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Palisades Park, NJ

Palisades Park is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 20,292, an increase of 670 (+3.4%) from the 2010 census count of 19,622, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,549 (+14.9%) from the 17,073 counted in the 2000 census.

The borough of Palisades Park was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1899, from portions of Ridgefield Township. A portion of its area was annexed by the neighboring borough of Fort Lee in April 1909. The borough was named for its location atop the New Jersey Palisades.

It is one of the largest and fastest-growing ethnic Korean enclaves outside of Korea. Koreans comprise the majority (65%) of the population of the borough of Palisades Park, the municipality with the highest density of ethnic Koreans in the Western Hemisphere and the home of both the highest Korean-American density and percentage of any municipality in the United States. It has been called Koreatown on the Hudson and Little Korea. The borough's population has grown by 40% since the 1990 census, accelerated by zoning laws that permit duplex homes on land previously containing a single-family detached home.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2), including 1.24 square miles (3.21 km2) of land and 0.04 square miles (0.11 km2) of water (3.28%).

Health and wellness are important aspects of life in Palisades Park. The borough offers residents access to numerous healthcare facilities and health wellness programs to support their well-being. The Palisades Medical Center serves as a cornerstone of the community, providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care. Harmony Within specializes in therapeutic and relaxation massages to address specific needs. Hana Spa offers a variety of massage therapies including Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone massages. The King Spa offers a range of spa services including massages, facials, and body treatments. Ceragem provides various spa treatments for relaxation and rejuvenation. Yoga in the Park is a community-oriented yoga studio offering classes in different styles.

Top sites in Palisades Park, NJ are Fort Lee Historic Park, Urban Air, and Maywood Station Museum. 

Population: 20,102 (2023). Area: 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2). Elevation: 10 feet (3 meters). ZIP code: 07650. Area code(s): 201. 

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What is the history of Palisades Park, NJ?

Until the 1980s, Palisades Park was overwhelmingly Caucasian, a mix of blue-collar workers and professionals whose families originated largely from Italy, Croatia, Germany, and Greece. Its houses were inexpensive, and it had several vacant shops and offices. In the 1990s, a continuous stream of Korean immigrants emerged in Palisades Park. A substantial number of affluent and educated Korean American professionals have settled in Bergen County since the early 2000s and have founded various academic and communally supportive organizations, including the Korean Parent Partnership Organization at the Bergen County Academies Magnet High School and the Korean-American Association of New Jersey. 

What makes the Palisades Park, NJ popular?

The Hoboken Historical Museum advances the understanding and exploration of Hoboken history, culture, and architecture. The Museum educates by collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts and oral histories, both historic and contemporary, that reflect the life of the city. The Bergenfield Museum Society invites all to the Bergenfield Museum, located in the historic Cooper House at Cooper Pond. The Museum hosts permanent exhibits reflecting important aspects of Bergenfield history such as the Cooper Chair Factory, the Armed Forces, the Police, Fire, and Public Works services, Bergenfield High School memorabilia, and street scenes from yesteryear, among others.

What are the demographics of Palisades Park, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 19,622 people, 6,934 households, and 5,020 families in the borough. The population density was 15,681.6 per square mile (6,054.7/km2). There were 7,362 housing units at an average density of 5,883.6 per square mile (2,271.7/km2). The racial makeup was 28.90% (5,670) White, 1.96% (385) Black or African American, 0.31% (60) Native American, 57.84% (11,350) Asian, 0.05% (10) Pacific Islander, 9.00% (1,765) from other races, and 1.95% (382) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.22% (3,575) of the population.

Sources

Borough of Palisades Park

Wikipedia

Bestthingsnj

Palisades Medical Center

Harmony Within

Hana Spa

The King Spa

Ceragem

Yoga in the Park

Fort Lee Historic Park

Urban Air

Maywood Station Museum

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