Warren Township, New Jersey facts for kids
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Warren Township, New Jersey
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Kirch–Ford House
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Location of Warren Township in Somerset County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Somerset County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left).
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Census Bureau map of Warren Township, New Jersey
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 Warren Township, New Jersey
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Warren Township, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Warren 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 |  Somerset |
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| Incorporated | March 5, 1806 | |
| Named for | Joseph Warren | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Township | |
| • Body | Township Committee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.64 sq mi (50.86 km2) | |
| • Land | 19.57 sq mi (50.68 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) 0.36% | |
| Area rank | 144th of 565 in state 8th of 21 in county |
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| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,923 | |
| • Estimate
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16,155 | |
| • Rank | 165th of 565 in state 7th of 21 in county |
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| • Density | 813.8/sq mi (314.2/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 405th of 565 in state 13th of 21 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07059
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| Area code(s) | 732 and 908 | |
| FIPS code | 3403576940 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882173 | |
Warren Township is a township located in Somerset County, in the state of New Jersey. It's often called a "bedroom suburb" of New York City. This means many people who live in Warren Township travel to New York City for work.
Warren Township is part of the larger New York metropolitan area. It's also in the Raritan Valley region. In 2020, about 15,923 people lived here. This was a small increase from 2010. Warren is in the northeastern part of Somerset County. It borders Morris County and Union County.
Warren Township is known for being one of New Jersey's wealthiest communities. From 2013 to 2017, the average household income was very high. In 2012, it was even listed as one of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes."
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History of Warren Township
Early Days and Founding
The land where Warren Township now stands was first home to the Lenape Native Americans. European farmers began settling here in the 1720s. By the early 1900s, wealthy people from nearby New York City started moving to Warren. They wanted to escape the busy city life.
Warren became an official township on March 5, 1806. This happened through a special law passed by the New Jersey Legislature. Parts of Bernards Township and Bridgewater Township were used to create it. Later, in 1872, the southeastern part of Warren Township became its own area. This new area is now known as Green Brook Township.
Who Was Warren Township Named After?
Warren Township was named after General Joseph Warren. He was a hero in the American Revolutionary War. General Warren was sadly killed during the Battle of Bunker Hill. In 2006, Warren Township celebrated its 200th birthday!
Geography and Natural Features
Where is Warren Township Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Warren Township covers about 19.64 square miles (50.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part is water.
Several smaller communities and places are found within Warren Township. These include Coontown, Dock Watch Hollow, and Mount Bethel.
Neighboring Towns and Counties
Warren Township shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bernards Township to the north and west. To the southwest is Bridgewater Township. Green Brook Township is to the southeast, and Watchung is to the east. All these towns are in Somerset County.
To the northeast, Warren Township borders Long Hill in Morris County. It also borders Berkeley Heights in Union County.
Mountains and Rivers
The Second Watchung Mountain ridge runs through the middle of Warren. The northern part of the township slopes towards the Passaic River and Dead River. The southern part is in the Washington Valley. This valley is between the First and Second Watchung Mountain ridges. The East Branch of the Middle Brook flows through this valley.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 1,354 | — | |
| 1820 | 1,452 | 7.2% | |
| 1830 | 1,561 | 7.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,601 | 2.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,148 | 34.2% | |
| 1860 | 2,338 | 8.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,705 | 15.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,204 | * | −55.5% |
| 1890 | 1,045 | −13.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,008 | −3.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,035 | 2.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,083 | 4.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,399 | 29.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,139 | 52.9% | |
| 1950 | 3,316 | 55.0% | |
| 1960 | 5,386 | 62.4% | |
| 1970 | 8,592 | 59.5% | |
| 1980 | 9,805 | 14.1% | |
| 1990 | 10,830 | 10.5% | |
| 2000 | 14,259 | 31.7% | |
| 2010 | 15,311 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 15,923 | 4.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,155 | 5.5% | |
| Population sources: 1800–1920 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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How Many People Live in Warren?
