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Township Information
Demographics, Statistics, and Facts

Population
Size- 24,686
Sex- 50.7% of the population is male and 49.3% female
Age- 30.6% of the population is under 18 and 6.3% is over 65
Median Age- 35.4
Average Household Size- 3.04
(According to the 2000 US Census)

Housing
Units- 9,994 (79.5% of which are one-family detached residencies)
Age- 54% of housing structures were built from 1970-1989
Median Size- 6.2 rooms
Median Price- $150,800
(According to the 2000 US Census)

Social Characteristics
Education- 92.8% of residents 25 and older are High School graduates and 31.8% have received a college degree
Marital status- 64% of residents are married
Military Veterans- 1,924
Birthplace- 66.5% of residents were born in New Jersey
(According to the 2000 US Census)

Land
Location- 41°11'54"N Latitude, 74°29'1"W Longitude
Area Size- 68.3 square miles or 177 square kilometers (42% of which are federal or state preserved property - property dedicated to the preservation of open space, natural resources, and wildlife habitat)
Elevation- Varies greatly due to our valleys, rolling hills, and mountains. The USGS places Glenwood at 580ft, McAfee at 435ft, and Highland Lakes at 1260ft.

Government
Incorporated- 1792
Type- Mayor-Council
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