Boonton
Town in Morris County, New Jersey
Boonton is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, with 8,815 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 397 ft (121 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Hiawatha, 2.0 miles SE.
- 8,815residents (2020 Census)
- 397 ftelevation · 121 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 3,764 / sq mipopulation density
- 07005ZIP code
About Boonton
Boonton () is a town in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 8,815, an increase of 468 (+5.6%) from the 2010 census count of 8,347, which in turn reflected a decline of 149 (−1.8%) from the 8,496 counted in the 2000 census. The settlement was originally called "Boone-Towne" in 1761 in honor of the Colonial Governor Thomas Boone.
Boonton was originally formed on March 16, 1866, within portions of Hanover Township and Pequannock Township. The town was reincorporated and became fully independent on March 18, 1867.
The development of Boonton began in about 1829, as a result of the construction of the Morris Canal and the formation of the New Jersey Iron Company. The original location of the town is now largely under the Jersey City Reservoir, completed in 1904. In 1908, the waters from this reservoir were the first municipal water supply in the United States to be chlorinated. The decision to build the chlorination system was made by John L. Leal and the facility was designed by George W. Fuller.
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Living in Boonton
- Median household income
- $114,302
- Median home value
- $495,400
- Median rent
- $1,849/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Boonton had 8,815 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,815 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,764 per sq mi (1,453 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boonton at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 8,815 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9066° N, 74.4008° W |
| ZIP code | 07005 |
| Official website | boonton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3406610 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boonton
- Lake Hiawatha2.0 mi SE
- Montville2.2 mi E
- Mountain Lakes2.5 mi SW
- Parsippany3.0 mi S
- Towaco3.4 mi NE
- Parsippany-Troy Hills3.4 mi S
- Rainbow Lakes3.6 mi SW
- Troy Hills3.7 mi S
- Pine Brook4.1 mi SE
- Mount Tabor4.5 mi SW
- Denville4.7 mi W
- Lincoln Park5.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boonton
What county is Boonton in?
Boonton is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Boonton, NJ?
8,815 people lived in Boonton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boonton, NJ?
The ZIP code of Boonton is 07005.
What is the elevation of Boonton?
397 feet (121 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boonton?
Lake Hiawatha (2.0 mi), Montville (2.2 mi), Mountain Lakes (2.5 mi), Parsippany (3.0 mi), Towaco (3.4 mi).
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