Hamburg, New Jersey
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| Hamburg, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| - Land | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 3,105 |
| - Density | 2,686.6/sq mi (1,037.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07419 |
| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-29220[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876900[2] |
Hamburg is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 3,105.
In 1753, when Sussex County was formed, Hamburg was part of New Town; on February 25, 1762, it became part of the newly established Hardyston Township. On April 8, 1793, when Vernon Township was formed from Hardyston, Hamburg was included within the boundaries of Vernon. In 1852, the boundary line was changed so that Hamburg was again in Hardyston Township. Hamburg was incorporated as a borough on March 19, 1920 from portions of Hardyston Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 24, 1920.[3]
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[edit] Geography
Hamburg is located at (41.151486, -74.574018)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.0 km²) of it is land and 0.86% is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,160 |
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| 1940 | 1,116 | -3.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,305 | 16.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,532 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,820 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,832 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,566 | 40.1% | |
| 2000 | 3,105 | 21.0% | |
| Est. 2006 | 3,554 | [5] | 14.5% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[6] | |||
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,105 people, 1,173 households, and 844 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,686.6 people per square mile (1,033.5/km²). There were 1,233 housing units at an average density of 1,066.9/sq mi (410.4/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 93.14% White, 0.74% African American, 0.29% Native American, 2.29% Asian, 1.67% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.22% of the population.
There were 1,173 households out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the borough the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $58,246, and the median income for a family was $64,773. Males had a median income of $45,729 versus $28,482 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,651. About 3.1% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
Hamburg is governed under the Borough form of government. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to serve a four-year term of office. There are six members of the Borough Council, elected to serve three-year terms of office on a staggerred basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
The Mayor of Hamburg Borough is Paul Marino. Borough Council Members are Dan Barr, William Cunningham, Chris Kelly, Richard Krasnomowitz, Joyce Oehler and Mark Sena.[7]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Hamburg Borough is in the Fifth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th Legislative District.[8]
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, covering the northern portions of Bergen County, Passaic County and Sussex County and all of Warren County, is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 24th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Steve Oroho (R, Franklin) and in the Assembly by Gary R. Chiusano (R, Augusta) and Alison Littell McHose (R, Franklin).[9] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[10]
Sussex County is governed by a five-member Board of Chosen Freeholders. As of 2008, members of the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders are Freeholder Director Harold J. Wirths (R, term ends December 31, 2010; Wantage Township), Deputy Director Glen Vetrano (R, 2009; Hampton Township), Phillip R. Crabb (R, 2008; Franklin), Jeffrey M. Parrott (R, 2010; Wantage Township) and Susan M. Zellman (R, 2009; Stanhope).[11]
[edit] Education
Students in public school for grades K - 8 attend the Hamburg Borough School, which served 332 students as of the 2005-06 school year.[12]
Public school students in grades 9 - 12 attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School which comprises Franklin Borough, Hamburg Borough, Hardyston Township and Ogdensburg Borough.[13]
[edit] Transportation
New Jersey Route 23 and New Jersey Route 94 intersect and pass through the borough.
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Hamburg include:
- Joseph E. Edsall (1789-1892), represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1847, and the New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 1847 to 1849.[14]
- Robert Hamilton (1809–1878), represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1873-1877.[15]
- Andrew J. Rogers (1828-1900), represented New Jersey's 4th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1863-1867.[16]
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 230.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Census data for Red Bank borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Mayor and Council 2006, Hamburg Borough. Accessed April 22, 2007.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, League of Women Voters, p. 58. Accessed August 30, 2006.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. Accessed June 6, 2008.
- ^ Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed February 15, 2008.
- ^ Data for the Hamburg Borough School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 11, 2008.
- ^ Wallkill Valley Rangers, Sussex County Interscholastic League. Accessed March 11, 2008.
- ^ Joseph E. Edsalll, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 1, 2007.
- ^ Robert Hamilton, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 3, 2007.
- ^ Andrew Jackson Rogers, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Accessed September 2, 2007.
[edit] Reading List
McCabe, Wayne T. and Margaret L. McCabe. A Penny A View...An Album of Postcard Views...Hamburg, N.J. (Newton, NJ: Historic Preservation Alternatives, 2006).
Truran, William R. Franklin, Hamburg, Ogdensburg, and Hardyston (Images of America). (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2004).
[edit] External links
- Hamburg Borough website
- Hamburg Borough School
- Hamburg Borough School's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Hamburg Borough School, National Center for Education Statistics
- Wallkill Valley Regional High School
- Hamburg, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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