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| ACRES | Center Name | Center Type | Planning Area Description | Planning Area Number | SQMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.84 | PARK 1ST PLAN | 6 | 0.0685 | ||
| 2649.97 | STATE PARK | 8 | 4.1407 | ||
| 4712.26 | RURAL | 4 | 7.3630 | ||
| 3828.33 | RURAL ENV. SENSITIVE | 42 | 5.9818 | ||
| 13110.79 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE | 5 | 20.4858 | ||
| 162.87 | Sparta | DT | ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE | 5 | 0.2545 |
| 358.48 | Sparta | DT | RURAL | 4 | 0.5601 |
| 714.39 | WATER | 11 | 1.1162 |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Main Street |
| City | Sparta |
| State | NJ |
| ZIP Code | 07871 |
| Phone Number | (973) 729-4493 |
| Fax Number | (973) 729-0063 |
| Mayor's Name | Michael Spekhardt |
| Term Start | 2007-07-01 |
| Term End | 2008-06-30 |
| CLASS | COORDS | ELEVATION | FEATUREID | NAME | QUAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populated Place | View Map | 229 | 1867366 | Lake Mohawk | Newton East |
| School | View Map | 188 | 2059340 | Sparta High School | Franklin |
| School | View Map | 220 | 2059342 | Mohawk Avenue Elementary School | Newton East |
| Church | View Map | 293 | 2059346 | First Church of Christ Scientist | Newton East |
| Church | View Map | 220 | 2059347 | First Presbyterian Church | Newton East |
| Church | View Map | 244 | 2059348 | Our Lady of the Lake Church | Newton East |
| School | View Map | 252 | 2059349 | Pope John XXIII High School | Newton East |
| School | View Map | 244 | 2059350 | Reverend George A Brown School | Newton East |
| Locale | View Map | 245 | 2059351 | Lake Mohawk Golf Course | Newton East |
| Locale | View Map | 224 | 2059354 | White Lake Farm (historical) | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 344 | 2059357 | Mahola | Franklin |
| School | View Map | 297 | 2059363 | Helen Morgan Elementary School | Newton East |
| School | View Map | 269 | 2059370 | Sparta Alpine Elementary School | Newton East |
| School | View Map | 206 | 2059371 | Sussex County Technical Vocational School | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 183 | 874250 | Ackerson | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 370 | 874252 | Lake Acquackanonk | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 337 | 874366 | Arapaho Lake | Franklin |
| Locale | View Map | 358 | 874827 | Blue Heron Camp | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 352 | 874828 | Blue Heron Lake | Franklin |
| Locale | View Map | 388 | 875113 | Camp Acquackanonk | Franklin |
| Locale | View Map | 319 | 875147 | Camp Mogiska | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 366 | 875567 | Collins Pond | Franklin |
| Populated Place | View Map | 376 | 876108 | Edison | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 361 | 876111 | Edison Pond | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 221 | 876451 | Fox Hollow Lake | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 346 | 876455 | Fox Trail Lake | Franklin |
| Flat | View Map | 190 | 876596 | Germany Flats | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 281 | 876624 | Glen Lake | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 368 | 876790 | Green Ridge Lake | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 169 | 876828 | Lake Grinnell | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 311 | 877006 | Hawthorne Lake | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 293 | 877028 | Heaters Pond | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 169 | 877565 | Kimbles Pond | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 221 | 878426 | Lake Mohawk | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 176 | 878437 | Monroe | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 281 | 878490 | Morris Lake | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 199 | 878636 | Mud Pond | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 281 | 878793 | Newton Reservoir | Franklin |
