Palisades Park, New Jersey

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Palisades Park, New Jersey
settlement_type = Borough
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map_caption = Map highlighting Palisades Park's location within Bergen County. Inset: Bergen County's location within New Jersey.


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map_caption1 = Census Bureau map of Palisades Park, New Jersey

subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = New Jersey
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Bergen
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government_type = Borough (New Jersey)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = James Rotundo (D, 2010)
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established_title = Incorporated
established_date = March 22 1899

unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 3.3
area_land_km2 = 3.1
area_water_km2 = 0.2
area_total_sq_mi = 1.3
area_land_sq_mi = 1.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.1

population_as_of = 2006
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population_total = 19306
population_density_km2 = 5448.8
population_density_sq_mi = 14112.4

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
utc_offset_DST = -4
elevation_footnotes = [Gnis|885338|Borough of Palisades Park, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008.]
elevation_m = 29
elevation_ft = 95
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longd = 73 |longm = 59 |longs = 49 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 07650
area_code = 201
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 34-55770GR|2 [ [http://mcdc2.missouri.edu/webrepts/commoncodes/ccc_nj.html A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey] , Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.]
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Palisades Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough population was 17,073.

The Borough of Palisades Park was created by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22 1899, from portions of Ridgefield Township. A portion of its area was taken by Fort Lee in April 1909."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 84.] [ [http://www.dutchdoorgenealogy.com/bergen_county_new_jersey_municipalities.html Bergen County New Jersey Municipalities] , Dutch Door Genealogy. Accessed May 26, 2006.]

Geography

Palisades Park is located at coor dms|40|50|45|N|73|59|41|W|city (40.845742, -73.994795)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²), of which, 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (4.72%) is water.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1900= 644
1910= 1411
1920= 2633
1930= 7065
1940= 8141
1950= 9635
1960= 11943
1970= 13351
1980= 13732
1990= 14536
2000= 17073
estimate=19352
estyear=2007
estref= [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFPopulation?_event=Search&geo_id=16000US3454990&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US34%7C16000US3454990&_street=&_county=palisades+park&_cityTown=palisades+park&_state=04000US34&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=population_0&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Census data for Palisades Park] , United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2008.]
footnote=Population 1930 - 1990. [ [http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990] , Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.] [ [http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/planning/data/HistoricalPop.pdf Historical Population Trends in Bergen County (1900 - 2000)] , Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed December 23, 2007.] As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 17,073 people, 6,247 households, and 4,447 families residing in the borough. The population density was 14,112.4 people per square mile (5,447.9/km²). There were 6,386 housing units at an average density of 5,278.6/sq mi (2,037.7/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 48.27% White, 1.38% African American, 0.19% Native American, 41.09% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.80% from other races, and 3.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.48% of the population.

In 2000, 36.38% of Palisades Park residents identified as being of Korean heritage. This was the highest percentage of Korean Americans of any place in the country with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry and more than double that of second-ranked Cerritos, California. [ [http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Korean.html Korean Communities] , Epodunk. Accessed August 23, 2006.] In this same census, 3.1% of Palisades Park's residents identified themselves as being of Croatian ancestry. This was the second highest percentage of people with Croatian ancestry in any place in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents identifying their ancestry. [ [http://www.epodunk.com/ancestry/Croatian.html Croatian Communities] , Epodunk. Accessed August 23, 2006.]

There were 6,247 households out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the borough the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 37.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $48,015, and the median income for a family was $54,503. Males had a median income of $37,204 versus $31,997 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,607. About 8.5% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Palisades 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. ["2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book", Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 157.]

The Mayor of Palisades Park is James Rotundo (D, term ends December 31, 2010). Members of the Borough Council are Yolanda Iacobino (D, 2009), Jason Kim (D, 2010), Mark Pasquali (D, 2008), Cynthia Pierra (D, 2008), Henry Ruh (D, 2010) and Joseph Testa (D, 2009). [ [http://co.bergen.nj.us/ParksPDF/CountyDirectory.pdf "County of Bergen: 2008 County and Municipal Directory"] , Bergen County, New Jersey, p. 57. Accessed July 5, 2008.]

