East Brunswick, New Jersey
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East Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The suburban bedroom community is part of the New York City metropolitan area and is located on the southern shore of the Raritan River, directly adjacent to the city of New Brunswick and located roughly 29 miles (47 km) away from New York City.[18][19][20] As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 49,715,[8][9] its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,203 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 47,512,[21][22] which in turn reflected an increase of 756 (+1.6%) from the 46,756 counted in the 2000 census.[23]
East Brunswick, New Jersey | |
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Coordinates: 40.426249°N 74.418244°W / 40.426249; -74.418244[1][2] | |
Country | United States |
State | New Jersey |
County | Middlesex |
Incorporated | February 28, 1860 |
Government | |
• Type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) |
• Body | Township Council |
• Mayor | Brad J. Cohen (D, term ends December 31, 2024)[4][5] |
• Administrator | Joseph Criscuolo[4] |
• Municipal clerk | Tamar Lawful[6] |
Area | |
• Total | 22.36 sq mi (57.91 km2) |
• Land | 21.78 sq mi (56.42 km2) |
• Water | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) 2.56% |
• Rank | 123rd of 565 in state 6th of 25 in county[1] |
Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 49,715 |
• Estimate | 49,339 |
• Rank | 38th of 565 in state 7th of 25 in county[11] |
• Density | 2,282.2/sq mi (881.2/km2) |
• Rank | 273rd of 565 in state 20th of 25 in county[11] |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
ZIP Code | |
Area code(s) | 732[14] |
FIPS code | 3402319000[1][15][16] |
GNIS feature ID | 0882163[1][17] |
Website | www |
East Brunswick was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1860, from portions of both Monroe Township and North Brunswick Township. Portions of the township were taken to form Washington town within the township (February 23, 1870; became independent as South River on February 28, 1898), Helmetta (March 20, 1888), Milltown (January 29, 1889) and Spotswood (April 15, 1908).[24]
Since the 2000 census, the United States Census Bureau calculated that New Jersey's center of population was located in the township.[25][26][27]
The general area of central New Jersey was originally occupied by the Lenape Native Americans. According to a 1677 bill of sale now in the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton, New Jersey, Thomas Lawrence, a New York baker, purchased thousands of acres of land from local Native Americans named Querameck, Kesyacs, Isarick, Metapis, Peckawan, and Turantecas.
In this document, the area is called Piscopeek, which later become known as Lawrence Brook, after its purchaser. Around the late 17th century, settlers began arriving in the northern part of East Brunswick, and by the mid-19th century, a small settlement had formed in the southeastern part, known as the Old Bridge section of the town, an area that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, the Old Bridge Historic District.[28][29]
The area today known as East Brunswick was incorporated in 1860 from parts of North Brunswick and Monroe townships, including the community of Old Bridge.[24] Originally a farming community, suburban settlement started in the 1930s with improved road access. Large scale housing and road construction, especially after World War II, transformed East Brunswick into a more suburban community. The extension of the New Jersey Turnpike to East Brunswick in 1952 led to a sharp spike in population growth, with the 1950 Census population of 5,699 more than tripling to 19,965 as of the 1960 enumeration.[29]
In the early 1970s, a citizens group called Concerned Citizens of East Brunswick sued the New Jersey Turnpike Authority over a proposed major widening project. The citizens group effectively won the case, gaining concessions in turnpike design, scale and mitigation measures for noise and air quality. The citizens group presented technical data from their own experts and prevailed in what was one of the earliest technical confrontations regarding urban highway design related to environmental factors in U.S. history.[30]
East Brunswick was also the site of the gunfight at Turnpike exit 9 shortly after midnight on May 2, 1973, in which a car being driven by Zayd Malik Shakur (born James F. Costan), with Assata Shakur (formerly JoAnne Chesimard) and Sundiata Acoli (born Clark Squire) as passengers, was stopped on the New Jersey Turnpike State Trooper James Harper, backed up by Trooper Werner Foerster in a second patrol vehicle. After Zayd Shakur was asked to step out of the car to address a discrepancy in his identification, a shootout ensued in which Trooper Foerster was shot twice in the head with his own gun and killed, Zayd Shakur was killed, and both Assata Shakur and Trooper Harper were wounded.[31]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 22.36 square miles (57.91 km2), including 21.78 square miles (56.42 km2) of land and 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2) of water (2.56%).[1][2]
The township lies on exit 9 of the New Jersey Turnpike. Its Municipal Building, named for 1970s Mayor Jean Walling, is located 31 miles (50 km) southwest of New York City's Times Square and 49 miles (79 km) northeast of Center City, Philadelphia. It takes approximately 45–60 minutes to reach Midtown Manhattan in New York City or Center City, Philadelphia, depending on traffic and destination.[32] Route 18 runs through the eastern part of the township, as it serves as a vital route in Central Jersey for access to the Jersey Shore and interior parts of the state. East Brunswick's pristine suburbs and its convenience to major highways for leisure and for work, have contributed to it being a popular place for New York City commuters.[20]
East Brunswick is located in the heart of the Raritan Valley region, as the township is located right on the southern shore of the Raritan River. The Lawrence Brook, a major tributary of the Raritan River, runs along the western border of the township. Farrington Lake[33] and Westons Mill Pond are sections of the Lawrence Brook that have been widened by the presence of man-made dames. The South River, another major tributary of the Raritan River, runs along the eastern border of the township near the historic village of Old Bridge. The Manalapan Brook's watershed (a tributary of the South River) encompasses much of the southern half of the township near Spotswood and Monroe, whereas the aforementioned Lawrence Brook's watershed encompasses much of the northern half of the township near Milltown and the other Brunswicks.[34][35]
Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Brookview,[citation needed] Dunhams Corner, Fairview Knolls,[citation needed] Farrington Lake Heights, Gillilandtown,[citation needed] Halls Corner, Herberts,[citation needed] Herberts Corner, Herbertsville, Jamesburg Park,[citation needed], Lawrence Brook, Lawrence Brook Manor,[citation needed] Newton Heights,[citation needed] Old Bridge, Orchard Heights,[citation needed] Patricks Corner, Paulas Corner,[citation needed] Tanners Corner, Washington Heights[citation needed] and Westons Mills.,[36] Country Lane
The township borders the Middlesex County municipalities of Edison, Helmetta, Milltown, Monroe Township, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Old Bridge Township, Sayreville, South River, South Brunswick and Spotswood.[37][38][39]
East Brunswick sits at the border between a humid continental climate according to the 0-degree-Celsius isotherm and a humid subtropical climate.
Climate data for East Brunswick, 1981–2010 | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
75 (24) |
88 (31) |
95 (35) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
94 (34) |
82 (28) |
76 (24) |
103 (39) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
61 (16) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
85 (29) |
84 (29) |
77 (25) |
65 (18) |
54 (12) |
43 (6) |
63 (17) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
61 (16) |
70 (21) |
75 (24) |
73 (23) |
66 (19) |
54 (12) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
53 (12) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21 (−6) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
59 (15) |
64 (18) |
63 (17) |
55 (13) |
43 (6) |
35 (2) |
27 (−3) |
43 (6) |
Record low °F (°C) | −13 (−25) |
−7 (−22) |
6 (−14) |
16 (−9) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
45 (7) |
40 (4) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
13 (−11) |
−7 (−22) |
−13 (−25) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.10 (104) |
2.98 (76) |
4.11 (104) |
4.08 (104) |
4.57 (116) |
3.86 (98) |
4.97 (126) |
4.46 (113) |
4.38 (111) |
3.39 (86) |
3.95 (100) |
3.93 (100) |
48.78 (1,238) |
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Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1860 | 2,436 | — | |
1870 | 2,861 | 17.4% | |
1880 | 3,272 | 14.4% | |
1890 | 2,642 | * | −19.3% |
1900 | 2,423 | * | −8.3% |
1910 | 1,602 | * | −33.9% |
1920 | 1,857 | 15.9% | |
1930 | 2,711 | 46.0% | |
1940 | 3,706 | 36.7% | |
1950 | 5,699 | 53.8% | |
1960 | 19,965 | 250.3% | |
1970 | 34,166 | 71.1% | |
1980 | 37,711 | 10.4% | |
1990 | 43,548 | 15.5% | |
2000 | 46,756 | 7.4% | |
2010 | 47,512 | 1.6% | |
2020 | 49,715 | 4.6% | |
2022 (est.) | 49,339 | [8][10] | −0.8% |
Population sources: 1860–1920[40] 1860–1870[41] 1870[42] 1880–1890[43] 1890–1910[44] 1910–1930[45] 1940–2000[46] 2000[47][48] 2010[21][22] 2020[8][9] * = Lost territory in previous decade.[24] |
2010 census
The 2010 United States census counted 47,512 people, 16,810 households, and 13,179 families in the township. The population density was 2,189.6 per square mile (845.4/km2). There were 17,367 housing units at an average density of 800.4 per square mile (309.0/km2). The racial makeup was 69.36% (32,954) White, 3.98% (1,890) Black or African American, 0.10% (48) Native American, 22.80% (10,835) Asian, 0.01% (6) Pacific Islander, 1.68% (798) from other races, and 2.06% (981) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.70% (3,184) of the population.[21]
Of the 16,810 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18; 65.8% were married couples living together; 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 21.6% were non-families. Of all households, 19.0% were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23.[21]
24.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.4 males.[21]
