Livingston is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 27,391.

Location

The Township of Livingston is located in Essex County, in the Gateway Region. Nearby are State Route 508, I-280, and the Morristown and Erie Railroad. In the vicinity are the Passaic River, West Orange, Essex Fells, and Grover Cleveland State Historic Site. Livingston is part of the Newark, New Jersey metro area. Livingston is located at 40°47'19" North, 74°19'17" West (40.788733, -74.321340).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.4 km² (14.1 mi²). 35.9 km² (13.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.35% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 27,391 people, 9,300 households, and 7,932 families residing in the town. The population density is 761.9/km² (1,973.1/mi²). There are 9,457 housing units at an average density of 263.1/km² (681.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 82.64% White, 1.20% African American, 0.05% Native American, 14.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 2.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 9,300 households out of which 41.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% are married couples living together, 7.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% are non-families. 13.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.93 and the average family size is 3.21.

In the township the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the township is $98,869, and the median income for a family is $108,049. Males have a median income of $77,256 versus $41,654 for females. The per capita income for the town is $47,218. 1.8% of the population and 1.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Public School System

The Livingston school district contains six elementary schools, grades K-5; one middle school for grade 6 and another middle school for grades 7 and 8, and one 9-12 high school. In 1998 Livingston High School received the Blue Ribbon Award, the highest honor that an American school can achieve, from the U.S. Department of Education.

Transportation

Livingston is located about 20 miles from New York City. Available options include Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the Path.

Town Committees

Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC) Holiday Committees Neighborhood Grievance Committee Consumer Affairs Office Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Town

Although largely a bedroom community, there are numerous stores and restaurants located in Livingston. They include chain stores such as Barnes & Nobles, Borders, and Old Navy, as well stores in the Livingston Mall (e.g. Macy's, Lord and Taylor, the Gap). Additionally, there are independent stores such as Sam's (men's clothes), Jay's Footwear (mostly children's casual shoes), Handcrafters, and Norman Florist. A new walkable town center is under construction.

History

Livingston was founded in 1813, and was the joining of the following seven regions: Centerville (now Livingston Center), Cheapside, Morehousetown (now Livingston Circle), Northfield (now Northfield Center), Squiretown, Teedtown, and Washington Place. The town was given its name in honor of William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey.

External links

• A guide to livingston
• Map of Livingston
• history of Livingston