Ogdensburg is a borough in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,258, a decrease of 152 (−6.3%) from the 2010 census count of 2,410, which in turn reflected a decline of 228 (−8.6%) from the 2,638 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.

The borough was formed based on an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 26, 1914, from part of Sparta Township, subject to the results of a referendum held on March 31, 1914.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 231. Accessed May 30, 2024. Ogdensburg is named after its first settler, Robert Ogden.Sussex County, New Jersey GenWeb. Accessed September 2, 2012.Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 13, 2015.

New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Ogdensburg as its 27th best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey."Best Places To Live - The Complete Top Towns List 1-100" , New Jersey Monthly, February 21, 2008. Accessed February 24, 2008.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.25 square miles (5.82 km2), including 2.20 square miles (5.71 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 km2) of water (1.96%).

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Heaters Pond, South Ogdensburg and Sterling Hill.Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed May 21, 2015.

Ogdensburg borders the Sussex County municipalities of Franklin, Hardyston Township and Sparta Township.Areas touching Ogdensburg, MapIt. Accessed March 2, 2020.Sussex County Map, Sussex County, New Jersey. Accessed March 1, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.

Ogdensburgite, an arsenate mineral, was named after the borough.Ogdensburgite mineral information and data, mindat.org.

Demographics

2020 census As of the 2020 census, Ogdensburg had a population of 2,258. The median age was 42.4 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.7 males age 18 and over.

90.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 10.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 873 households in Ogdensburg, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 54.5% were married-couple households, 17.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 19.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 927 housing units, of which 5.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%.

+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 1,913 84.7% Black or African American 24 1.1% American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.2% Asian 30 1.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Some other race 78 3.5% Two or more races 208 9.2% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 265 11.7%

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 2,410 people, 864 households, and 681 families in the borough. The population density was 1,055.4 per square mile (407.5/km2). There were 905 housing units at an average density of 396.3 per square mile (153.0/km2). The racial makeup was 95.23% (2,295) White, 0.33% (8) Black or African American, 0.04% (1) Native American, 1.83% (44) Asian, 0.17% (4) Pacific Islander, 1.00% (24) from other races, and 1.41% (34) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.27% (151) of the population.

Of the 864 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 63.8% were married couples living together; 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 21.2% were non-families. Of all households, 17.6% were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.17.

24.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 97.4 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $78,333 (with a margin of error of +/− $11,582) and the median family income was $87,656 (+/− $10,522). Males had a median income of $66,860 (+/− $3,252) versus $41,900 (+/− $6,659) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $29,447 (+/− $3,151). About 10.2% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Ogdensburg borough, Sussex County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 2, 2012.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 2,638 people, 881 households, and 704 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 903 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 97.54% White, 0.15% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.17% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Ogdensburg borough, New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 2, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Ogdensburg borough, Sussex County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 2, 2012.

There were 881 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 16.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $60,313, and the median income for a family was $70,521. Males had a median income of $47,350 versus $35,060 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $24,305. About 4.8% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. Government

Local government Ogdensburg is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey , Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 110. The borough form of government used by Ogdensburg is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask" , New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.

, the mayor of Ogdensburg Borough is Republican George P. Hutnick, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Ogdenburg Borough Council are Council President Alfonse A. DeMeo (R, 2026), Nelson R. Alvarez (R, 2024), Steven Ciasullo (R, 2026), Brenda Cowdrick (R, 2025), Kenneth Poyer (R, 2024) and Caren Ruitenberg (R, 2025).Mayor and Council, Borough of Ogdensburg. Accessed May 24, 2024.2022 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of Ogdensburg. Accessed May 24, 2024.Summary Results Report Official Results November 7 2023 General Election, Sussex County, New Jersey, November 22, 2023. Accessed February 1, 2024.Sussex County, New Jersey General Election November 8, 2022, Official Results Summary Report, Sussex County, New Jersey, dated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.Summary Results Report November 2, 2021 General Election Official Results, Sussex County, New Jersey, updated November 22, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.

In June 2019, Nelson Alvarez was appointed to fill the seat expiring in December 2021 that had been held by David Astor.Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2019, Borough of Ogdensburg. Accessed March 2, 2020. "Mayor Hutnick commented as you all know we are in the middle of candidate presentations to fill David Astor spot who resigned. Tonight will be the final decision.... Councilman Nardini made a motion for the Council to nominate Nelson Alvarez.... At this time the Borough Clerk administered the oath of office to Nelson Alvarez for Council member." In the November 2019 general election, Alavarez was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.Sussex County, New Jersey General Election November 5, 2019, Official Results Summary Report, Sussex County, New Jersey, dated November 8, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.

In December 2019, Juan Cruz was appointed to fill the balance of the term expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Peter G. Opilla until he left office.Olinski, Vera. "Ogdensburg lost all power in snowstorm",Advertiser-News, December 16, 2019. Accessed March 2, 2020. "Councilman John Cruz took the oath of office as an interim Ogdensburg council member. Cruz will fill former Councilman Peter Opilla's remaining term through Dec. 31, 2020."

Federal, state, and county representation Ogdensburg is located in the 7th Congressional District2022 Redistricting Plan, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 8, 2022. and is part of New Jersey's 24th state legislative district.Municipalities Sorted by 2023-2031 Legislative District, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed September 1, 2023.

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