Saddle Brook, New Jersey facts for kids
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Saddle Brook, New Jersey
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House in Riverside Cemetery
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Location of Saddle Brook in Bergen County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of Saddle Brook, New Jersey
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 Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Saddle Brook, 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 20, 1716 (as Saddle River Township) | |
| Renamed | November 8, 1955 (as Saddle Brook Township) | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Faulkner Act (mayor–council) | |
| • Body | Township Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) 2.32% | |
| Area rank | 360th of 565 in state 33rd of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,294 | |
| • Estimate
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14,386 | |
| • Rank | 185th of 565 in state 25th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 5,309.8/sq mi (2,050.1/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 104th of 565 in state 28th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07663
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| Area code(s) | 201 and 973 | |
| FIPS code | 3400365340 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 882308 | |
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Saddle Brook is a township located in Bergen County, in the state of New Jersey. It is part of the United States. In 2020, about 14,294 people lived here. This was a small increase from the 2010 population.
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History of Saddle Brook
Long ago, before Europeans arrived, the Lenape Native Americans lived in this area.
Saddle River Township was formed on March 20, 1716. It covered all the land in Bergen County west of the Saddle River. This makes it one of the oldest towns in Bergen County. The township was named after the Saddle River. This river is a branch of the Passaic River. The river itself was named after a stream and valley in Scotland.
In 1772, the township was divided by a royal order. The northern part became Franklin Township. Later, other parts of the original township also became new towns. These included Glen Rock, Lodi, and Wallington. More towns like Garfield and Fair Lawn also formed from parts of the township.
On November 8, 1955, Saddle River Township changed its name. It became known as Saddle Brook, which is its name today.
Geography and Location
Saddle Brook covers about 2.76 square miles (7.14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The township shares its borders with several other towns in Bergen County. These include Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Garfield, Lodi, Paramus, and Rochelle Park.
Some smaller areas or neighborhoods within Saddle Brook are Coalberg and Passaic Junction.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 2,171 | — | |
| 1820 | 2,291 | 5.5% | |
| 1830 | 3,399 | 48.4% | |
| 1840 | 828 | * | −75.6% |
| 1850 | 823 | −0.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,007 | 22.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,168 | 16.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,355 | 16.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,169 | −13.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,954 | * | 67.2% |
| 1910 | 3,047 | 55.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,845 | * | −6.6% |
| 1930 | 2,424 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,169 | 30.7% | |
| 1950 | 7,955 | 151.0% | |
| 1960 | 13,834 | 73.9% | |
| 1970 | 15,975 | 15.5% | |
| 1980 | 14,084 | −11.8% | |
| 1990 | 13,296 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 13,155 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 13,659 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,294 | 4.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,386 | 5.3% | |
| Population sources: 1800–1920 1840 1850–1870 1850 1870 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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The population of Saddle Brook has changed over many years. In 1810, there were about 2,171 people. By 1950, the population had grown to nearly 8,000. In 1970, it reached its highest point with almost 16,000 residents.
In 2020, the population was 14,294. Most residents are White, but there are also many Asian and Black residents. A growing number of people identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Saddle Brook has about 2.58 people. The average family has about 3.13 people. The median age of residents is about 41.4 years old.
Education in Saddle Brook
The Saddle Brook Public Schools system teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to twelfth grade. There are five schools in the district. In the 2018–19 school year, about 1,798 students attended these schools.
The schools include:
- Washington School (for Pre-K students)
- Franklin Elementary School (grades K–6)
- Salome H. Long Memorial Elementary School (grades K–6)
- Helen I. Smith Elementary School (grades K–6)
- Saddle Brook High School (grades 7–12, combining middle and high school)
Students in Bergen County can also attend special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. These schools include the Bergen County Academies and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus.
Getting Around (Transportation)
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Saddle Brook has many roads and highways. The township has over 41 miles of roadways. Some are maintained by the town, others by the county or state.
Important highways that meet here are the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 80. U.S. Route 46 also passes through a part of the township. Other major roads like New Jersey Route 4 and Route 17 are very close by.
For public transportation, the NJ Transit Plauderville train station is nearby in Garfield. From there, you can take a train on the Bergen County Line to places like Hoboken Terminal. You can also transfer to trains going to New York Penn Station.
NJ Transit also offers bus service from Saddle Brook. These buses can take you to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan and other towns in New Jersey.
Local TV Station
From 1999 to 2009, Saddle Brook had its own public-access cable TV station called SBC-TV. It was created after a big storm in 1999 to help share emergency alerts. The station closed for a while due to money issues. It started up again in 2011 with volunteers. Now it shows Township Council meetings and shares information about town services and events.
Places to Visit
- Riverside Cemetery: This is a large Jewish cemetery with over 65,000 burials. It has a beautiful old house used for offices.
- Saddle Brook Diner: This diner is located on Market Street. It is said to be where the town got its name.
- Passaic Junction: This is a rail yard owned by the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway. It connects to another major railway, Norfolk Southern.
- Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: This is a hospital that helps people recover from injuries and illnesses. It has 112 beds and specializes in helping people with conditions like stroke and brain injury.
- First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook: This church was the first one established within the township's current boundaries. It officially began in 1900.
Famous People from Saddle Brook
Many interesting people have connections to Saddle Brook, including:
- Steve Beauharnais (born 1990), a football player.
- Gary Brolsma (born 1986), known for the "Numa Numa Dance" video online.
- Joe Cunningham (1931–2021), a former professional baseball player.
- Ralph Giacomarro (born 1961), a former professional football punter.
- Morgan Hoffmann (born 1989), a professional golfer.
- Kim Jones (born 1969), a sports broadcaster.
- Zane Kalemba (born 1985), a professional ice hockey goalie.
- Steve Longa (born 1994), a football player.
- Steve Maneri (born 1988), a football tight end.
See also
In Spanish: Saddle Brook para niños
