Califon, New Jersey
Califon: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Califon is a city located in the county of Hunterdon in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,076 and a population density of 424 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,033 inhabitants.
The city was created 107 years ago in 1918.
Quick Facts about Califon
| Population : | 1,033 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Hunterdon County |
| Postal code : | 07830 |
| Area : | 2.54 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,572 feet / 479 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1918 (107 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 13:32:17 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 407 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Califon is located at 40°43'10"N 74°50'9"W (40.7195400, -74.8357200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Califon
Califon has 1 neighbours.
- Lebanon township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Califon decreased by 4.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,076 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,085 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,076 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,073 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,066 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,066 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,053 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,057 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,052 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,046 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,033 | -1.26% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Califon
1 Ken Lockwood Gorge Wildlife Management Area
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2 Lebanon Township Memorial Park
67 Bunnvale Rd, Califon, NJ 07830, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Califon
1 Borough of Califon
39 Academy St, Califon, NJ 07830 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Califon (3)
People born in Califon, including softball player Michele Mary Smith, soccer player Teddy Schneider, executive John P. Thornton, .
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Schools in Califon
College & universities near Califon, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183974 | Centenary University | Hackettstown (NJ) | 07840 |
Stations (26)
Amtrak & bus stations near Califon, 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 Califon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Califon Post Office | Califon (NJ) | 07830 |
Other cities in Hunterdon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hunterdon County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Readington | 15,863 | Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Byram | 7,890 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, New Jersey |
| Holland | 5,077 | Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Flemington | 4,552 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lambertville | 3,790 | City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Kingwood | 3,753 | Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| High Bridge | 3,388 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Glen Gardner | 1,910 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lebanon | 1,638 | Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
| Frenchtown | 1,349 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Hampton | 1,312 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Milford | 1,176 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Bloomsbury | 835 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey |
| Stockton | 510 | Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Califon distances to largest New Jersey cities
