Singac, New Jersey facts for kids
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Singac, New Jersey
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Map of Little Falls in Passaic County; Singac is located in the western end of Little Falls. Inset: Location of Passaic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
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Census Bureau map of Little Falls, New Jersey, in which Singac is located at its western end
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 Singac, New Jersey
Location in Passaic County, New Jersey
Singac, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Singac, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Passaic |
| Township | Little Falls |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 6.34% |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,602 |
| • Density | 7,847.49/sq mi (3,027.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07424
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| Area code(s) | 862/973 |
| FIPS code | 34-67770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02584027 |
Singac (pronounced SING-ack) is a small community in New Jersey, USA. It is located within a larger area called Little Falls, in Passaic County. Singac is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for collecting population data, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a town would.
In 2020, about 3,602 people lived in Singac. The name Singac might come from the Lenape Native American language. Some believe it means "backbone of mountain" or "flat country." It could also mean "boggy meadow," which makes sense because the area can flood after heavy rain.
Where is Singac?
Singac is located in the western part of Little Falls. It covers a total area of about 0.498 square miles (1.289 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Passaic River forms the northern border of Singac. A main road, New Jersey Route 23, also known as the Newark-Pompton Turnpike, runs through the community. This road helps people travel north and south.
Singac's History and Businesses
Singac has a history of local businesses. One interesting company was the Mountain View Diners Company. From 1939 to 1957, this company built prefabricated diners. These diners were like ready-made restaurants that could be shipped to different places across the country.
Who Lives in Singac?
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| 2020 | 3,602 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 3,618 people living in Singac. The community had 1,477 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Singac are White, making up about 88% of the population. There are also people of Asian, Black or African American, and other backgrounds. About 12.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Singac was about 40 years old. About 19.5% of the population was under 18 years old. This means Singac is a community with a mix of families and older residents.
