Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield: Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
About
Bloomfield is a township located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,315 and a population density of 8,880 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,810 inhabitants.
The township was created 212 years ago in 1812.
Quick Facts about Bloomfield
| Population : | 49,810 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Essex County |
| Postal code : | 07003 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 973 |
| Area : | 5.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1812 (212 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:25:47 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 9,349 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bloomfield is located at 40°48'24"N 74°11'8"W (40.8067700, -74.1854200). It has 7 neighbors: Belleville, Brick, Clifton, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Nutley.
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- Official Website
Official website of Bloomfield
Bloomfield has 7 neighbours.
- Belleville township in New Jersey
- Brick A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in eastern New Jersey. Brick is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the historic district and the Brick Historical Museum.
- Clifton The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Clifton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Clifton Public Library and the Clifton Historical Society.
- East Orange The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. East Orange is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the East Orange Public Library.
- Glen Ridge town in New Jersey
- Montclair township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
- Nutley township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of Bloomfield increased by 5.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 47,315 | - | census |
| 2011 | 47,515 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 47,390 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 47,541 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,593 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 47,862 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 48,220 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 50,183 | 3.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 50,097 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,973 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,810 | -0.33% | estimation process |
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People born in Bloomfield (34)
People born in Bloomfield, including basketball player Kelly Tripucka, diplomat Seymour Parker Gilbert, distance runner Tom Fleming, .
List
- James Avati (American artist (1912-2005)) he was born in 14/12/1912
- William C. Carl (American music educator) he was born in 02/03/1865
- William D. Bishop (American politician) he was born in 14/09/1827
- Doug Brien (American football player) he was born in 24/11/1970
- Randolph Bourne (American writer) he was born in 30/05/1886
- Bill Geyer (American football player (1919-2004)) he was born in 03/10/1919
- Caleb Cook Baldwin (American missionary) he was born in 01/01/1820
- Carl J. Gilbert (United States trade representative) he was born in 03/04/1906
- Frank Howard Dodd (American publisher) he was born in 12/04/1844
- Frank Tripucka (American football player (1927-2013)) he was born in 08/12/1927
- Hank Borowy (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 12/05/1916
- Jim Kelly (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 01/02/1884
- Kevin Burkhardt (American sportscaster) he was born in 02/03/1974
- Robert Gimson (American football player) he was born in 29/06/1986
- Seth Bingham (American organist and composer) he was born in 16/04/1882
- Thomas Sidney Smith (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1917
- Todd Edwards (American record producer) he was born in 09/12/1972
- Danielle Derek (American movie actress) she was born in 07/09/1981
Schools in Bloomfield
College & universities near Bloomfield, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183822 | Bloomfield College | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bloomfield, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
Post offices near Bloomfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Center Post Office | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
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- Bloomfield , Indiana town in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana, USA with a population of 2,394 people.
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- Bloomfield , Ohio township in Trumbull County, Ohio with a population of 1,235 people.
- Bloomfield , Kentucky city in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA with a population of 1,083 people.
- Bloomfield , Nebraska city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 944 people.
- Bloomfield , Michigan township in Oakland County, Michigan, USA with a population of 552 people.
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Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 282,520 | The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area. |
| East Orange | 64,630 | The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey. |
| Irvington | 54,226 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| West Orange | 47,473 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Montclair | 38,509 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Belleville | 36,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Livingston | 30,397 | Township in New Jersey, United States |
| Orange | 30,134 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Nutley | 28,457 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maplewood | 25,985 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States |
| South Orange | 17,295 | Town in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Verona | 13,637 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Clinton | 12,881 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Cedar Grove | 12,457 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Caldwell | 7,943 | Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Glen Ridge | 7,570 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Bloomfield distances to largest New Jersey cities
