Carlstadt, New Jersey facts for kids

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Former firehouse, now home of the Carlstadt Historical Society
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Bergen
Incorporated	June 27, 1894
Named for	Carl Klein
Government
• Type	Borough
• Body	Borough Council
Area
• Total	4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2)
• Land	3.95 sq mi (10.22 km2)
• Water	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)  6.18%
Area rank	291st of 565 in state 18th of 70 in county
Elevation	13 ft (4 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	6,372
• Estimate  (2023)	6,333
• Rank	331st of 565 in state 54th of 70 in county
• Density	1,614.4/sq mi (623.3/km2)
• Density rank	327th of 565 in state 62nd of 70 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	07072
Area code(s)	201
FIPS code	3400310480
GNIS feature ID	0885180

Carlstadt is a small town, called a "borough," in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA. In 2020, about 6,372 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010.

Carlstadt started as a village in 1860. It was named after Carl Klein, who led a group of early German settlers. The borough officially became Carlstadt on June 27, 1894. Many new towns were formed in Bergen County around this time.

Where is Carlstadt Located?

Carlstadt is about 4.21 square miles (10.90 square kilometers) in size. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

The town is surrounded by other towns. To the south, it borders East Rutherford, Secaucus, and North Bergen. To the north, it's next to Wood-Ridge and Moonachie. To the east, you'll find Ridgefield and South Hackensack. Finally, to the northwest, it borders Wallington.

Carlstadt is quite close to big cities. It's about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of New York City. It's also about 95 miles (153 km) northeast of Philadelphia.

How Many People Live in Carlstadt?

What is the Population Like?

In 2010, there were 6,127 people living in Carlstadt. Most residents were White (81.41%). There were also people who identified as Black or African American (2.38%), Asian (8.23%), and other races. About 18% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average household had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.18 people. Around 20% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 40.5 years.

What Businesses are in Carlstadt?

Carlstadt is home to several interesting companies:

• Lion Brand Yarns: This is America's oldest company that makes yarn for crafts.
• Pantone: This company helps the printing industry by providing special color systems.
• Yoo-hoo: This popular chocolate drink is made by Keurig Dr Pepper.

Schools in Carlstadt

Students in Carlstadt attend public schools from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. These schools are part of the Carlstadt Public Schools district. There is one main school for all K-8 students.

For high school, students go to Henry P. Becton Regional High School. This school is in East Rutherford. It serves students from both Carlstadt and East Rutherford. Carlstadt has four seats on the high school's school board.

Students can also apply to special technical high schools in Bergen County. These schools offer unique programs.

Emergency Services in Carlstadt

Carlstadt has dedicated teams to keep everyone safe.

Carlstadt Police Department

The Carlstadt Police Department is led by Police Chief Thomas Cox. The department has been serving the community since 1907.

Carlstadt Fire Department

The Carlstadt Fire Department (CFD) is made up entirely of volunteers. It started in 1872. The department has about 80 trained firefighters. They use three fire engines, a ladder truck, a heavy rescue vehicle, and a boat.

Carlstadt Volunteer Ambulance Corps

The Carlstadt Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) provides emergency medical services. It was started in 1974. About 25 volunteers, including Emergency Medical Technicians, help people in need. They respond to about 1,500 emergency calls each year.

Getting Around Carlstadt

Carlstadt has many roads for cars and trucks.

Roads and Highways

The New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) in Carlstadt

Major roads like Route 120, County Route 503, and the New Jersey Turnpike (Interstate 95) pass through Carlstadt. While there isn't a direct exit for Carlstadt on the Turnpike, you can get on and off near the Meadowlands Sports Complex.

Public Transportation

NJ Transit offers bus services to and from Carlstadt. You can take a bus to Midtown Manhattan in New York City. There are also buses to Newark and other towns in New Jersey.

Carlstadt used to have a train station, but it closed in 1967. The train tracks are still used by NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line.

Famous People From Carlstadt

Many interesting people have connections to Carlstadt:

• Mark DeRosa (born 1975), a former professional baseball player and now a baseball analyst.
• Darren Lemke (born 1969/1970), a screenwriter who helped write the movie Shrek Forever After.
• Marc Rizzo (born 1977), the lead guitarist for the metal band Soulfly.

Images for kids

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  A friendly robot.

See also

In Spanish: Carlstadt (Nueva Jersey) para niños