Randolph Township, New Jersey
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Randolph Township is a township located in Morris County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 24,847.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.6 km² (21.1 mi²). 54.3 km² (21.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.57% water.
New York City is approximately 56 km² (35 mi²) or a 45 minute commute from Randolph (Source: Google Maps (http://maps.google.com))
Atlantic City is 209 km² (130 mi²) or 2 hours away (Source: Google Maps (http://maps.google.com))
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 24,847 people, 8,679 households, and 6,804 families residing in the township. The population density is 457.7/km² (1,185.2/mi²). There are 8,903 housing units at an average density of 164.0/km² (424.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 85.70% White, 2.30% African American, 0.06% Native American, 9.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 4.86% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,679 households out of which 44.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% are married couples living together, 6.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% are non-families. 18.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.28.
In the township the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township is $97,589, and the median income for a family is $115,722. Males have a median income of $80,120 versus $45,455 for females. The per capita income for the township is $43,072. 1.4% of the population and 1.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 3.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Background
Randolph's beginnings predate the creation of Morris County, New Jersey. Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph bought 1,000 acres (4 km²) of what would become the township in the Mine Hill area in 1753. In 1805, the township was formed from the larger Mendham Township. Dover, New Jersey separated from Randolph in 1896, and Mine Hill, New Jersey gained independent status in 1923. There are several sections of Randolph, including Mount Freedom, Ironia and Shongum. (Source: Daily Record (http://www.dailyrecord.com))
Randolph Township's, 22 square miles in western Morris County, New Jersey has been designated half rural, half suburban by the New Jersey State Planning Commission. The town was inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Indians, settled by Quakers, and served as a supply point for George Washington's army during their winter in nearby Jockey Hollow. Randolph Historical Society has preserved this heritage in the Museum of Old Randolph. One of Randolph's oldest streets, Gristmill Road, is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Randolph became a vacation haven in the early part of the 20th century, known for its woods, ponds, lakes and invigorating air. Through the 1950s, farms, large hotels and bungalow colonies dotted the community. Performers like Phil Silvers, Frank Sinatra and Jan Pierce appeared at the hotels. Boxers Max Baer, Floyd Patterson, Jim Braddock and Rocky Marciano trained or fought at Sain's Hotel on Brookside Road. The Sain hotel later turned into a vacant building used by drug addicts in the early eighties. The Sain hotel burned down in the late eighties.
Randolph's 24 township historical landmarks range from the 276 year old Liberty Tree through the 1869 Bryant Distillery (famed for its apple jack!) to the 1924 Millbrook School, now rehabilitated and in use as offices.
Randolph is located within the Highlands, one of New Jersey's four major physiographic provinces. Part of the Appalachian Mountain range, the Highlands are characterized by alternating flat-topped ridges and deep-striking valleys. Land in Randolph runs from 551 to 1120 feet above sea level. While a major state road bisects the town, country roads wind through woods, along streams, up and down hills. Open land is preserved by both municipal and county parkland within the town boundaries. Temperatures range, in an average year, from the low 20s in February to the mid-90s fahrenheit in August. With Routes 10, i-287, i-80, 24 and I-78, I-280 nearby the average commute to work is 27 minutes, which means many of Randolph's citizens have time to be involved in community recreation and government. (Source: Randolph Township Website (http://www.gti.net/randolph/))
Life in Randolph
The community of Randolph Township is quite close-knit, so many are involved in the different functions of the town. There is a public library, with regularaly scheduled reading groups and other programs. Many citizens are involved in Randolph's Senior Citizen Center, where games, get-togethers and other exciting activities are hosted. The Brundage Park Playhouse shows plays with youth and adult performers alike. Insert non-formatted text here Randolph is also popular for athletics. In the schools, there are pre-high school track, football and soccer teams, among others. Randolph is represented in regional athletic conferences, such as the Iron Hills Conference. In terms of recreation, there are many programs available for children, teenagers and adults.
External links
Randolph Township Website (http://www.gti.net/randolph)
Map of Randolph From Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Randolph%2C%20NJ&ll=40.824707%2C-74.593558&spn=0.162109%2C0.467004)