New Milford, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Milford, New Jersey
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Demarest-Bloomer House
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The Birthplace of Bergen County
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Location of New Milford 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 New Milford, New Jersey
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 New Milford, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
New Milford, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
New Milford, 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 | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | March 11, 1922 | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.32 sq mi (6.02 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.28 sq mi (5.91 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) 1.77% | |
| Area rank | 387th of 565 in state 42nd of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,923 | |
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16,889 | |
| • Rank | 159th of 565 in state 18th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 7,412.9/sq mi (2,862.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 62nd of 565 in state 19th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07646
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400351660 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885320 | |
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New Milford is a small town, called a borough, located in Bergen County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 16,923 people lived here. The town was officially created on March 11, 1922. It is thought to be named after Milford, Pennsylvania.
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Exploring New Milford's Geography
New Milford covers about 2.32 square miles (6.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Towns and Historic Spots
New Milford shares its borders with several other towns in Bergen County. These include Bergenfield, Dumont, Oradell, River Edge, and Teaneck.
New Milford is also home to a historic place called New Bridge Landing. This spot is shared with the nearby towns of River Edge and Teaneck.
Understanding Unincorporated Communities
Within New Milford, there are smaller areas known as unincorporated communities. These are places that don't have their own separate local government but are still part of the borough. Some of these areas in New Milford are New Bridge, Old Bridge, and Peetzburgh.
River Levels and Flooding
The Hackensack River flows near New Milford. Sometimes, during heavy storms like Hurricane Irene in 2011, the river can rise very high. When this happens, it can cause flooding in homes, and people sometimes need to leave their houses for safety. The highest the river has ever been recorded in New Milford was during a storm in 2007.
People and Population in New Milford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 860 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,141 | 32.7% | |
| 1920 | 3,833 | 235.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,556 | −33.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,215 | 25.8% | |
| 1950 | 6,006 | 86.8% | |
| 1960 | 18,810 | 213.2% | |
| 1970 | 19,149 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 16,876 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 15,990 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 16,400 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 16,341 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 16,923 | 3.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 16,889 | 3.4% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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New Milford's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 16,341 people living in New Milford. There were about 6,141 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in New Milford were White (about 70.5%). There were also many Asian residents (about 19.4%) and some Black or African American residents (about 3.7%). About 13.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in New Milford was about 41.6 years old. About 20.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Arts and Culture in New Milford
New Milford has been home to some musical talent. For example, The Fontane Sisters was a singing group made up of three sisters from the borough.
Education in New Milford
The New Milford School District provides education for students from kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. In the 2018–19 school year, the district had about 2,026 students and 157 teachers. This means there were about 13 students for every teacher.
Schools in the District
New Milford has four main schools:
- Berkley Street School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- Bertrand F. Gibbs Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- David E. Owens Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- New Milford High School (9th to 12th grade)
High School Programs
In 2011–12, New Milford High School started an "academies program." This means students can choose to focus on specific areas of study, like the school of sciences or the school of history.
County-Wide Technical Schools
Students from New Milford can also apply to special high school programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. These include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools offer unique programs for students interested in technical careers or advanced studies.
Private Schools and Art Centers
The Hovnanian School, founded in 1976, teaches students from preschool to eighth grade. It helps students learn about Armenian culture and the Armenian language.
New Milford is also home to The Art Center of Northern New Jersey. This center offers art classes and has a gallery for both kids and adults.
Transportation in New Milford
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New Milford has many roads, with about 47 miles of roadways in total. Most of these roads are managed by the borough itself. Some of the main roads include River Road, Madison Avenue, Milford Avenue, and Boulevard.
Public Bus and Train Services
For public transportation, NJ Transit offers bus routes that connect New Milford to other places. Bus route 167 can take you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. There are also local bus routes like the 753, 756, 762, and 772 that serve the area.
If you prefer trains, NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line has stations nearby in River Edge. These stations, River Edge and New Bridge Landing, offer train service to Hoboken Terminal. From Hoboken, you can connect to Penn Station in New York City.
Notable People from New Milford
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to New Milford:
- Jack Antonoff (born 1984), a guitarist for the band fun.
- Rachel Antonoff (born 1981), a fashion designer.
- Adam Leitman Bailey (born 1970), a real estate lawyer.
- Mario Bokara (born 1980), a professional wrestler.
- J. Walter Christie (1865–1944), known for his work on early tank designs.
- Sherry Coben (1953–2024), a writer who created the TV show Kate & Allie.
- Josh Dela Cruz (born 1989), an actor who hosts Blue's Clues & You!.
- Frank DiMaggio (born 1950), a retired Canadian football player.
- Mary Joyce Doyle (1923–2016), a nun and librarian who helped create a system for sharing books in Bergen County.
- Jim Dray (born 1986), a former National Football League (NFL) player.
- Pee Wee Erwin (1913–1981), a jazz trumpet player.
- Beth Fowler (born 1940), an actress.
- Janet Hamill (born 1945), a poet and spoken word artist.
- Dave Jeser (born 1977), co-creator of the animated show Drawn Together.
- Ed Marinaro (born 1950), a football player and actor.
- Rob McClure (born 1982), a Tony Award-nominated actor for theater.
- John Minko (born 1953), a sports update anchor for WFAN radio.
- Michael Nelson (born 1949), a political scientist who studies the U.S. Presidency.
- J.J. Racaza (born 1980), a skilled marksman who appeared on the show Top Shot.
- Joe Regalbuto (born 1949), an actor.
- Jean Shepherd (1921–1999), the writer and narrator of the famous holiday movie A Christmas Story.
- Bobby Steele (born 1956), a guitar player for the bands Misfits and The Undead.
- Robert B. Sturges, a Florida businessman and former New Jersey government official.
- Robert Torricelli (born 1951), a former Congressman and Senator from New Jersey.
- Jeffrey A. Warsh (born 1960), a politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly.
Images for kids
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The Demarest-Bloomer House, a historic building in New Milford.
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A map showing New Milford's location in Bergen County, New Jersey.
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A map of New Milford from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The official seal of New Milford.
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County Route 41 (River Road) in New Milford.
See also
In Spanish: New Milford (Nueva Jersey) para niños
