- Midland Park, New Jersey
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Midland Park, New Jersey — Borough — Map highlighting Midland Park's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Midland Park, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°59′41″N 74°8′31″W / 40.99472°N 74.14194°WCoordinates: 40°59′41″N 74°8′31″W / 40.99472°N 74.14194°W Country United States State New Jersey County Bergen Incorporated September 6, 1894 Government[1] – Type Borough (New Jersey) – Mayor Joseph Monahan (I, term ends 2011)[2] – Administrator Adeline Hanna[3] Area – Total 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) – Land 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) – Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) Elevation[4] 292 ft (89 m) Population (2010 Census)[5] – Total 7,128 – Density 4,502.8/sq mi (1,738.5/km2) Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) – Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) ZIP code 07432[6] Area code(s) 201/551 FIPS code 34-46110[7][8] GNIS feature ID 0885300[9] Website http://mpnj.com Midland Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 7,128.[5]
Midland Park was incorporated as a borough on September 6, 1894, at the height of the "Boroughitis" craze then sweeping through Bergen County that led to the creation of over two dozen new municipalities in the county in that one year alone. The new borough consisted of portions of both Franklin Township and Ridgewood Township. The borough expanded in April 1920 by adding an additional part of Franklin Township. In a referendum held on June 9, 1931, Midland Park acquired additional land from Wyckoff Township (which until 1926 had been known as Franklin Township).[10][11]
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Geography
Midland Park is located at 40°59′35″N 74°08′34″W / 40.993120°N 74.142869°W (40.993120, -74.142869).[12]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all of it land.
Sections
Northside borders Waldwick and is the location of the high school. The Catholic church, Nativity, is also located by the high school. The main road running through is Prospect Street.
Park Wood is located on the east side of Midland Park. The area is composed of only homes and borders Ridgewood. At some points one can see the New York City skyline.
Westside, known as Wortendyke, borders Wyckoff
South Central is the industrial region of the town, with few households.
Southwest is the home of the Midland Park Shopping Center and to many other businesses, such as Dunkin Donuts, 7-11, and Burger King.
Southeast/Wortendyke is home to Pool Time and other small businesses; this is the other, quieter downtown region of Midland Park.
Demographics
Historical populations Census Pop. %± 1900 1,348 — 1910 2,001 48.4% 1920 2,243 12.1% 1930 3,638 62.2% 1940 4,525 24.4% 1950 5,164 14.1% 1960 7,543 46.1% 1970 8,159 8.2% 1980 7,381 −9.5% 1990 7,047 −4.5% 2000 6,947 −1.4% 2010 7,128 2.6% Population 1900 - 1990.[13][14] As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 6,947 people, 2,613 households, and 1,883 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,439.5 people per square mile (1,719.4/km2). There were 2,650 housing units at an average density of 1,693.5 per square mile (655.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.81% White, 0.43% African American, 0.06% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.69% of the population.
There were 2,613 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the borough the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $76,462, and the median income for a family was $83,926. Males had a median income of $55,044 versus $39,142 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,284. About 1.0% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Midland Park is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office and only votes to break a tie. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[1]
As of 2011[update], the Mayor of Midland Park Borough is Joseph Monahan (I, term of office ends on December 31, 2011). Members of the Midland Park Borough Council are Bernard Holst (2012), Michael Junta (2011), Patrick "Bud" O'Hagan (2013), Nicholas Papapietro (2011), Nancy Cronk Peet (2013) and Scott Pruiksma (2012).[15]
Federal, state and county representation
Midland Park is in the 5th Congressional district. New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District is represented by Scott Garrett (R, Wantage Township). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken).
