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'''Knowlton Township''' is a ] in ], ], United States. As of the ], the township's population was 3,055.<ref name=Districts2011/> '''Knowlton Township''' is a ] in ], ], United States. As of the ], the township's population was 3,055,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/> reflecting an increase of 78 (+2.6%) from the 2,977 counted in the ], which had in turn increased by 434 (+17.1%) from the 2,543 counted in the ].<ref>, ], February 2011. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>


Knowlton Township was created by ] on February 23, 1763, from portions of ], while the area was still part of ]. Knowlton Township was incorporated as a township by an Act of the ] on February 21, 1798, and then became part of the newly-created Warren County on November 20, 1824. Portions of the township were taken to form ] (April 8, 1839) and ] (April 14, 1845).<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. , Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 246. Accessed October 26, 2012.</ref> Knowlton Township was created by ] on February 23, 1763, from portions of ], while the area was still part of ], and was incorporated as a township by an Act of the ] on February 21, 1798, and then became part of the newly-created Warren County on November 20, 1824. Portions of the township were taken to form ] (April 8, 1839) and ] (April 14, 1845).<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. , Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 246. Accessed October 26, 2012.</ref>


] (with a 2010 Census population of 229<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>), ] (150<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>) and ] (91<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>) are ]s and ] located within the township.<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=CPH232>, ], p. III-5, August 2012. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> Through the ], the areas were grouped together as ], which had a population of 1,264 as of that year.<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>
⚫ Knowlton is named after ], a Colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who was killed in action at the ].<ref name="multiple">Snell, James P. (1881) ''History of Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers''. (Centennial ed., Harmony, NJ: Harmony Press, 1981) pgs. 623, 625</ref> The town is organized into three postal ]s under ] (07832) and ] (07833), although a small number of Knowlton residents receive postal deliveries via the ] (07825) post office. The town comprises several small hamlets such as Polkville, Hainesburg, Mount Pleasant, Warrington, Centerville and Knowlton itself.

⚫ Knowlton is named after ], a Colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who was killed in action at the ].<ref name="multiple">Snell, James P. (1881) ''History of Sussex and Warren Counties, New Jersey, With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers''. (Centennial ed., Harmony, NJ: Harmony Press, 1981) pgs. 623, 625</ref> The town is organized into three postal ]s under Columbia (07832) and Delaware (07833), although a small number of Knowlton residents receive postal deliveries via the Blairstown (07825) post office. The township comprises several small hamlets such as Polkville, Hainesburg, Mount Pleasant, Warrington, Centerville and Knowlton itself.


==Geography== ==Geography==
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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
⚫ As of the ]{{GR|2|dateform=mdy}} there were 2,977 people, 1,028 households, and 816 families residing in the township. The ] was 120.1 people per square mile (46.4/km²). There were 1,135 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% ], 0.40% ], 0.07% ], 0.64% ], 0.47% from ], and 0.97% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.85% of the population.] from Linaberry Road.]]

⚫ There were 1,028 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were ] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.

⚫ In the township the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

⚫ ]

⚫ The median income for a household in the township was $63,409, and the median income for a family was $72,130. Males had a median income of $46,250 versus $35,326 for females. The ] for the township was $24,631. About 1.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the ], including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.
⚫ The Township's economic data (as is all of Warren County) is calculated by the US Census Bureau as part of the ].

