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Warren Township, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°38′05″N 74°31′09″W / 40.634588°N 74.519044°W / 40.634588; -74.519044
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Warren Township, New Jersey
Kirch–Ford House
Official seal of Warren Township, New Jersey
Location of Warren Township in Somerset County highlighted in yellow (right). Inset map: Location of Somerset County in New Jersey highlighted in black (left). Interactive map of Warren Township, New Jersey
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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Interactive map of Warren Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Warren Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Warren Township, New Jersey
Warren Township is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Warren Township
Warren Township
Location in Somerset County
Warren Township is located in New Jersey
Warren Township
Warren Township
Location in New Jersey
Warren Township is located in the United States
Warren Township
Warren Township
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°38′05″N 74°31′09″W / 40.634588°N 74.519044°W / 40.634588; -74.519044[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Somerset
IncorporatedMarch 5, 1806
Named forJoseph Warren
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • BodyTownship Committee
 • MayorGary P. DiNardo (R, term as mayor ends December 31, 2023)[3][4]
 • AdministratorMark M. Krane[5]
 • Municipal clerkCathy Reese[6]
Area
 • Total19.64 sq mi (50.86 km2)
 • Land19.57 sq mi (50.68 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)  0.36%
 • Rank144th of 565 in state
8th of 21 in county[1]
Elevation509 ft (155 m)
Population
 • Total15,923
 • Estimate 
(2023)[9][11]
16,155
 • Rank165th of 565 in state
7th of 21 in county[12]
 • Density813.8/sq mi (314.2/km2)
  • Rank405th of 565 in state
13th of 21 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07059[13]
Area code(s)732 and 908[14]
FIPS code3403576940[1][15][16]
GNIS feature ID0882173[1][17]
Websitewww.warrennj.org

Warren Township is a township in Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is a bedroom suburb of New York City in the much larger New York metropolitan area, located within the Raritan Valley region. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 15,923,[9][10] an increase of 612 (+4.0%) from the 2010 census count of 15,311,[18][19] which in turn reflected an increase of 1,052 (+7.4%) from the 14,259 counted in the 2000 census.[20] Warren is situated in northeastern Somerset County bordering both Morris (along the Passaic River) and Union counties.

The township has been one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Warren Township residents had a median household income of $154,647, ranked 12th in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $76,475.[21]

In 2012, Forbes.com listed Warren as 334th in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $842,750.[22]

History

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Warren was originally inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans and was colonized in the 1720s by European farmers. As early as 1900, it became a destination for wealthy residents looking to escape nearby New York City.[23] Warren was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 5, 1806, from portions of Bernards Township and Bridgewater Township. The south-eastern half of the original township (which was close to a railroad and contained most of the population) was separated off as North Plainfield Township (since renamed to Green Brook Township) on April 2, 1872.[24]

Warren was named for Revolutionary War patriot, General Joseph Warren, who was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill.[23][25][26] Warren celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2006.

On January 15, 2021, Kings Food Market announced they would close their Warren location on Mountain Boulevard.[27] The store closed on January 23, 2021.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 19.64 square miles (50.86 km2), including 19.57 square miles (50.68 km2) of land and 0.07 square miles (0.18 km2) of water (0.36%).[1][2]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Coontown, Dock Watch Hollow, Gallia, Mount Bethel, Round Top, Smalleytown, Springdale, Union Village,[28] and Warrenville.[29][30]

The township borders Bernards Township to the north and west, Bridgewater Township to the southwest, Green Brook Township to the southeast, and Watchung to the east; all of which lie within Somerset County. Northeastern borders are the communities of Long Hill in Morris County and Berkeley Heights in Union County.[31][32][33]

The east–west Second Watchung Mountain ridge bisects Warren, with the northern half of the township sloping northward to the Passaic River and Dead River, and the southern half spanning the Washington Valley, between the First and Second Watchung Mountain ridges, through which runs the East Branch of the Middle Brook.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
18101,354
18201,4527.2%
18301,5617.5%
18401,6012.6%
18502,14834.2%
18602,3388.8%
18702,70515.7%
18801,204*−55.5%
18901,045−13.2%
19001,008−3.5%
19101,0352.7%
19201,0834.6%
19301,39929.2%
19402,13952.9%
19503,31655.0%
19605,38662.4%
19708,59259.5%
19809,80514.1%
199010,83010.5%
200014,25931.7%
201015,3117.4%
202015,9234.0%
2023 (est.)16,155[9][11]1.5%
Population sources:
1800–1920[34] 1840[35] 1850–1870[36]
1850[37] 1870[38] 1880–1890[39]
1890–1910[40] 1910–1930[41]
1940–2000[42] 2000[43][44]
2010[18][19] 2020[9][10]
* = Lost territory in previous decade.[24]

