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For other places with the same name, see Washington Township, New Jersey (disambiguation).
Washington Township, New Jersey
—  Township  —
Washington Township highlighted in Morris County. Inset map: Morris County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°47′05″N 74°47′52″W / 40.784634°N 74.797766°W / 40.784634; -74.797766Coordinates: 40°47′05″N 74°47′52″W / 40.784634°N 74.797766°W / 40.784634; -74.797766[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Morris
Incorporated April 2, 1798
Government[3]
 • Type Township (New Jersey)
 • Mayor Kenneth W. Short (term ends December 31, 2016)[4]
 • Administrator / Clerk (acting) Deborah A. Burd[5]
Area[2]
 • Total 44.771 sq mi (115.957 km2)
 • Land 44.387 sq mi (114.963 km2)
 • Water 0.384 sq mi (0.994 km2)  0.86%
Area rank 42nd of 566 in state
2nd of 39 in county[2]
Elevation[6] 988 ft (301 m)
Population (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total 18,533
 • Rank 138th of 566 in state
9th of 39 in county[10]
 • Density 417.5/sq mi (161.2/km2)
 • Density rank 457th of 566 in state
36th of 39 in county[10]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07853 - Long Valley[11]
Area code(s) 908
FIPS code 3402777240[12][2][13]
GNIS feature ID 0882198[14][2]
Website http://www.washtwpmorris.org

Washington Township is a township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 18,533,[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 941 (+5.3%) from the 17,592 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 2,000 (+12.8%) from the 15,592 counted in the 1990 Census.[15] It's one of six municipalities (five of which are townships) in the state of New Jersey with the name Washington.[16] Washington Borough, in fact is only 10 miles (16 km) away. To add to the confusion, Washington Borough is surrounded by another municipality that is also called Washington Township.

Washington Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 2, 1798, from portions of Roxbury Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Chester Township as of April 1, 1799.[17] U.S. Route 46, County Route 513, and County Route 517 pass through town. It is only minutes away from Interstate 80 in the neighboring community of Mount Olive and U.S. Route 206 in Chester.

Long Valley (2010 population of 1,879[18]) is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located within Washington Township.[19][20][21] The Long Valley section — the heart of the township — was called German Valley when it was first settled in the 18th century by people from Saxony, in Germany,[22] until its name was changed around 1917 in the wake of anti-German sentiment following World War I.[23]

Schooley's Mountain is an unincorporated community in Washington Township named for the Schooley family, who owned a considerable amount of land there during the 1790s. The Schooleys Mountain section was a famous resort in the 19th century because of its natural springs.[24]

Contents

Geography [edit]

Washington Township is located at 40°47′05″N 74°47′52″W / 40.784634°N 74.797766°W / 40.784634; -74.797766 (40.784634,-74.797766). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 44.771 square miles (115.957 km2), of which, 44.387 square miles (114.963 km2) of it is land and 0.384 square miles (0.994 km2) of it (0.86%) is water.[1][2]

Demographics [edit]

The Zion Lutheran Church in Washington Township located near the intersection of Route 513 and Route 517.
Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 2,502
—
1860 2,504 0.1%
1870 2,484 −0.8%
1880 2,681 7.9%
1890 2,367 −11.7%
1900 2,220 −6.2%
1910 1,900 −14.4%
1920 1,779 −6.4%
1930 1,615 −9.2%
1940 1,870 15.8%
1950 2,147 14.8%
1960 3,330 55.1%
1970 6,962 109.1%
1980 11,402 63.8%
1990 15,592 36.7%
2000 17,592 12.8%
2010 18,533 5.3%
Est. 2011 18,636 [25] 0.6%
Population sources:
1850-1870[26] 1850[27]
1870[28] 1880-1890[29]
1890-1910[30] 1910-1930[31]
1930-1990[32] 2000[18][33] 2010[7][8][9]

Census 2010 [edit]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 18,533 people, 6,237 households, and 5,195 families residing in the township. The population density was 417.5 inhabitants per square mile (161.2 /km2). There were 6,488 housing units at an average density of 146.2 per square mile (56.4 /km2). The racial makeup of the township was 93.06% (17,247) White, 1.39% (257) Black or African American, 0.06% (11) Native American, 3.30% (612) Asian, 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander, 0.69% (127) from other races, and 1.49% (277) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.57% (847) of the population.[7]

There were 6,237 households out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.7% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 13.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.27.[7]

In the township the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 34.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.0 years. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.[7]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $112,651 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,207) and the median family income was $124,818 (+/- $8,669). Males had a median income of $92,019 (+/- $5,016) versus $66,302 (+/- $11,089) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $49,154 (+/- $2,492). About 0.1% of families and 0.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.2% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.[34]

Census 2000 [edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census[12] there were 17,592 people, 5,755 households, and 4,874 families residing in the township. The population density was 392.1 people per square mile (151.4/km²). There were 5,890 housing units at an average density of 131.3 per square mile (50.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 96.16% White, 0.83% African American, 0.09% Native American, 1.87% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.[18][33]

There were 5,755 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.3% were non-families. 12.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.31.[18][33]

In the township the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.[18][33]

The median income for a household in the township was $97,763, and the median income for a family was $104,926. Males had a median income of $76,791 versus $41,759 for females. The per capita income for the township was $37,489. About 1.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.[18][33]

Schooley's Mountain in Washington Township.

