The North Branch Raritan River is a tributary of the Raritan River in central New Jersey .
81-583: The North Branch Raritan River rises in Morris County , in eastern Mendham Borough rising out of Raritan Pond, and flows generally southward into Somerset County , around the southern end of the Watchung Mountains . At its end, it forms the border between Bridgewater and Branchburg Townships, and upon reaching the border of Hillsborough Township, joins the South Branch Raritan River to form
162-489: A Summer White House during his presidency. Somerset County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners , whose members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. At an annual reorganization meeting held on the first Friday of January, the board selects a Director and Deputy Director from among its members. In 2016, commissioners (then known as freeholders) were paid $ 21,902 and
243-442: A female householder with no husband present and 28.1% were non-families. Of all households, 23.3% were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.22. 25% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
324-607: A high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −16 °F (−27 °C) was recorded in January 1984 and a record high of 105 °F (41 °C) was recorded in August 1955. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.84 inches (72 mm) in February to 4.83 inches (123 mm) in July. The county has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Dfa ) except in lower areas along
405-426: A male householder with no wife present and 29.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17. About 21.4% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.5% was from age 18 to 24, 35.9% was from age 15 to 44, and 17.5% was age 65 or older. The median age
486-560: A popular area for country homes built by wealthy industrialists. The area continues to be the home of wealthy people who own businesses. In 1917, Somerset County, in cooperation with Rutgers University , hired its first agricultural agent to connect local farmers with expert advice. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, located in Bridgewater, serves residents in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, and family and community health sciences. In
567-560: A staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. In 2016, freeholders were paid $ 24,375 and the freeholder director was paid an annual salary of $ 25,350. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): No Democrat has been elected to county-wide office since 1973;
648-490: A total of 262,410 registered voters in Somerset County, of whom 92,921 (35.4%) were registered as Democrats , 66,455 (25.3%) were registered as Republicans and 100,367 (38.2%) were registered as unaffiliated . There were 2,667 voters (1.0%) registered to other parties. Among the county's 2010 Census population, 67.1% were registered to vote, including 75.% of those ages 18 and over. In the 2008 , Barack Obama became
729-532: A year returned it to the English. Relations with the Native Americans and English improved for a while. European settlements began in the early 18th century while the area was known as Hunterdon County. Native Americans were still in the area at that time. Land was purchased from the Native Americans for various things such as blankets, shirts, rum, guns, knives, pots and gunpowder. European colonization began along
810-455: Is Morristown , in the southeast. The most populous place was Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , with 56,162 residents at the time of the 2020 census, while Rockaway Township covered 45.55 square miles (118.0 km ), the largest total area of any municipality. The county is part of the North Jersey region of the state. In 2015, the county had a per capita personal income of $ 86,582,
891-875: Is Michael H. Robertson of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township , who was nominated by the Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie in September 2016. Somerset County is a part of Vicinage 13 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Hunterdon County and Warren County ), which is seated at the Somerset County Courthouse in Somerville ; the Assignment Judge for Vicinage 15 is Thomas C. Miller. The 7th and 12th Congressional Districts cover
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#1732852090176972-856: Is a botanical garden of the county. In addition, the Commission manages natural parks such as the Washington Valley Park (with biking and hiking trails) and the Sourland Mountain Preserve (hiking and mountain biking trails). The southeastern portion of Somerset County in Franklin Township includes Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, which provides hiking, biking and boating. The Parks Commission operates five public golf courses. Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster , an exclusive golf club owned by Donald Trump , that he used as
1053-510: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This Somerset County, New Jersey state location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to a river in New Jersey is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Morris County, New Jersey Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey , about 30 mi (48 km) west of New York City . According to
1134-571: Is about 160 feet (49 m) in elevation, at Two Bridges, the confluence of the Passaic and Pompton rivers. The county is drained by several rivers. The Rockaway River drains 125 square miles (320 km ), of the northern section of the county. The Whippany River drains 69 square miles (180 km ) of the middle of the county. The South Branch of the Raritan River and the Black River drain