| Range | View Map | 342 | 879288 | Pimple Hills | Newton East |
| Swamp | View Map | 378 | 879314 | Pine Swamp | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 378 | 879746 | Rock Island Lake | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 324 | 879874 | Ryker Lake | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 299 | 879903 | Lake Saginaw | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 257 | 880473 | Seneca Lake | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 228 | 880778 | Sparta | Newton East |
| Valley | View Map | 217 | 880779 | Sparta Glen | Franklin |
| Populated Place | View Map | 177 | 880780 | Sparta Junction | Newton East |
| Range | View Map | 375 | 880781 | Sparta Mountains | Franklin |
| Locale | View Map | 200 | 880782 | Sparta Station | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 337 | 880783 | Sparta Lake | Franklin |
| Summit | View Map | 254 | 880885 | Sterling Hill | Franklin |
| Lake | View Map | 211 | 880963 | Straders Pond | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 324 | 881014 | Sunset Lake | Franklin |
| Populated Place | View Map | 188 | 881030 | Sussex Mills | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 264 | 881391 | Upper Mohawk | Newton East |
| Cemetery | View Map | 188 | 881435 | Vaughn Cemetery | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 175 | 881781 | White Lake | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 189 | 881944 | Woodruffs Gap | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 244 | 882029 | Upper Lake Mohawk | Newton East |
| Populated Place | View Map | 333 | 882284 | Hopewell | Franklin |
| Park | View Map | 274 | 883421 | Sparta Glen Park | Franklin |
| Reservoir | View Map | 332 | 883422 | Upper Sunset Lake | Franklin |
| Park | View Map | 336 | 883423 | Edison Acres Park | Franklin |
| Populated Place | View Map | 191 | 883564 | Houses Corner | Newton East |
| Park | View Map | 214 | 883565 | Ungerman Field | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 280 | 883566 | Beisers Pond | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 321 | 883567 | Laidlaws Pond | Newton East |
| Lake | View Map | 291 | 883568 | Fowlers Pond | Newton East |
| Dam | View Map | 352 | 883982 | Blue Heron Lake Dam | Franklin |
| Dam | View Map | 324 | 883983 | Sunset Lake Dam | Franklin |
| Dam | View Map | 293 | 883984 | Heaters Pond Dam | Franklin |
| Dam | View Map | 346 | 883990 | Fox Trail Lake Dam | Franklin |
| Dam | View Map | 337 | 883993 | Sparta Lake Dam | Franklin |
| Dam | View Map | 378 | 883994 | Rock Island Lake Dam | Franklin |
| Dam | View Map | 173 | 884144 | Lake Grinnell Dam | Newton East |
| Reservoir | View Map | 245 | 884145 | Upper Mohawk Lake | Newton East |
| Dam | View Map | 245 | 884146 | Upper Mohawk Lake Dam | Newton East |
| Dam | View Map | 224 | 884147 | Lake Mohawk Dam | Newton East |
| Dam | View Map | 307 | 884148 | Lake Saginaw Dam | Newton East |
| Dam | View Map | 221 | 884149 | Fox Hollow Dam | Newton East |
| Dam | View Map | 281 | 884335 | Morris Lake Dam | Franklin |
| Locale | View Map | 250 | 884514 | Lake Mohawk Golf Club | Newton East |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MUNI | SPARTA TWP |
| COUNTY | SUSSEX |
| ACRES | 25580.92 |
| Square Miles | 39.97 |
| 1930 Population | 1316 |
| 1940 Population | 1729 |
| 1950 Population | 3021 |
| 1960 Population | 6717 |
| 1970 Population | 10819 |
| 1980 Population | 13333 |
| 1990 Population | 15098 |
| Total Population | 18080 |
| 1930 Density | 35.2 |
| 1940 Density | 46.2 |
| 1950 Density | 80.8 |
| 1960 Density | 179.6 |
| 1970 Density | 289.4 |
| 1980 Density | 356.6 |
| 1990 Density | 403.8 |
| PDEN00 | 452.3393 |
| 1st Quarter Employment | 2nd Quarter Employment | 3rd Quarter Employment | 4th Quarter Employment | Average Annual Employment | Average Annual Wages | Average Units | Average Weekly Wages | Statistic Type | Total Wages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8724 | 9388 | 9234 | 9674 | 9115 | 42690 | 1629 | 821 | TOTAL - ALL COVERED UI & UCFE | 389103909 |
