South River, New Jersey

Coordinates: 40°26′44″N 74°22′42″W / 40.445652°N 74.378459°W / 40.445652; -74.378459
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South River, New Jersey
Aerial view of South River borough, along the banks of the namesake South River tributary of the Raritan River
Aerial view of South River borough, along the banks of the namesake South River tributary of the Raritan River
Official seal of South River, New Jersey
Motto(s): 
"A Community With a Proud Past and a Bright Future"
Location of South River in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Location of South River in Middlesex County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Middlesex County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Census Bureau map of South River, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of South River, New Jersey
South River is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey
South River
South River
Location in Middlesex County
South River is located in New Jersey
South River
South River
Location in New Jersey
South River is located in the United States
South River
South River
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°26′44″N 74°22′42″W / 40.445652°N 74.378459°W / 40.445652; -74.378459[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMiddlesex
IncorporatedFebruary 28, 1898
Government
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
Area
 • Total2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2)
 • Land2.79 sq mi (7.21 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2)  5.27%
 • Rank336th of 565 in state
17th of 25 in county[1]
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population
 • Total16,118
 • Rank164th of 565 in state
15th of 25 in county[8]
 • Density5,787.4/sq mi (2,234.5/km2)
  • Rank95th of 565 in state
7th of 25 in county[8]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Codes
08882[9][10]
Area code(s)732[11]
FIPS code3402369420[1][12][13]
GNIS feature ID0885403[1][14]
Websitewww.southrivernj.org

South River is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.

Demographics[change | change source]

At the 2020 United States Census, there were 16,118 people, 5,694 households, and 4,220 families residing in the borough.[15][16]

South River's largest incoming immigrant population are Asians, Mexicans and Brazilian populations.

Belarusians in South River[change | change source]

Monument for "Those who fought for Freedom and Independence of Byelorussia"

South River has become a center for Belarusian Americans in the postwar-period. The immigrants reestablished the Belarusian Orthodox parish of St. Eufrasinnia, that previously existed in Germany. In 1953 a Belarusian cemetery was opened, that houses also Radasłaŭ Astroŭski.[17]

Government[change | change source]

Local government[change | change source]

The town government council has a Mayor and a Borough Council. It has 6 members that serve three-year terms. Two members are up for election each year. [3]

Federal Representation[change | change source]

South River is located in the 12th Congressional District[18][19][20][21]

Education[change | change source]

The South River Public Schools serve students in Kindergarten through Twelfth grade.

As of the 2011-12 school year, the district's four schools had a total enrollment of 2,305 students and 163 classroom teachers [22] [23] [24][25]

Transportation[change | change source]

Roads and highways[change | change source]

The borough had a total of 49.25 miles (79.26 km) of roads 43.50 miles (70.01 km) were maintained by the municipality. 5.75 miles (9.25 km) are maintained by Middlesex County.

The mains roads that travel through are CR 535 and CR 527. Route 18 passes just west of the borough, which provides access to the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95).

Public transportation[change | change source]

New Jersey Transit bus service is provided on the 811 and 815 routes.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  2. US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  3. 3.0 3.1 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 151.
  4. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of South River, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
  6. QuickFacts South River borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 7, 2023.
  7. Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  9. Look Up a ZIP Code for South River, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  10. Zip Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed August 30, 2013.
  11. Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for South River, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 30, 2013.
  12. U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  13. Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  14. US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  15. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): South River borough, New Jersey". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  16. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  17. http://www.belarus-misc.org/diaspora/yurevich/sriver.html
  18. Plan Components Report Archived 2013-12-04 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  19. Municipalities Grouped by 2011-2020 Legislative Districts, New Jersey Department of State, p. 8. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  20. 2015 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, p. 64, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 22, 2015.
  21. Districts by Number for 2011-2020 Archived 2019-07-14 at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.
  22. 2015 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, as of October 20, 2015. Accessed November 15, 2015.
  23. Borough Administrator Archived 2018-02-13 at the Wayback Machine, Borough of South River. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  24. Borough Clerk Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Borough of South River. Accessed August 28, 2012.
  25. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of South River, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.