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Branchburg Township is a Township located in Somerset County , New Jersey . As of the United States 2000 Census , the township had a total population of 14,566. Branchburg Township has a history dating back to before the American Revolutionary War . The Township was established in 1845. Branchburg ranks seventh in size among Somerset County's twenty-one municipalities, and covers a total area of 20.3 square miles, being eleven miles long and approximately 2 miles across at its widest point. The hamlets of North Branch and Neshanic Station are included in Branchburg Township, which brings the ambiance of small villages and charm to the area. HISTORY The land now known as Branchburg Township was originally inhabited by the Raritan s, a tribe of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans . By 1686 most of the land was purchased from the Lenape by the Lords Proprietors of East Jersey . These Proprietors sold the land in small parcels to numerous settlers, mostly of Dutch or English extraction. Branchburg at that time was located in a large area called East Jersey, but more specifically, it encompassed parts of modern day Essex and Middlesex Counties as well as Somerset County . County boundaries were a subject of controversy until 1741 when Somerset County acquired parts of Middlesex and Essex Counties, nearly doubling its size. Due to the expansion of Somerset County, Branchburg finally lay entirely within the County where it is presently located. GEOGRAPHY According to the United States Census Bureau , the township has a total area of 52.5 Km&2 (20.3 Mi&2 ). 52.5 km&2 (20.3 mi&2) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The Township is bordered on the west by Hunterdon County ; on the north by Bedminster Township and on the south by Bridgewater Township and Hillsborough Township . The main watercourses are the Lamington River on the north, the North Branch Of The Raritan River on the east and the South Branch Of The Raritan River on the east and south. These rivers along with small streams and brooks are excellent for fishermen who enjoy trout stocked streams and rivers. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 14,566 people, 5,272 households, and 4,064 families residing in the township. The Population Density was 277.6/km&2 (719.1/mi&2). There were 5,405 housing units at an average density of 103.0/km&2 (266.8/mi&2). The racial makeup of the township was 90.44% White , 1.95% African American , 0.10% Native American , 6.17% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.39% from Other Races , and 0.92% from two or more races. 2.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 5,272 households out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were Married Couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 18.8% 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 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19. In the township the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median income for a household in the township was $96,864, and the median income for a family was $110,268. Males had a median income of $70,726 versus $47,786 for females. The Per Capita Income for the township was $41,241. 1.9% of the population and 1.1% of families were below the Poverty Line . 1.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government Members of the Township Committee are Mayor Kate Sarles, Deputy Mayor Tom Young, James Leonard, John Sanford and Robert Bouwman. Federal, state and county representation Branchburg Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 16th Legislative District. TRANSPORTATION Branchburg Township is centrally located with access to major roadways and highways. U.S. Highway 202 and U.S. Highway 22 travel through the township with easy passage to Interstate 78 , Interstate 287 and Route 206 , enabling residents to travel to New York City and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania within one hour. Bus service between New York City and Allentown, Pennsylvania on the Transport of New Jersey bus line is available on a daily service; and service between Clinton, New Jersey and New York City, with a stop known as North Branch (Milltown Road in adjacent Bridgewater Township) is offered on a daily basis. There is also bus service between New Hope, Pennsylvania and New York City, with a stop at the Municipal Park-and-Ride facility on Route 202 North on a daily basis. New Jersey Transit 's Raritan Valley Line has weekly service from North Branch Station to Newark and to Phillipsburg, New Jersey . At Newark, connections can be made to New York City. Newark Liberty International Airport is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Branchburg. Also within driving distance are Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, formerly Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport) near Allentown, Pennsylvania , John F. Kennedy International Airport and La Guardia Airport in New York, as well as the Mercer County Airport near Trenton and Princeton . EDUCATION Branchburg is the home of the main campus of Raritan Valley Community College The Branchburg Township School District consists of the following schools:
The public secondary school serving Branchburg is Somerville High School , which students attend as part of a sending / receiving relationship. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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