Delaware (also known as Delaware Station) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022. located along the Delaware River within Knowlton Township in Warren County, New Jersey. Variant name: Delaware Station It was created as part of the 2010 United States census.GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Warren County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 4, 2013.New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-5, August 2012. Accessed June 4, 2013. "Warren County—Name Changes: Beattystown CDP name corrected from Beatyestown; New CDPs: Allamuchy (formed from part of deleted Allamuchy-Panther Valley CDP), Anderson, Asbury, Blairstown, Brainards, Bridgeville, Broadway, Brookfield, Buttzville, Columbia, Delaware, Delaware Park, Finesville, Great Meadows (formed from part of deleted Great Meadows-Vienna CDP and additional area), Greenwich, Hainesburg, Harmony, Hope, Hutchinson, Johnsonburg, Lopatcong Overlook, Marksboro, Mountain Lake, Mount Hermon, New Village, Panther Valley (formed from part of deleted Allamuchy-Panther Valley CDP), Port Colden, Port Murray, Silver Lake, Stewartsville, Upper Pohatcong, Upper Stewartsville, and Vienna (formed from part of deleted Great Meadows-Vienna and additional area)" As of the 2010 Census, the CDP's population was 150. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07833.

History Railroad magnate John I. Blair purchased land in the area and had it surveyed into lots in 1856. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad began passenger service in July 1856. A storehouse built by Blair in 1860 was also used as the post office.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.410 square miles (1.063 km2), including 0.380 square miles (0.985 km2) of land and 0.030 square miles (0.078 km2) of water (7.38%).US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.

Demographics

Delaware first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.

2020 census +Delaware CDP, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)12114580.67%83.82%Black or African American alone (NH)020.00%1.16%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Asian alone (NH)774.67%4.05%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Other race alone (NH)513.33%0.58%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)140.67%2.31%Hispanic or Latino (any race)161410.67%8.09%Total150173 100.00%100.00%

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 150 people, 60 households, and 46 families in the CDP. The population density was . There were 70 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 88.67% (133) White, 0.00% (0) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 4.67% (7) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 5.33% (8) from other races, and 1.33% (2) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.67% (16) of the population.DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Delaware CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.

Of the 60 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 66.7% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.3% were non-families. Of all households, 18.3% were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.83.

18.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 38.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 117.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 110.3 males.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07833 was 159.DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000; Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for ZCTA5 07833 , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.

Historic district

The Delaware Historic District is a historic district encompassing the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2003, for its significance in architecture, community development, commerce, transportation, recreation and industry. The district includes 60 contributing buildings, 3 contributing structures, and 3 contributing sites. The Federal-style Dr. Jabez Gwinnup House is one of the oldest houses in the district, built . With

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Delaware include: Charles H. Flummerfelt (1863–1931), politician who served in the Washington House of Representatives and Washington State Senate.Lyman, William Denison. History of the Yakima Valley, Washington; comprising Yakima, Kittitas, and Benton Counties, Volume II, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919. Accessed December 10, 2017. "Charles H. Flummerfelt, a prominent figure in insurance and real estate circles in Ellensburg, having now an extensive clientage, was born in Delaware, Warren county, New Jersey, on the 31st of July, 1863, a son of Daniel A. and Macrina H. (Hoagland) Flummerfelt, both of whom were representatives of old colonial families."

See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Warren County, New Jersey Darlington's Bridge at Delaware Station

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