[70], In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 50.8% of the vote (2,819 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 47.7% (2,645 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (80 votes), among the 5,587 ballots cast by the borough's 8,481 registered voters (43 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 65.9%. [87][88] The district's superintendent is Dr. Frederick Williams. [78][79] For the 2020–2021 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 22nd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nicholas Scutari (D, Linden) and in the General Assembly by Linda Carter (D, Plainfield) and James J. Kennedy (D, Rahway). The elevation ranges from sea level to 300 feet (91 m) above sea level on a hill scaled by Major Road/ Sand Hill Road near Route 1 in South Brunswick Township. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.22. 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The statewide COVID-19 count stands at 576,720 cases and 18,453 fatalities (and 64,420 probable cases and 2,021 probable fatalities) as of Wednesday; the viral transmission rate is 1.08. [15], According to the 2010 Census, the county had a total area of 322.83 square miles (836.1 km2), including 308.91 square miles (800.1 km2) of land (95.7%) and 13.91 square miles (36.0 km2) of water (4.3%). This plan was cancelled on December 1, 2006. Males had a median income of $55,248 (+/- $7,439) versus $46,447 (+/- $5,086) for females. Kenneth Armwood (D, 2016, Piscataway; Business Development and Education),[61] For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.8 males. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Middlesex include: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Of all households, 22.5% were made up of individuals and 8.9% 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 3.17. 13.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [47], Middlesex is located in the 12th Congressional District[48] and is part of New Jersey's 22nd state legislative district. [34][35], There were 5,048 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. Some credit the swing towards Obama to his response towards Superstorm Sandy, which hit the New York City metro area in late October 2012, just a few days before the election. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.47% (2,246) of the population. [14] Middlesex County hosts an extensive park system totaling more than 6,300 acres (2,500 ha). The majority of the county is located in the Inner Coastal Plain, with the remainder of the county being located on the Piedmont. As of 2020[update], the Mayor of Middlesex is Republican John L. Madden, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. [36], As of the 2000 United States Census[17] there were 13,717 people, 5,048 households, and 3,740 families residing in the borough. Freeholder Deputy Director Charles E. Tomaro (D, term as freeholder and as deputy director ends 2017; Leslie Koppel (D, 2017 - appointed to serve an unexpired term; Shanti Narra (D, 2018 - appointed to serve an unexpired term; Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2019; Piscataway), Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland (D, 2017; New Brunswick), This page was last edited on 9 January 2021, at 17:25. The per capita income for the county was $26,535. Von E. 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The southern end of the "dual-dual" configuration (inner car lanes and outer truck lanes) used to be one mile south of Interchange 8A at the border of Cranbury Township and Monroe Township. Middlesex County hosts various county roads, state routes, US routes, and interstate highways, as well as toll highways. The racial makeup of the borough was 87.26% White, 3.36% African American, 0.13% Native American, 4.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.21% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. [9], 22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.29. [65][66] Constitutional officers are The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The Raritan Valley Line serves Dunellen and is accessible to other communities along the county's northern border with Union and Somerset counties. Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.It is located within the Raritan Valley Region.As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflecting a decline of 82 (-0.6%) from the 13,717 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 662 (+5.1%) from the 13,055 counted in the 1990 Census. Throughout the twentieth century, in close elections the county would always vote Democratic, sometimes by solid margins, but the county was willing to flip Republican in the midst of nationwide Republican landslides in the 1970s and 80s. The population density was 2,621.6 per square mile (1,012.2/km2). [94], NJ Transit provides service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 114 route and to Newark on the 65 and 66 routes.[95]. [2] The center of population of the state of New Jersey is located in Middlesex County, in East Brunswick Township, just east of the New Jersey Turnpike. [3], In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of New Brunswick have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −13 °F (−25 °C) was recorded in January 1984 and a record high of 103 °F (39 °C) was recorded in July 1999. [58][59], Middlesex County constitutes Vicinage 8 of the New Jersey Superior Court; the vicinage is seated at the Middlesex County Courthouse, at 56 Paterson Street in New Brunswick. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.40% (148,975) of the population. [9], Of the 4,984 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18; 56.0% were married couples living together; 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.1% were non-families. [78] The district includes three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. [68][69] For the 2018–2019 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 14th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Linda R. Greenstein (D, Plainsboro Township) and in the General Assembly by Daniel R. Benson (D, Hamilton Township, Mercer County) and Wayne DeAngelo (D, Hamilton Township, Mercer County). Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. [60] The Middlesex Vicinage also has facilities for the Family Part at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse at 120 New Street, also in New Brunswick; there are also other facilities in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy for Probation. H. James Polos (D, 2015, Highland Park; Public Safety and Health),[63] In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Middlesex Borough committees and agencies. Our Lady of Mt. Many of these areas are census-designated places that have been defined by the United States Census Bureau for enumeration purposes within a Township and for which 2010 population data is included in parentheses. The New Jersey Turnpike carries Interstate 95 through the center of the county. [60], The 6th and 12th Congressional Districts cover the county. After being fired in 2008, he was successful in his suit against the borough and was restored to his position. [3] Members of the Middlesex Borough Council are Council President John "Jack" Mikolajczyk (R, 2020), Jeremiah A. Carnes (R, 2022), Jason Carr (R, 2021), James Eodice (R, 2022), Amy Flood (R, 2020) and Douglas Rex (R, 2021). Middlesex County hosts the southern end of the Middlesex Freeway (Interstate 287) which then turns into Route 440 that connects to the Outerbridge Crossing. Plainsboro Center CDP (2,712)Princeton Meadows CDP (13,834)SchalksScotts Corner, Middlesex has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa) which borders a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) on Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill. 07010. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. In 2019, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population at 825,062, making it the state's second-most populous county,[3][4][5] an increase of 4.1% from 809,858 in the 2010 census. There were 294,800 housing units at an average density of 954.3 per square mile (368.5/km2). The growing Little India is a South Asian-focused commercial strip in Middlesex County, the U.S. county with the highest concentration of Asian Indians. The routes that run through Middlesex County are the Acela Express, Keystone, Northeast Regional, and Vermonter services, although only the Keystone and Northeast Regional have regular stops within Middlesex County, at either New Brunswick or Metropark station. [66][69], As of March 23, 2011, there were a total of 8,366 registered voters in Middlesex, of which 2,094 (25.0%) were registered as Democrats, 1,605 (19.2%) were registered as Republicans and 4,662 (55.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. [87], In the 2005 Gubernatorial Election, the county went to Democrat Jon Corzine by a 56-39 margin;[88] while in the 2009 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Chris Christie received 47% of the vote, defeating incumbent Democrat Corzine, who received around 45%. [104] There are bus routes that serve all townships in the county on weekdays,[105] and studies are being conducted to create the New Brunswick Bus Rapid Transit system. [31], As of 2017 Census estimates, there were 201,243 people of Asian descent in Middlesex County accounting for 24% of the county's total population. Census Bureau map of Middlesex, New Jersey. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 94 males. Each year, about seven million new cases are filed in New Jersey's state-level courts. For every 100 females, there were 96.40 males. Our NJ Used Restaurant Equipment is Bought and Sold in our corporate headquarters and also on display at our Restaurant Equipment Showroom in Middlesex, New Jersey. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.00% of the population. For every 100 females, the population had 93.9 males. MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — On Wednesday, Middlesex County announced six new vaccine sites are now open in the county. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly event, check out this year's Middlesex County Fair. The population density was 3,921.1 people per square mile (1,513.2/km2). Average monthly temperatures in downtown New Brunswick range from 30.8 °F in January to 75.6 °F in July, while in South Amboy they range from 31.4 °F in January to 75.9 °F in July. There were 5,148 housing units at an average density of 1,463.5 per square mile (565.1/km2). Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.98 inches (76 mm) in February to 5.08 inches (129 mm) in July. In the nationally close 2000 election, Democrat Al Gore won the county decisively with 59.9% of the vote to Republican George W. Bush's 36.1%, a Democratic victory margin of 23.7%, while winning the state overall by a 56-40 margin. View all zip codes in NJ or use the free zip code lookup. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. [36], There were 265,815 households, out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. [74], In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 69.4% of the vote (2,478 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 29.3% (1,045 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (46 votes), among the 3,617 ballots cast by the borough's 8,552 registered voters (48 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.3%. [13] The county's first court met in June 1683 in Piscataway, and held session at alternating sites over the next century in Perth Amboy, Piscataway, and Woodbridge before relocating permanently to New Brunswick in 1778. About 4.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. Update As COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Announced In Middlesex County - New Brunswick, NJ - Vaccine sites have been announced now that the coronavirus vaccine is being administered in New Jersey. Students have the opportunity to … [1][2], Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include East Bound Brook and Lincoln.