New Providence, NJ Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood Facts
Town History
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.
General Information
Town Name: |
New Providence |
City Hall: |
Borough Hall |
Address: |
360 Elkwood Avenue, NEW PROVIDENCE NJ 07974 |
Phone Number: |
908-665-1400 |
Land Area: |
3.7Â square miles |
Distance to NYC: |
29 miles |
Town Website: |
http://www.newprov.org/ |
Library Website: |
http://www.newprovidencelibrary.org/ |
Water Service: |
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Gas & Electric: |
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Demographics
Quick Facts
Population: |
13,115 |
Population Density / Mile: |
3,579 |
Median Age: |
43.41 |
Number of Households: |
4,774 |
Average Household Size: |
2.72 |
Households with Children: |
2,009 |
Median Household Income: |
$135,202 |
Population
Population: |
13,115 |
Population Density / Mile: |
3,579 |
Change in Population Since 2010: |
8.78% |
Male Population: |
6,417 |
Female Population: |
6,698 |
Median Age: |
43.41 |
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 |
Households
Number of Households: |
4,774 |
Average Household Size: |
2.72 |
Households with Children: |
2,009 |
Households without Children: |
1,578 |
Family Households: |
3,586 |
Non-Family Households: |
216 |
Marital Status
Never Married: |
2548 |
Now Married: |
6730 |
Separated: |
139 |
Widowed: |
630 |
Divorced: |
621 |
Income
Median Household Income: |
$135,202 |
Average Household Income: |
$179,426 |
Per Capita Income: |
$65,754 |
Average Total Household Expenditure: |
$60,697 |
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 |
Education
Educational Climate Index: |
4 |
1 = Low, 5 = High
The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.
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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 |
Employment
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
White Collar: |
60 |
Blue Collar: |
40 |
Geography
Annual Precipitation: |
51.61 |
Average January Low Temperature: |
18.2 |
Average January High Temperature: |
38.7 |
Average July Low Temperature: |
62.2 |
Average July High Temperature: |
85.8 |
Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)
Carbon Monoxide |
104 |
Lead |
62 |
Nitrogen Oxide |
138 |
Ozone |
92 |
Particulate Matter |
108 |
Air Pollution |
101 |
Amenities
CATEGORIES |
Attractions - Recreation |
16 Locations |
Automotive Services |
6 Locations |
Banks - Financial |
48 Locations |
Eating - Drinking |
38 Locations |
Government - Public |
3 Locations |
Health Care Services |
80 Locations |
Hospitality |
3 Locations |
Organizations - Associations |
14 Locations |
Personal Services |
211 Locations |
Pet Services |
3 Locations |
Shopping |
91 Locations |
Travel |
8 Locations |
Schools
Allen W. Roberts |
Elementary |
New Providence High |
Secondary |
New Providence Middle Sch |
Elementary |
Salt Brook |
Elementary |
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