Great Meadows is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP)State of New Jersey Census Designated Places - BVP20 - Data as of January 1, 2020, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 1, 2022. located within Independence Township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that was created as part of the 2010 United States census. As of the 2020 census, Great Meadows had a population of 305.

Until the 2000 United States census, the CDP was combined as part of the Great Meadows-Vienna CDP. Effective with the 2010 census, the Great Meadows-Vienna CDP was split into its components, Vienna (with a 2010 Census population of 981DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Vienna CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.) and Great Meadows.GCT-PH1 - Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place from the 2010 Census Summary File 1 for Warren County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.Jersey.xls 2006-2010 American Community Survey Geography for New Jersey, United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.New Jersey: 2010 - Population and Housing Unit Counts - 2010 Census of Population and Housing (CPH-2-32), United States Census Bureau, p. III-5, August 2012. Accessed June 3, 2013. "Warren County... Deleted CDPs: ... Great Meadows-Vienna CDP (parts taken to form all of Great Meadows and part of Vienna CDPs)". As of the 2000 United States census, the population of the combined Great Meadows-Vienna CDP was 1,264.DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000; Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Great Meadows-Vienna CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.

Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.579 square miles (4.090 km2), including 1.565 square miles (4.054 km2) of land and 0.014 square miles (0.035 km2) of water (0.86%).

Demographics

Great Meadows first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census formed from part of the deleted Great Meadows-Vienna CDP and additional area.

2020 census +Great Meadows CDP, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)27623091.09%75.41%Black or African American alone (NH)170.33%2.30%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Asian alone (NH)13114.29%3.61%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)000.00%0.00%Other race alone (NH)020.00%0.66%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)0260.00%8.52%Hispanic or Latino (any race)13294.29%9.51%Total303305 100.00%100.00%

2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 303 people, 104 households, and 74 families in the CDP. The population density was . There were 113 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 91.75% (278) White, 0.33% (1) Black or African American, 0.00% (0) Native American, 4.29% (13) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 2.31% (7) from other races, and 1.32% (4) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29% (13) of the population.DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data for Great Meadows CDP, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.

Of the 104 households, 39.4% had children under the age of 18; 56.7% were married couples living together; 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.8% were non-families. Of all households, 23.1% were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.47.

29.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 106.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 97.2 males.

2000 census As of the 2000 United States census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07838 was 3,149.DP-1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000; Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for ZCTA 07838 , United States Census Bureau. Accessed June 3, 2013.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Great Meadows include: Bobby Caldwell (1951–2023), singer, songwriter, and musician, best known for his signature song "What You Won't Do for Love"Williams, Alex. "Bobby Caldwell, Silky-Voiced R&B Crooner, Dies at 71", The New York Times, March 15, 2023. Accessed March 15, 2023. "Bobby Caldwell, a singer-songwriter whose sultry R&B hit “What You Won’t Do for Love” propelled his debut album to double-platinum status in 1978 and was later covered by chart-toppers like Boyz II Men and Michael Bolton, died on Tuesday at his home in Great Meadows, N.J. He was 71." Cole Kimball (born 1985), pitcher drafted by the Washington Nationals."Centenary's Kimball Chosen by Nationals in 12th Round." , Centenary College of New Jersey press release dated July 7, 2006. Accessed January 13, 2008. "A graduate of Hackettstown High School, and a resident of Great Meadows New Jersey, Centenary has been a terrific fit for Cole's most recent two seasons."

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