Long Valley, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Long Valley, New Jersey
settlement_type = CDP
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map_caption = Map of Long Valley CDP in Morris County


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Morris
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area_total_km2 = 12.2
area_land_km2 = 12.2
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 4.7
area_land_sq_mi = 4.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 1818
population_density_km2 = 148.8
population_density_sq_mi = 385.4

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
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elevation_m = 164
elevation_ft = 538
latd = 40 |latm = 47 |lats = 12 |latNS = N
longd = 74 |longm = 46 |longs = 35 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07853
area_code = 908
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-41400GR|2
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blank1_info = 0877928GR|3
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Long Valley is a town located within Washington Township, in Morris County, New Jersey. Known as German Valley since its foundation during the colonial era, the community was renamed in response to anti-German sentiment during World War I. [ [http://www.washtwpmorris.org/town/historic/records/quiz/quiz_answer2.html Historical Records] , Washington Township. Accessed December 17, 2007.] As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 1,818.

Geography

Long Valley is located at coor dms|40|47|12|N|74|46|35|W|city (40.786728, -74.776516).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.2 km² (4.7 mi²), all land. There are several bodies of water, including several man-made lakes used for agriculture and a portion of the Raritan River that are not included in the calculation of water area. Also, much of Long Valley is part of Schooley's Mountain, a tall ridge that contrasts greatly with the rest of the region.

Demographics

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2000=1818
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accessdate=2007-03-18] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 1,818 people, 654 households, and 502 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 148.7/km² (385.4/mi²). There were 674 housing units at an average density of 55.1/km² (142.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.36% White, 0.66% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 654 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $79,272, and the median income for a family was $97,010. Males had a median income of $55,900 versus $42,679 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,713. About 3.0% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Long Valley include:
*Larry Cutrone (entertainer) Inducted NJ AM Radio History Museum (music/comedy show) Screenplay writer The Pat Galo Story - Ovation guitar endorsee.
*Larry Gonsky (musician) - Former keyboardist for the band Looking Glass during the 1970s
*Celeste Holm (1917-), actress.Fact|date=February 2008
*Jamie Smith, U.S. Army Ranger who was one of the 18 casualties of the Battle of Mogadishu. [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980CE4D9103FF935A35753C1A965958260 "THE SOMALIA MISSION; Pentagon Identifies Fatalities in Somalia"] , "The New York Times", October 6. 1993. Accessed December 26, 2007. "SMITH, Spc. James E., 21, Long Valley, N.J."]

References

External links

* [http://www.washtwpmorris.org Washington Township website]
* [http://longvalleyvillageassoc.com/ Long Valley Village Association website]
* [http://www.thebuzzer.com/ Long Valley Community Forum website]
* [http://www.lifeinlongvalleynj.com/ Life in Long Valley, another community page]