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Elmwood Park, NJ

Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is a bedroom suburb located 14 miles (23 km) from New York City. 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.

Before 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. 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 blue laws, which require most businesses to be closed on Sunday.

According to the United States Census Bureau, 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%).

Elmwood Park is home to the Hackensack Meridian Health Village, which provides comprehensive medical services to residents. Additionally, there are several health and wellness centers, primary care, and specialty care clinics in the area. HealthSource Chiropractic of Elmwood Park offers chiropractic services for pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and overall wellness. Back To Health Chiropractic & Wellness Care provides chiropractic care, physical therapy, and wellness services for optimal health. Serenity Day Spa provides a tranquil environment for relaxation and rejuvenation with a range of spa services. Zen Spa & Massage focuses on holistic wellness with a selection of spa treatments and massage therapies. Massage Envy is known for its professional massage services and membership options.

Top sites in Elmwood Park, NJ: Saddle River County Park, Garretson Farm, Bury the Hatchet. 

Population: Approximately 20,000 (2020). Elevation: 33 feet (10 meters). Area: 2.74 square miles (7.10 km²). ZIP Code: 07407. Area code(s): 201. 

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What is the crime rate in Elmwood Park, NJ?

The crime rate in Elmwood Park is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 15 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Elmwood Park is 1 in 66. Based on FBI crime data, Elmwood Park is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New Jersey, Elmwood Park has a crime rate that is higher than 72% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of Elmwood Park, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 19,403 people, 7,032 households, and 5,140 families in the borough. The population density was 7,327.9 per square mile (2,829.3/km2). There were 7,385 housing units at an average density of 2,789.1 per square mile (1,076.9/km2). The racial makeup was 75.37% (14,624) White, 5.25% (1,019) Black or African American, 0.33% (65) Native American, 10.72% (2,080) Asian, 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander, 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.

What is the history of Elmwood Park, NJ?

As recently as 300 years ago, New Jersey was Indian territory, roamed freely by the Lenni Lenape, a branch of the Algonquins. That changed as European settlers moved into the area, gradually forcing the native peoples to move west. Originally part of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, this territory fell into English hands in 1664, when all the land between the Hudson and Delaware Rivers was given as a gift to the Lords Berkeley and Carteret, who named it Nova Caesaria or New Jersey. In 1676 the colony was divided into two portions, with Carteret holding the eastern part of the colony, which became known as East Jersey.

Sources

Borough of Elmwood Park

Wikipedia

neighborhoodscout 

Hackensack Meridian Health Village

HealthSource Chiropractic of Elmwood Park

Back To Health Chiropractic & Wellness Care

Serenity Day Spa

Zen Spa & Massage 

Massage Envy

Saddle River County Park

Garretson Farm

Bury the Hatchet

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