Demarest, New Jersey facts for kids
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Demarest, New Jersey
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Demarest Railroad Depot
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Location of Demarest in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Demarest, New Jersey
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 Demarest, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Demarest, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Demarest, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | April 8, 1903 |
| Named for | Ralph S. Demarest |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.38 km2) |
| • Land | 2.07 sq mi (5.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.34% |
| Area rank | 405th of 565 in state 46th of 70 in county |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,981 |
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4,846 |
| • Rank | 375th of 565 in state 60th of 70 in county |
| • Density | 2,403.4/sq mi (928.0/km2) |
| • Density rank | 259th of 565 in state 54th of 70 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07627
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| Area code(s) | 201 exchanges: 750, 767, 768, 784 |
| FIPS code | 3400317530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885195 |
Demarest is a small town, called a borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. It's located in the northeastern part of New Jersey, close to New York City. In 2020, about 4,981 people lived there.
Demarest became a borough on April 8, 1903. It was created from parts of two other townships. The town was named after the Demarest family and the local train station. The train station itself was named after Ralph S. Demarest, who was important in building the railroad and served in the New Jersey government.
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Exploring Demarest's Location and Features
Demarest covers about 2.08 square miles (5.38 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
A special spot in Demarest is the Duck Pond. It's part of a stream called Tenakill Brook.
Demarest shares its borders with several other towns in Bergen County. These include Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Dumont, and Haworth.
Who Lives in Demarest?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 393 | — | |
| 1910 | 560 | 42.5% | |
| 1920 | 654 | 16.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,013 | 54.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,165 | 15.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,786 | 53.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,231 | 136.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,133 | 21.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,963 | −3.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,800 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,845 | 0.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,881 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,981 | 2.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 4,846 | −0.7% | |
| Population sources: 1910–1920 1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Demarest has grown over the years. In 1900, there were 393 people. By 2020, the population had reached 4,981.
Demarest is a diverse community. In 2020, about 66% of residents were white, and about 31% were Asian. Many people of Korean American heritage live in Demarest, making up about 20% of the population.
Learning in Demarest: Schools and Education
Demarest has its own public school system for younger students. It serves kids from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade.
Demarest Public Schools
The Demarest Public Schools district has three schools:
- County Road School: For students in pre-kindergarten through first grade.
- Luther Lee Emerson Schools: For students in grades 2 through 4.
- Demarest Middle School: For students in grades 5 through 8.
High School Education
Students in grades nine through twelve attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest. This high school also welcomes students from nearby Closter and Haworth. It's part of a larger school district that includes another high school in Old Tappan. Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest even won a special award, the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence, in the mid-1990s.
Other School Options
Students in Bergen County, including Demarest, can also apply to special technical high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They have campuses in Hackensack, Teterboro, and Paramus. These schools offer unique programs for students interested in specific careers.
There is also a private school in Demarest called the Academy of the Holy Angels. It's a middle and high school for girls, serving grades six through twelve.
Keeping Demarest Safe: Emergency Services
Demarest has dedicated teams of volunteers and professionals who help keep the community safe.
Fire Department
The Demarest Fire Department is made up of volunteers. It started in 1894 and is located on Park Street. They have different fire trucks and rescue vehicles ready to help.
Medical Services
The Demarest Volunteer Ambulance Corps provides medical help. It was started in 1961 and is located on Wakelee Drive.
Police Department
The Demarest Police Department has been serving the town since 1903. Their station is on Serpentine Road.
Getting Around Demarest: Transportation
Demarest has about 27 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the town itself, while some are managed by Bergen County.
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Two main county roads, County Route 501 and County Route 505, pass through Demarest. Even though Demarest is a small town, traffic can get busy, especially around 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. This is when students are going to and from the schools. Sometimes, police officers help direct traffic at busy intersections like County Road and Hardenburgh Avenue.
Public Buses
You can catch a bus in Demarest to travel to other places. Rockland Coaches offers bus routes that stop near the Duck Pond. These buses can take you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, or to the Palisades Center in West Nyack, New York, which is a popular shopping mall.
Historic Train Station
Demarest used to have its own train station, the Demarest Railroad Depot. Passenger trains stopped running there in 1966. The borough bought the station in 1978 and restored it. Today, it's a historic site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous Faces from Demarest
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Demarest:
- John Calabro (1914–1994): An artist and sculptor who created coins, medals, and statues.
- Gerald Cardinale (1934–2021): He was a New Jersey State Senator and also served as the Mayor of Demarest from 1975 to 1979.
- David Einhorn (born 1968): A well-known hedge fund manager.
- Halim El-Dabh (1921–2017): An Egyptian-born composer who lived in Demarest for a time.
- Lawrence Frank (born 1970): A former head coach for NBA basketball teams like the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets.
- Augustus A. Hardenbergh (1830–1889): He represented New Jersey in the U.S. Congress.
- Gregory T. Linteris (born 1957): A scientist who flew on two NASA Space Shuttle missions.
- Sparky Lyle (born 1944): A famous baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees. He mentioned living in Demarest in his book The Bronx Zoo.
- Ava Markham (born 1999): A professional tennis player.
- Aline Brosh McKenna (born 1967): A talented screenwriter.
- Bob Menne (1942–2023): A professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.
- Herschel L. Mosier (1900–1979): A football and basketball player and coach.
- Dennis Shulman (born 1950): A rabbi, psychologist, and politician.
- Richard H. Tedford (1929–2011): A paleontologist, someone who studies fossils.
- Edmund W. Wakelee (1869–1945): He was the President of the New Jersey Senate.
- Lucius Walker (1930–2010): A Baptist minister known for his work against the U.S. embargo on Cuba.
- Barry Weiss (born 1959): A top executive in the music industry.
- Julia Weldon (born 1983): An actress.
See also
In Spanish: Demarest (Nueva Jersey) para niños