1215-545: Is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). The 39 municipalities of Morris County are represented by four legislative districts. Nancy Munoz (R) Mike Inganamort (R) Aura K. Dunn (R) Jay Webber (R) The Morris Automated Information Network, which supplies Internet service to area libraries, turned down $ 10,000 per year in federal funding, starting in 2004. Acceptance of
1296-441: The 2017 gubernatorial election , Republican Kim Guadagno received 47.9% of the vote (44,231 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy with 49.8% (45,935 votes), marking the first Democratic win in the county since 1989. In the 2021 gubernatorial election , Republican Jack Ciattarelli received 47.7% of the vote (54,264 ballots cast) to Democrat Phil Murphy's 51.5% (58,585 votes), this made Somerset, along with neighboring Hunterdon,
1377-534: The 2020 census , the county was the state's tenth-most populous county , with a population of 509,285, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 17,009 (+3.5%) from the 2010 census count of 492,276, which in turn reflected an increase of 22,064 (+11.6%) from the 470,212 counted in the 2000 census , Morris County is part of the New York metropolitan area and is divided into 39 municipalities, with many commuter towns but no large cities. Its county seat
1458-541: The Boonton Reservoir , also known as the Jersey City Reservoir. Morris has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and the hardiness zones are 6a and 6b. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Morristown have ranged from a low of 18 to 23 °F (−8 to −5 °C) in January to a high of 83 to 85 °F (28 to 29 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C)
1539-628: The County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). As of 2023 , they are: The County Prosecutor is Robert J. Carroll of Roseland , who was sworn into the position in October 2020 following the retirement of Frederic M. Knapp. Morris County is a part of Vicinage 10 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Sussex County ), which is seated at the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown ;
1620-542: The New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as "constitutional officers." These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and the County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). Constitutional officers, elected on a countywide basis, are: The Somerset County Prosecutor
1701-402: The U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 census , the county was the state's 13th-most-populous county , with a population of 345,361, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 21,917 (+6.8%) from the 2010 census count of 323,444. Somerset County constitutes part of the New York metropolitan area . Its county seat is Somerville . The most populous place in the county
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#17328520901761782-692: The 1960s, townships which were once exclusively agricultural were quickly developed as suburban residential communities. Examples include Bridgewater Township and the Watchung Hills communities of Watchung , Green Brook and Warren Township . The growth was aided by the development of the county's very strong pharmaceutical and technology presence. Warren Township used to be considered "the greenest place in New Jersey." More recently, there has been an influx of New York City commuters who use NJ Transit 's Raritan Valley Line and Gladstone Branch or use Interstate 78 . In 1996, Nicholas L. Bissell Jr. ,
1863-550: The 1970s, the state discussed plans for a Raritan Confluence Reservoir, which have been shelved due to acquisition costs. Both North and South branches of the Raritan run nearly parallel southwards, east and west of one another, but receive their names from the direction each one flows from at their confluence. 40°47′16″N 74°35′47″W / 40.787842°N 74.596435°W / 40.787842; -74.596435 This Morris County, New Jersey state location article
1944-654: The Assignment Judge for Vicinage 10 is Stuart A. Minkowitz. Law enforcement at the county level is the Morris County Sheriff's Office. The Morris County Park Police was disbanded and merged into the Sheriff's Office on January 1, 2022. The County law enforcement organization includes the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The 7th and 11th Congressional Districts cover the county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district
2025-681: The Atlantic coast moving inland. The first European settlement in the area today known as Morris County occurred in Pompton Plains by the Dutch in 1695. From 1710 to 1730, various iron mines and forges were established. The first was in Whippany in 1710 and then in Succasunna in 1713. By 1750, nearly all Native Americans had left New Jersey. This was due to land purchases from the Native Americans, diseases that
2106-694: The Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in 2021. Somerset County parks are under the administration of the Somerset County Parks Commission. General parks are Natirar , Duke Island Park , Lord Stirling Park (part of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge ), Colonial Park , North Branch Park, Skillman Park , East County Park and a park in development called Raritan River Greenway . Leonard J. Buck Garden
