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:	678
5-9 years:	864
10-14 years:	906
15-19 years:	1245
20-24 years:	712
25-29 years:	657
30-34 years:	461
35-39 years:	546
40-44 years:	718
45-49 years:	973
50-54 years:	1090
55-59 years:	1123
60-64 years:	1025
65-69 years:	757
70-74 years:	477
75-79 years:	352
80-84 years:	255
85+ years:	277

Marital Status

Never Married:	2548
Now Married:	6730
Separated:	139
Widowed:	630
Divorced:	621

Median Income By Age

Under 25 years:	$56,471
25-44 years:	$151,794
45-64 years:	$167,033
Over 64 years:	$61,409

Household Income by Dollar Range

$0-$10,000	126
$10,000-$15,000	150
$15,000-$20,000	51
$20,000-$25,000	82
$25,000-$30,000	87
$30,000-$35,000	91
$35,000-$40,000	94
$40,000-$45,000	60
$45,000-$50,000	107
$50,000-$60,000	254
$60,000-$75,000	199
$75,000-$100,000	422
$100,000-$125,000	478
$125,000-$150,000	454
$150,000-$200,000	906
$200,000-$250,000	678
$250,000-$500,000	290
$500,000 up	244

Level of Education

No High School:	160
Some High School:	149
High School Grad:	1142
Some College:	933
Associate Degree:	405
Bachelors Degree:	3457
Graduate Degree:	2464