| 7659 | 8329 | 8265 | 8630 | 8148 | 41533 | 1619 | 799 | TOTAL - PRIVATE SECTOR | 338423578 |
| 1023 | 1016 | 929 | 1003 | 925 | 52080 | 8 | 1002 | TOTAL - LOCAL GOVT | 48178078 |
| 42 | 43 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 60417 | 2 | 1162 | TOTAL - FEDERAL GOVT | 2502253 |
| ACRES | LABEL02 | LU02 |
|---|---|---|
| 57.87 | RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY OR MULTIPLE DWELLING | 1110 |
| 1200.25 | RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE UNIT, MEDIUM DENSITY | 1120 |
| 1282.55 | RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE UNIT, LOW DENSITY | 1130 |
| 2024.49 | RESIDENTIAL, RURAL, SINGLE UNIT | 1140 |
| 358.88 | COMMERCIAL/SERVICES | 1200 |
| 79.51 | INDUSTRIAL | 1300 |
| 64.11 | TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNICATION/UTILITIES | 1400 |
| 86.20 | MAJOR ROADWAY | 1410 |
| 0.33 | BRIDGE OVER WATER | 1419 |
| 33.93 | WETLAND RIGHTS-OF-WAY | 1461 |
| 267.18 | UPLAND RIGHTS-OF-WAY UNDEVELOPED | 1463 |
| 13.35 | STORMWATER BASIN | 1499 |
| 301.41 | OTHER URBAN OR BUILT-UP LAND | 1700 |
| 17.99 | CEMETERY | 1710 |
| 10.25 | MANAGED WETLAND IN MAINTAINED LAWN GREENSPACE | 1750 |
| 296.06 | RECREATIONAL LAND | 1800 |
| 80.21 | ATHLETIC FIELDS (SCHOOLS) | 1804 |
| 18.93 | MANAGED WETLAND IN BUILT-UP MAINTAINED REC AREA | 1850 |
| 1235.79 | CROPLAND AND PASTURELAND | 2100 |
| 90.57 | AGRICULTURAL WETLANDS (MODIFIED) | 2140 |
| 39.75 | FORMER AGRICULTURAL WETLAND (BECOMING SHRUBBY, NOT BUILT-UP) | 2150 |
| 21.95 | ORCHARDS/VINEYARDS/NURSERIES/HORTICULTURAL AREAS | 2200 |
| 48.67 | OTHER AGRICULTURE | 2400 |
| 459.42 | DECIDUOUS FOREST (10-50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4110 |
| 10514.70 | DECIDUOUS FOREST (>50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4120 |
| 46.87 | CONIFEROUS FOREST (10-50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4210 |
| 72.43 | CONIFEROUS FOREST (>50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4220 |
| 9.44 | PLANTATION | 4230 |
| 63.25 | MIXED FOREST (>50% CONIFEROUS WITH 10-50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4311 |
| 348.45 | MIXED FOREST (>50% CONIFEROUS WITH >50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4312 |
| 109.56 | MIXED FOREST (>50% DECIDUOUS WITH 10-50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4321 |
| 403.84 | MIXED FOREST (>50% DECIDUOUS WITH >50% CROWN CLOSURE) | 4322 |
| 351.18 | OLD FIELD (< 25% BRUSH COVERED) | 4410 |
| 233.57 | DECIDUOUS BRUSH/SHRUBLAND | 4420 |
| 73.86 | CONIFEROUS BRUSH/SHRUBLAND | 4430 |
| 271.64 | MIXED DECIDUOUS/CONIFEROUS BRUSH/SHRUBLAND | 4440 |
| 2.20 | STREAMS AND CANALS | 5100 |
| 100.97 | NATURAL LAKES | 5200 |
| 1306.10 | ARTIFICIAL LAKES | 5300 |
| 1944.42 | DECIDUOUS WOODED WETLANDS | 6210 |
| 56.79 | CONIFEROUS WOODED WETLANDS | 6220 |
| 496.34 | DECIDUOUS SCRUB/SHRUB WETLANDS | 6231 |
| 34.81 | CONIFEROUS SCRUB/SHRUB WETLANDS | 6232 |
| 60.55 | MIXED SCRUB/SHRUB WETLANDS (DECIDUOUS DOM.) | 6233 |
| 18.26 | MIXED SCRUB/SHRUB WETLANDS (CONIFEROUS DOM.) | 6234 |
| 203.78 | HERBACEOUS WETLANDS | 6240 |
| 33.35 | PHRAGMITES DOMINATE INTERIOR WETLANDS | 6241 |
| 84.03 | MIXED WOODED WETLANDS (DECIDUOUS DOM.) | 6251 |
| 43.95 | MIXED WOODED WETLANDS (CONIFEROUS DOM.) | 6252 |
| 313.81 | EXTRACTIVE MINING | 7300 |
| 28.12 | ALTERED LANDS | 7400 |
| 2.73 | DISTURBED WETLANDS (MODIFIED) | 7430 |
| 251.46 | TRANSITIONAL AREAS | 7500 |
| 1.16 | UNDIFFERENTIATED BARREN LANDS | 7600 |
| 2.95 | MIXED RESIDENTIAL | 1150 |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| District ID | 15510 |
| District Numeric Type | 3 |
| District Type | Unified |
| District Name | SPARTA TOWNSHIP |
| ACRES | 25093.95 |
| Arson | Assault | Burglary | Larceny | Motor Vehicle Theft | Murder | Population Estimate | Rape | Robbery | Total Property Crimes | Total Violent Crimes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 15 | 93 | 1 | 1 | 19333 | 0 | 1 | 109 | 2 | 2006 |