2187-470: The Dutch for various goods. In return the Dutch gave the Native Americans metal pots, knives, guns, axes, and blankets. Trading with the Native Americans occurred until 1643 when a series of wars broke out between the Dutch and Native Americans. There were hostile relations between the Dutch and Native Americans between 1643 and 1660. This prevented colonization by the Dutch of the Morris County region which
2268-465: The Library System). As of 2024 , Somerset County's County Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): Democrats captured their first countywide office in 2018 since 1979, and in 2019 won a majority on the county commission for the first time since 1964. Republicans have not won a county-wide office since 2017. Pursuant to Article VII Section II of
2349-589: The Native Americans contracted from Europeans, and due to starvation from the Little Ice Age , during which Native American corn crops failed and rivers froze, preventing fishing. Snow storms sent game into semi-hibernation or made them difficult to find. Nut crops such as oak, hickory, beech, walnut, chestnut and butternut failed some years due to late frosts in spring. Many of the Morris County Native Americans went to eastern Canada and others went to
2430-471: The Ohio Valley. The Walking Purchase in September 1737, prevented Native Americans from going to eastern Pennsylvania. At that time, European settlement grew swiftly as there was now land to be farmed and settled. Morris County was originally part of Burlington County which had been established in 1694. It then became part of Hunterdon County, which separated from Burlington County in 1714. Morris County
2511-501: The Raritan River from Bound Brook downstream where the climate is now humid subtropical ( Cfa ). The hardiness zone is 7a except in a few small higher areas in the north which are 6b. [2] As of the 2020 United States census , the county's had 345,361 people, 122,606 households, and 88,540 families. The population density was 1,144.3 inhabitants per square mile (441.8/km ). There were 131,822 housing units at an average density of 436.77 per square mile (168.6/km ). The racial makeup
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2592-576: The United States. Somerset County, as of the 2000 Census, was the seventh wealthiest county in the United States by median household income at $ 76,933 (third in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 79,888 and Morris County at $ 77,340), fourth in median family income at $ 90,655 (second in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 91,050) and ranked seventh by per capita income at $ 37,970 (highest in New Jersey). The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked
2673-578: The Wisconsin glacier covered Morris County, the ice sheet was about 300 metres (980 ft) deep. Due to debris from the glacier, the lake was unable to drain through the Watchung Mountains near Short Hills . Instead, it drained through Moggy Hollow at the southwestern end of the lake. But when the glacier melted and receded to the New York State line, the lake drained though the Little Falls area, as this
2754-578: The area from the south. Around the year 1000, the area of Morris County was inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans prior to the arrival of European settlers. They came from the Mississippi River area. They lived along the rivers, hunted game, and fished in addition to collecting plants and nuts. Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River area in 1609, and later the Dutch did surveys of
2835-454: The area. From 1611 to 1614, the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland , which claimed territory between the 40th and 45th parallel north , a zone which included northern New Jersey. Dutch forts were established along the Hudson River beginning in 1613. As the years went by, more forts were established to trade with Native Americans. The Native Americans traded furs and food with
2916-468: The autism spectrum by utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis . In 2024, a local ShopRite store started selling salads grown by and packed by students in the school's hydroponics career training program. The 21 municipalities in Somerset County (with 2010 Census data for population, housing units, and area) are listed below. Other unincorporated communities in the county are listed alongside their parent municipality (or municipalities, as
2997-576: The case may be). These areas include census-designated places (CDPs), which the United States Census Bureau created for enumeration purposes within a township . Other communities, historical areas, unincorporated areas, and enclaves that exist within a municipality are also listed. Somerset County is served by a number of different routes. As of May 2010 , the county had a total of 1,714.99 miles (2,760.01 km) of roadways, of which 1,370.80 miles (2,206.09 km) were maintained by
3078-571: The commissioner director was paid an annual salary of $ 22,902. The Commissioners employ a full-time County Administrator who manages the day-to-day operations of the county government. The County Administrator is Colleen Mahr. The Clerk of the County Commissioners oversees the work of their offices. Department heads are appointed in accordance with statute and by resolution of the board. Somerset County currently has approximately 1,100 full-time and 130 part-time employees in 52 divisions (including
3159-640: The county are Route 27 (only in Franklin ) and Route 28 . U.S. Routes in the county are U.S. Route 22 , U.S. Route 202 and U.S. Route 206 . The two Interstates which pass through Somerset County are Interstate 78 and Interstate 287 . It was planned for Interstate 95 to run along the Somerset Freeway from its proposed southern end in Hopewell Township , Mercer County to Franklin Township at I-287 in
