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for the former Randolph Township in Burlington County, see Washington Township, Burlington County, New JerseyRandolph is a Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 24,847.
Randolph was incorporated as a township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 1, 1806, from portions of Mendham Township. Portions of the township were taken on April 1, 1869, to create Dover Town within the township, which became an independent municipality in 1896. Other portions of the township were taken to create Port Oram (June 26, 1895, now Wharton), Mine Hill Township (March 2, 1923) and Victory Gardens (June 20, 1951).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 54.6 km² (21.1 mi²) of which 54.3 km² (21.0 mi²) consists of land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) (0.57%) is made up of water.
New York City is approximately 56 km (35 mi) or a 45 minute commute from Randolph. Atlantic City is 209 km (130 mi) or 2 hours away (Source:
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Randolph is located within the New Jersey Highlands, one of New Jersey's four major physiographic provinces. Part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Highlands are characterized by alternating flat-topped ridges and deep-striking valleys.
Land in Randolph runs from 551 to 1120 feet above sea level. Route 10 bisects the town, and country roads wind through woods, along streams, and up and down hills. Open land is preserved by both municipal and county parkland within the town boundaries.
Demographics
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As of the census² of 2000, there were 24,847 people, 8,679 households, and 6,804 families residing in the township. The population density was 457.7/km² (1,185.2/mi²). There were 8,903 housing units at an average density of 164.0/km² (424.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the township was 85.70% White, 2.30% African American, 0.06% Native American, 9.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.86% of the population.
There were 8,679 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the township the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $97,589, and the median income for a family was $115,722. Males had a median income of $80,120 versus...