{{USCensusPop {{USCensusPop
| 1810=2064
| 1820=2701
| 1830=2827
| 1840=2310 | 1840n=*
| 1850=1356 | 1850n=*
| 1860=1557
| 1870=1691
| 1880=1476
| 1890=1411
| 1900=1210
| 1910=1556
| 1920=1073
| 1930=1049 | 1930=1049
| 1940=1084 | 1940=1084
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| 2000=2977 | 2000=2977
| 2010=3055 | 2010=3055
| estimate=3044 | estimate=3016
| estyear=2011 | estyear=2012
| estref=<ref>, ]. Accessed November 26, 2012.</ref> | estref=<ref name=PopEst>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>
| footnote=Population sources:<small><br>1810-1920<ref>, ], 1906. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> 1840<ref>]. , p. 231, David H. Williams, 1842. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><br>1850-1870<ref>Raum, John O. , p. 272, J. E. Potter and company, 1877. Accessed June 6, 2013. "Knowlton contained in 1850, 1,356 inhabitants; in 1860, 1,557; and in 1870, 1,691."</ref> 1850<ref>]. , p. 141. R. Armstrong, 1853. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> 1870<ref>Staff. , p. 260. ], 1872. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><br>1880-1890<ref>Porter, Robert Percival. , p. 100. ], 1890. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> 1890-1910<ref>, ], p. 339. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><br>1910-1930<ref>, ], p. 719. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> 1930-1990<ref>, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, backed up by the ] as of May 2, 2009. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><br>2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=Districts2011/><ref name=LWD2010/><br>* = Lost territory in previous decade<ref name=Story/></small>
| footnote=Population 1930 - 1990.<ref>, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.</ref>
}} }}
⚫ The Township's economic data (as is all of Warren County) is calculated by the US Census Bureau as part of the ].

===Census 2010===
⚫ ] on August 19, 1955, a storm that caused record flooding throughout the region, but particularly within the watershed of the Delaware.]]
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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 ] showed that (in 2010 ] dollars) ] was $81,346 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,792) and the median family income was $86,708 (+/- $13,339). Males had a median income of $76,733 (+/- $8,158) versus $51,757 (+/- $3,961) for females. The ] for the borough was $35,440 (+/- $4,605). About 1.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the ], including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>

===Census 2000===
] from Linaberry Road.]]
⚫ As of the ]{{GR|2|dateform=mdy}} there were 2,977 people, 1,028 households, and 816 families residing in the township. The ] was 120.1 people per square mile (46.4/km²). There were 1,135 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% ], 0.40% ], 0.07% ], 0.64% ], 0.47% from ], and 0.97% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.85% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>

⚫ There were 1,028 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were ] living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

⚫ In the township the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

⚫ ]

⚫ The median income for a household in the township was $63,409, and the median income for a family was $72,130. Males had a median income of $46,250 versus $35,326 for females. The ] for the township was $24,631. About 1.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the ], including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>


== Government == == Government ==


=== Local government === === Local government ===
The Knowlton Township Committee consists of ] Frank Van Horn (], term ends December 31, 2009), ] Ronald Farber (], 2008), Theresa Capriccio (R, 2013), René Mathez (D, 2013) and Scott Odorizzi (R, 2011).<ref>, Knowlton Township. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref><ref>, ], ]. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref>
] ] at Smitty's in Delaware draws a large percentage of Knowlton's 3,000 residents.]] ] ] at Smitty's in Delaware draws a large percentage of Knowlton's 3,000 residents.]]
Independence Township is governed under the ] form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with one or two seats coming up for election each year.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', ] ], April 2005, p. 103.</ref> At an annual reorganization meeting, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.

{{as of|2013}}, the Knowlton Township Committee consists of ] Ronald Farber (], term on committee ends December 31, 2015; term as mayor ends 2013), ] Scott Odorizzi (R, 2014; term as mayor ends 2013), Theresa Capriccio (R, 2013), Kathy Cuntala (R, 2015) and René Mathez (], 2013).<ref name=Directory>, Township of Knowlton. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=WarrenGuide>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=Warren2010>, ] Clerk, November 5, 2010. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=Warren2011>, ] Clerk, November 15, 2011. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref name=Warren2012>, ], November 19, 2012. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>


=== Federal, state and county representation === === Federal, state and county representation ===
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{{NJ Warren County Freeholders}} {{NJ Warren County Freeholders}}

