Somerville, New Jersey
Somerville: Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
About
Somerville is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,098 and a population density of 1,973 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,157 inhabitants.
The city was created 161 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about Somerville
Population : | 12,157 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New Jersey (United States) |
County : | Somerset County |
Postal code : | 08876 |
Area : | 6.13 km2 |
Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
Capital city : | Somerville is capital of Somerset County |
Establishment : | March 03, 1863 (161 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
Local time : | 09:20:44 (21st November 2024) |
Density : | 1,982 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Somerville is located at 40°34'27"N 74°36'36"W (40.5742700, -74.6098800). It has 2 neighbors: Hillsborough and Raritan.
Somerville map
- Official Website
Official website of Somerville
Somerville has 2 neighbours.
- Hillsborough township in Somerset county, New Jersey
- Raritan borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Somerville increased by 0.49% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 12,098 | - | census |
2011 | 12,141 | 0.35% | estimation process |
2012 | 12,140 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2013 | 12,118 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2014 | 12,084 | -0.28% | estimation process |
2015 | 12,030 | -0.45% | estimation process |
2016 | 11,997 | -0.28% | estimation process |
2017 | 12,210 | 1.74% | estimation process |
2018 | 12,161 | -0.4% | estimation process |
2019 | 12,063 | -0.81% | estimation process |
2020 | 12,157 | 0.77% | estimation process |
People born in Somerville (65)
People born in Somerville, including tennis player Nicole Arendt, actor Lee Van Cleef, poet Elinor Wylie, .
List
- Arnold F. Riedhammer (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Don Elliott (jazz musician) he was born in 21/10/1926
- Daniel Suarez (American writer) he was born in 21/12/1964
- Philip Morrison (American astrophysicist) he was born in 07/11/1915
- Eric Murdock (American basketball player) he was born in 14/06/1968
- William G. Steele (Member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey) he was born in 17/12/1820
- Douglas Urbanski (American film producer) he was born in 17/02/1957
- Malcolm Tiki Shewan he was born in 19/05/1952
- Ruby Larocca (American actress) she was born in 21/11/1981
- John Van Nest Talmage (American missionary) he was born in 18/08/1819
- Fred Van Eps (American banjoist) he was born in 30/12/1878
- Alicia Albe (American rhythmic gymnast) she was born in 21/05/1977
- Barbara Wiedemann (American poet) she was born in 30/10/1945
- Brian E. Rumpf (Member of the New Jersey General Assembly) he was born in 11/05/1964
- Charley Winner (American football player and coach) he was born in 02/07/1924
- Christopher Bateman (American politician) he was born in 09/10/1957
- Craig Walsh (American composer) he was born in 11/04/1971
- Frank Asch (American children's writer) he was born in 06/08/1946
Schools in Somerville
College & universities near Somerville, NJ
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
490869 | American Institute-Somerset | Somerset (NJ) | 08873-1100 |
186645 | Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg (NJ) | 08876 |
455202 | American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education | Piscataway (NJ) | 08854 |
186380 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1281 |
185758 | New Brunswick Theological Seminary | New Brunswick (NJ) | 08901-1107 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Somerville, NJ
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Somerville
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Somervill Post Office | Somerville (NJ) | 08876 |
Bridgewater Post Office | Bridgewater (NJ) | 08807 |
Raritan Post Office | Raritan (NJ) | 08869 |
Manvill Post Office | Manville (NJ) | 08835 |
Martinsvill Post Office | Martinsville (NJ) | 08836 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Somerville , Massachusetts A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Mystic River in northeastern Massachusetts. Somerville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Somerville Public Library and the Somerville Museum. with a population of 80,935 people.
- Somerville , Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 3,248 people.
- Somerville , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 1,443 people.
- Somerville , Alabama town in Morgan County, Alabama, USA with a population of 782 people.
- Somerville , Maine town in Lincoln County, Maine, USA with a population of 569 people.
- Somerville , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 291 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , NJ.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Somerset | 965,424 | Community in Franklin Township, New Jersey |
Hillsborough | 40,105 | Township in Somerset county, New Jersey |
Voorhees | 29,107 | Township in Camden County, New Jersey |
Montgomery | 23,094 | Township in Somerset County, New Jersey |
North Plainfield | 21,246 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Bound Brook | 10,159 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Manville | 10,046 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Bedminster | 7,949 | Township of New Jersey |
Raritan | 7,748 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Bernardsville | 7,556 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
Watchung | 6,007 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States |
South Bound Brook | 4,518 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Peapack | 2,086 | Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America |
Far Hills | 901 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Rocky Hill | 666 | Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Somerville distances to largest New Jersey cities