Lincoln Park, New Jersey facts for kids
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Lincoln Park, New Jersey
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John Dods House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Lincoln Park in Morris County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Morris County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (left).
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Census Bureau map of Lincoln Park, New Jersey
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 Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Location in Morris County, New Jersey
Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Morris |
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| Incorporated | March 11, 1922 | |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln | |
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| • Type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.92 sq mi (17.92 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.40 sq mi (16.57 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) 7.47% | |
| Area rank | 244th of 565 in state 22nd of 39 in county |
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| Elevation | 180 ft (50 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,915 | |
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10,951 | |
| • Rank | 231st of 565 in state 19th of 39 in county |
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| • Density | 1,706.0/sq mi (658.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 320th of 565 in state 17th of 39 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07035
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| Area code(s) | 973 | |
| FIPS code | 3402740290 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885277 | |
Lincoln Park is a small town, also called a borough, in Morris County, New Jersey. It's located in the eastern part of Morris County. In 2020, about 10,915 people lived there.
Lincoln Park became an official borough on March 11, 1922. It was formed from parts of Pequannock Township. The borough was named after President Abraham Lincoln. It sits along the Passaic and Pompton rivers. It also borders Essex and Passaic counties.
In 2008, New Jersey Monthly magazine said Lincoln Park was the 5th best place to live in New Jersey.
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Geography of Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is the easternmost point in Morris County. This special spot is right along the Pompton River.
The borough covers about 6.91 square miles (17.91 km2). Most of this area, about 6.40 square miles (16.57 km2), is land. The rest, about 0.52 square miles (1.34 km2), is water.
Lincoln Park shares its borders with several other towns. In Morris County, it borders Kinnelon, Montville, and Pequannock Township. It also borders Fairfield Township in Essex County. Finally, it borders Wayne in Passaic County.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,831 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,186 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 3,376 | 54.4% | |
| 1960 | 6,048 | 79.1% | |
| 1970 | 9,034 | 49.4% | |
| 1980 | 8,806 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 10,978 | 24.7% | |
| 2000 | 10,930 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 10,521 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 10,915 | 3.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,951 | 4.1% | |
| Population sources: 1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 10,521 people living in Lincoln Park. There were 4,001 households and 2,593 families. The population density was about 1,649 people per square mile.
Most people in Lincoln Park were White (86.26%). About 7.38% were Asian, and 1.83% were Black or African American. About 9.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had 2.46 people. The average family had 3.09 people. About 18.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Lincoln Park was 44.0 years.
Education in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park has its own school district, the Lincoln Park Public Schools. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade.
Local Schools
As of the 2018–19 school year, the district had 914 students. There were 82.4 teachers, meaning about 11 students for every teacher. The district has two schools:
- Lincoln Park Elementary School: This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. In 2018–19, it had 488 students.
- Lincoln Park Middle School: This school teaches students from 5th to 8th grade. In 2018–19, it had 421 students.
High School Education
For ninth through twelfth grades, students from Lincoln Park go to Boonton High School. This school is in Boonton. Lincoln Park students make up most of the students at this high school.
In 2018–19, Boonton High School had 643 students. There were 56.3 teachers, with about 11.4 students per teacher. The two school districts have tried to end this arrangement. Lincoln Park feels it doesn't have enough say on the Boonton school board. However, the New Jersey Department of Education rejected their request in 2006.
Some students from Lincoln Park also attend special academy programs. These are part of the Morris County Vocational School District. These include the Morris County School of Technology in Denville. Other options are The Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering in Rockaway. There is also the Academy for Law and Public Safety in Butler.
Getting Around Lincoln Park
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Roads and Highways
As of 2010, Lincoln Park had about 45.16 miles of roads. The town itself takes care of 39.40 miles of these roads. Morris County maintains the remaining 5.76 miles.
The main highway that goes through Lincoln Park is U.S. Route 202. Other important roads include County Route 504 and County Route 511 Alternate. Larger highways like New Jersey Route 23 and Interstate 80 are close by in Wayne Township.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit offers train service at the Lincoln Park station. This station is on the Montclair-Boonton Line. You can take a train from here to places like Newark Broad Street Station and New York Penn Station. You can also connect to Hoboken Terminal.
NJ Transit also provides local bus service on the 871 route.
Lakeland Bus Lines has some bus service on its Route 46. This route goes between Dover and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.
Media and News
People in Lincoln Park can watch television stations from New York City. They also read several newspapers. These include The Star-Ledger, Daily Record, and The Record.
Famous People from Lincoln Park
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Lincoln Park. Here are a few:
- Angelo Badalamenti (1937–2022): A famous composer who wrote music for movies and TV shows. He is well known for the theme music of Twin Peaks.
- Lauren English (born 1989): A competitive swimmer who swam for the United States. She competed in the Pan Pacific Championships in 2006.
- A. J. Khubani (born 1959): He founded and leads Telebrands Corp., a company known for "As Seen on TV" products.
- Jim Kiick (1946–2020): An NFL football player. He was a halfback, most famous for playing with the Miami Dolphins.
- Eric Klenofsky (born 1994): A professional soccer player.
- William A. Mitchell (1911–2004): An inventor who created Pop Rocks candy and the drink mix Tang.
- Craig Slaff (born 1960): An artist known for his paintings of aviation themes.
See also
In Spanish: Lincoln Park (Nueva Jersey) para niños
