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Sayreville, NJ

Sayreville is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Sayreville is within the heart of the Raritan Valley region, located on the south banks of the Raritan River, and also located on the Raritan Bay. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 45,345, an increase of 2,641 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 42,704, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,327 (+5.8%) from the 40,377 counted in the 2000 census.

Sayreville was originally incorporated as a township on April 6, 1876, from portions of South Amboy Township. On April 2, 1919, the borough was reincorporated as the Borough of Sayreville and ratified by a referendum held on April 29, 1919.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 18.68 square miles (48.37 km2), including 15.83 square miles (41.00 km2) of land and 2.85 square miles (7.37 km2) of water (15.24%).

The borough is located on the southern bank of the Raritan River across from Woodbridge Township and Perth Amboy and is bordered on the southwest and south by Old Bridge Township. The borough also borders East Brunswick, Edison, South Amboy, and South River in Middlesex County, and Staten Island in New York City.

Health and wellness are priorities in Sayreville, with various facilities and initiatives aimed at promoting the well-being of its residents. The Raritan Bay Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, and specialized treatments. RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, located in Old Bridge, this center offers a wide range of fitness equipment, classes, and wellness services such as massage therapy and nutrition counseling. Planet Fitness, this gym chain has a location in South Amboy, which is nearby Sayreville. It provides a variety of cardio and strength training equipment at affordable rates. Kessler Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including individualized treatment plans for various conditions and injuries. Fitness Lifestyles - Located in Parlin, this fitness center provides personalized training programs, group fitness classes, and nutrition guidance. Snap Fitness, with a location in South Amboy, Snap Fitness offers 24/7 access to cardio and strength training equipment, as well as virtual fitness classes.

Top sites in Sayreville, NJ: Rutgers Garden, Morgan Marina, Deep Cut Gardens. 

Population: Approximately 44,000 (latest census data). Elevation: 43 feet (13 meters). Area: 18.70 square miles (48.4 km²). ZIP Code: 08872. Area Code: 732.

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What is Sayreville, NJ famous for?

Although the borough remains well-known as an industrial town, the addition of many technology companies and a growing residential population has changed the landscape of this central New Jersey town. Currently, manufactured products include paints, chemicals, and processed food. Until the 1870s, Sayreville was an important riverport. Originally known as Roundabout (for river bends here) and then as Wood's Landing, it was renamed in the 1870s for James R. Sayre, Jr., a co-owner of a brick company that once flourished here. Extensive clay deposits supported the brick industry from the early 1800s until 1970.

What is the history of Sayreville, NJ?

Native Americans were the first settlers of Sayreville. Tribes of the Navesink lived along the South River where Jernee Mill Road is located today. This was noted on a 1656 New Netherland map by Adriaen van der Donck, a Dutch surveyor and map maker. Attempting to buy land from the Native Americans, European settlers traveled up the Raritan River in 1663. During the 20th century, amateur archaeologists found thousands of Indian artifacts at the location shown on the map. 

What are the demographics of Sayreville, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 42,704 people, 15,636 households, and 11,414 families in the borough. The population density was 2,695.7 per square mile (1,040.8/km2). There were 16,393 housing units at an average density of 1,034.8 per square mile (399.5/km2). The racial makeup was 67.04% (28,630) White, 10.71% (4,573) Black or African American, 0.23% (100) Native American, 16.12% (6,882) Asian, 0.04% (18) Pacific Islander, 3.50% (1,495) from other races, and 2.36% (1,006) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.31% (5,258) of the population.

Sources

Borough of Sayreville

Wikipedia

Rutgers Garden

Morgan Marina

Deep Cut Gardens

Raritan Bay Medical Center

RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center

Planet Fitness

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Fitness Lifestyles - Located in Parlin

Snap Fitness

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