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West Milford, NJ

West Milford is a township in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 24,862, a decrease of 988 (−3.8%) from the 2010 census count of 25,850, which in turn reflected a decline of 560 (−2.1%) from the 26,410 counted in the 2000 census.

West Milford was home to a Warner Bros.-owned theme park from 1972 to 1976 entitled Warner Bros. Jungle Habitat. The 800-acre (320 ha) Jungle Habitat property, with 26 miles (42 km) of paved roads, was purchased by the state in 1988 for $1.45 million and remnants of the theme park remain until today.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 81.06 square miles (209.94 km2), including 75.93 square miles (196.66 km2) of land and 5.13 square miles (13.28 km2) of water (6.32%).

Moreover, the West Milford Health Department organizes various community health and wellness initiatives and events throughout the year, encouraging healthy lifestyles among residents. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation located in Saddle Brook, NJ, this institute offers comprehensive rehabilitation services. EnCompass Health is a facility specializing in physical rehabilitation services. RWJBarnabas Health Wellness Center located in Wayne, NJ, offers a range of wellness programs and services. North Jersey Health & Wellness provides holistic wellness services in Pompton Lakes, NJ. There's an LA Fitness center in Wayne, NJ, which offers various fitness programs and facilities. 

Top sites in West Milford, NJ: Franklin Mineral Museum, Butler Museum, Mahlon Dickerson Preserve. 

Population: Approximately 26,000 (2021). Elevation: 827 ft (252 m). Area: 80.32 square miles (208.05 km²). ZIP Code: 07480. Area code(s): 973, 862. 

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What makes West Milford, NJ famous?

West Milford, New Jersey is a vibrant city located in Passaic County and renowned for its picturesque landscape, historical attractions, and outdoor recreational activities. It offers plenty of things to do for locals and visitors alike, from visiting the West Milford Township Historical Museum or fishing at Greenwood Lake to browsing through West Milford Plaza for some unique local shopping or playing a round of golf at Fox Hollow Golf Course. Visitors can also explore local attractions such as the Skylands Visitor Center or shop at nearby stores such as Dansestown Square Shopping Center.

What is the history of West Milford, NJ?

West Milford started as New Milford in what was then western Bergen County in the 18th century, having been settled by disenchanted Dutch from Milford, New Jersey (later renamed by the British as Newark). These same Dutch also built a town of New Milford in eastern Bergen County. When both New Milfords applied for post offices in 1828, a clerk in Washington, D.C. is said to have approved the other application first and assigned the name "West Milford" to the New Milford in western Bergen County to distinguish between the two locations.

What are the demographics of West Milford, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 25,850 people, 9,625 households, and 7,084 families in the township. The population density was 344.3 per square mile (132.9/km2). There were 10,419 housing units at an average density of 138.8 per square mile (53.6/km2). The racial makeup was 94.06% (24,315) White, 1.40% (362) Black or African American, 0.52% (134) Native American, 1.29% (334) Asian, 0.02% (4) Pacific Islander, 1.06% (273) from other races, and 1.66% (428) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.85% (1,512) of the population.

Sources

Township of West Milford

Wikipedia

Best Places

West Milford Health Department 

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

EnCompass Health 

RWJBarnabas Health Wellness Center

North Jersey Health & Wellness

LA Fitness

Franklin Mineral Museum

Butler Museum

Mahlon Dickerson Preserve

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