Midland Park is in the 40th District of the New Jersey Legislature, which is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Kevin J. O'Toole (R, Cedar Grove) and in the New Jersey General Assembly by Scott Rumana (R, Wayne) and David C. Russo (R, Ridgewood).[16]
Bergen County's County Executive is Kathleen Donovan (R, Rutherford; term ends December 31, 2014).[17] The Board of Chosen Freeholders is the county's legislative body and its seven members are elected at-large on a staggered basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year.[18] As of 2011, Bergen County's Freeholders are Chairman John Driscoll, Jr. (R, 2012; Paramus),[19] Vice-Chairwoman Maura DeNicola (R, 2013; Franklin Lakes),[20] Chair Pro Tempore John D. Mitchell (R, 2013; Cliffside Park)[21] John A. Felice (R, 2013; River Edge),[22] David L. Ganz (D, 2011; Fair Lawn),[23] Robert G. Hermansen (R, 2012; Mahwah)[24] and Bernadette P. McPherson (D, 2011; Rutherford).[25][26] Other countywide constitutional officials are Sheriff Michael Saudino (R), Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill) and County Clerk Elizabeth Randall (R, Westwood).[27]
Politics
As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 6,953 in Midland Park, there are 4,684 registered voters (67.4% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 496 (10.6% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,866 (39.8% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 2,320 (49.5% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were two voters registered to other parties.[28]
On the national level, Midland Park leans strongly toward the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 61% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received around 38%.[29]
Education
Students in public school for grades K through 12 attend the Midland Park School District. Schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[30]) are Godwin School (K-2), Highland School (grades 3 - 6; 620 students when it was K-6) and Midland Park High School for grades 7 - 12 (506 students).
Transportation
New Jersey Transit bus routes 144, 145, 148, 164, 722 and 752 serve Midland Park.[31]
Notable residents
Current and former residents of Midland Park include:
- Warren Terhune (1869–1920), 13th Governor of American Samoa.[32]
- Johnny Vander Meer (1914–1997), the only player in MLB history to pitch two consecutive no-hitters.[33]
- The band Honor Society.
- The band Paulson.
- The Band: Don't Upset The Bear (http://www.facebook.com/dontupsetthebear)
Notable businesses
Businesses in Midland Park include:
- American Musical Supply
- IES Ltd (founded 1989), software company
References
- ^ a b 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 169.
- ^ 2011 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Accessed October 2, 2011.
- ^ Midland Park Borough Administrator, Borough of Midland Park. Accessed March 6, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Midland Park, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 1, 2008.
- ^ a b "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Midland Park borough, New Jersey". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. http://factfinder2.census.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
- ^ Look Up a ZIP Code, United States Postal Service. Accessed October 2, 2011.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 81.
- ^ Bergen County, New Jersey Municipalities, Dutch Door Genealogy. Accessed May 30, 2006.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Historical Population Trends in Bergen County (1900 - 2000), Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed December 23, 2007.
- ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
- ^ Midland Park Mayor & Council, Borough of Midland Park. Accessed March 6, 2011.
- ^ "Legislative Roster: 2010-2011 Session". New Jersey Legislature. http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/roster.asp. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ Bergen County Executive, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 3, 2011.
- ^ What Is a Freeholder?, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 6, 2011.
- ^ Freeholder John Driscoll, Jr., Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ Maura R. DeNicola, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ John D. Mitchell, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ John A. Felice, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ Freeholder David L. Ganz, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ Freeholder Robert G. Hermansen, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ Freeholder Bernadette P. McPherson, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 11, 2011.
- ^ Freeholder Home Page, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 3, 2011.
- ^ Constitutional Officers, Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed January 3, 2011.
- ^ "County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," Bergen County, New Jersey, dated April 1, 2006.
- ^ 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.
- ^ Data for the Midland Park School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 25, 2011.
- ^ Routes by County: Bergen County, New Jersey Transit. Accessed August 8, 2008.
- ^ Commander Warren Jay Terhune, American Samoa. Accessed January 23, 2011.
- ^ Vander Meer's Night to Remember, ESPN.com, dated June 13, 2004.
External links
- Borough of Midland Park official website
- Midland Park School District
- Midland Park School District's 2009–10 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Midland Park School District, National Center for Education Statistics
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