South River, New Jersey
South River is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.
South River, New Jersey | |
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.jpg) Aerial view of South River borough, along the banks of the namesake South River tributary of the Raritan River | |
 Seal | |
| Motto(s): "A Community With a Proud Past and a Bright Future" | |
 Location of South River in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right). | |
 Census Bureau map of South River, New Jersey | |
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| Coordinates: 40°26′44″N 74°22′42″W / 40.445652°N 74.378459°W[1][2] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Incorporated | February 28, 1898 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) 5.27% |
| • Rank | 336th of 565 in state 17th of 25 in county[1] |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 16,118 |
| • Rank | 164th of 565 in state 15th of 25 in county[8] |
| • Density | 5,787.4/sq mi (2,234.5/km2) |
| • Rank | 95th of 565 in state 7th of 25 in county[8] |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 732[11] |
| FIPS code | 3402369420[1][12][13] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885403[1][14] |
| Website | www |
Demographics
changeAt the 2020 United States Census, there were 16,118 people, 5,694 households, and 4,220 families residing in the borough.[15][16]
South River's largest incoming immigrant population are Asians, Mexicans and Brazilian populations.
Belarusians in South River
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South River has become a center for Belarusian Americans in the postwar-period. The immigrants reestablished the Belarusian Orthodox parish of St. Eufrasinnia, that previously existed in Germany. In 1953 a Belarusian cemetery was opened, that houses also Radasłaŭ Astroŭski.[17]
Government
changeLocal government
changeThe town government council has a Mayor and a Borough Council. It has 6 members that serve three-year terms. Two members are up for election each year. [3]
Federal Representation
changeSouth River is located in the 12th Congressional District[18][19][20][21]
Education
changeThe South River Public Schools serve students in Kindergarten through Twelfth grade.
As of the 2022-23 school year, the district's four schools had a total enrollment of 2,462 students and 209 classroom teachers.[22]
Transportation
changeRoads and highways
changeThe borough had a total of 49.25 miles (79.26 km) of roads 43.50 miles (70.01 km) were maintained by the municipality. 5.75 miles (9.25 km) are maintained by Middlesex County.
The mains roads that travel through are CR 535 and CR 527. Route 18 passes just west of the borough, which provides access to the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95).
Public transportation
changeNew Jersey Transit bus service is provided on the 811 and 815 routes.
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
- ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 151.
- ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of South River, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
- ↑ QuickFacts South River borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 7, 2023.
- ↑ Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
- ↑ Look Up a ZIP Code for South River, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 28, 2012.
- ↑ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 30, 2013.
- ↑ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for South River, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 30, 2013.
- ↑ U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ↑ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
- ↑ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): South River borough, New Jersey". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ↑ http://www.belarus-misc.org/diaspora/yurevich/sriver.html
- ↑ Plan Components Report Archived 2013-12-04 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
- ↑ Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 8. Accessed January 6, 2013.
- ↑ 2015 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, p. 64, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 22, 2015.
- ↑ Districts by Number for 2011-2020 Archived 2019-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
- ↑ District information for South River Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed May 10, 2024.