Haworth, New Jersey facts for kids
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Haworth, New Jersey
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Garret Zabriskie House
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Location of Haworth 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 Haworth, New Jersey
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 Haworth, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Haworth, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Haworth, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | February 24, 1904 |
| Named for | Haworth, England |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.33 sq mi (6.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) 17.01% |
| Area rank | 385th of 565 in state 41st of 70 in county |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,343 |
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3,322 |
| • Rank | 434th of 565 in state 65th of 70 in county |
| • Density | 1,725.7/sq mi (666.3/km2) |
| • Density rank | 317th of 565 in state 61st of 70 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07641
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| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 3400330540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885248 |
Haworth is a small town, also called a borough, located in Bergen County, New Jersey, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,343 people lived there.
Haworth became an official borough on February 24, 1904. It was created from parts of two nearby areas, Dumont and Harrington Township. The town was named after a historic village called Haworth in England. In 2012, a magazine called Business Insider even said Haworth was the third-best suburb in America!
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Haworth's Location and Size
Haworth covers a total area of about 2.34 square miles (6.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.94 square miles (5.02 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.40 square miles (1.03 square kilometers), is water. This means about 17% of Haworth is water.
The borough shares its borders with several other towns in Bergen County. To the northwest, it's next to Emerson. To the northeast, you'll find Closter. Demarest is to the east, and Dumont is to the south. Finally, Oradell is to the west.
Haworth's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 418 | — | |
| 1910 | 588 | 40.7% | |
| 1920 | 748 | 27.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,042 | 39.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,419 | 36.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,612 | 13.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,215 | 99.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,760 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,509 | −6.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,384 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,390 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,382 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,343 | −1.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 3,322 | −1.8% | |
| Population sources: 1910–1920 1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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Haworth's population has changed over the years. In 1900, only 418 people lived there. The population grew steadily, reaching over 3,000 by 1960. The highest population recorded was 3,760 people in 1970. Since then, the population has stayed around 3,300 to 3,400 people.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 3,382 people living in Haworth. Most residents (about 84.57%) were White. About 11.89% were Asian, and 1.15% were Black or African American. A small number of people (4.38%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Haworth were families. About 43.2% of households had children under 18. Most families (77.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 3 people.
The median age in Haworth was 44.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 44.2, and half were older. About 28.3% of the population was under 18.
Fun Places and Activities
Haworth has several places for sports and outdoor fun:
- White Beeches Country Club: This club has an 18-hole golf course. It has hosted many important golf events. The course was built in 1915.
- Haworth Country Club: This is another private golf club with 18 holes. It also hosts big golf events. The course was redesigned in 2000.
- Haworth Swim Club: This is a public swimming pool that opened in 1957. It's a great place to cool off in the summer.
- Public Parks and Fields: Haworth also has many public parks and fields, like Haworth Memorial Field, the Oradell Reservoir Trail, and Myrtle Field. These are perfect for playing sports or enjoying nature.
Schools in Haworth
Students in Haworth attend public schools run by the Haworth Public Schools district.
- Elementary and Middle School: Students from kindergarten through eighth grade go to Haworth Public School. In the 2022–23 school year, there were 436 students and 48 teachers. This means there was about 1 teacher for every 9 students.
- High School: For high school, students from Haworth attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest in Demarest. This school also serves students from Closter and Demarest. It's part of a larger school district that includes other towns too. This high school was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence in the mid-1990s. In 2022–23, the high school had 978 students and 93 teachers.
- Specialized Programs: Students in Bergen County, including Haworth, can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campuses in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools offer unique programs, and students are chosen through an application process.
Getting Around Haworth
Haworth has a good network of roads and public transportation options.
Roads and Highways
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As of 2010, Haworth had about 23.80 miles of roads. Most of these roads (19.66 miles) are managed by the town itself. The remaining 4.14 miles are maintained by Bergen County. The two main roads that go through Haworth are Sunset Avenue and Schraalenburgh Road.
Public Transportation
If you need to travel outside Haworth, NJ Transit offers bus services.
- Bus routes 167 and 177 can take you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
- Bus route 186 goes to the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal in Washington Heights, which is in Upper Manhattan.
Famous People from Haworth
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Haworth:
- Ruth Margery Addoms (1896–1951), a botanist who studied plants.
- Steven Blane, a rabbi and cantor who founded an online rabbinical school.
- Philip Bosco (1930–2018), a well-known actor.
- Charles Abel Corwin (1857–1938), an artist who worked at the Field Museum.
- John Dalley (born 1935), a talented second violinist in the Guarneri Quartet.
- Churchill Ettinger (1903–1984), a painter whose work was part of the 1936 Summer Olympics art competition.
- Denman Fink (1880–1956), an artist and illustrator.
- Raymond Garramone (1926–1998), a politician who was also the mayor of Haworth.
- Donald Genaro (born 1932), an industrial designer.
- J. Christopher Giancarlo (born 1959), who led the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- Elizabeth Gillies (born 1993), an actress known for the Nickelodeon show Victorious.
- Dick Hall (1930–2023), a former professional baseball pitcher.
- Charles O'Connor Hennessy (1860–1936), a New Jersey Senator who helped Haworth grow.
- Carl Hubbell (1903–1988), a famous pitcher for the New York Giants baseball team.
- James Gordon Irving (1913–2012), an illustrator known for nature books.
- Rudolph Isley (1939–2023), a founding member of the music group The Isley Brothers.
- Judith LeClair (born 1958), a talented bassoon player.
- Armin K. Lobeck (1886–1958), a mapmaker and landscape artist.
- Conal O'Brien (born 1956), a director for soap operas like All My Children.
- Vince O'Brien (1919–2010), a character actor who appeared in Annie Hall.
- Maureen Orcutt (1907–2007), a pioneering golfer and reporter for The New York Times.
- Frank C. Osmers Jr. (1907–1977), who served as Haworth's mayor and later in the U.S. Congress.
- Rebecca Quick (born 1972), a host on CNBC.
- Henry Martyn Robert (1837–1923), a military general who wrote Robert's Rules of Order.
- Brooke Shields (born 1965), a famous actress.
- Omoyele Sowore (born 1971), a human rights activist from Nigeria.
- Clark Terry (1920–2015), a jazz trumpeter.
- Myrtle Vail (1888–1978), a radio star from the show Myrt and Marge.
See also
In Spanish: Haworth (Nueva Jersey) para niños