3240-459: The county as having the 11th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. In 2012, 49.8 percent of Somerset County residents were college graduates, the highest percentage in the state. Somerset County was recently ranked number 3 of 21 NJ counties as one of the healthiest counties in New Jersey, according to an annual report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Somerset County
3321-463: The county as having the 16th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the second highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. The county ranked third in the New York metropolitan area in terms of median income. In 2017, Morris County was ranked second among the state's 21 counties in healthiness, according to an annual report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Morris County
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3402-748: The county on a northeast–southwest axis. The fault separates the Highlands from the Piedmont, also known as the Newark Basin. This is an active fault . The last major earthquake occurred in 1884, with a strength measured at 5.3 on the Richter scale. Around 21,000 BCE., the Wisconsin Glacier covered about half of Morris County. The terminal moraine went from Hackettstown east to north of Budd Lake, east to Rockaway and Denville, then southeast to Morristown then south to
3483-490: The county on several occasions and slept in many of the homes located throughout the area. Somerset County also played an important part during both World War I and World War II . Weapons depots were established here, and factories manufactured the army's woolen blankets. For much of its history, Somerset County was primarily an agricultural county. In the late 19th century, the Somerset Hills area of Somerset County became
3564-399: The county prosecutor, was charged with embezzlement , tax fraud , and abuse of power . He fled to Laughlin, Nevada southeast of Las Vegas , and killed himself when the federal authorities attempted to arrest him. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 304.95 square miles (789.8 km ), of which 301.87 square miles (781.8 km )
3645-399: The county voted more Democratic than the state as a whole for the first time since 1912. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 56% of the vote, defeating Democrat Jon Corzine , who received around 34%. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Governor Chris Christie received 67.6% (58,981 votes) to Democrat Barbara Buono's 30.8% (26,913 votes). In
3726-419: The county's southeast corner. In the 2012 presidential election , the county was carried by Barack Obama , winning 52.8% of the vote to Mitt Romney 's 47.2%, a 5.6% gap that represented a 0.5% drop off for Obama from his 2008 margin of victory in the county. In 2016, the county voted as Democratic as the state, and in 2020, Joe Biden won the largest share of the vote in the county for a Democrat since 1964, as
3807-544: The county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). The 21 municipalities of Somerset County are represented by five legislative districts. Roy Freiman (D) Joseph Danielsen (D) Nancy Munoz (R) Linda S. Carter (D) Erik Peterson (R) As of October 1, 2021, there were
3888-494: The county. The population density was 1,069.8 per square mile (413.1/km ). There were 189,842 housing units at an average density of 412.5 per square mile (159.3/km ). The racial makeup was 82.61% (406,683) White , 3.12% (15,360) Black or African American , 0.16% (805) Native American , 8.95% (44,069) Asian , 0.02% (106) Pacific Islander , 3.03% (14,910) from other races , and 2.10% (10,343) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 11.47% (56,482) of
3969-400: The first Democratic presidential nominee to carry the county since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 , and only the second since 1936. Obama won Somerset by a 6.1% margin over John McCain , with Obama carrying the state by 15.5% over McCain. Somerset's growing Democratic trend at the presidential level has largely been spurred by the rapid growth of the overwhelmingly Democratic Franklin Township in
4050-474: The grants would have required the network to install anti-porn content filters to comply with the Children's Internet Protection Act . As these filters excluded legitimate information—such as pages with the word "breast" in online searches regarding "breast cancer"—the network declined to accept these grants. Somerset County, New Jersey Somerset County is a county located in the north-central part of
4131-559: The highest in New Jersey and ranked 24th of 3,113 counties in the United States. Morris County, as of the 2000 Census, was the sixth-wealthiest county in the United States by median household income at $ 77,340 (second in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 79,888), sixth in median family income at $ 89,773 (third in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 91,050 and Somerset County at $ 90,605) and ranked tenth by per capita income at $ 36,964 (second in New Jersey behind Somerset County at $ 37,970). The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked
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#17328520901764212-622: The highlands in western Morris County and the eastern section of Morris County. Around 400 million years ago, a small continent long and narrow collided with proto-North America. This created folding and faulting, as compression occurred. Then around 350 million years ago, the African Plate collided with North America creating the folding and faulting in the Appalachians. But when the African plate pulled away from North America, an aborted rift valley
