitan area. However, it is also very close to the Philadelphia metropolitan area. This means it's a crossroads between two major regions.
Neighboring Towns and Communities
Robbinsville shares its borders with several other towns. In Mercer County, it borders East Windsor, Hamilton Township, and West Windsor Township. In Monmouth County, it borders Allentown, Millstone Township, and Upper Freehold Township.
Inside Robbinsville Township, you can find smaller communities and places. These include Allens Station, Carsons Mills, Hillside Terrace, Meadows Terrace, New Canton, New Sharon, Pages Corners, Robbinsville Center, and Windsor.
History of Robbinsville
Robbinsville Township has an interesting history, including a name change.
How Robbinsville Got Its Start
The area was first called Washington Township. It was named after George Washington. The New Jersey Legislature officially created it on March 15, 1859. It was formed from parts of East Windsor.
Why the Name Changed to Robbinsville
On November 6, 2007, people living in the township voted to change its name. They wanted to avoid confusion because there were five other places in New Jersey also called Washington Township. The new name, Robbinsville, came from a settlement within the township. This settlement was named after George R. Robbins. He was a politician who lived in the area and served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859. The name change became official on January 1, 2008.
People and Population
The number of people living in Robbinsville Township has grown a lot over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,279 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,294 | 1.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,281 | −1.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,126 | −12.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,157 | 2.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,090 | −5.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,161 | 6.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,347 | 16.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,365 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,843 | 35.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,156 | 17.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,311 | 53.6% | |
| 1980 | 3,487 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,815 | 66.8% | |
| 2000 | 10,275 | 76.7% | |
| 2010 | 13,642 | 32.8% | |
| 2020 | 15,476 | 13.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,361 | 12.6% | |
| Population sources: 1860–1920 1860–1870 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 13,642 people living in Robbinsville. Most residents were White (81.6%). About 12.7% were Asian, and 3.1% were Black or African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 4.1% of the population.
The average age of people in Robbinsville was about 39.2 years old. About 28.7% of the population was under 18.
How Robbinsville is Governed
Robbinsville Township has a special way of governing itself.
Local Government Structure
Since July 1, 2005, Robbinsville has used a Mayor-Council form of government. This means there is a Mayor and a Township Council. The Mayor is like the chief executive, leading the town's daily operations. The Council makes the laws. Both the Mayor and Council members are elected by the people. They serve four-year terms.
As of 2022, the Mayor of Robbinsville Township is David Fried. His term ends on December 31, 2025. The Township Council members include Michael Cipriano (President), Deborah Blakely (Vice President), Christine "Chris" Ciaccio, Michael Todd, and Ronald C. Witt Jr.
Political Views
In the 2024 presidential election, most voters in Robbinsville Township supported the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris. She received about 54.4% of the votes. The Republican candidate, Donald Trump, received about 42.7%.
In the 2021 New Jersey governor election, Democrat Phil Murphy won in Robbinsville with 52.4% of the votes.
Education in Robbinsville
The Robbinsville Public School District serves students from kindergarten through high school.
Schools in the District
As of the 2022–23 school year, the district had about 3,073 students. There are three schools:
- Sharon Elementary School: For students in Pre-K through 4th grade.
- Pond Road Middle School: For students in 5th through 8th grade.
- Robbinsville High School: For students in 9th through 12th grade.
Before 2006, high school students from Robbinsville went to Lawrence High School. But Robbinsville High School opened its doors and graduated its first class in June 2008.
Students in Mercer County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Mercer County Technical Schools. They provide career and technical education in areas like Health Sciences, STEM, and Culinary Arts.
Community Development
Robbinsville has seen a lot of growth and new projects.
Robbinsville Town Center
The Robbinsville Town Center is a special area. It has about 1,000 homes, including condos, townhouses, and single-family homes. It also has space for businesses. It is located near the intersection of U.S. Route 130 and Route 33.
Warehouse and Business Growth
Robbinsville is home to many large warehouses. These are distribution centers for various companies. Some well-known companies with centers here include Scholastic Books and Sleepy's. An Amazon.com Fulfillment Center warehouse also opened in 2014. These businesses are located near Interstate 195.
Transportation in Robbinsville
Robbinsville Township has several important roads and ways to get around.
Major Roads and Highways
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Four major highways pass through Robbinsville:
- The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95)
- Interstate 195 (also called the Central Jersey Expressway)
- U.S. Route 130
- Route 33
Interstate 195 is a key road. It connects Trenton, New Jersey's capital, to Robbinsville. From Robbinsville, it continues to the Garden State Parkway. This gives easy access to the Jersey Shore. Exit 7A of the New Jersey Turnpike is located within the township. Interstate 195 also provides access to Six Flags Great Adventure.
Public Transportation Options
NJ Transit offers bus service to and from Trenton on the 606 route.
Robbinsville Township also has its own airport, Trenton-Robbinsville Airport. It is a smaller airport used for general aviation.
Sports in Robbinsville
Robbinsville is known for its strong sports programs, especially softball.
Little League Softball Success
The Robbinsville Township Little League Softball team has achieved amazing success. They reached the Little League Softball World Series four times between 2008 and 2014. No other program in the country has done this. In 2014, the team won the championship! They had a perfect 22–0 record in the postseason. They beat Bossier City, Louisiana, 4–1 in the final game. ESPN even called Robbinsville "arguably the biggest hotbed of girls' softball players in the country."
Places to Visit
Robbinsville has some interesting places to explore.
Wineries
Restaurants
- Papa's Tomato Pies
- De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies
Religious Sites
The Swaminarayan Akshardham is a large Hindu temple that opened in 2023. It was built by 12,500 volunteers. It is the largest Hindu temple outside of Asia.
Climate and Environment
Robbinsville Township has a humid continental climate. This means it has hot summers.
Notable People from Robbinsville
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Robbinsville Township.
- Shobhan Bantwal (born 1950), an Indian American writer.
- Ross Colton (born 1996), a professional hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche. He scored the winning goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals.
- Frank Eliason (born 1972), a corporate executive and author.
- John Friedberg (born 1961), an Olympic fencer who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
- Elijah C. Hutchinson (1855–1932), who represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Samantha Josephson (1997–2019), a college student whose story led to a safety law called Sami’s Law.
- Edmund Yard Robbins (1867–1942), a professor of Greek language and literature at Princeton University.
- Robert "Bobby" Smith (born 1951), a retired U.S. soccer player and Hall of Fame member. He owns a soccer academy in Robbinsville.
- Caedan Wallace (born 2000), an NFL offensive tackle for the New England Patriots.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Robbinsville para niños