Government [edit]

Local government [edit]

Washington Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.[3] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Vice Mayor.

As of 2012, the members of the Washington Township Committee are Mayor Kenneth Short (R, term ends December 31, 2012), Vice Mayor Bill Roehrich (R, 2012), David Kennedy (R, 2013), James LiaBraaten (R, 2013) and Tracy Tobin (R, 2014).[35][36]

The 2011 property tax rate for Washington Township was $2.318 per $100 of assessed value, with an equalization ratio of 89.75%.[37]

Federal, state and county representation [edit]

Washington Township is located in the 5th Congressional District[38] and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.[8][39][40]

New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township).[41] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).

The 23rd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Michael J. Doherty (R, Washington Township, Warren County) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township, Hunterdon County).[42] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[43] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[44]

Morris County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[45] As of 2011, Morris County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director William J. Chegwidden (Wharton),[46] Deputy Freeholder Director Douglas R. Cabana (Boonton Township),[47] Gene F. Feyl (Denville),[48] Ann F. Grassi (Parsippany-Troy Hills),[49] Thomas J. Mastrangelo (Montville),[50] John J. Murphy (Morris Township)[51] and Hank Lyon (Montville Township),[52][53]

Politics [edit]

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 12,709 registered voters in Washington Township, of which 1,999 (15.7%) were registered as Democrats, 5,295 (41.7%) were registered as Republicans and 5,401 (42.5%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 14 voters registered to other parties.[54]

In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 61.1% of the vote here (6,323 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.6% (3,887 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (94 votes), among the 10,342 ballots cast by the township's 13,315 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.7%.[55] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 64.7% of the vote here (6,402 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 34.1% (3,377 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (79 votes), among the 9,894 ballots cast by the township's 13,048 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.8.[56]

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 69.1% of the vote here (5,076 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 21.5% (1,582 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.4% (618 votes) and other candidates with 0.5% (39 votes), among the 7,348 ballots cast by the township's 13,037 registered voters, yielding a 56.4% turnout.[57]

Education [edit]

The Washington Township Schools is a public school district that includes five schools and a central office. Schools in the district (with 2010-11 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[58]) are Benedict A. Cucinella Elementary School (653 students), Flocktown-Kossmann School (574) and Old Farmers Road School (419) for grades K-5, along with Long Valley Middle School for grades 6-8 (996).

Students in grades 9-12 attend West Morris Central High School, which is located in the township (but is considered Chester because of its mailing address) and is part of the West Morris Regional High School District. Students in the district come from the surrounding Morris County school districts of Chester Borough, Chester Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township and from Washington Township.[59]

Transportation [edit]

New Jersey Transit offers local bus service on the MCM5 route.[60]

U.S. Route 46 passes through in the northwestern area.

The closest limited access roads are at least 20 minutes away in neighboring Tewksbury and Mount Olive: Interstates 78 and 80, respectively.

Local media [edit]

Radio station WRNJ has studios, offices and its transmitter in Washington Township, broadcasting at 1510 AM. The station is licensed to nearby Hackettstown.

Notable people [edit]

Notable current and former residents of Washington Township include:

References [edit]

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  2. ^ a b c d e f Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 19, 2013.
  3. ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 110.
  4. ^ 2013 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed May 13, 2013.
  5. ^ Clerk's Office. Washington Township. Accessed October 20, 2012.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Washington, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
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  8. ^ a b c d Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 10. Accessed January 6, 2013.
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  10. ^ a b GCT-PH1 Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 20, 2012.
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  22. ^ Staff. "MCWTW: Washington Township", Daily Record (Morristown), August 6, 2008. Accessed December 23, 2012. "The heart of town, the Long Valley section, was called German Valley when it was first settled in the 1700s by people from Saxony, a region of Germany near the Polish border."
  23. ^ Karcher, Alan J. "MORRIS COUNTY'S MUNICIPAL MADNESS", Daily Record (Morristown), February 7, 1999. Accessed December 23, 2012. "However, the strong anti-German sentiment generated during World War I caused the name to be changed to Long Valley around 1917."
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  37. ^ Tax Department, Washington Township. Accessed November 8, 2011. "The 2011 Tax Ratio is 89.75%. The 2010 Tax rate is $2.318 per $100 of evaluation."
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  48. ^ Gene F. Feyl, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  49. ^ Ann F. Grossi, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  50. ^ Thomas J. Mastrangelo, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  51. ^ John J. Murphy, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
  52. ^ Hank Lyon, Morris County, New Jersey. Accessed January 9, 2011.
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  59. ^ West Morris Regional High School District 2011 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed October 20, 2012. "Established in 1958, the West Morris Regional High School District operates two schools, West Morris Central High School and West Morris Mendham High School. The district serves the students of five Morris County communities, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township and Washington Township, in grades 9 through 12."
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