Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Heights is a township located in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 13,183, reflecting a decline of 224 (-1.7%) from the 13,407 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,427 (+11.9%) from the 11,980 counted in the 1990 Census.
History[edit | edit source]
Berkeley Heights was originally incorporated as New Providence Township by the New Jersey Legislature on November 8, 1809, from portions of Springfield Township. The township was renamed to Berkeley Heights on November 7, 1951, based on the results of a referendum held that day.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 6.259 square miles (16.210 km2), including 6.037 square miles (15.636 km2) of land and 0.222 square miles (0.574 km2) of water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,183 people, 4,480 households, and 3,578 families residing in the township.
Education[edit | edit source]
The Berkeley Heights Public Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district operates six schools, including Governor Livingston High School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
New Jersey Transit provides train service at the Berkeley Heights station on the Gladstone Branch of the Morristown Line. The township is also served by several major roads, including Interstate 78 and New Jersey Route 124.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Several notable individuals were born or have lived in Berkeley Heights, including Meryl Streep, an acclaimed actress, and Robert Wood Johnson II, former president of Johnson & Johnson.
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