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Hampton is a Borough in Hunterdon County , New Jersey , United States . As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough population was 1,546.

What is now Hampton was originally incorporated by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature as Junction Borough on February 20 , 1895 , from portions of both Lebanon Township and Bethlehem Township , based on the results of a referendum held on the previous day. By a resolution of the borough council, the name was changed to Hampton as of February 11 , 1909 . In 1931, additional territory was annexed from both Glen Gardner Borough and Bethlehem Township ."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 155.

Hampton Borough, on the banks of the . Accessed March 20 , 2007 .


GEOGRAPHY

Hampton is located at (40.706150, -74.957950).

According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 4.0 Km&2 (1.5 Mi&2 ), all land.

Hampton borders Bethlehem Township , Glen Gardner Borough , and Lebanon Township . Hampton also borders Warren County .


DEMOGRAPHICS

  1930 861
  1940 864
  1950 975
  1960 1135
  1970 1386
  1980 1614
  1990 1515
  2000 1546
  Estimate 1658
  Estyear 2006
  Estref Census data for Hampton borough , United States Census Bureau Accessed March 1 , 2007
  Footnote Population 1930 - 1990 Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990 , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network Accessed March 1 , 2007


As of the Census of 2000, there were 1,546 people, 559 households, and 377 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 387.6/km&2 (1,006.8/mi&2). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 143.9/km&2 (373.8/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.01% White , 4.98% African American , 0.39% Native American , 0.97% Asian , 0.78% from Other Races , and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.85% of the population.

There were 559 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were Married Couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the borough the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $51,111, and the median income for a family was $64,583. Males had a median income of $45,096 versus $32,000 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $22,440. About 7.1% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the Poverty Line , including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.


GOVERNMENT


Local government

The . Accessed March 17 , 2007 .

On Election Day, . Accessed November 16 , 2006 .


Municipal Office

Borough Hall

PO Box 418 - 1 Wells Avenue

Hampton, NJ 08827

MUNICIPAL OFFICE OPEN: Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Phone: 908-537-2329 Fax: 908-537-7097


Meetings

  • Borough Council: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 8:00 pm - Borough Hall

  • Board of Adjustment, Planning Board: 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm - Borough Hall

  • Board of Health: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 8:00 pm - Borough Hall

  • Rescue Squad: 1st Wednesday of each month 7:30 pm (General Body Meeting) 3rd Wednesday of each month 7:00 pm (Drill Night) - Rescue Squad Building



Federal, state and county representation

Hampton Borough is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd Legislative District. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government , New Jersey League Of Women Voters , p. 58. Accessed August 30 , 2006 .






Public Utilities

Garbage is collected every Monday except when the date falls on a national holiday. Garbage will then be picked up on the next working day. Sanitation limit is two thirty gallon containers per household per week. Extra bag stickers can be purchased from the Municipal office.

Recycling is collected every other Tuesday except when the date falls on a national holiday. recycling will then be picked up on the next working day.
  • Items Collected

  • ---Mixed Bottles and Cans: Clear and Colored Glass, Type 1 & 2 Plastic and Aluminum and Bi-Metal Cans. All can be placed in one plastic bin and should be thoroughly rinsed. ''Note:'' Plastic grocery bags are not recyclable. Plastic bags can typically be recycled at the local grocery store.

  • ---Newspaper, Magazines, Junk Mail and other printed paper material: Bundle together with string/twine. Do not place in plastic bags.

  • ---Corrugated Cardboard: Cut/fold into manageable sizes and bundle with string/twine. Do not include paperboard boxes such as cereal boxes.


Chip, brush, and leaves are collected on the first Thursday and Friday of each month. Leaves are collected October 24th - December 30th. Branch size is not to exceed 6 inches in diameter and 10 feet in length.

Spring and Fall curbside cleanup: Dates vary each year. There are several restrictions on the items that may be thrown away. Please consult municipal office for more assistance


EDUCATION

Students in grades K to 8 attend the Hampton Public School.

Students in grades 9 through 12 attend Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner as part of the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District . Voorhees High School serves students from Califon Borough , Glen Gardner Borough , Hampton Borough, High Bridge Borough , Lebanon Township and Tewksbury Township .


NOTABLE RESIDENTS

Notable current and former residents of Hampton include:
  • . Accessed August 1 , 2007 . "He returned to America and settled near Hampton, NJ."



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