Elmwood Park is a

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, and is a

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located from

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 21,422, an increase of 2,019 (+10.4%) from the 2010 census count of 19,403, which in turn reflected an increase of 478 (+2.5%) from the 18,925 counted in the 2000 census. Prior to 1916, the area was known as Dundee Lake, a section of Saddle River Township. Residents of the Dundee Lake area voted on April 18, 1916, to secede from Saddle River Township to form the Borough of East Paterson.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 77. Accessed July 18, 2012. In 1917, residents of the Rosemont section of Saddle River Township voted to be annexed to East Paterson. In November 1972, residents voted to change the name of the borough to Elmwood Park. The new name became official on January 1, 1973. Elmwood Park, being located in Bergen County, has strict

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s, which require most businesses to be closed on Sunday.

Geography

According to the

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, the borough had a total area of 2.73 square miles (7.06 km²), including 2.64 square miles (6.85 km²) of land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km²) of water (3.00%). The borough borders Paterson and Clifton in Passaic County across the

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to the West; Fair Lawn to the North and East; Saddle Brook to the East; and

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to the South (the latter three municipalities in

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(Broadway), SSE along the Bergen County Line, WSW along the extension of Rosario Court from Saddle Brook, continuing WSW along Dye Ave. and between Garwood Court North and Kipp Avenue, and N along the middle of the Passaic River. Unincorporated communities, localities and place names within the borough include Cherry Hill, Dundee Lake, Passaic Junction and Rosemont.Mola, Geraldine
A Brief History of Elmwood Park
Borough of Elmwood Park. Accessed September 14, 2017. "After its passage, Dundee Lake residents voted on April 18, 1916, to secede from Saddle River Township. The new town was quickly incorporated as the Borough of East Paterson, and by June, citizens had elected its first public officials. One year later, residents from the Rosemont section of Saddle River Township voted to be annexed to East Paterson, extending the new Borough's borders.... The 1940s introduced many changes as large tracts of land were purchased for development. Early in the decade the Cherry Hill section was bought by the government to build much needed housing for workers in nearby defense factories, including Wright's local aeronautical plant."

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 19,403 people, 7,032 households, and 5,140 families in the borough. The

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was . There were 7,385 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 75.37% (14,624)

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, 5.25% (1,019) Black or African American, 0.33% (65) Native American, 10.72% (2,080) Asian, 0.02% (4)

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, 5.47% (1,062) from other races, and 2.83% (549) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.22% (4,117) of the population. Of the 7,032 households, 31.1% had children under the age of 18; 53.8% were married couples living together; 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.9% were non-families. Of all households, 22.3% were made up of individuals and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.25. 20.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.9 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars)

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was $66,719 (with a margin of error of +/− $8,506) and the median family income was $75,587 (+/− $4,326). Males had a median income of $50,943 (+/− $1,704) versus $41,654 (+/− $3,193) for females. The

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for the borough was $29,959 (+/− $2,217). About 3.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the

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, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

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headed 49 households in 2010, an increase from the 33 counted in 2000.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 18,925 people, 7,089 households, and 5,075 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 7,242 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 78.53%

, 4.16%

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, 0.11% Native American, 7.80% Asian, 0.01%

, 4.44% from other races, and 2.94% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 15.39% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Elmwood Park borough, New Jersey
,

. Accessed July 16, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Elmwood Park borough, Bergen County, New Jersey

. Accessed July 18, 2012. There were 7,089 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were

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living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.4% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.17. In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $52,319, and the median income for a family was $59,131. Males had a median income of $40,684 versus $39,535 for females. The

for the borough was $28,588. About 4.7% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the

, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Musical groups from the borough include the

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band Adrenalin O.D.

Government

Local government

Elmwood Park is governed under the

form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected

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on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 160. The borough form of government is a " weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can

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ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. , the mayor of Elmwood Park is Republican Robert Colletti, whose term of office expires December 31, 2027.Mayor Robert Colletti
Borough of Elmwood Park. Accessed April 26, 2024. Members of the borough council are Council President Theresa Sheridan (R, 2024), Tanisha Dennis ( D, 2024), Francesco Fasolo (D, 2025), Daniel Golabek (D, 2025), Lorraine Pellegrine (R, 2026) and Pamela Troisi (R, 2026).''2024 County and Municipal Directory''

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 35th state legislative district.

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 10,470 registered voters in Elmwood Park, of which 3,256 (31.1% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,898 (18.1% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 5,312 (50.7% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 4 voters registered as

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or Greens.Voter Registration Summary - Bergen

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Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 5, 2013. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 54.0% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 68.2% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide). In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat

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received 4,559 votes (53.3% vs. 54.2% countywide), ahead of Republican

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with 3,737 votes (43.7% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 261 votes (3.1% vs. 4.6%), among the 8,690 ballots cast by the borough's 12,582 registered voters, for a turnout of 69.1% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County). In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat

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received 4,506 votes (60.6% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican

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with 2,790 votes (37.5% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 59 votes (0.8% vs. 0.9%), among the 7,434 ballots cast by the borough's 11,262 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.0% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County). In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,462 votes (55.0% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican

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with 3,459 votes (42.7% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 93 votes (1.1% vs. 0.8%), among the 8,109 ballots cast by the borough's 11,201 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.4% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).2008 General Election Results for Elmwood Park"
, ''