| 0 | 5 | 9 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 19262 | 0 | 0 | 96 | 5 | 2007 |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18080 |
| Total Population: White | 17481 |
| Total Population: Black | 52 |
| Total Population: American Indian | 12 |
| Total Population: Asian | 252 |
| Total Population: Hawaiian | 5 |
| Total Population: Other Race | 81 |
| Total Population: Hispanic | 459 |
| Total Population: Not Hispanic | 17621 |
| Median Age: Both Sexes | 37.8 |
| Median Age: Male | 37.4 |
| Median Age: Female | 38.1 |
| Total Population: Male | 8915 |
| Total Population: Female | 9165 |
| Households: Total | 6225 |
| Average Household Size | 2.90 |
| Housing Units: Total | 6590 |
| Housing Units: Occupied | 6225 |
| Housing Units: Vacant | 365 |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Workers 16 years and over: Total | 8955 |
| Means of transportation to work; Car; truck; or van | 8174 |
| Means of transportation to work; Car; truck; or van; Drove alone | 7417 |
| Means of transportation to work; Car; truck; or van; Carpooled | 757 |
| Means of transportation to work; Public transportation | 199 |
| Means of transportation to work; Public transportation; Bus or trolley bus | 85 |
| Means of transportation to work; Public transportation; Subway or elevated | 42 |
| Means of transportation to work; Public transportation; Railroad | 72 |
| Means of transportation to work; Bicycle | 18 |
| Means of transportation to work; Walked | 104 |
| Means of transportation to work; Other means | 32 |
| Worked at home | 428 |
| Total | 8955 |
| Did not work at home | 8527 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; Less than 5 minutes | 201 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 5 to 9 minutes | 774 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 10 to 14 minutes | 563 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 15 to 19 minutes | 576 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 20 to 24 minutes | 744 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 25 to 29 minutes | 400 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 30 to 34 minutes | 745 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 35 to 39 minutes | 403 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 40 to 44 minutes | 453 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 45 to 59 minutes | 1509 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 60 to 89 minutes | 1548 |
| Did not work at home; Travel time to work; 90 or more minutes | 611 |
| Worked at home | 428 |
| Households: Median household income in 1999 | 89835 |
| Households: Total | 6226 |
| Household income; Less than $10;000 | 134 |
| Household income; $10;000 to $14;999 | 170 |
| Household income; $15;000 to $19;999 | 166 |
| Household income; $20;000 to $24;999 | 179 |
| Household income; $25;000 to $29;999 | 121 |
| Household income; $30;000 to $34;999 | 127 |
| Household income; $35;000 to $39;999 | 192 |
| Household income; $40;000 to $44;999 | 107 |
| Household income; $45;000 to $49;999 | 210 |
| Household income; $50;000 to $59;999 | 445 |
| Household income; $60;000 to $74;999 | 687 |
| Household income; $75;000 to $99;999 | 984 |
| Household income; $100;000 to $124;999 | 981 |
| Household income; $125;000 to $149;999 | 530 |
| Household income; $150;000 to $199;999 | 684 |
| Household income; $200;000 or more | 509 |
| Housing units: Total | 6614 |
| Built 1999 to March 2000 | 108 |
| Built 1995 to 1998 | 468 |
| Built 1990 to 1994 | 446 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 1121 |
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 1070 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 997 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 909 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 712 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 783 |
| Specified owner-occupied housing units: Median real estate taxes | 5115 |