Mount Arlington, New Jersey
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| Mount Arlington, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Morris |
| Incorporated | November 3, 1890 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| - Mayor | Arthur R. Ondish |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| - Land | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 5,708 |
| - Density | 2,207.1/sq mi (852.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07856 |
| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-48690[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885312[4] |
| Website: http://www.ci.mount-arlington.nj.us | |
Mount Arlington is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 4,663. It is located on the southeast shore of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey's largest lake (man made) and a major recreational resource.
Mount Arlington was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 3, 1890, from portions of Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. Additional territory was acquired from Roxbury Township on July 25, 1891, on May 31, 1893, and on May 31, 1894.[5]
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[edit] Geography
Mount Arlington is located at (40.914398, -74.639865)[6].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km²), of which, 2.1 square miles (5.5 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.9 km²) of it (25.44%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 306 |
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| 1940 | 456 | 49.0% | |
| 1950 | 639 | 40.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,246 | 95.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,590 | 188.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,251 | 18.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,630 | -14.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,663 | 28.5% | |
| Est. 2006 | 5,708 | [2] | 22.4% |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,663 people, 1,918 households, and 1,262 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,207.1 people per square mile (853.3/km²). There were 2,039 housing units at an average density of 965.1/sq mi (373.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.42% White, 1.82% African American, 0.19% Native American, 3.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.27% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.55% of the population.
There were 1,918 households out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the borough the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $67,213, and the median income for a family was $79,514. Males had a median income of $53,049 versus $40,417 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,222. About 2.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] History
While Mount Arlington is now mostly a suburban residential community, it was once a thriving resort town. In the era before the world wars and the advent of air travel, it was a welcome respite for the residents of nearby New York City and Newark.
Every summer thousands would arrive by train at Landing Station, and then travel by water taxi across Lake Hopatcong to the areas many large resort hotels to escape the city heat and enjoy the famous "Mount Arlington breeze" which always cooled the summer evenings.
There was also a major amusement park, Bertrand Island, which featured a world famous carousel and roller coaster.
[edit] Government
[edit] Local government
As of 2008, the Mayor of Mount Arlington is Arthur R. Ondish. Members of the Borough Council are Council President John Driscoll, Maureen Cerasoli, William T. Doran, Nita Galate Goodman, Kerri Ann Mulligan and Robert Sorge.[8]
[edit] Federal, state and county representation
Mount Arlington is in the Eleventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 25th Legislative District.[9]
New Jersey's Eleventh Congressional District, covering western portions of Essex County, all of Morris County, and sections of Passaic County, Somerset County and Sussex County, is represented by Rodney Frelinghuysen (R, Harding 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 25th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony Bucco (R, Boonton) and in the Assembly by Michael Patrick Carroll (R, Morris Plains) and Richard A. Merkt (R, Brookside).[10] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken).[11]
Morris County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected to three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two or three seats up for election each year.[12] As of 2008, Morris County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Margaret Nordstrom, Deputy Freeholder Director Gene F. Feyl, Douglas R. Cabana, William J. Chegwidden, John J. Murphy, James W. Murray and Jack J. Schrier.[13]
[edit] Education
The Mount Arlington School District serves public school students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
The Edith M. Decker School (121 students as of 2005-06[14]) is located along the eastern bank of Lake Hopatcong. It is a public elementary school with students in kindergarten through grade 2 including a pre-school disabilities program. The facility contains a fully equipped computer lab, and a well-stocked children’s library.
The Mount Arlington Public School (294 students as of 2005-06[14]) is located along the eastern bank of Lake Hopatcong. It is an elementary / middle school with students in grades 3 through 8. The facility contains a computer lab, a modern art and music suite, and a state-of-the-art media center.
For grades 9-12, public school students attend Roxbury High School in Roxbury, as part of a sending/receiving relationship with the Roxbury School District.
[edit] Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Mount Arlington include:
- Brendan Buckley, drummer with Shakira's band.[15]
- Lotta Crabtree, actress.[16]
[edit] References
- ^ USGS GNIS: Borough of Mount Arlington, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b Census data for Mount Arlington borough, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 18, 2007.
- ^ 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. 195.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Mayor and Borough Council, Borough of Mount Arlington. Accessed February 27, 2008.
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 61. 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.
- ^ What is a Freeholder?, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed February 6, 2008.
- ^ Meet the Freeholders, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed February 6, 2008.
- ^ a b Data for the Mount Arlington School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 26, 2008.
- ^ Brendan Buckley Artist profile, RhythmTech. Accessed August 18, 2007.
- ^ Morris County Heritage Commission, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed September 20, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Mount Arlington web site
- Save the Mt. Arlington Police web site
- Mount Arlington School District
- Mount Arlington School District's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Mount Arlington School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- Regional area newspaper
- Mount Arlington, New Jersey is at coordinates Coordinates:
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