2020 census

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Warren Township, Somerset County, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[45] Pop 2010[46] Pop 2020[47] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
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%

2010 census

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The 2010 United States census counted 15,311 people, 5,059 households, and 4,285 families in the township. The population density was 782.5 per square mile (302.1/km2). There were 5,258 housing units at an average density of 268.7 per square mile (103.7/km2). The racial makeup was 80.94% (12,392) White, 1.52% (233) Black or African American, 0.05% (7) Native American, 15.07% (2,307) Asian, 0.10% (15) Pacific Islander, 0.64% (98) from other races, and 1.69% (259) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.36% (820) of the population.[18]

Of the 5,059 households, 42.7% had children under the age of 18; 75.8% were married couples living together; 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 15.3% were non-families. Of all households, 12.7% were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.30.[18]

27.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94.1 males.[18]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $135,143 (with a margin of error of +/− $23,156) and the median family income was $162,083 (+/− $17,221). Males had a median income of $115,875 (+/− $15,861) versus $68,450 (+/− $13,300) for females. The per capita income for the township was $71,469 (+/− $6,664). About 0.8% of families and 0.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.[48]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 United States census[15] there were 14,259 people, 4,629 households, and 3,939 families residing in the township. The population density was 725.0 inhabitants per square mile (279.9/km2). There were 4,718 housing units at an average density of 239.9 per square mile (92.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 86.28% White, 1.26% African American, 0.04% Native American, 10.67% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.19% of the population.[43][44]

There were 4,629 households, out of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.33.[43][44]

In the township the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.[43][44]

The median income for a household in the township was $103,677, and the median income for a family was $121,264. Males had a median income of $80,231 versus $46,356 for females. The per capita income for the township was $49,475. About 0.7% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over.[43][44]

Economy

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The insurance company Chubb is based in Warren.[49]

Arts and culture

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Until 2017, the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Eastern America was headquartered in Warren Township.[50]

Parks and recreation

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Wagner Farm Arboretum, which consists of 92.6 acres (37.5 ha) was the former Wagner Dairy Farm acquired by the township in 2001.[51]

Government

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Local government

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Warren Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state.[52] The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.[7][53] At an annual reorganization meeting held in the first week of January, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor. Township Committee meetings are held at the municipal building on Thursdays.[3]

As of 2022, Township Committee members are Mayor Victor J. Sordillo (R, term on committee ends December 31, 2024; term as mayor ends 2022), Deputy Mayor Gary P. DiNardo (R, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2022), George K. Lazo (R, 2023), Jolanta Maziarz (R, 2022) and Michael C. "Mick" Marion (R, 2023).[3][54][55][56][57][58]

Former Township Committee member Frank Salvato, re-elected in 2008, served until his death in 2011 at the age of 98, having been first elected to the Committee in the 1938 and served as mayor in 1939, the township's youngest.[59]

In 1975, the Township Committee created the position of Township Administrator, to serve a one-year term beginning in July of each year. The Township Administrator is Mark M. Krane, who has served in that post since 1986.[5]

The Historical Sites Committee was formed in 1971 and members are appointed by the governing body to administer municipally owned historic landmarks. The historical landmarks they have protected are the Mount Bethel Baptist Meetinghouse, the Kirch–Ford House, and two small family cemeteries. The Meetinghouse and the Kirch–Ford House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Federal, state and county representation

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Warren Township is located in the 7th Congressional District[60] and is part of New Jersey's 21st state legislative district.[61][62][63]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield).[64] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[65] and George Helmy (Mountain Lakes, term ends 2024).[66][67]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 21st legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Jon Bramnick (R, Westfield) and in the General Assembly by Michele Matsikoudis (R, New Providence) and Nancy Munoz (R, Summit).[68]

Somerset County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners, whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and deputy director from among its members.[69] As of 2024, Somerset County's County Commissioners are:

Director Shanel Robinson (D, Franklin Township, 2024),[70] Melonie Marano (D, Green Brook Township, 2025),[71] Paul Drake (D, Hillsborough Township, 2026),[72] Douglas Singleterry (D, North Plainfield, 2026)[73] and Deputy Director Sara Sooy (D, Bernards Township, 2024).[74][75][76][77][78]