The 2020 United States census counted 15,923 people living in Warren Township. This was a slight increase from the 15,311 people counted in 2010.
Diversity in Warren Township
Warren Township is home to people from many different backgrounds.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 11,918 | 11,704 | 10,569 | 83.58% | 76.44% | 66.38% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 169 | 225 | 277 | 1.19% | 1.47% | 1.74% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1,520 | 2,304 | 3,249 | 10.66% | 15.05% | 20.40% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 22 | 24 | 95 | 0.15% | 0.16% | 0.60% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 169 | 225 | 567 | 1.19% | 1.47% | 3.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 455 | 820 | 1,156 | 3.19% | 5.36% | 7.26% |
| Total | 14,259 | 15,311 | 15,923 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2010, the township had 15,311 people. About 80.94% were White, 1.52% were Black or African American, and 15.07% were Asian. About 5.36% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Warren Township in 2010 was 43.8 years old. About 27.8% of the population was under 18.
Economy and Businesses
The main business in Warren is Chubb, a large insurance company. It has its headquarters here.
Arts and Culture
Until 2017, the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Eastern America had its main office in Warren Township.
Parks and Recreation
Wagner Farm Arboretum is a large park in Warren Township. It covers about 92.6 acres (37.5 hectares). The township bought this land in 2001. It used to be the Wagner Dairy Farm.
Education in Warren Township
Local Schools
The Warren Township Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In the 2020–21 school year, about 1,525 students attended the five schools in the district. The schools are:
- Central School (grades K-5)
- Mt. Horeb School (grades PreK-5)
- Angelo L. Tomaso School (grades K-5)
- Woodland School (grades K-5)
- Warren Middle School (grades 6-8)
High School Education
Students in ninth through twelfth grade attend Watchung Hills Regional High School. This high school serves students from Warren and nearby towns. These towns include Watchung, Green Brook, and Long Hill Township. In the 2020–21 school year, the high school had about 1,909 students.
Transportation
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Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Warren Township had over 126 miles (204 kilometers) of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the township itself.
Interstate 78 is a major highway that runs through the northern part of Warren Township. Other important roads include County Route 525, County Route 527, and County Route 531.
Notable People from Warren Township
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Warren Township. Here are a few:
- Michael Arrom: A musician who plays keyboard for Steve Vai.
- Scott Braun: A sports reporter for MLB Network and NHL Network.
- Joe Cerisano: A singer, songwriter, and music producer.
- Monica Crowley: A conservative radio and TV talk show host.
- Donald DiFrancesco: A former New Jersey Senate president and acting Governor.
- Daniel Edelman: A professional soccer player for New York Red Bulls II.
- Matthew Fallon: A swimmer who competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
- Mike Ferguson: A former U.S. Congressman.
- Gloria Gaynor: A famous singer known for her song "I Will Survive".
- Andrew Horowitz: A musician known for being the keyboardist in the band Tally Hall.
- Chris Kratt and Martin Kratt: Brothers who host popular nature shows like Kratts' Creatures and Zoboomafoo.
- James Morris: A well-known opera singer.
- Amber Skye Noyes: An actress and singer.
- Calvin Pace: A former professional football player for the New York Jets.
- David Palmer: A vocalist and songwriter, formerly with Steely Dan.
- Casey Phair: A young Korean-American footballer who made history at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
- Adam Riess: A Nobel Prize winner in Physics (2011).
- Ravi Shankar: A world-famous musician and composer who played the sitar.
- Lily Yip: An Olympic table tennis player and coach.
Points of Interest
Here are some interesting places to visit in Warren Township:
- Mount Bethel Baptist Meetinghouse
- Kirch–Ford House
- Springdale United Methodist Church (built around 1840)
- Mount Horeb United Methodist Church (built in 1867)
- Hofheimer Mausoleum (sometimes called the "Tomb of the 12 Nuns")
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Warren (Nueva Jersey) para niños
