The racial makeup of the county was 68.42% White, 9.13% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 13.89% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.71% from other races, and 2.60% from two or more races. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, Census Estimates for New Jersey April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, Table 6. Middlesex County hosts various county roads, state routes, US routes, and interstate highways, as well as toll highways. [79] As of the 2017–18 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,077 students and 175.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.8:1. [6], Of the 281,186 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18; 55.9% were married couples living together; 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.8% were non-families. [10][49][50] Prior to the 2010 Census, Middlesex had been part of the 6th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. The majority of the county is located in the Inner Coastal Plain, with the remainder of the county being located on the Piedmont. The population density was 3,876.2 per square mile (1,496.6/km2). For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males. [24] The original Pierce School was known as the East Bound Brook School House and The Parker House was also used for education until it was converted into a two-family house. [47], Middlesex is located in the 12th Congressional District[48] and is part of New Jersey's 22nd state legislative district. 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey 08846 Welcome to the Borough of Middlesex web site. After being a Republican stronghold in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Middlesex County leaned Democratic for much of the 20th century beginning with Franklin Roosevelt's victory in the county in 1932. Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. Auto Ice is proud to announce that we now supply Used Restaurant Equipment in NJ through JWJ Used Restaurant Equipment. The growing Little India is a South Asian-focused commercial strip in Middlesex County, the U.S. county with the highest concentration of Asian Indians. It was relocated to Exit 6 in Mansfield Township in Burlington County after the Turnpike widening project was completed in early November 2014.[98]. There were 5,148 housing units at an average density of 1,463.5 per square mile (565.1/km2). In 1905, the Lincoln section of Middlesex organized a volunteer fire company and that set the organization of four other fire companies in the Borough. [112][113], Major non-governmental employers in Middlesex County include the following, grouped by ranges of employees:[121][122]. Our NJ Used Restaurant Equipment is Bought and Sold in our corporate headquarters and also on display at our Restaurant Equipment Showroom in Middlesex, New Jersey. [93] Route 28 provides access to Interstate 287; U.S. Route 22 lies just north of the borough. Middlesex County is a county located in central New Jersey, United States.In 2019, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population at 825,062, making it the state's second-most populous county, an increase of 4.1% from 809,858 in the 2010 census. 07010. The Harris Lane School was a one-room schoolhouse that was the oldest school in Middlesex County, dating back to its construction in the 1790s. [58][59], Middlesex County constitutes Vicinage 8 of the New Jersey Superior Court; the vicinage is seated at the Middlesex County Courthouse, at 56 Paterson Street in New Brunswick. In the nationally close 2000 election, Democrat Al Gore won the county decisively with 59.9% of the vote to Republican George W. Bush's 36.1%, a Democratic victory margin of 23.7%, while winning the state overall by a 56-40 margin. Students have the opportunity to … [20], Middlesex was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 9, 1913, from portions of Piscataway, based on the results of a referendum held on May 6, 1913. Parker Elementary School[83] (222; K-3), Charles Kenny ( D, 2016, Woodbridge Township; Finance),[62] [18], Middlesex County is prominently known for its significant concentration of Asian Indians. [80] Schools in the district (with 2017-18 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[81]) are Update As COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Announced In Middlesex County - New Brunswick, NJ - Vaccine sites have been announced now that the coronavirus vaccine is being administered in New Jersey. Watchung Elementary School[84] (211; K-3), [34][35], There were 5,048 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. [78][79] For the 2020–2021 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 22nd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nicholas Scutari (D, Linden) and in the General Assembly by Linda Carter (D, Plainfield) and James J. Kennedy (D, Rahway). [27][28] Monroe Township in Middlesex County has experienced a particularly rapid growth rate in its Indian American population, with an estimated 5,943 (13.6%) as of 2017,[29] which was 23 times the 256 (0.9%) counted as of the 2000 Census; and Diwali is celebrated by the township as a Hindu holiday. Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States.It is located within the Raritan Valley Region.As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflecting a decline of 82 (-0.6%) from the 13,717 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 662 (+5.1%) from the 13,055 counted in the 1990 Census. Christie, NJDOT Commissioner FoxPraise $2.3 Billion NJ Turnpike Infrastructure Investment Project, Healthcare in Middlesex County, New Jersey, http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/nj/childrens-specialized-hospital-pseg-6221610, "The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital", University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, MAJOR EMPLOYERS LOCATED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, "Major Employers in Middlesex County - Edison Chamber of Commerce, NJ", GCT-PH1: Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Middlesex County, New Jersey, Monthly Averages for New Brunswick, New Jersey, "Middlesex: III. In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden carried Middlesex County by a margin of 22.03%, a slight improvement from 2016, with Biden taking 60.22% of the vote to Donald Trump's 38.19%. [34][35], Middlesex is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 565) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. [65][66] Constitutional officers are NJ Transit provides Middlesex County with frequent commuter rail service along the North Jersey Coast Line,[99] Northeast Corridor Line,[100] and Raritan Valley Line. [60] The Middlesex Vicinage also has facilities for the Family Part at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse at 120 New Street, also in New Brunswick; there are also other facilities in New Brunswick and Perth Amboy for Probation. There were 5 voters registered to other parties. As of 2020[update], the Mayor of Middlesex is Republican John L. Madden, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. [87][88] The district's superintendent is Dr. Frederick Williams. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. Two constables were the law enforcement officers and were soon assisted by five appointed marshals. [89] In the 2013 Gubernatorial Election, incumbent governor Chris Christie improved on his margin in Middlesex County from 2009, carrying the county by about 18% over Democrat Barbara Buono, with Christie receiving 58% of the vote to Buono's 40%. Democrat Bill Clinton carried the county in 1992 and it has remained reliably blue in every election since. ... Middlesex County Area Code 732. Charles E. Tomaro (D, 2017, Edison; Infrastructure Management)[64] and The other locations include: Gloucester County (Rowan College of South Jersey in Sewell), Morris County (Former Sears store at Rockaway Townsquare Mall), East Rutherford (The Meadowlands, opening soon), Burlington County (The Moorestown Mall) and Atlantic City (The Atlantic City … [87], In the 2005 Gubernatorial Election, the county went to Democrat Jon Corzine by a 56-39 margin;[88] while in the 2009 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Chris Christie received 47% of the vote, defeating incumbent Democrat Corzine, who received around 45%. The County Clerk and Surrogate serve five-year terms and the Sheriff serves a three-year term of office. There were 294,800 housing units at an average density of 954.3 per square mile (368.5/km2). View all zip codes in NJ or use the free zip code lookup. [1][2], Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include East Bound Brook and Lincoln. [32][33], The 2010 United States Census counted 809,858 people, 281,186 households, and 203,016 families in the county. [80][81], As of August 1, 2020, there were a total of 545,795 registered voters in Middlesex County, of which 229,982 (42.1%) were registered as Democrats, 84,258 (15.4%) were registered as Republicans and 224,058 (41.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The Borough Council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle. Males had a median income of $49,683 versus $35,054 for females. [34][35], The median income for a household in the borough was $60,723, and the median income for a family was $70,343. [30] In Middlesex County, election ballots are printed in English, Spanish, Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi. The racial makeup was 81.24% (11,077) White, 5.13% (699) Black or African American, 0.18% (24) Native American, 6.00% (818) Asian, 0.07% (10) Pacific Islander, 5.37% (732) from other races, and 2.02% (275) from two or more races. Share Tweet Pin It Email Print. [14] Middlesex County hosts an extensive park system totaling more than 6,300 acres (2,500 ha). In almost all cases, it can review and approve the actions of other Middlesex Borough committees and agencies. People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Middlesex include: Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. [51], For the 116th United States Congress, New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional District is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman (D, Ewing Township). [3], In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of New Brunswick have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −13 °F (−25 °C) was recorded in January 1984 and a record high of 103 °F (39 °C) was recorded in July 1999. For every 100 females, there were 96.40 males. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.40% (148,975) of the population. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Smith. [37] The governing body is comprised of a Mayor and a Borough Council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. [86] In 2016, Democrat Hillary Clinton carried Middlesex County by a tighter 21.4% margin over Republican Donald Trump, with Clinton taking 58.8% of the vote to Trump's 37.4%, while Clinton won New Jersey overall by 14.1% over Trump. [25], The borough borders the Middlesex County municipalities of Dunellen and Piscataway Township in Middlesex County; and Bound Brook, Bridgewater Township, Green Brook Township and South Bound Brook in Somerset County.[26][27][28]. [35] [65][66], The county is part of the 12th, 14th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 22nd Districts in the New Jersey Legislature. [17], Bisected by the Raritan River, the county is topographically typical of Central Jersey in that it is largely flat. [9], 22.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. [21], The median income for a household in the county was $61,446, and the median income for a family was $70,749. Middlesex’s reorganization saw greetings from many of New Jersey’s highest-ranking Democrats: U.S. Sens. H. James Polos (D, 2015, Highland Park; Public Safety and Health),[63] We are sad to announce that on December 31, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Mary Smith of Middlesex, New Jersey. The statewide COVID-19 count stands at 576,720 cases and 18,453 fatalities (and 64,420 probable cases and 2,021 probable fatalities) as of Wednesday; the viral transmission rate is 1.08. However, since the 1990s, Middlesex County has become a Democratic stronghold at the national level, mirroring the state's heavy swing to the Democrats. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.17. Joseph Spicuzzo served in 2014 and was arrested for bribery. The elevation ranges from sea level to 300 feet (91 m) above sea level on a hill scaled by Major Road/ Sand Hill Road near Route 1 in South Brunswick Township. Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2016, Piscataway)[68] and Surrogate East Brunswick Councilman Sterley Stanley and Edison Councilman Joe Coyle will face off in a special election convention on Tuesday to fill the State Assembly seat vacated last week when Nancy Pinkin resigned to become Middlesex County Clerk. [90][91], As of May 2010[update], the borough had a total of 54.86 miles (88.29 km) of roadways, of which 48.23 miles (77.62 km) were maintained by the municipality, 3.49 miles (5.62 km) by Middlesex County and 3.14 miles (5.05 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation[92], New Jersey Route 28 is the main highway passing through Middlesex. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a Freeholder Director and Deputy Director. [124], Interactive map of Middlesex County, New Jersey, Places adjacent to Middlesex County, New Jersey, New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, New Jersey's Twelfth Congressional District, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, List of county routes in Middlesex County, New Jersey, The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital, Little India (Middlesex County, New Jersey), National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Middlesex County The Greatest County in the Land, QuickFacts - Middlesex County, New Jersey; New Jersey; United States, GCT-PEPANNCHG: Estimates of Resident Population Change and Rankings: July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017 - State -- County / County Equivalent from the 2017 Population Estimates for New Jersey, DP1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Middlesex County, New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Population and Population Centers by State: 2000, 250 Highest Per Capita Personal Incomes of the 3113 Counties in the United States, 2009, "At a Glance - Middlesex County, the Greatest County in the Land! Freeholder Deputy Director Charles E. Tomaro (D, term as freeholder and as deputy director ends 2017; Leslie Koppel (D, 2017 - appointed to serve an unexpired term; Shanti Narra (D, 2018 - appointed to serve an unexpired term; Sheriff Mildred S. Scott (D, 2019; Piscataway), Surrogate Kevin J. Hoagland (D, 2017; New Brunswick), This page was last edited on 9 January 2021, at 17:25. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a Freeholder Director and Deputy Director. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.98 inches (76 mm) in February to 5.08 inches (129 mm) in July. There were 273,637 housing units at an average density of 884 per square mile (341/km2). For every 100 females, the population had 96.4 males. In the 2004 U.S. presidential election, many of the suburban counties surrounding New York City, including Middlesex County, swung Republican in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, but Democrat John Kerry still carried the county comfortably by a 13.6% margin over George W. Bush, Kerry taking 56.3% of the vote to Bush's 42.8%, while Kerry carried the state overall by 6.7% over Bush. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in Middlesex, New Jersey. [36], There were 265,815 households, out of which 34.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. [94], NJ Transit provides service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 114 route and to Newark on the 65 and 66 routes.[95]. The Mayor and Borough Council conduct all of their business during monthly meetings open to the public. