Montague, New Jersey
Montague: township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
About
Montague is a township located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,847 and a population density of 85 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,630 inhabitants.
The township was created 267 years ago in 1759.
Quick Facts about Montague
| Population | 3,630 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Postal code | 07827 |
| Area | 45.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3032,-74.7935 |
| Altitude | 3,497 feet / 1066 meters |
| Establishment | March 26, 1759 (267 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:19:19 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 80 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.98% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Montague is located at 41°18'11"N 74°47'37"W (41.3031500, -74.7935000). It has 2 neighbors: Wantage and Greenville.
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Montague decreased by 5.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,847 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,856 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,826 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,793 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,768 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,728 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,698 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,679 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,664 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,648 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,630 | -0.5% | estimation process |
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People born in Montague (2)
People born in Montague, including congressman for Pennsylvania Daniel Myers Van Auken, politician John Westbrook Hornbeck, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Montague, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
| 374927 | Beauty School of Middletown | Middletown (NY) | 10940 |
| 194240 | Orange County Community College | Middletown (NY) | 10940 |
| 417992 | Orange Ulster BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Goshen (NY) | 10924 |
| 212115 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg (PA) | 18301-2999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Montague, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Montague.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Post Office | Milford (PA) | 18337 |
| Montagu Post Office | Montague (NJ) | 07827 |
| Layton Post Office | Layton (NJ) | 07851 |
| Matamora Post Office | Matamoras (PA) | 18336 |
| Port Jerv Post Office | Port Jervis (NY) | 12771 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Montague, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 8,203 people.
- Montague, Michigan human settlement in Muskegon County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 1,638 people.
- Montague, California city in Siskiyou County, California, United States with a population of 1,366 people.
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lafayette | 2,352 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Montague distances to largest New Jersey cities