The written history of New Providence begins in 1664 when James, Duke of York and brother to King Charles II, purchased the land from the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. This acquisition was known as the Elizabethtown Tract. Its first European settlers were members of a Puritan colony established in 1720, which was the first permanent settlement of its type. The settlement was originally called Turkeytown, due to the presence of wild turkeys in the area. By 1737, the Presbyterian Church was formed and became the center of this growing community. In 1759, the balcony of the Presbyterian Church in the town collapsed. The lack of serious injuries was declared by Divine Providence, and the town was renamed to New Providence.

Population - Age Range

0-4 years:	693
5-9 years:	879
10-14 years:	908
15-19 years:	1220
20-24 years:	645
25-29 years:	578
30-34 years:	463
35-39 years:	551
40-44 years:	766
45-49 years:	984
50-54 years:	1083
55-59 years:	1103
60-64 years:	964
65-69 years:	680
70-74 years:	448
75-79 years:	333
80-84 years:	254
85+ years:	278

Marital Status

Never Married:	2447
Now Married:	6702
Separated:	115
Widowed:	605
Divorced:	483

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years:	$57,679
25-44 years:	$162,087
45-64 years:	$176,255
Over 64 years:	$56,865

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000	52
$10,000-$15,000	172
$15,000-$20,000	66
$20,000-$25,000	71
$25,000-$30,000	80
$30,000-$35,000	82
$35,000-$40,000	90
$40,000-$45,000	86
$45,000-$50,000	107
$50,000-$60,000	251
$60,000-$75,000	240
$75,000-$100,000	405
$100,000-$125,000	413
$125,000-$150,000	458
$150,000-$200,000	655
$200,000-$250,000	808
$250,000-$500,000	345
$500,000 up	287

Level of Education

No High School:	148
Some High School:	197
High School Grad:	1143
Some College:	994
Associate Degree:	387
Bachelors Degree:	3153
Graduate Degree:	2465