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 3.51 square miles (9.09 km2), including 3.49 square miles (9.03 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2) of water (0.63%). [73] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 53.0% of the vote (3,202 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 45.6% (2,755 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (58 votes), among the 6,040 ballots cast by the borough's 8,376 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 72.1. [42], As of 2017[update], Middlesex County's Freeholders (with party affiliation, term-end year and residence listed in parentheses) are:[38] Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies is ranked first within New Jersey. Intercity rail service is provided by Amtrak. County Clerk Elaine M. Flynn (D, Old Bridge Township),[67] New Jersey Court System. Originally purchased by the MCIA in early 1999, ownership of the Meadows was transferred to the County of Middlesex in 2014. [21] The borough's name derives from Middlesex, England.[22][23]. [52][53] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2021)[54] and Bob Menendez (Paramus, term ends 2025). For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males. [36], As of the 2000 United States Census[17] there were 13,717 people, 5,048 households, and 3,740 families residing in the borough. The racial makeup was 58.60% (474,589) White, 9.69% (78,462) Black or African American, 0.34% (2,777) Native American, 21.40% (173,293) Asian, 0.03% (251) Pacific Islander, 6.99% (56,569) from other races, and 2.95% (23,917) from two or more races. The Meadows is an 18-hole, 6,290-yard, par-70 championship course. The Middlesex County Vaccination Center is one of six mega sites in New Jersey. The racial makeup of the borough was 87.26% White, 3.36% African American, 0.13% Native American, 4.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.21% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. ", New Jersey State Constitution (1947), Article VII, Section II, Paragraph 2, "Governor Chris Christie Files Nominations", New Jersey Presidential Election Returns by County 2004, "New Jersey Division of Elections Official General Election Results", "How A Crooked Former Sheriff Persuaded The State To Let Him Out Of Prison", Middlesex County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, NJDOT breaks ground on project to completeRoute 18 extension to Interstate 287 in Piscataway; Project is designed to improve mobility and promote economic development in central New Jersey, Gov. The Turnpike has five interchanges in Middlesex County: Exit 12 in Carteret, Exit 11 in Woodbridge Township, Exit 10 in Edison, Exit 9 in East Brunswick and Exit 8A in Monroe Township. [70], In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 50.8% of the vote (2,819 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 47.7% (2,645 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (80 votes), among the 5,587 ballots cast by the borough's 8,481 registered voters (43 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 65.9%. [67] For the 2018–2019 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 12th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Samuel D. Thompson (R, Old Bridge Township) and in the General Assembly by Robert D. Clifton (R, Matawan) and Ronald S. Dancer (R, Plumsted Township). In 2011 he ran for mayor again and won a four-year term that ended in 2015. [72][73] For the 2018–2019 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 17th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Bob Smith (D, Piscataway) and in the General Assembly by Joseph Danielsen (D, Franklin Township, Somerset County) and Joseph V. Egan (D, New Brunswick). Home Driver Services DMV Office Locations New Jersey Middlesex County South Plainfield. The Freeholder Director appoints Freeholders to serve as Chairpersons and members on the various committees which oversee county departments. [2] The center of population of the state of New Jersey is located in Middlesex County, in East Brunswick Township, just east of the New Jersey Turnpike. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.29. 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[89], Eighth grade students from all of Middlesex County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, a county-wide vocational school district that offers full-time career and technical education at Middlesex County Academy in Edison, the Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences in Woodbridge Township and at its East Brunswick, Perth Amboy and Piscataway technical high schools, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. [60], The 6th and 12th Congressional Districts cover the county. The per capita income for the borough was $34,607 (+/- $3,321). [57][58], Middlesex County is governed by a Board of Chosen Freeholders, whose seven members are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. Dobies left his position as mayor in 2006 and took a position as the borough's administrator. County roads include County Route 501, County Route 514, County Route 516 (only in Old Bridge), County Route 520, County Route 522, County Route 527, County Route 529, County Route 531, County Route 535 and County Route 539. [34][35], In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. [21], In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.70% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 32.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. [78] The district includes three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. 13.