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South River, New Jersey

South River is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.

Borough
Borough of South River
SouthRiverNJ1936.jpg
Official seal of South River, New Jersey
Seal
 
South River highlighted in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
South River highlighted in Middlesex County. Inset: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of South River, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of South River, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°26′44″N 74°22′42″W / 40.445652°N 74.378459°W / 40.445652; -74.378459Coordinates: 40°26′44″N 74°22′42″W / 40.445652°N 74.378459°W / 40.445652; -74.378459[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
IncorporatedFebruary 28, 1898
Government
[6]
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorJohn M. Krenzel (R, term ends December 31, 2019)[3]
 • AdministratorJack P. Layne Jr.[4]
 • Municipal clerkPatricia O'Connor[5]
Area
[1]
 • Total2.918 sq mi (7.557 km2)
 • Land2.769 sq mi (7.171 km2)
 • Water0.149 sq mi (0.385 km2)  5.10%
 • Rank340th of 566 in state
17th of 25 in county[1]
Elevation
[7]
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2010 Census)[8][9][10]
 • Total16,008
 • Estimate 
(2016)
16,295
 • Rank159th of 566 in state
15th of 25 in county[11]
 • Density5,781.4/sq mi (2,232.2/km2)
  • Rank90th of 566 in state
6th of 25 in county[11]
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP codes
08882[12][13]
FIPS code3402369420[1][15][16]
GNIS feature ID0885403[1][17]
Websitewww.southrivernj.org

Demographics

At the 2010 United States Census, there were 16,008 people, 5,652 households, and 4,019 families residing in the borough.

South River's largest incoming immigrant population are Asian's, Mexican's and Brazilian populations.

Belarusians in South River

 
Monument for "Those who fought for Freedom and Independence of Byelorussia"

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.[18]

Government

Local government

The 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. [6]

Federal Representation

South River is located in the 12th Congressional District[19][9][20][21]

Education

The South River Public Schools serve students in Kindergarten through Twelfth grade.

As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's four schools had a total enrollment of 2,305 students and 163 classroom teachers [22] [23] [24][25]

Transportation

Roads and highways

The 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

New Jersey Transit bus service is provided on the 811 and 815 routes.

South River, New Jersey Media

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2010 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey County Subdivisions, United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 21, 2015.
  2. ↑ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. ↑ 2018 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed February 12, 2018.
  4. ↑ Borough Administrator Archived 2018-02-13 at the Wayback Machine, Borough of South River. Accessed February 12, 2018.
  5. ↑ Borough Clerk Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Borough of South River. Accessed February 12, 2018.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 151.
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of South River, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
  8. ↑ DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for South River borough, Middlesex County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at Archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 8. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  10. ↑ Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for South River borough, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 GCT-PH1 Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey[dead link], United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 9, 2013.
  12. ↑ Look Up a ZIP Code for South River, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  13. ↑ Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 30, 2013.
  14. ↑ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for South River, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 30, 2013.
  15. ↑ American FactFinder Archived 2008-05-21 at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  16. ↑ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey Archived 2012-05-27 at Archive.today, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  17. ↑ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  18. ↑ http://www.belarus-misc.org/diaspora/yurevich/sriver.html
  19. ↑ Plan Components Report Archived 2013-12-04 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ Districts by Number for 2011-2020 Archived 2019-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  22. ↑ 2015 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, as of October 20, 2015. Accessed November 15, 2015.
  23. ↑ Borough Administrator Archived 2018-02-13 at the Wayback Machine, Borough of South River. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  24. ↑ Borough Clerk Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Borough of South River. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  25. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of South River, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.


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