Constitutional officers, elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Steve Peter (D, Somerville, 2027),[79][80] Sheriff Darrin Russo (D, Franklin Township, 2025)[81][82] and Surrogate Bernice "Tina" Jalloh (D, Franklin Township, 2025)[83][84][77]

Politics

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As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 10,466 registered voters in Warren Township, of which 1,875 (17.9% vs. 26.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 3,484 (33.3% vs. 25.7%) were registered as Republicans and 5,102 (48.7% vs. 48.2%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 5 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[85] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 68.4% (vs. 60.4% in Somerset County) were registered to vote, including 94.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 80.4% countywide).[85][86]

In the 2016 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump received 53.1% of the vote (4,483 cast), ahead of Democrat Hillary Clinton with 43.3% (3,656 votes), and other candidates received 3.6% (305 votes). A total of 8,444 ballots were cast. In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 63.0% of the vote (4,605 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 36.1% (2,636 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (70 votes), among the 7,351 ballots cast by the township's 11,286 registered voters (40 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 65.1%.[87][88] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 4,813 votes (58.5% vs. 46.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 3,259 votes (39.6% vs. 52.1%) and other candidates with 88 votes (1.1% vs. 1.1%), among the 8,222 ballots cast by the township's 10,367 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.3% (vs. 78.7% in Somerset County).[89] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 4,761 votes (60.5% vs. 51.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 2,988 votes (38.0% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 65 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 7,866 ballots cast by the township's 9,375 registered voters, for a turnout of 83.9% (vs. 81.7% in the whole county).[90]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 77.8% of the vote (3,421 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 20.5% (899 votes), and other candidates with 1.7% (75 votes), among the 4,444 ballots cast by the township's 11,430 registered voters (49 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 38.9%.[91][92] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 3,782 votes (67.2% vs. 55.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,355 votes (24.1% vs. 34.1%), Independent Chris Daggett with 433 votes (7.7% vs. 8.7%) and other candidates with 30 votes (0.5% vs. 0.7%), among the 5,632 ballots cast by the township's 10,420 registered voters, yielding a 54.0% turnout (vs. 52.5% in the county).[93]

Warren vote by party
in presidential elections
Year Democratic Republican Third Parties
2020 49.8% 5,171 48.1% 4,991 1.4% 141
2016 43.3% 3,656 53.1% 4,483 3.6% 305
2012 36.1% 2,636 63.0% 4,605 1.0% 70
2008 39.6% 3,259 58.5% 4,813 1.1% 88
2004 38.0% 2,988 60.5% 4,761 0.8% 65

Education

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The Warren Township Schools serve public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.[94] As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 1,525 students and 188.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 8.1:1.[95] Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics.[96]) are Central School[97] with 293 students in grades K-5, Mt. Horeb School[98] with 202 students in grades PreK-5, Angelo L. Tomaso School[99] with 248 students in grades K-5, Woodland School[100] with 229 students in grades K-5 and Warren Middle School[101] with 544 students in grades 6-8.[102][103][104][105]

Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Watchung Hills Regional High School, which serves students from Warren as well as the neighboring communities of Watchung, Green Brook (in Somerset County) and Long Hill Township (in Morris County).[106][107] As of the 2020–21 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,909 students and 157.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.1:1.[108] The district's board of education is comprised of nine members, who are elected directly by the voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for each year. Of the nine elected seats, four are allocated to Warren Township.[109][110]

Transportation

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Interstate 78 in Warren Township

As of May 2010, the township had a total of 126.65 miles (203.82 km) of roadways, of which 101.34 miles (163.09 km) were maintained by the municipality, 18.64 miles (30.00 km) by Somerset County and 6.67 miles (10.73 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[111]

Interstate 78 is the most prominent highway serving Warren Township, running east-west for 6.7 miles (10.8 km) across the northern portion of the township.[112] Other significant roads which pass through the township include County Route 525, County Route 527 and County Route 531.

Notable people

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People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Warren Township include:

Points of interest

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  • Mount Bethel Baptist Meetinghouse
  • Kirch–Ford House
  • Torino's (traditionally: the King George Inn), c. 1820[141] The building was knocked down in 2019.[142]
  • Springdale United Methodist Church, c. 1840
  • Mount Horeb United Methodist Church, 1867
  • Hofheimer Mausoleum (sometimes colloquially referred to as the "Tomb of the 12 Nuns")

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