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [70][71] For the 2018–2019 session (Senate, General Assembly), the 16th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Christopher Bateman (R, Branchburg) and in the General Assembly by Andrew Zwicker (D, South Brunswick) and Roy Freiman (D, Hillsborough Township). [43], Article VII Section II of the New Jersey State Constitution requires each county in New Jersey have three elected administrative officials known as "constitutional officers." The per capita income for the county was $26,535. [96], The NJDOT is upgrading the Route 18 "avenue" to a freeway between the Route 1 interchange all the way up to the new 18 Extension in Piscataway Township.[97]. [9], Of the 4,984 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18; 56.0% were married couples living together; 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.1% were non-families. The New Jersey Turnpike carries Interstate 95 through the center of the county. [71][72] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 51.6% of the vote (3,185 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 45.9% (2,837 votes) and other candidates with 1.4% (84 votes), among the 6,177 ballots cast by the borough's 8,612 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.7%. [90] In the 2017 Gubernatorial Election, Democrat Phil Murphy won Middlesex County with a wide 17% margin over Republican Kim Guadagno, with Murphy getting 57% of the vote to Guadagno's 40% of the vote.[91]. Males had a median income of $55,248 (+/- $7,439) versus $46,447 (+/- $5,086) for females. The population density was 3,921.1 people per square mile (1,513.2/km2). [60] The Assignment Judge for Vicinage 8 is Alberto Rivas. This plan was cancelled on December 1, 2006. We are proud to be one of Middlesex County's largest events. Blanquita B. Valenti (D, 2016, New Brunswick; Community Services). The MCIA continues to maintain and manage this beautifully kept bent grass golf course that was designed by Joe Finger in 1972 and finished in 1980 by Tom Fazio. Each year, about seven million new cases are filed in New Jersey's state-level courts. The southern end of the "dual-dual" configuration (inner car lanes and outer truck lanes) used to be one mile south of Interchange 8A at the border of Cranbury Township and Monroe Township. [75][76] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 58.2% of the vote (2,410 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 31.6% (1,307 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 8.1% (336 votes) and other candidates with 1.1% (46 votes), among the 4,142 ballots cast by the borough's 8,374 registered voters, yielding a 49.5% turnout. [74], In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 69.4% of the vote (2,478 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 29.3% (1,045 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (46 votes), among the 3,617 ballots cast by the borough's 8,552 registered voters (48 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.3%. Of all households, 22.2% were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. JWJ Restaurant Equipment outlet is your Restaurant Equipment and Ice Maker dealer in New Jersey. [10] The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked the county as having the 143rd-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the 10th-highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. The median age was 38 years. The seven-member governing body is empowered to enact local ordinances, to levy municipal taxes and conduct the affairs of the community. Office of the Surrogate Middlesex County Administration Building 1st Floor 75 Bayard Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Phone: (732) 745-3055 Fax: (732) 745-4125 Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM *Tuesday hours 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. [104] There are bus routes that serve all townships in the county on weekdays,[105] and studies are being conducted to create the New Brunswick Bus Rapid Transit system. Routes include: U.S. Route 1, U.S. Route 9, U.S. Route 1/9 (only in Woodbridge Township) and U.S. Route 130. Municipalities in Middlesex County (with 2010 Census data for population, housing units and area in square miles) are:[123] Other, unincorporated communities in the county are listed next to their parent municipality. [6][40][41][42][43][44], In January 2020, the Borough Council appointed Amy Flood to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that was vacated by John L. Madden when he took office as mayor. The population density was 2,422 people per square mile (935/km2). [21] George Harris was elected as the first mayor and the first borough council was elected at the same time. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.8 males. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.[38][39]. New Jersey Statewide COVID-19 Data New Jersey County COVID-19. As of 2015[update], Middlesex County's Freeholders (with party affiliation, term-end year, residence and committee chairmanship listed in parentheses) are If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly event, check out this year's Middlesex County Fair. In 2019, the Census Bureau estimated the county's population at 825,062, making it the state's second-most populous county,[3][4][5] an increase of 4.1% from 809,858 in the 2010 census. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.22. 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