Delaware, Warren County, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°53′26″N 075°04′00″W / 40.89056°N 75.06667°W / 40.89056; -75.06667
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Delaware, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Delaware Post Office, house built in 1860 by John I. Blair
Delaware Post Office, house built in 1860 by John I. Blair
Delaware is located in Warren County, New Jersey
Delaware
Delaware
Location in Warren County
Delaware is located in New Jersey
Delaware
Delaware
Location in New Jersey
Delaware is located in the United States
Delaware
Delaware
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°53′26″N 075°04′00″W / 40.89056°N 75.06667°W / 40.89056; -75.06667[1]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyWarren
TownshipKnowlton
Area
[2]
 • Total0.410 sq mi (1.063 km2)
 • Land0.380 sq mi (0.985 km2)
 • Water0.030 sq mi (0.078 km2)  7.38%
Elevation
[1]
292 ft (89 m)
Population
 (2020 census)[3]
 • Total173
 • Density394.6/sq mi (152.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
ZIP Code
07833[4]
Area code908
FIPS code34-17200[2][5][6]
GNIS feature ID2583982[1]

Delaware (also known as Delaware Station) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[7] located along the Delaware River within Knowlton Township in Warren County, New Jersey.[8][9] It was created as part of the 2010 United States Census.[10][11][12] As of the 2010 Census, the CDP's population was 150.[13] The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07833.[4]

History[edit]

Railroad magnate John I. Blair purchased land in the area and had it surveyed into lots in 1856. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad began passenger service in July 1856. A storehouse built by Blair in 1860 was also used as the post office.[14]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.410 square miles (1.063 km2), including 0.380 square miles (0.985 km2) of land and 0.030 square miles (0.078 km2) of water (7.38%).[2][15]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010150—
202017315.3%
Population sources:
2010[13] 2020[3]

2010 census[edit]

The 2010 United States census counted 150 people, 60 households, and 46 families in the CDP. The population density was 394.6 per square mile (152.4/km2). There were 70 housing units at an average density of 184.1 per square mile (71.1/km2). The racial makeup was 88.67% (133) White, 0.00% (0) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 4.67% (7) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 5.33% (8) from other races, and 1.33% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.67% (16) of the population.[13]

Of the 60 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 66.7% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.3% were non-families. Of all households, 18.3% were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.83.[13]

18.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 38.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 117.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 110.3 males.[13]

2000 census[edit]

As of the 2000 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07833 was 159.[16]

Historic district[edit]

Delaware Historic District
Dr. Jabez Gwinnup House
LocationAnn, Clinton, Charles, and Valley Streets, Delaware Road, NJ 46 and Ferry Lane
Area90 acres (36 ha)
Architectural styleItalianate, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.03000128[17]
NJRHP No.2766[18]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 20, 2003
Designated NJRHPDecember 19, 2002

The Delaware Historic District is a 90-acre (36 ha) historic district encompassing the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2003 for its significance in architecture, community development, commerce, transportation, recreation and industry. The district includes 60 contributing buildings, 3 contributing structures, and 3 contributing sites. The Federal-style Dr. Jabez Gwinnup House is one of the oldest houses in the district, built c. 1815.[19]

Notable people[edit]

See also: Category:People from Knowlton Township, New Jersey

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Delaware include:

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Delaware Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c Gazetteer of New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 21, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Census Data Explorer: Delaware CDP, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 15, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Look Up a ZIP Code for Delaware, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 3, 2013.
  5. ^ U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  6. ^ Geographic codes for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed June 9, 2023.
  7. ^ State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Delaware". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Variant name: Delaware Station
  9. ^ "Locality Search". State of New Jersey.
  10. ^ GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Warren County, New Jersey Archived 2020-02-12 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.
  11. ^ 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.
  12. ^ New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-5, August 2012. Accessed June 4, 2013. "Warren County—Name Changes: Beattystown CDP name corrected from Beatyestown; New CDPs: Allamuchy (formed from part of deleted Allamuchy-Panther Valley CDP), Anderson, Asbury, Blairstown, Brainards, Bridgeville, Broadway, Brookfield, Buttzville, Columbia, Delaware, Delaware Park, Finesville, Great Meadows (formed from part of deleted Great Meadows-Vienna CDP and additional area), Greenwich, Hainesburg, Harmony, Hope, Hutchinson, Johnsonburg, Lopatcong Overlook, Marksboro, Mountain Lake, Mount Hermon, New Village, Panther Valley (formed from part of deleted Allamuchy-Panther Valley CDP), Port Colden, Port Murray, Silver Lake, Stewartsville, Upper Pohatcong, Upper Stewartsville, and Vienna (formed from part of deleted Great Meadows-Vienna and additional area)"
  13. ^ a b c d e DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Delaware CDP, New Jersey Archived February 12, 2020, at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.
  14. ^ Snell, James P.; Clayton, W.W. (1881). "Delaware Station". History of Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Philadelphia: Everts & Peck. pp. 627–8. OCLC 14075041.
  15. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  16. ^ DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000; Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for ZCTA5 07833 Archived 2020-02-10 at archive.today, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.
  17. ^ "National Register Information System – (#03000128)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  18. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Warren County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. September 28, 2021. p. 5.
  19. ^ Bertland, Dennis (June 2002). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Delaware Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 29 photos
  20. ^ Lyman, William Denison. History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Volume II, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919. Accessed December 10, 2017. "Charles H. Flummerfelt, a prominent figure in insurance and real estate circles in Ellensburg, having now an extensive clientage, was born in Delaware, Warren county, New Jersey, on the 31st of July, 1863, a son of Daniel A. and Macrina H. (Hoagland) Flummerfelt, both of whom were representatives of old colonial families."
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