Long Valley, New Jersey | |
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Census-designated place | |
The Zion Lutheran Church in the center of Long Valley.
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Nickname(s): The valley | |
Location in Morris County and the state of New Jersey. |
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Coordinates: 40°46′56″N 74°46′37″W / 40.78225°N 74.776936°WCoordinates: 40°46′56″N 74°46′37″W / 40.78225°N 74.776936°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Jersey |
County | Morris |
Township | Washington |
Area | |
• Total | 4.623 sq mi (11.974 km2) |
• Land | 4.566 sq mi (11.825 km2) |
• Water | 0.057 sq mi (0.148 km2) 1.24% |
Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
Population (Census 2010) | |
• Total | 1,879 |
• Density | 411.5/sq mi (158.9/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 07853 |
Area code(s) | 908 - Exchange: 876 |
FIPS code | 3441400 |
GNIS feature ID | 02390090 |
Long Valley is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Washington Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Known as German Valley since its foundation during the colonial era, the community was renamed in response to anti-German sentiment during World War I. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 1,879.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 4.623 square miles (11.974 km2), including 4.566 square miles (11.825 km2) of land and 0.057 square miles (0.148 km2) of water (1.24%).
There are several bodies of water, including several man-made lakes used for agriculture and a portion of the Raritan River that are not reflected in the calculation of water area. Much of Long Valley is part of Schooley's Mountain, a tall ridge that contrasts greatly with the rest of the region.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Long Valley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
The 2010 United States Census counted 1,879 people, 675 households, and 533.9 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 411.5 per square mile (158.9/km2). The CDP contained 709 housing units at an average density of 155.3 per square mile (60.0/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.73% (1,780) White, 0.53% (10) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 1.81% (34) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.33% (25) from other races, and 1.60% (30) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.32% (100) of the population.