| Hamburg, New Jersey | |
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| — Borough — | |
| A Church in Hamburg, New Jersey | |
| Map of Hamburg in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County in New Jersey. | |
| Census Bureau map of Hamburg, New Jersey. | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Sussex |
| Incorporated | April 24, 1920 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | Borough (New Jersey) |
| • Mayor | Paul Marino |
| 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 (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,277 |
| • Density | 2,730.8/sq mi (1,092.3/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07419 |
| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-29220[2][3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876900[4] |
| Website | http://www.hamburgnj.org/ |
Hamburg is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 3,277.
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.[5]
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) of it is land and 0.86% is water.
| 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% | |
| 2010 | 3,277 | 5.5% | |
| Population 1930 - 1990.[6] | |||
As of the census[2] 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 per square mile (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.
Hamburg is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[1]
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Hamburg Borough is Paul Marino. Borough Council Members are Dan Barr, Chris Kelly, Rich Krasnomowitz, Russell Law, Joyce Oehler and Councilman Mark Sena .[7]
Hamburg Borough is in the 5th Congressional district. New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
Hamburg is in the 24th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Steve Oroho (R, Franklin) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Gary R. Chiusano (R, Augusta) and Alison Littell McHose (R, Franklin).[8]
Sussex County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders whose five members are elected at-large on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. As of 2011, Sussex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Richard A. Zeoli (R, term ends December 31, 2012; Byram Township)[9], Deputy Director Susan M. Zellman (R, 2012; Stanhope)[10], Phillip R. Crabb (R, 2011; Franklin)[11], Parker Space (R, 2013; Wantage Township)[12] and Richard Vohden (R, 2013; Green Township).[13][14]
As of March 23, 2011, out of a 2010 Census population of 3,277 in Hamburg, there were 2,064 registered voters (63.0% of the population, vs. 65.8% in all of Sussex County). Of registered voters, 322 (15.6% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 752 (36.4% vs. 39.3% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 988 (47.9% vs. 44.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were two voters registered to other parties (one Conservative and one Libertarian).[15]
On the national level, Hamburg is a stronghold for the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 63% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received 35%.[16] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 57% of the vote here, defeating Democrat Barack Obama, who received 41%.[17] This gives Hamburg a Cook PVI of R+13.
Students in public school for grades K - 8 attend the Hamburg School District, which served 281 students as of the 2008-09 school year.[18]
Public school students in grades 9 - 12 attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School which comprises Franklin Borough, Hamburg Borough, Hardyston Township and Ogdensburg Borough.[19]
New Jersey Route 23 and New Jersey Route 94 intersect and pass through the borough.
Notable current and former residents of Hamburg include:
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