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Fairview is a Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 13,255.
Fairview was formed on December 4, 1894 from portions of Ridgefield Township at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon"History of Bergen County" Vol. 1, p. 357-359.
Geography
Fairview is located at 40°49'0" North, 74°0'3" West (40.816737, -74.000826).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²). 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,255 people, 4,861 households, and 3,179 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,020.9/km² (15,585.5/mi²). There were 4,988 housing units at an average density of 2,265.7/km² (5,865.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 72.46% White, 1.71% African American, 0.38% Native American, 4.97% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 12.92% from other races, and 7.53% from two or more races. 37.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the 2000 census, 2.4% of Fairview's residents identified themselves as being of Armenian-American ancestry. This was the 18th highest percentage of Armenian American people in any place in the United States with 1,000 or more residents identifying themselves as being of Armenian ancestryArmenian Communities, accessed June 28, 2006.
There were 4,861 households out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.7 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $40,393, and the median income for a family was $46,365. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $29,905 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $18,835. 11.8% of the population and 9.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.2% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Government
Federal, state and county representation
Fairview is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 32nd Legislative District.
Politics
Out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 13,561 in Fairview, there are 5,248 registered voters (38.7% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 1,392 (26.5% vs. 20.7% countywide) are registered as Democrats, 582 (11.1% vs. 19.2% countywide) are registered as Republicans and 3,273 (62.4% vs. 60.1% countywide) are registered as Undeclared. There is one voter registered to another party"County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," dated April 1, 2006.On the national level, Fairview leans strongly toward the Democratic Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 63% of the vote here, defeating Republican George W. Bush, who received around 36% 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.
Education
The Fairview Public Schools serve students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district are The Annex (PreK - 1st grade), Number 3 School (grades 2 - 5) and Lincoln School (grades 1 - 8).
References
Sources
- "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
- "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
External links
Bergen County, New Jersey | Boroughs in New Jersey | New Jersey District Factor Group A
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