4293-494: The local municipality, 234.23 miles (376.96 km) by Somerset County and 109.96 miles (176.96 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Major county roads that pass through include County Route 512 , County Route 514 , County Route 518 , County Route 523 , County Route 525 , County Route 527 , County Route 529 , County Route 531 and County Route 533 . The two state routes which traverse through
4374-400: The longest Democratic drought in any New Jersey county. Former county commissioners include: Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as constitutional officers. These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and
4455-552: The main Raritan River, which generally flows eastward from that point. This area where the branches converge was called "Tucca-Ramma-Hacking" by the Lenape, meaning the flowing together of water. It was called "Two Bridges" by the early European settlers, after a set of bridges built in 1733 that met at a small island (the island has washed away over time) on the North Branch. Today the area is generally referred to as "The Confluence". In
4536-417: The ninth-highest average federal income tax liability per return in the country. Average tax liability was $ 16,502, representing 16.8% of adjusted gross income . The Somerset Patriots are a professional baseball team that plays at the 6,100-seat TD Bank Ballpark, located on the border of Bridgewater and Bound Brook. They played in the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball until they became
4617-505: The only county to shift to the left in this election, despite Ciattarelli representing the county in the state assembly. School districts include: Somerset County is home to two colleges : Alma White College (which operated from 1921 to 1978) was a private college located in Zarephath. Beginning in 1931 the college operated WAWZ 1380 on the AM radio dial. The station continued to 1984 after
4698-515: The population in Dover and Port Oram of Cornish extraction . At that time the Cornish had kept their customs and dialect, were deeply religious and predominantly Methodists . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 481.52 square miles (1,247.1 km ), of which 460.97 square miles (1,193.9 km ) was land (95.7%) and 20.55 square miles (53.2 km )
4779-458: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.2 males. Morris County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on
4860-419: The population. Of the 180,534 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 59.6% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 23.5% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19. 23.9% of
4941-575: The school closed. The building is now occupied by Somerset Christian College. Private schools in the county include Gill St. Bernard's School (in Gladstone), Immaculata High School (Somerville), Mount St. Mary Academy , Watchung), Pingry School , Martinsville), Purnell School , Pottersville), and * Rutgers Preparatory School (Somerset). Somerset Hills Learning Institute, founded in 1998 and located in Bedminster Township, educates children on
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#17328520901765022-431: The south end of Great Swamp. When the glacier melted around 13,000 B.C. the melt water created Glacial Lake Passaic . The lake extended from what is now Pompton Lakes through Parsippany south to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany the lake went east to the lava flows of western Paterson. This lake was 30 miles (48 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) miles wide and the depth was about 200 feet (61 m). When
5103-481: The western area. Most of the county's borders are rivers. The Pequannock River drains the northern boundary area. The Pompton River drains the eastern section. The Passaic River also drains the eastern border area. The western border is drained by the Musconetcong River . There are several large lakes in Morris County; among them are the state's largest lake, Lake Hopatcong , Budd Lake , Lake Parsippany, and
5184-471: Was Franklin Township , with 68,364 residents at the time of the 2020 census, while Hillsborough Township , with 55.00 square miles (142.4 km ), covered the largest total area of any municipality. The county is part of the Central Jersey region of the state. In 2015, Somerset County had a per capita personal income of $ 86,468, the second highest in New Jersey and ranked 25th of 3,113 counties in
5265-475: Was $ 111,587, and the median family income was $ 135,129. About 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 323,444 people, 117,759 households, and 84,669 families in the county. The population density was 1,071.7 per square mile (413.8/km ). There were 123,127 housing units at an average density of 408 per square mile (158/km ). The racial makeup
5346-412: Was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.8 males. The Bureau of Economic Analysis calculated that the county's gross domestic product was $ 39.8 billion in 2021, which was ranked sixth in the state and was a 5.6% increase from the prior year. Based on IRS data for the 2004 tax year, Somerset County taxpayers had
5427-450: Was 43.3 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. The city's median household income was $ 116,283, and the median family income was $ 141,633. About 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 492,276 people, 180,534 households, and 129,262 families in