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''. Accessed November 10, 2008. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat

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received 4,246 votes (54.3% vs. 51.7% countywide), ahead of Republican

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with 3,474 votes (44.4% vs. 47.2%) and other candidates with 56 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 7,819 ballots cast by the borough's 10,922 registered voters, for a turnout of 71.6% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 58.8% of the vote (2,498 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 39.9% (1,695 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (57 votes), among the 4,383 ballots cast by the borough's 10,906 registered voters (133 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 40.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat

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received 2,297 ballots cast (48.4% vs. 48.0% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 2,099 votes (44.2% vs. 45.8%), Independent Chris Daggett with 264 votes (5.6% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 27 votes (0.6% vs. 0.5%), among the 4,750 ballots cast by the borough's 10,758 registered voters, yielding a 44.2% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).

Education

The Elmwood Park Public Schools serve students in

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through

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. As of the 2020–21 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,586 students and 195.9 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 13.2:1.District information for Elmwood Park School District

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. Accessed February 15, 2022. Schools in the district (with 2020–21 enrollment data from the

) are Gantner Avenue Elementary School with 327 students in grades K-5, Gilbert Avenue Elementary School with 392 students in grades K-5, Sixteenth Avenue Elementary School with 427 students in grades PreK-5, Memorial Middle School with 643 students in grades 6-8 and Elmwood Park Memorial High School with 742 students in grades 9-12. Despite boasting several state championship football teams in the early 1970s, the Elmwood Park High School Crusaders football team went into a lengthy period of decline. The Crusader football team had a 41-game losing streak in effect from 2002 until September 30, 2006, when they defeated the Manchester Regional High School Falcons, 33–14, ending the four-year-long losing streak. Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the

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in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.

Emergency services

Elmwood Park has a fire department with four fire stations. Station 1 (E1-R1) on Grove Street. Station 2 (E2-R2-Marine 1 and 2) on Parkview Avenue. Station 3 (E3-Squad 3) on Martha Avenue. And Station 4 (T4) at the intersection of Boulevard and Veterans Place. Established in the 1960s, Elmwood Park had a volunteer ambulance corps on Falmouth Avenue, which was disbanded in 2019 due to declining numbers of volunteers. Elmwood Park is now served by a paid EMS service. Elmwood Park has a police department located on Market Street.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Bergen County and by the

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and by the

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. Route 4,

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, U.S. Route 46, and the

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serve Elmwood Park.

Public transportation

Elmwood Park is served by

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buses 160 and

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to the

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, with local service on the 702, 712,

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and 770 routes. NJ Transit's Bergen County Line tracks travel through Elmwood Park, but does not have a station stop in the borough, with the nearest stations being the Radburn and Broadway stations in Fair Lawn. The Passaic-Bergen Rail Line is a proposed rail system that is planned to have a stop in Elmwood Park.

Points of interest

The Van Houten–Hillman House, named for Cornelius J. Van Houten who constructed the house and Herman Hillman who purchased it in 1898, was added to the

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on January 9, 1983. The House of Loud, recording studio where numerous

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and

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bands recorded such as

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Paramore Paramore is an American rock band formed in Franklin, Tennessee, in 2004. Since 2017, the band's lineup includes lead vocalist Hayley Williams, lead guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Williams and Farro are founding members of ...

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and

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. Artesian Fields County Park- a Bergen County-owned park located on Boulevard and Gilbert Street. The park consists of athletic fields, a walking path, a lake beach, a small zoo, and a playground. Parkway Lanes is a bowling alley located at the intersection of the

and Route 46 that has been in operation since June 1959. The Marcal Paper Company Plant was a landmark until its destruction by fire in January 2019. Its parent company, Soundview Paper Company, continues to make Marcal paper products. In January 2020, one year and one day following the devastating fire that destroyed the Mill, Marcal Paper officially restarted paper manufacturing.

Controversy

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groups had been meeting at a local branch of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics since the 1990s.

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stopped there during his 1988 presidential campaign. On September 25, 2007, the locks were changed, reported the secretary treasurer of the JOUAM. At this time, he states, "As soon as we found out, we took action," referring to the revelation that some members of the Junior Order chapter were white power activists. Numerous boxes containing tapes and books were recovered by the police, which were sent to the FBI.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Elmwood Park include: *

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(born 1988 as Rakim Mayers), rapper * Cathy Bao Bean (born 1942), author of ''The Chopsticks-Fork Principle: A Memoir and Manual'' * Cornelius A. Cadmus (1844–1902), represented from 1891 to 1895 * Carmen Carrera (born 1985), transgender entertainer and model / reality television personality who appeared on ''

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'' Season 3 * W. Cary Edwards (1944–2010), politician who served as

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Sources

* ''Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)'' prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958. * Clayton, W. Woodford; and Nelson, Nelson
''History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men.''
Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882. * Harvey, Cornelius Burnham (ed.)
''Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey.''
New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900. * Van Valen, James M
''History of Bergen County, New Jersey.''
New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900. * Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942
''History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923''
Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.

References

External links

Elmwood Park Borough website

Elmwood Park Public Schools
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School Data for the Elmwood Park Public Schools

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