According to TRAVELATIONARY, Elmwood Park, New Jersey is a vibrant and diverse city located in Bergen County. It is situated between the Passaic River and the Saddle River, and is bordered by Paterson and Fair Lawn. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.
The history of Elmwood Park stretches back to the mid-1800s when it was first settled by Dutch farmers. It was officially incorporated as a borough in 1894, although it wasn’t until after World War II that it truly began to develop into the vibrant community it is today. In recent years, Elmwood Park has become increasingly diverse, with immigrants from all over the world making up a significant portion of its population.
In terms of politics, Elmwood Park is part of Bergen County’s 38th Legislative District and is represented in the New Jersey General Assembly by Democrats Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Gordon Johnson. The mayor of Elmwood Park is Democrat Frank Caramagna who was elected in 2018.
The economy of Elmwood Park revolves around small businesses such as restaurants, retail stores, professional services, and more. The city also has several industrial parks which provide employment opportunities for many residents.
Elmwood park has an excellent school system with five elementary schools – Feller Elementary School, Memorial Elementary School, Stony Lane Elementary School, Warren Point Elementary School – one middle school – John F Kennedy Middle School – and one high school – Elmwood Park High School. All five elementary schools are part of the Elmwood Park Public Schools District which provides students with an excellent education in a variety of subjects including language arts, mathematics, science and technology, social studies/history/geography/civics/government/law studies among others.
As far as landmarks go there are several notable places that can be found in Elmwood Park such as Memorial Field which hosts various sporting events throughout the year; The Grove Street Cemetery which dates back to 1841; The Van Riper-Hopper House Museum which showcases artifacts from local history; And Veterans Memorial Triangle which honors veterans from all branches of service who have served since World War I up until present day conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Population: 18,925. Estimated population in July 2020: 18,905 (-0.1% change)
Males: 9,042 (47.8%), Females: 9,883 (52.2%)
Bergen County
Median resident age: 38.5 years
Median household income: $52,319
Median house value: $184,100
Races in Elmwood Park:
- White Non-Hispanic (74.7%)
- Hispanic (13.4%)
- Asian Indian (4.5%)
- Other race (4.4%)
- Two or more races (2.9%)
- Black (2.2%)
- Filipino (1.1%)
- Other Asian (0.8%)
- Chinese (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: Italian (25.2%), Polish (12.6%), Irish (9.1%), German (8.8%), Russian (3.6%), United States (3.6%).
Elevation: 59 feet
Land area: 2.7 square miles
Population
Elmwood Park, New Jersey is a small borough located in Bergen County, approximately 15 miles from New York City. As of the 2019 census, the population was 19,403. The borough has a diverse population with residents of many different ethnic backgrounds and religions. The largest group is Caucasian (59.4%), followed by Asian (17%), Hispanic (12%), African American (7.3%), and other races (4%).
The majority of Elmwood Park’s population is employed in white-collar occupations, with a large portion of those employed in sales and office occupations (24%) and management occupations (19%). Other common industries include educational services, health care, transportation, construction and manufacturing. Elmwood Park also has an active business community with numerous small businesses throughout the borough. The median household income is $66,908 with 6% of households living below the poverty line. Education levels are above average for the state; 89% of adults over 25 have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 39% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The median age is 40 years old with about half of the population being married and about one third having children under 18 living in their homes.
For population 25 years and over in Elmwood Park
- High school or higher: 80.0%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
- Unemployed: 4.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 25.0 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Elmwood Park borough
- Never married: 26.1%
- Now married: 56.1%
- Separated: 1.3%
- Widowed: 8.7%
- Divorced: 7.7%
30.2% Foreign born (13.3% Europe, 8.3% Asia, 8.1% Latin America).
Population change in the 1990s: +1,266 (+7.2%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Elmwood Park:
- BARNERT HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; PATERSON, NJ)
- ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; PATERSON, NJ)
- BETH ISRAEL HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; PASSAIC, NJ)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Elmwood Park:
- TETERBORO (about 7 miles; TETERBORO, NJ; Abbreviation: TEB)
- NEWARK LIBERTY INTL (about 16 miles; NEWARK, NJ; Abbreviation: EWR)
- PORT AUTH-DWNTN-MANHATTAN/WALL ST (about 17 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Abbreviation: JRB)
Other public-use airports nearest to Elmwood Park:
- LITTLE FERRY (about 9 miles; LITTLE FERRY, NJ; Abbreviation: 2N7)
- ESSEX COUNTY (about 11 miles; CALDWELL, NJ; Abbreviation: CDW)
- NEWARK NR 1 (about 13 miles; NEWARK, NJ; Abbreviation: 3N4)
Amtrak stations near Elmwood Park:
- 13 miles: NEWARK (RAYMOND PLAZA WEST). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
- 14 miles: NEW YORK (PENN STA) (NEW YORK, 7TH AVE. & W. 32ND ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
- 16 miles: YONKERS (FOOT OF DOCK ST. & WELLS AVE.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Elmwood Park:
- PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 4 miles; PATERSON, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 2,452)
- BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 5 miles; PARAMUS, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 7,733)
- MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 10,226)
- FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY-ALL CAMPUSES (about 8 miles; TEANECK, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 6,482)
- WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (about 10 miles; WAYNE, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 8,017)
- UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY (about 12 miles; NEWARK, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,134)
- RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY (about 13 miles; MAHWAH, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,076)
Schools
Public high school in Elmwood Park:
- MEMORIAL SR. HIGH (Students: 654; Location: 375 RIVER DR; Grades: 09 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Elmwood Park:
- MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 513; Location: 375 RIVER DRIVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
- GILBERT AVENUE (Students: 319; Location: GILBERT AVE; Grades: KG – 05)
- SIXTEENTH AVENUE (Students: 299; Location: 16TH AVENUE SCHOOL; Grades: KG – 05)
- GANTNER AVENUE (Students: 288; Location: 52 ROOSEVELT AVE; Grades: KG – 05)
Private primary/middle school in Elmwood Park:
- ST LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 392; Location: 300 MARKET STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
Libraries
Library in Elmwood Park:
- ELMWOOD PARK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $557,895; Location: 210 LEE STREET; 71,534 books; 4,945 audio materials; 132 serial subscriptions)
