See also: Delaware, New Jersey (disambiguation).
| Delaware, New Jersey | |
| Settlement Type: | Census-designated place |
| Pushpin Map: | USA New Jersey Warren County#USA New Jersey#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Delaware |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Warren County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States |
| Pushpin Relief: | yes |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Warren |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Subdivision Name3: | Knowlton |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Km2: | 1.063 |
| Area Land Km2: | 0.985 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.078 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.410 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.380 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.030 |
| Area Water Percent: | 7.38 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 census |
| Population Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population Total: | 173 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 394.6 |
| Timezone: | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc Offset: | −05:00 |
| Timezone Dst: | EDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | −04:00 |
| Elevation M: | 89 |
| Elevation Ft: | 292 |
| Coordinates: | 40.8906°N -75.0667°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP Code |
| Postal Code: | 07833[3] |
| Area Code: | 908 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | [4] [5] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2583982 |
Delaware (also known as Delaware Station) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)[6] located along the Delaware River within Knowlton Township in Warren County, New Jersey.[7] [8] It was created as part of the 2010 United States Census.[9] [10] [11] As of the 2010 Census, the CDP's population was 150. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07833.[3]
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.[12]
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%).[1] [13]
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.[14]
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.[14]
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.[14]
As of the 2000 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07833 was 159.[15]
| Delaware Historic District | |
| Nrhp Type: | HD |
| Nocat: | yes |
| Location: | Ann, Clinton, Charles, and Valley Streets, Delaware Road, NJ 46 and Ferry Lane |
| Architecture: | Italianate, Queen Anne |
| Added: | March 20, 2003 |
| Refnum: | 03000128 |
| Designated Other1 Name: | New Jersey Register of Historic Places |
| Designated Other1 Abbr: | NJRHP |
| Designated Other1 Link: | New Jersey Register of Historic Places |
| Designated Other1 Date: | December 19, 2002 |
| Designated Other1 Number: | 2766[16] |
| Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
| Designated Other1 Color: |
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The Delaware Historic District is a 90acres 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 .[17]
People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Delaware include: