| Borough of Waldwick, New Jersey | |
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| — Borough — | |
| Map highlighting Waldwick's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey | |
| Census Bureau map of Waldwick, New Jersey | |
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | April 1, 1919 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Mayor | Russell "Buddy" Litchult (D, term ends 2011)[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.052 km2) 0.96% |
| Elevation[3] | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population (2010 Census)[4][5][6] | |
| • Total | 9,625 |
| • Density | 4,656.8/sq mi (1,798.0/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07463[7] |
| Area code(s) | 201/551 |
| FIPS code | 34-76400[8][9] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0881489[10] |
| Website | http://www.waldwickpd.org |
Waldwick is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 9,625.[4][6][5]
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Waldwick is located at (41.013109, -74.122311).[11]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.09 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 2.07 square miles (5.4 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.052 km2), or 0.96%, is water.[2]
Waldwick is surrounded by the boroughs of Allendale, Saddle River, Midland Park, and Ho-Ho-Kus, by the village of Ridgewood and by the township of Wyckoff.
The Hohokus Brook flows through the center of town in a roughly southward direction.
Inhabited during the pre-Columbian era by the Lenape Native American tribe, the region surrounding Waldwick was first explored by Europeans when a Dutch trading expedition landed near there c. 1610. With the creation of the Nieuw Amsterdam colony in 1624, the present site of the borough, along with the rest of northeastern New Jersey, became a Dutch possession. During the period from 1624-1664 it was sparsely developed by Dutch settlers, mainly for agricultural purposes. With the annexation of Nieuw Amsterdam by the English in 1664 came a nearly instant increase in immigration to the region and the development of several settlements in and around the present borders of the borough.
In the mid-19th century, Waldwick and the surrounding area constituted a small settlement within Franklin Township, an area that encompassed much of northwestern Bergen County. On January 1, 1886, Orvil Township was formed from portions of Hohokus Township and Washington Township,[12] in honor of its chief surveyor. Not long after, the Erie Railroad created a stop in the township, bringing about the first major population boom in the region's history. Still later, around the 1870s, the area constituting modern-day Ridgewood broke away from Orvil; not too long afterwards, Orvil Township as an independent municipality began to fade. On April 7, 1919, a council of citizens voted to incorporate as the borough of "Waldwick", from the remaining portions of Orvil Township.[12] With the creation of the borough of Waldwick, Orvil Township was dissolved.[13]
Various derivations of the borough's name have been offered, including one that "Waldwick" is Old English, from "wald" (forest) and "wick" (settlement, place, or light). According to The History Of Bergen County written in 1900 by James M. Van Valen, the name Waldwick comes from a Saxon language word meaning "beautiful grove".[14]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,296 |
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| 1930 | 1,728 | 33.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,475 | 43.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,963 | 60.1% | |
| 1960 | 10,495 | 164.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,313 | 17.3% | |
| 1980 | 10,802 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 9,757 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 9,622 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,625 | 0% | |
| Population sources:1920-1930[15] 1900-1990[16][17] 2000[18][19] 2010[4][6][5] |
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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,625 people, 3,420 households, and 2,681 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,656.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,798.0 /km2). There were 3,537 housing units at an average density of 1,711.3 per square mile (660.7 /km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 90.63% (8,723) White, 1.08% (104) African American, 0.11% (11) Native American, 4.99% (480) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.76% (169) from other races, and 1.43% (138) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.62% (830) of the population.[4]
There were 3,420 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.[4]
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.[4]
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 9,622 people, 3,428 households, and 2,677 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,616.2 people per square mile (1,786.1/km2). There were 3,495 housing units at an average density of 1,676.8 per square mile (648.8/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 92.68% White, 0.59% African American, 0.04% Native American, 4.52% Asian, 1.31% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.31% of the population.[18][19]
There were 3,428 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.22.[18][19]
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.[18][19]
The median income for a household in the borough was $75,532, and the median income for a family was $82,208. Males had a median income of $60,671 versus $37,145 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $30,733. About 1.3% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.[18][19]
The average sale price of a home in Waldwick in 2010 was $404,779 with a total of 76 single family homes sold.[20]
Waldwick operates under the Borough form of New Jersey government. The mayor is elected directly by the voters to serve a four-year term. the Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Waldwick Borough is Russell "Buddy" Litchult (term ends December 31, 2011). Members of the Borough Council (with term-end year and committee chairmanships listed in parentheses) are Council President Charles Farricker (2012; Recreation & Health), Andrew Brennecke (2011; Public Works), Anita Bozzo (2012; Finance & Administrative), Thomas Giordano (2013; Environmental Services), Frank Palladino (2011; Building & Grounds) and (Donald Sciolaro (2013; Public Safety).[21]
Waldwick is in the 5th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district.[22] The borough was relocated to the 40th state legislative district by the New Jersey Apportionment Commission based on the results of the 2010 Census.[6] The new district is in effect for the June 2011 primary and the November 2011 general election, with the state senator and assembly members elected taking office in the new district as of January 2012.[22]
New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
39th Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Gerald Cardinale (R, Demarest) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Bob Schroeder (R, Washington Township) and Charlotte Vandervalk (R, Hillsdale).[23] The Governor of New Jersey is Chris Christie (R, Mendham).[24] The Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey is Kim Guadagno (R, Monmouth Beach).[25]
Bergen County's County Executive is Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford; term ends December 31, 2014).[26] The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the county's legislative body and its seven members are elected at-large on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[27] As of 2011, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman John Driscoll, Jr. (R, 2012; Paramus),[28] Vice-Chairwoman Maura DeNicola (R, 2013; Franklin Lakes),[29] Chair Pro Tempore John D. Mitchell (R, 2013; Cliffside Park)[30] John A. Felice (R, 2013; River Edge),[31] David L. Ganz (D, 2011; Fair Lawn),[32] Robert G. Hermansen (R, 2012; Mahwah)[33] and Bernadette P. McPherson (D, 2011; Rutherford).[34][35] Other countywide constitutional officials are Sheriff Michael Saudino (R), Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk Elizabeth Randall (R, Westwood).[36]
As of Election Day, November 4, 2008, there were 5,953 registered voters. Of registered voters, 1,459 (24.5% of all registered voters) were registered as Democrats, 1,523 (25.6%) were registered as Republicans and 2,965 (49.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were six voters registered to other parties.[37]
In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 45.0% of the vote here (2,214 ballots cast), behind Republican John McCain, who received 53.8% of the vote (2,644 ballots), with 82.9% of registered voters participating.[37] In the 2004 election, Republican George W. Bush received 50% of the vote in Cresskill, narrowly edging Democrat John Kerry, who received around 49%.[38]
Students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 are educated in the Waldwick Public School District. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[39]) are Crescent School (grades PreK-5; 360 students), Julia A. Traphagen School (K-5; 408), Waldwick Middle School (6-8; 369) and Waldwick High School (9-12; 440).
During the 2009-10 school year, Julia A. Traphagen School was awarded the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education, the highest award an American school can receive.[40] It was the only school in Bergen County that year out of ten schools honored statewide and the first Bergen County elementary school to receive the honor in six years.[41][42]
In addition, Waldwick is home of the Waldwick Seventh-day Adventist School; The Village School, a Montessori school for toddlers through 8th grade; and The Forum School, a facility for developmentally disabled youngsters. Pre-school experiences are also offered at Rainbow Corners day school, at the Methodist Church, Building Blocks Child Center at the Christ Community Church (across from the high school) Building Blocks and at Saddle Acres School.
Waldwick is served by New Jersey Transit by both the Bergen County Line and Main Line at the Waldwick train station. The station is located at the intersection of West Prospect Street, Lafayette Place and Hewson Avenue. The train lines runs north-south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Connections are available at the Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service.
State Route 17, County Route 502, and County Route 507 travel through Waldwick.
Bus service to New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal is available via Short Line.
Notable current and former residents of Waldwick include: