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Califon is a borough in Hunterdon County, in the New York metro area.
The community was named for the state of California, in honor of a resident who had returned from the gold rush.
The latitude of Califon is 40.719N. The longitude is -74.836W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 479 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 1,060.
Sections below provide additional information and links about Califon demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Hunterdon County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 07830 ZIP code.
17% of Califon residents report German ancestry, and 17% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Califon ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Califon was $31,064, compared with $21,587 nationally.
42% of Califon residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Historic districts in Califon include Califon Historic District ... View historic districts
Median rent in Califon, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $875. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,815.
Hunterdon County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Califon political report.
The average commute time for Califon workers is 36 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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