Community

At a Glance

horizontal rule Bernards Township At a Glance

2008 Profile

  • Area:  24.5 sq. miles
  • Population:  24,575 (2000 Census); 27,654 (Current Estimate)
  • (2007) Municipal Budget $36,828,537.43

  • (2007) Tax Levy:  $108,709,902.28 (County $19,452,476.72, School $68,260,463.00
  • County Open Space $2,130,170.20, Municipal $16,008,560.50,
    Municipal Open Space $2,858,231.86)
  • (2007) Tax Rate/$100:  $1.53
    (County $.274, School $.957, County Open Space $.031
    Municipal $.226, Municipal Open Space $.042,)
  • Police Force: 39
  • Form of Government: Township Committee