Oradell, New Jersey facts for kids
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Oradell, New Jersey
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Oradell Borough Hall from Kinderkamack Road in January 2018
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Location of Oradell 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 Oradell, New Jersey
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 Oradell, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Oradell, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Oradell, 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 8, 1894 as Delford | ||
| Renamed | November 12, 1920 as Oradell | ||
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| • Type | Borough | ||
| • Body | Borough Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.57 sq mi (6.65 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.25 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) 6.07% | ||
| Area rank | 370th of 565 in state 37th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 8,244 | ||
| • Estimate
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8,188 | ||
| • Rank | 287th of 565 in state 50th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 3,419.3/sq mi (1,320.2/km2) | ||
| • Density rank | 197th of 565 in state 40th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | ||
| ZIP Code |
07649
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| Area code(s) | 201 | ||
| FIPS code | 3400354990 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0885337 | ||
Oradell is a town, called a "borough", in Bergen County, New Jersey. In 2020, about 8,244 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2010.
Oradell has a dam on the Hackensack River. This dam creates the Oradell Reservoir. Oradell is a suburb of New York City, about 15 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan.
Oradell started as a town called Delford on March 8, 1894. It was formed from parts of other nearby townships. Many new towns were created in Bergen County around this time. The name "Delford" came from two communities: Oradell and New Milford. The town's name officially changed to "Oradell" in 1920. The name "Oradell" means "edge of the dell" (a small valley).
New Jersey Monthly magazine once ranked Oradell as the 68th best place to live in New Jersey. It was also ranked the seventh best place to live in Bergen County.
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Exploring Oradell's Location and Landscape
According to the United States Census Bureau, Oradell covers about 2.57 square miles (6.65 km2). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A community called Delford is located within the borough.
Oradell shares borders with several other towns in Bergen County. These include Dumont, Emerson, Haworth, New Milford, Paramus, and River Edge.
The Oradell Reservoir and Its Impact
The Oradell Reservoir was created by building a dam on the Hackensack River. Construction of the dam began in 1921 and finished in 1923. The reservoir also gets water from Pascack Brook and Dwars Kill.
The dam has helped reduce flooding in the eastern part of Oradell. However, it also changed the natural environment for plants and animals that lived in the river. In 2011, after Hurricane Irene, the reservoir's water level rose very high. This caused a lot of water to flow over the dam, leading to more flooding in Oradell and New Milford.
Oradell's Climate and Weather
Oradell has a climate with hot, humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Oradell's Growing Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 746 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,005 | 34.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,286 | 28.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,360 | 83.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,802 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,665 | 30.8% | |
| 1960 | 7,487 | 104.3% | |
| 1970 | 8,903 | 18.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,658 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 8,024 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,047 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 7,978 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,244 | 3.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,188 | 2.6% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
The 2010 United States census counted 7,978 people living in Oradell. There were 2,749 households, which are groups of people living together. The average number of people in a household was 2.87.
Most residents (85.79%) were White. About 11.26% were Asian, and 4.98% were Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 44.1 years. This means half the people were younger than 44.1, and half were older.
In 2010, the average income for a household was about $123,750. For families, it was about $147,139.
Oradell's Economy and Businesses
Oradell is home to the main office of Huntington Learning Center. This company started in 1977. It provides tutoring services for students in elementary and high school. They also help students prepare for important tests.
Education in Oradell
Local Public Schools for Younger Students
The Oradell Public School District serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. All these students attend Oradell Public School. In the 2019–20 school year, the school had 768 students. There was about one teacher for every 12 students.
Regional Schools for Older Students
Oradell and its neighbor, River Edge, share a school district for older students. This is called the River Dell Regional School District. It was created in 1958.
- River Dell Regional Middle School in River Edge serves students in grades 7–8.
- River Dell High School in Oradell serves students in grades 9–12.
Specialized Public High School Programs
Students from Oradell 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. There are also Bergen Tech campuses in Teterboro and Paramus. These schools offer unique programs. Students are chosen through an application process. Their home school district pays the tuition.
Private Schools in Oradell
Oradell has two private schools:
- Bergen Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school. It prepares students for college. It was founded in 1955. The school had 667 students in 2017–2018. It offers many sports and attracts students from across Northern New Jersey.
- St. Joseph Elementary School is another Catholic school. It serves children from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
Emergency Services in Oradell
Oradell has a volunteer fire department. It was started in 1894 and is located on Kinderkamack Road. The department has several fire trucks and a scuba team.
The Oradell police department is also on Kinderkamack Road, near the fire station.
