Lafayette Township, New Jersey

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Lafayette Township, New Jersey
Township
Township of Lafayette
Entering Lafayette Township on County Route 648
Entering Lafayette Township on County Route 648
Map of Lafayette Township in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Lafayette Township in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Lafayette Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Lafayette Township, New Jersey
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Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Sussex
Incorporated April 14, 1845
Named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette
Government[5]
 • Type Township
 • Body Township Committee
 • Mayor Richard Bruning (term ends December 31, 2015)[3]
 • clerk AnnaRose Fedish[4]
Area[1]
 • Total 18.049 sq mi (46.748 km2)
 • Land 17.962 sq mi (46.522 km2)
 • Water 0.087 sq mi (0.226 km2)  0.48%
Area rank 157th of 566 in state
13th of 24 in county[1]
Elevation[6] 535 ft (163 m)
Population (2010 Census)[7][8][9]
 • Total 2,538
 • Estimate (2014)[10] 2,462
 • Rank 470th of 566 in state
18th of 24 in county[11]
 • Density 141.3/sq mi (54.6/km2)
 • Density rank 528th of 566 in state
21st of 24 in county[11]
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07848[12][13]
Area code(s) 973[14]
FIPS code 3403737440[1][15][16]
GNIS feature ID 0882260[17]
Website www.lafayettetwp.org

Lafayette Township is a township located in the Skylands Region of Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 2,538,[7][8][9] reflecting an increase of 238 (+10.3%) from the 2,300 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 398 (+20.9%) from the 1,902 counted in the 1990 Census.[18]

Lafayette was formed as a Township based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1845, from part of Frankford Township and Newton Township, based on the results of a referendum held that same day.[19] The township was the first in the country to be named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, the French general and statesman who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.[20][21][22]

The township is crossed by Route 15 and Route 94.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 18.049 square miles (46.748 km2), including 17.962 square miles (46.522 km2) of land and 0.087 square miles (0.226 km2) of water (0.48%).[1][2]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Branchville Junction, Harmonyvale, Hopkins Corner, Warbasse and Warbasse Junction.[23]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1850 928
1860 919 −1.0%
1870 884 −3.8%
1880 781 −11.7%
1890 742 −5.0%
1900 717 −3.4%
1910 683 −4.7%
1920 634 −7.2%
1930 735 15.9%
1940 803 9.3%
1950 836 4.1%
1960 1,100 31.6%
1970 1,202 9.3%
1980 1,614 34.3%
1990 1,902 17.8%
2000 2,300 20.9%
2010 2,538 10.3%
Est. 2014 2,462 [10][24] −3.0%
Population sources:
1850-1920[25] 1850-1870[26]
1850[27] 1870[28] 1880-1890[29]
1890-1910[30] 1910-1930[31]
1930-1990[32] 2000[33][34] 2010[7][8][9]

Census 2010

At the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,538 people, 875 households, and 721 families residing in the township. The population density was 141.3 per square mile (54.6/km2). There were 919 housing units at an average density of Lua error in Module:Convert at line 272: attempt to index local 'cat' (a nil value).. The racial makeup of the township was 95.43% (2,422) White, 1.58% (40) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 0.75% (19) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.63% (16) from other races, and 1.62% (41) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.08% (129) of the population.[7]

There were 875 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.12.[7]

In the township, 23.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.7 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.[7]

The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $96,369 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,553) and the median family income was $98,750 (+/- $11,241). Males had a median income of $71,607 (+/- $22,034) versus $56,964 (+/- $13,270) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $34,364 (+/- $3,922). About 6.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 0.0% of those age 65 or over.[35]

Census 2000

As of the 2000 United States Census[15] there were 2,300 people, 771 households, and 647 families residing in the township. The population density was 127.6 people per square mile (49.3/km2). There were 799 housing units at an average density of 44.3 per square mile (17.1/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 97.04% White, 1.04% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.[33][34]

There were 771 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.6% 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 3.20.[33][34]

In the township the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.[33][34]

The median income for a household in the township was $82,805, and the median income for a family was $87,650. Males had a median income of $61,307 versus $38,816 for females. The per capita income for the township was $30,491. About 1.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.[33][34]

Government

Local government

Lafayette Township is governed under the Township form of government. The five-member Township Committee is 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.[5][36] At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.