5508-499: Was 61.0% White , 10.0% African American , 0.2% Native American , 18.5% Asian , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 15.2% of the population. Of the 122,606 households, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present and 27.8% were non-families, and 9.3% had someone living alone who
5589-400: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.16. About 21.5% of the population was under age 18, 8.4% was from age 18 to 24, 36.3% was from age 15 to 44, and 16.2% was age 65 or older. The median age was 42.2 years. The gender makeup was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. The median household income
5670-409: Was 67.0% White , 3.06% African American , 0.07% Native American , 11.3% Asian , and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race accounted for 15.05% of the population. Of the 184,885 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.5% had
5751-441: Was 70.06% (226,608) White , 8.95% (28,943) Black or African American , 0.17% (556) Native American , 14.11% (45,650) Asian , 0.03% (94) Pacific Islander , 4.13% (13,360) from other races , and 2.55% (8,233) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 13.01% (42,091) of the population. Of the 117,759 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18; 58.8% were married couples living together; 9.5% had
5832-463: Was created on March 15, 1739, from portions of Hunterdon County . The county was named for the Governor of the Province of New Jersey , Colonel Lewis Morris . In later years Sussex County (on June 8, 1753) and, after the revolution, Warren County (on November 20, 1824, from portions of Sussex County) were carved out of what had been the original area of Morris County under English rule. The county
5913-521: Was created on May 14, 1688, from portions of Middlesex County . Somerset County is one of America's oldest counties, and is named after the English county of Somerset . The area was first settled in 1681 in the vicinity of Bound Brook , and the county was established by charter on May 22, 1688. Most of the early residents were Dutch . During the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington and his troops marched through
5994-505: Was created. This half graben , starts east of Boonton and goes through the middle of Parsippany, south to Morristown, to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany and the Boonton area the half graben goes east to the western side of Paterson, where there was another fault by the lava flows. East of the Ramapo Fault is where there is this aborted rift valley. The Ramapo fault goes through
6075-524: Was land (99%) and 3.09 square miles (8.0 km ) was water (1%). The high point is on Mine Mountain in Bernardsville, at approximately 860 feet (260 m) above sea level. The lowest point is just above sea level on the Raritan River at the Middlesex County line. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Somerville have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to
6156-735: Was lower in elevation than Moggy Hollow. And thus the Passaic River formed. The swamps of the Great Piece Meadows, Hatfield Swamp, Troy Meadows , Lee Meadows and Great Swamp were all under the Lake Passaic until it drained, and then these areas were created. As of the 2020 census , the county had 509,285 people, 184,885 households, and 129,707 families. The population density was 1,106.7 inhabitants per square mile (427.3/km ). There were 197,722 housing units at an average density of 429.67 per square mile (165.9/km ). The county's racial makeup
6237-567: Was named after Colonel Lewis Morris , governor of New Jersey in 1738–39, the year the county was named. The Wisconsin Glacier covered the northern section of Morris County from about 23,000 BC to 13,000 BC. After the Wisconsin Glacier melted around 13,000 BC, Paleo-Indians settled the area from the south in search of big and small game as well as plants. The area was first tundra with grasses growing. Rabbits and fox moved into
6318-466: Was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in August 2001. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.12 inches (79 mm) in February to 5.33 inches (135 mm) in September. Around 500 million years ago, a chain of volcanic islands shaped like an arc collided with proto-North America. The islands rode over top of the North American plate. This created
6399-444: Was technically included in their claimed "New Netherland". On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was surrendered to the English. The English now controlled New Netherland and Morris County was now under control of the colony of New York. Relations with the Native Americans improved for a while. There was a war with the Dutch ten years later. The Dutch re-took control of New Amsterdam but after
6480-514: Was the site of the winter camp of the Continental Army after the Battles of Trenton and Princeton during the winter of 1777, as well as another winter camp at Jockey Hollow during an extremely cold winter of 1779–80. In the 1880s, Dover was the center of iron ore mining with the 132 mines producing 700,000 tons of ore annually. The mines were mostly worked by Cornish miners , with the bulk of
6561-478: Was water (4.3%). The county rises in elevation and relief from east to west, with only the more developed eastern suburbs in the Passaic River valley being relatively level. The highest point is at 1,395 feet (425 m) above sea level on a mountain south of Pine Swamp in western Jefferson Township . The second-highest point is on a mountain just north of Riker Lake at 1,358 feet (414 m). The lowest point
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