===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,008 registered voters in Knowlton Township, of which 418 (20.8% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as ], 694 (34.6% vs. 35.3%) were registered as ] and 895 (44.6% vs. 43.1%) were registered as ]. There as one voter registered to another party.<ref name=VoterRegistration>, ] Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> Among the township's 2010 Census population, 65.7% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 85.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>

In the ], Republican ] received 833 votes here (63.1% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 441 votes (33.4% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 19 votes (1.4% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,320 ballots cast by the township's 2,027 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.1% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref>, ] Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> In the ], Republican ] received 918 votes here (63.0% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 491 votes (33.7% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 25 votes (1.7% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,457 ballots cast by the township's 2,045 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.2% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref> In the ], Republican ] received 948 votes here (65.8% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 469 votes (32.5% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 17 votes (1.2% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,441 ballots cast by the township's 1,899 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.9% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>

In the ], Republican ] received 595 votes here (63.8% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat ] with 203 votes (21.8% vs. 25.7%), Independent ] with 102 votes (10.9% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 13 votes (1.4% vs. 1.5%), among the 932 ballots cast by the township's 1,987 registered voters, yielding a 46.9% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).<ref>, ] Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>


== Education == == Education ==
Children in grades K through 6 for public school attend the ], which served 291 students as of the 2008-09 school year.<ref>, ]. Accessed March 15, 2011.</ref> Children in Kindergarten through sixth grade for public school attend the ]. As of the 2010-11 school year, the district and its one school had an enrollment of 281 students and 26.7 classroom teachers (on an ] basis), for a ] of 10.52:1.<ref name=NCES>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref>


Public school students in grades 7 through 12 attend the ] (1,044 students) in Blairstown, a ], serving students from the townships of ], ], ], and Knowlton Township.<ref>, ], backed up by the Internet Archive as of may 19, 2007.. Accessed March 15, 2011. "North Warren Regional is a public secondary school district, serving students in grades 7-12 in the townships of Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick, and Knowlton. The district covers {{convert|96.8|sqmi|km2}} bordering the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in scenic Warren County."</ref> Students in grades 7 through 12 for public school attend the ] in ], a public secondary high school, serving students from the townships of Blairstown, ], ] and Knowlton.<ref>, ]. Accessed June 6, 2013.</ref><ref>, North Warren Regional School District. Accessed June 6, 2013. "North Warren Regional is a public secondary school district, serving students in grades 7-12 in the townships of Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick, and Knowlton. The district covers 96.8 square miles bordering the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in scenic Warren County."</ref><ref name=WarrenGuide/>


==Recreation== ==Recreation==
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==Transportation history== ==Transportation history==
⚫ ].]]
] along the ], the former main line of the ] in Knowlton Township. The Viaduct is 115 feet (35 m) tall and 1,100 feet (335 m) long, and was the largest reinforced concrete ''structure'' in the world when it was completed in 1910. It is also known as the Hainesburg Viaduct.]] ] along the ], the former main line of the ] in Knowlton Township. The Viaduct is 115 feet (35 m) tall and 1,100 feet (335 m) long, and was the largest reinforced concrete ''structure'' in the world when it was completed in 1910. It is also known as the Hainesburg Viaduct.]]


Much of Knowlton's development from about 1850 on can be traced to the presence of the five railroad lines that criss-crossed the township: the ] and, later, the ]; the ]; the ]; and the Blairstown Railway. Ironically, all of these rail lines have since been abandoned. In their heyday, however, two rail lines and three railroads served the town of Delaware: the ] (formerly Blairstown) Railway; and the Old Road of the ] (which also had granted trackage rights to the ]—technically a sixth railroad). The town of Columbia was also served by the NYS&W (Hainesburg also had a station), with the ] also passing through town. Much of Knowlton's development from about 1850 on can be traced to the presence of the five railroad lines that criss-crossed the township: the ] and, later, the ]; the ]; the ]; and the Blairstown Railway. Ironically, all of these rail lines have since been abandoned. In their heyday, however, two rail lines and three railroads served the town of Delaware: the ] (formerly Blairstown) Railway; and the Old Road of the ] (which also had granted trackage rights to the ]—technically a sixth railroad). The town of Columbia was also served by the NYS&W (Hainesburg also had a station), with the ] also passing through town.