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $100,655 (with a margin of error of +/− $3,929) and the median family income was $110,948 (+/− $3,838). Males had a median income of $80,527 (+/− $3,109) versus $54,162 (+/− $2,066) for females. The per capita income for the township was $41,518 (+/− $1,366). About 3.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.[49]
2000 census
As of the 2000 United States census, there were 46,756 people, 16,372 households, and 13,081 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,129.7/mi2 (822.4/km2). There were 16,640 housing units at an average density of 758.0/mi2 (292.7/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 77.56% White, 2.83% African American, 0.09% Native American, 16.27% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. 4.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[47][48]
Of the 16,372 households, 40.5% included children under the age of 18, 68.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.23.[47][48]
In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.[47][48]
The median income for a household in the township was $75,956, and the median income for a family was $86,863. Males had a median income of $60,790 versus $38,534 for females. The per capita income for the township was $33,286. 2.8% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.[47][48]
Ancestries included Italian (15.0%), Irish (13.8%), Polish (11.5%), German (10.6%), Russian (7.8%), United States (4.2%).[50]
With easy access to major highways like Route 18 and the New Jersey Turnpike, East Brunswick's proximity to cities such as New Brunswick, New York, Newark, and Philadelphia has contributed in the township being a longtime premier economic center in the Central New Jersey region.[51][52][53]
Corporate, commerce, and hospitality
Opened in 1970, Brunswick Square Mall is a single-story regional shopping mall, located on the corner of Route 18 and Rues Lane. The mall is currently anchored by Macy's and JCPenney and it has a gross leasable area (GLA) of 769,041 sq ft (71,446.2 m2).[54][55][56] Outside of Brunswick Square, the township itself has many other shopping malls and plazas, mostly dotted on Route 18. There are some other notable shopping destinations near East Brunswick, including the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, Woodbridge Center in Woodbridge, the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, and The Shoppes in Old Bridge.
The Tower Center complex includes two 23-story office towers, a 12-story Hilton Hotel, located near the intersection of the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 18. The two towers are among the tallest structures in Central Jersey, and can be seen for several miles.[57] In March 2023, Bengaluru-based technology services and consulting company Wipro opened its American international headquarters in the Tower Center.[58]
Giamarese Farm & Orchards is a family-owned business covering 35 acres (14 ha) and dating to 1941. It is a popular seasonal attraction for East Brunswick residents, located on Fresh Ponds Road in the southern section of the township.[59]
East Brunswick is home of Playhouse 22, a volunteer-run community theater, housed at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center.[60]
Founded in 2019, the East Brunswick Arts Coalition supports arts and cultural organizations such as the East Brunswick Museum, East Brunswick Arts Commission, Playhouse 22, the East Brunswick Historical Society and the East Brunswick Human Relations Council.[61] Harvest Fest is an annual outdoor festival hosted by the East Brunswick Arts Coalition and located in the township's beautiful historic district. The festival typically showcases food vendors, art and craft vendors, a beer garden, live music, and more.[62]
Musical groups from East Brunswick include ska punk group Catch 22,[63] heavy metal quintet God Forbid[64] and ska punk band Streetlight Manifesto.[65]
In July 2021, the film Shiv Shastri Balboa starring Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta was filmed in East Brunswick.[66]
While there are no major county or state parks within East Brunswick's borders, there is still a nice assortment of recreational activities in the township.
On the border of East Brunswick and South Brunswick is the Ireland Brook Conservation area, a 22,651,200 sq ft (2,104,370 m2) nature preserve of forests, fields, nature trails, and wetlands, near the Ireland Brook (a tributary of the Lawrence Brook within the much larger Raritan Valley region).[67]
Heavenly Farms is the largest park operated by the township's division of recreation. It features baseball and softball fields, bike trails, a disc golf course, a dog park, football fields, lacrosse fields, and lighted soccer fields.
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark is an aquatic center that hosts 5 various size pools, a splash park, water slides, a lazy river, and more recreational activities.[68] The park opened in 1994[69] and was the first municipal waterpark in New Jersey.[70] The park was built on the site of parts of Dallenbach Lake.[71]
Smaller parks in the township include the township's Community Park, along with Bicentennial Park, Country Lane Park, Crandall Play Area, Dideriksen Park, Frost Woods, Great Oak Park, Keystone Park, Lenape Park, Pine Ridge Park, Riva Avenue Park, Sadowski Play Area, Tices Lane Park, Volunteer and Veterans Park, Washington Heights Park, and Welsh Park.[72]