As of 2015, members of the Lafayette Township Committee are Richard Bruning (R, term on township committee ends December 31, 2016; term as mayor ends 2015), Alan Henderson (R, term on committee ends 2017; term as deputy mayor ends 2015), Gregory Corcoran (R, 2017), John D'Angeli (R, 2015) and Richard Hughes (R, 2016).[4][37][38][39][40][41][42]

Federal, state and county representation

Lafayette Township is located in the 5th Congressional District[43] and is part of New Jersey's 24th state legislative district.[8][44][45]

New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township).[46] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Cory Booker (D, Newark, term ends 2021)[47] and Bob Menendez (D, Paramus, 2019).[48][49]

For the 2014-2015 Session, the 24th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Steve Oroho (R, Franklin) and in the General Assembly by Alison Littell McHose (R, Franklin) and Parker Space (R, Wantage Township).[50][51] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham Township).[52] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[53]

Sussex County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders whose five members are elected at-large in partisan elections on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Freeholder Director and Deputy Director from among its members, with day-to-day supervision of the operation of the county delegated to a County Administrator.[54] As of 2014, Sussex County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Richard Vohden (R, Green Township, 2016),[55] Deputy Director Dennis J. Mudrick (R, Sparta Township, 2015),[56] Phillip R. Crabb (R, Franklin, 2014),[57] George Graham (R, Stanhope, 2016)[58] and Gail Phoebus (R, Andover Township, 2015).[59][54] Graham was chosen in April 2013 to fill the seat vacated by Parker Space, who had been chosen to fill a vacancy in the New Jersey General Assembly.[60] Constitutional officers elected on a countywide basis are County Clerk Jeff Parrott (R, 2016),[61] Sheriff Michael F. Strada (R, 2016)[62] and Surrogate Gary R. Chiusano (R, filling the vacancy after the resignation of Nancy Fitzgibbons).[63][60] The County Administrator is John Eskilson.[64][65]

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 1,738 registered voters in Lafayette Township, of which 228 (13.1% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 781 (44.9% vs. 39.3%) were registered as Republicans and 727 (41.8% vs. 44.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 2 voters registered to other parties.[66] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 68.5% (vs. 65.8% in Sussex County) were registered to vote, including 89.4% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 86.5% countywide).[66][67]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 867 votes (65.7% vs. 59.4% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 431 votes (32.7% vs. 38.2%) and other candidates with 18 votes (1.4% vs. 2.1%), among the 1,319 ballots cast by the township's 1,815 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.7% (vs. 68.3% in Sussex County).[68] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 921 votes (67.3% vs. 59.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 417 votes (30.5% vs. 38.7%) and other candidates with 18 votes (1.3% vs. 1.5%), among the 1,368 ballots cast by the township's 1,740 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.6% (vs. 76.9% in Sussex County).[69] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 883 votes (67.4% vs. 63.9% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 404 votes (30.8% vs. 34.4%) and other candidates with 18 votes (1.4% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,311 ballots cast by the township's 1,583 registered voters, for a turnout of 82.8% (vs. 77.7% in the whole county).[70]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 76.5% of the vote (646 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 20.4% (172 votes), and other candidates with 3.1% (26 votes), among the 855 ballots cast by the township's 1,824 registered voters (11 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 46.9%.[71][72] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 635 votes (66.2% vs. 63.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 214 votes (22.3% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 94 votes (9.8% vs. 9.1%) and other candidates with 14 votes (1.5% vs. 1.3%), among the 959 ballots cast by the township's 1,702 registered voters, yielding a 56.3% turnout (vs. 52.3% in the county).[73]

Education

Public school students in Kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Lafayette Township School District. As of the 2012-13 school year, the district's one school had an enrollment of 253 students and 25.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.92:1.[74]

For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend High Point Regional High School, which also students from Branchville, Frankford Township, Sussex Borough and Wantage Township.[75] The school had an enrollment of 1,009 as of the 2012-13 school year.[76]

Transportation

As of May 2010, the township had a total of 46.27 miles (74.46 km) of roadways, of which 29.91 miles (48.14 km) were maintained by the municipality, 10.24 miles (16.48 km) by Sussex County and 6.12 miles (9.85 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[77]

Notable people

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

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Further reading

  • McCabe, Wayne T.; and Gordon, Kate. A Penny A View...An Album of Postcard Views...Lafayette, N.J. (Newton, NJ: Historic Preservation Alternatives, 1993).

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