⚫ ] on August 19, 1955, a storm that caused record flooding throughout the region, but particularly within the watershed of the Delaware.]]


In more recent years, the development within Knowlton has been tied to the presence of ] and, since the early 1970s, ]. Indeed, many Knowlton residents use Route 80 to commute to their jobs either further east in New Jersey or further west in ]. ] crosses through the township. Two bridges cross the ], connecting the township to ]; the ] connects Route 94 to ] in ], ], as does the ]. In more recent years, the development within Knowlton has been tied to the presence of ] and, since the early 1970s, ]. Indeed, many Knowlton residents use Route 80 to commute to their jobs either further east in New Jersey or further west in ]. ] crosses through the township. Two bridges cross the ], connecting the township to ]; the ] connects Route 94 to ] in ], ], as does the ].
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==

Revision as of 04:00, 7 June 2013

Township in New Jersey, United States
Knowlton Township, New Jersey
Township
An old barn in Knowlton TownshipAn old barn in Knowlton Township
Map of Knowlton Township in Warren County. Inset: Location of Warren County in New Jersey.Map of Knowlton Township in Warren County. Inset: Location of Warren County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Knowlton Township, New Jersey.Census Bureau map of Knowlton Township, New Jersey.
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyWarren
Royal charterFebruary 23, 1763
IncorporatedFebruary 21, 1798
Named forThomas Knowlton
Government
 • TypeTownship
 • MayorRonald Farber (term ends December 31, 2013)
 • ClerkLisa Patton
Area
 • Total25.329 sq mi (65.602 km)
 • Land24.749 sq mi (64.100 km)
 • Water0.580 sq mi (1.503 km)  2.29%
 • Rank105th of 566 in state
5th of 22 in county
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population
 • Total3,055
 • Estimate 3,016
 • Rank449th of 566 in state
14th of 22 in county
 • Density123.4/sq mi (47.6/km)
  • Rank533rd of 566 in state
18th of 22 in county
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP codes07825 - Blairstown
07832 - Columbia
07833 - Delaware
Area code908
FIPS code3404137320Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0882241Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.knowlton-nj.com

Knowlton Township is a township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 3,055, reflecting an increase of 78 (+2.6%) from the 2,977 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 434 (+17.1%) from the 2,543 counted in the 1990 Census.

Knowlton Township was created by Royal charter on February 23, 1763, from portions of Oxford Township, while the area was still part of Sussex County, and was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798, and then became part of the newly-created Warren County on November 20, 1824. Portions of the township were taken to form Hope Township (April 8, 1839) and Blairstown Township (April 14, 1845).

Columbia (with a 2010 Census population of 229), Delaware (150) and Hainesburg (91) are census-designated places and unincorporated areas located within the township. Through the 2000 United States Census, the areas were grouped together as Great Meadows-Vienna, which had a population of 1,264 as of that year.

Knowlton is named after Thomas Knowlton, a Colonel in the Continental Army during the American Revolution who was killed in action at the Battle of Harlem Heights. The town is organized into three postal ZIP codes under Columbia (07832) and Delaware (07833), although a small number of Knowlton residents receive postal deliveries via the Blairstown (07825) post office. The township comprises several small hamlets such as Polkville, Hainesburg, Mount Pleasant, Warrington, Centerville and Knowlton itself.

