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GEOGRAPHY Middlesex is located at 40°34'28" North, 74°30'7" West (40.574552, -74.501876). According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 9.1 Km&2 (3.5 Mi&2 ). 9.1 km&2 (3.5 mi&2) of it is land and 0.1 km&2 (0.04 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water. DEMOGRAPHICS As of the Census of 2000, there were 13,717 people, 5,048 households, and 3,740 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 1,513.2/km&2 (3,921.1/mi&2). There were 5,130 housing units at an average density of 565.9/km&2 (1,466.5/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 87.26% White , 3.36% African American , 0.13% Native American , 4.16% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 3.21% from Other Races , and 1.86% from two or more races. 9.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 5,048 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were Married Couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.17. In the borough the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $60,723, and the median income for a family was $70,343. Males had a median income of $47,446 versus $34,232 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $27,834. 3.6% of the population and 2.4% of families were below the Poverty Line . 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. GOVERNMENT Local government Middlesex Borough is governed by a Mayor and six Borough Council members. The Mayor is elected to a 4-year term; the Council members are elected to 3-year terms. The Mayor votes only in the event of a tie. The seven-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, to levy municipal taxes and conduct the affairs of our community. In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Middlesex Borough, committees and agencies. The Mayor and Borough Council conducts all of its business during monthly meetings open to the public. All Legislative powers of the Borough are exercised by the Mayor and Council. These powers can take the form of a resolution, ordinance or proclamation. The Mayor of Middlesex is Jerry D'Angelo. Federal, state and county representation Middlesex is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 22nd Legislative District. EDUCATION The Middlesex Board Of Education serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district are Hazelwood Elementary School , Parker Elementary School , Watchung Elementary School , Von E. Mauger Middle School and Middlesex High School {Link without Title} . HISTORY Middlesex Borough was a portion of Piscataway Township , until 1913 when it was incorporated as a separate entity. In May 1913, Middlesex Borough became a borough through the action of the state legislature and local referendum. George Harris was elected as the first mayor and the first borough council was elected at the same time. Two constables were the law enforcement officers and were soon assisted by five appointed marshals. In 1905, the Lincoln section of Middlesex Borough organized a volunteer fire company and that set the organization of four other fire companies in the Borough. There were already a few schools set up before Middlesex became a borough in 1913. The Harris Lane School was a one-room schoolhouse and it was the oldest school in Middlesex County, at one time. The original Pierce School was known as the East Bound Brook School House and The Parker House was also used for education until it was converted into a two-family house. As the Borough grew new schools were constructed to accommodate many more students. Our Lady of Mt. Virgin School was the first parochial school built in 1954. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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