Community Organizations
Oradell has two Boy Scout troops: Troop 36 and Troop 142. It also has two Cub Scout packs: Pack 136 and Pack 142.
Troop 36 started on February 11, 1911. It was one of the first Boy Scout troops in the United States. It is the oldest continuously operating Boy Scout troop in New Jersey. Troop 36 has helped more than 170 scouts become Eagle Scouts.
Troop 142 was re-established in 1999. It has over 40 members and more than 30 Eagle Scouts.
Transportation in Oradell
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Roads and Highways Connecting Oradell
As of 2010, Oradell had about 35.17 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the town itself.
County Route 503 is the main road in Oradell. It runs north to south through the middle of the town. It is also known as Kinderkamack Road.
Public Transportation Options
Train service in Oradell is provided by NJ Transit. The Oradell station is located on Oradell and Maple Avenues. It is part of the Pascack Valley Line.
NJ Transit also offers bus service. Route 165 goes to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Local bus service is available on routes 762 and 772.
Rockland Coaches also provides bus service on the 11T/11AT route. This route connects Stony Point, New York, to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Places to Visit in Oradell
- The Atwood-Blauvelt mansion on Kinderkamack Road was built in 1897. It is a great example of "shingle style" architecture. The property was bought in 2013 by a company that plans to build an assisted living facility there, while keeping the mansion.
- The New Milford Plant of the Hackensack Water Company was a water treatment plant. It was on Van Buskirk Island, an island created in the Hackensack River. It operated until 1990 and was then given to Bergen County.
- A small park in the center of town honors astronaut Wally Schirra. He was the first person from New Jersey to orbit the Earth. A plaque there marks this achievement.
- Memorial Field is a large park and field across from Oradell Public School. Many sports games are played here. The elementary school also uses the park.
- The Doug Parcells Athletic Complex is a large sports complex. It has two turf fields for recreational sports. It also has a fieldhouse and a small playground. It was named in 2005 after Doug Parcells, a former recreation director.
- Little Firehouse Theater is a stage theater with 210 seats. It used to be a firehouse. The Bergen County Players, a theater group, perform plays and musicals there.
Oradell in Media
Rockapella, a singing group, had their first performance in Oradell in 1986. They are famous for singing on the children's TV show Where in The World Is Carmen Sandiego?.
In the 2004 movie Taxi, a map shows a made-up highway in Oradell.
Famous People from Oradell
Many notable people have lived in or are connected to Oradell:
- Hugh David Black (1903–1942), a U.S. Navy officer. A ship, the USS Black, was named after him.
- Charles Livingston Bull (1874–1932), an artist who drew wildlife.
- Ginny Capicchioni, a lacrosse player. She was the first woman to play in the National Lacrosse League.
- Graham Clarke (born 1970), a musician and songwriter.
- Joe DiPietro (born 1960), a writer of plays and books.
- Percy Keese Fitzhugh (1876–1950), an author of children's books.
- Lynn Forester de Rothschild (born 1954), a business leader.
- Mark Gorton (born 1966), who founded the file-sharing service Limewire.
- Hugh J. Grant (1858–1910), a politician who was the youngest mayor of New York City.
- Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), a famous painter and sculptor.
- Vince Lombardi (1913–1970), a legendary National Football League coach for the Green Bay Packers. He lived in Oradell in the 1950s.
- Bill Madden (born 1946), a sportswriter for the New York Daily News.
- Bill McGovern (1962–2023), an American football coach.
- Jim McGovern (born 1965), a professional golfer.
- Rob McGovern (born 1966), a former American football player.
- Dan Oates (born 1955), a police chief.
- George Papp (1916–1989), a comic book artist who helped create Green Arrow.
- Bill Parcells (born 1941), a famous National Football League Head Coach.
- Harry Randall Jr. (1927–2013), a politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Nelson Riddle (1921–1985), a music arranger and conductor.
- Hezly Rivera (born 2008), an artistic gymnast.
- Darren Rizzi (born 1970), a football coach.
- Marie Rossi (1959–1991), a Major in the U.S. Army and a pilot. She served in Operation Desert Storm.
- Rich Scanlon (born 1980), a former football player for the New York Giants.
- Wally Schirra (1923–2007), an astronaut. He was the only person to fly in America's first three space programs.
- Matt Silverstein (born 1979), co-creator of the show Drawn Together.
- Guy Talarico (born 1955), a member of the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Yoojin Grace Wuertz (born 1980), a novelist.
See also
In Spanish: Oradell para niños