Geography

Knowlton Township is located at 40°55′45″N 75°03′42″W / 40.929261°N 75.061796°W / 40.929261; -75.061796 (40.929261,-75.061796). According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 25.329 square miles (65.602 km), of which, 24.749 square miles (64.100 km) of it is land and 0.580 square miles (1.503 km) of it (2.29%) is water.Template:GR The township is located in the Kittatinny Valley which is a section of the Great Appalachian Valley that stretches 700 miles (1,100 km) from Canada to Alabama.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18102,064—
18202,70130.9%
18302,8274.7%
18402,310*−18.3%
18501,356*−41.3%
18601,55714.8%
18701,6918.6%
18801,476−12.7%
18901,411−4.4%
19001,210−14.2%
19101,55628.6%
19201,073−31.0%
19301,049−2.2%
19401,0843.3%
19501,26016.2%
19601,44214.4%
19701,73820.5%
19802,07419.3%
19902,54322.6%
20002,97717.1%
20103,0552.6%
2012 (est.)3,016−1.3%
Population sources:
1810-1920 1840
1850-1870 1850 1870
1880-1890 1890-1910
1910-1930 1930-1990
2000 2010
* = Lost territory in previous decade

The Township's economic data (as is all of Warren County) is calculated by the US Census Bureau as part of the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Census 2010

File:November 2006 - 2 043.jpg
The Portland-Columbia Pedestrian Bridge replaced the last of the covered bridges spanning the Delaware River in this photo facing towards New Jersey. The original covered bridge was destroyed by the remnants of Hurricane Diane on August 19, 1955, a storm that caused record flooding throughout the region, but particularly within the watershed of the Delaware.

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The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $81,346 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,792) and the median family income was $86,708 (+/- $13,339). Males had a median income of $76,733 (+/- $8,158) versus $51,757 (+/- $3,961) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $35,440 (+/- $4,605). About 1.4% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Census 2000

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Knowlton Township's rural character is evident in this view of the Delaware Water Gap from Linaberry Road.

As of the 2000 United States CensusTemplate:GR there were 2,977 people, 1,028 households, and 816 families residing in the township. The population density was 120.1 people per square mile (46.4/km²). There were 1,135 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 97.45% White, 0.40% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 1,028 households out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.1% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the township the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

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The former Hainesburg Inn (presently Animal Mansion, a veterinary hospital) on Route 94 is considered by many to be the signature piece of architecture in Knowlton. Local legend has it that the third floor is haunted by the ghost of a young boy.

The median income for a household in the township was $63,409, and the median income for a family was $72,130. Males had a median income of $46,250 versus $35,326 for females. The per capita income for the township was $24,631. About 1.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The annual Halloween bonfire at Smitty's in Delaware draws a large percentage of Knowlton's 3,000 residents.

Independence Township is governed under the Township form of government with a five-member Township Committee. The Township Committee is elected directly by the voters in partisan elections to serve 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, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor.

As of 2013, the Knowlton Township Committee consists of Mayor Ronald Farber (R, term on committee ends December 31, 2015; term as mayor ends 2013), Deputy Mayor Scott Odorizzi (R, 2014; term as mayor ends 2013), Theresa Capriccio (R, 2013), Kathy Cuntala (R, 2015) and René Mathez (], 2013).

Federal, state and county representation

Knowlton Township is located in the 5th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 24th state legislative district. Prior to the 2011 reapportionment following the 2010 Census, Knowlton Township had been in the 23rd state legislative district.

For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).

For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township). Template:NJ Governor

Warren County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners, who are chosen at-large on a staggered basis in partisan elections with one seat coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects one of its members to serve as Commissioner Director and other as Deputy Director. As of 2025, Warren County's Commissioners are:

Deputy Director Jason J. Sarnoski (R, Lopatcong Township; 2025), Lori Ciesla (R, Lopatcong Township; 2026), and Director James R. Kern III (R, Pohatcong Township; 2027).

Constitutional officers of Warren County are: Clerk Holly Mackey (R, Alpha; 2027), Sheriff James McDonald Sr. (R, Phillipsburg; 2025) and Surrogate Michael J. Doherty (R, Washington; 2025).

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 2,008 registered voters in Knowlton Township, of which 418 (20.8% vs. 21.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 694 (34.6% vs. 35.3%) were registered as Republicans and 895 (44.6% vs. 43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There as one voter registered to another party. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 65.7% (vs. 62.3% in Warren County) were registered to vote, including 85.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 81.5% countywide).

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 833 votes here (63.1% vs. 56.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 441 votes (33.4% vs. 40.8%) and other candidates with 19 votes (1.4% vs. 1.7%), among the 1,320 ballots cast by the township's 2,027 registered voters, for a turnout of 65.1% (vs. 66.7% in Warren County). In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 918 votes here (63.0% vs. 55.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 491 votes (33.7% vs. 41.4%) and other candidates with 25 votes (1.7% vs. 1.6%), among the 1,457 ballots cast by the township's 2,045 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.2% (vs. 73.4% in Warren County). In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 948 votes here (65.8% vs. 61.0% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 469 votes (32.5% vs. 37.2%) and other candidates with 17 votes (1.2% vs. 1.3%), among the 1,441 ballots cast by the township's 1,899 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.9% (vs. 76.3% in the whole county).

In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 595 votes here (63.8% vs. 61.3% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 203 votes (21.8% vs. 25.7%), Independent Chris Daggett with 102 votes (10.9% vs. 9.8%) and other candidates with 13 votes (1.4% vs. 1.5%), among the 932 ballots cast by the township's 1,987 registered voters, yielding a 46.9% turnout (vs. 49.6% in the county).

Education

Children in Kindergarten through sixth grade for public school attend the Knowlton Township School District. As of the 2010-11 school year, the district and its one school had an enrollment of 281 students and 26.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 10.52:1.

Students in grades 7 through 12 for public school attend the North Warren Regional High School in Blairstown, a public secondary high school, serving students from the townships of Blairstown, Frelinghuysen, Hardwick and Knowlton.

Recreation

Tunnel Field is the primary recreational site in the township with several baseball and softball diamonds and soccer fields. Tunnel also has a play area (including swings and play area), a basketball court and concession stand. The field is located by Route 94 and is divided by the Lackawanna Cut-Off and is connected through an old tunnel (hence the name).

Transportation history

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The Brugler Road bridge crosses the bucolic Paulins Kill.
Sequestered in the woods near Hainesburg is the Paulinskill Viaduct along the Lackawanna Cut-Off, the former main line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad in Knowlton Township. The Viaduct is 115 feet (35 m) tall and 1,100 feet (335 m) long, and was the largest reinforced concrete structure in the world when it was completed in 1910. It is also known as the Hainesburg Viaduct.

Much of Knowlton's development from about 1850 on can be traced to the presence of the five railroad lines that criss-crossed the township: the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad's Old Road and, later, the Lackawanna Cut-Off; the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway; the Lehigh & New England Railroad; and the Blairstown Railway. Ironically, all of these rail lines have since been abandoned. In their heyday, however, two rail lines and three railroads served the town of Delaware: the New York, Susquehanna and Western (formerly Blairstown) Railway; and the Old Road of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (which also had granted trackage rights to the Pennsylvania Railroad—technically a sixth railroad). The town of Columbia was also served by the NYS&W (Hainesburg also had a station), with the Lehigh and New England Railroad also passing through town.

In more recent years, the development within Knowlton has been tied to the presence of U.S. Route 46 and, since the early 1970s, Interstate 80. Indeed, many Knowlton residents use Route 80 to commute to their jobs either further east in New Jersey or further west in Pennsylvania. Route 94 crosses through the township. Two bridges cross the Delaware River, connecting the township to Pennsylvania; the Portland-Columbia Toll Bridge connects Route 94 to Pennsylvania Route 611 in Portland, Pennsylvania, as does the Portland-Columbia Pedestrian Bridge.

Wineries

Notable people

Notable current and former residents of Knowlton Township include:

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