In elections held on November 6, 2007, 31% of registered voters turned out to fill two three-year seats on the Borough Council. Democratic incumbent Jason Kim (1,236 votes) and running mate Henry Ruh (1,239) won election to the council, defeating Republicans Anthony Sambogna (671) and Anne Fiscella (620). [ [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MjEyMDkw "Palisades Park municipal elections"] , "The Record (Bergen County)", October 24, 2007. Accessed November 29, 2007.] [ [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MjE4MzM1 "Palisades Park election results"] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 6, 2007. Accessed November 29, 2007.] [ [http://www.northjersey.com/dngmedia/media_server/tr/2007/11/06election/bergencounty2007.html Bergen County election results] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 7, 2007. Accessed November 10, 2007.]

On Election Day, November 7, 2006, Democratic Party incumbents won re-election to all three open seats on the ballot, retaining their full control of the municipal government. James M. Rotundo (1,961 votes) won his first full four-year term as Mayor — a position he had been appointed to in 2004 after the death of his predecessor, Sandy Farber — defeating Republican Anthony Sambogna (842). Joseph A. Testa (1,902) and Yolanda Iacobino (1,770) were re-elected to three-year terms of office on the Borough Council, defeating Democrats Carol Magner (899) and Alan McLean (809). [ [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkyJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MDEzNzc1 Palisades Park Election Guide] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 1, 2006.] [ [http://www.northjersey.com/page.php?qstr=eXJpcnk3ZjcxN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXkzJmZnYmVsN2Y3dnFlZUVFeXk3MDE2NzA5 Palisades Park election results] , "The Record (Bergen County)", November 8, 2006.] [ [http://151.198.187.55/countyclerk/2006%20General/2006_General.pdf Bergen County 2006 General Election Results] , Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed February 1, 2007.]

Federal, state and county representation

Palisades Park is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 37th Legislative District. [ [http://www.lwvnj.org/pubs/CG06.pdf 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government] , New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. 62. Accessed August 30, 2006.]

Politics

As of April 1, 2006, out of a 2004 Census estimated population of 18,301 in Palisades Park, there were 6,593 registered voters (36.0% of the population, vs. 55.4% in all of Bergen County). Of registered voters, 1,105 (16.8% vs. 20.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,193 (18.1% vs. 19.2% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 4,294 (65.1% vs. 60.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There was one voter registered to another party. ["County of Bergen: Voter Statistics by Municipality, Ward & District," Bergen County, New Jersey, dated April 1, 2006.]

On the national level, Palisades Park leans strongly toward the Democratic Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 59% of the vote here, defeating Republican George W. Bush, who received around 41%. [ [http://www.nj.gov/lps/elections/2004results/04_Municipality_pdf%27s/presidential_bergen_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election results: Bergen County] , New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety: Division of Elections, dated December 13, 2004.]

Education

The Palisades Park Public School District serve students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are [http://www.palpk.k12.nj.us/LES/LShmpg.htm Lindbergh Elementary School] , which serves 787 students in grades K-7 and Palisades Park High School with 649 students in grades 8-12. [ [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3412360 Palisades Park Public School District] , National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed January 14, 2008.]

Transportation

Roadways in Palisades Park include U.S. Route 1/9, U.S. Route 46, Route 5, Route 63, Route 93 and County Route 501.

New Jersey Transit bus routes 127, 154, 155, 157, 168, 166, 751 and 755 all serve Palisades Park. [ [http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBergenCountyTo Routes by County: Bergen County] , New Jersey Transit. Accessed August 8, 2008.]

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Palisades Park include:
*John J. Dickerson (1900-1966), politician who served as Mayor of Palisades Park from 1939-1952, and was Chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee. [ [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0717F63F5F107B93C0AB1783D85F428685F9 "John J. Dickerson, 66, Is Dead; Ex-Jersey Republican Chairman"] . "The New York Times", August 22, 1966. Accessed May 28, 2008.]

References

External links

* [http://www.palpk.k12.nj.us/ Palisades Park Public School District]
*NJReportCard|03|3910|0|Palisades Park Public School District
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3412360 Palisades Park Public School District] , National Center for Education Statistics
* [http://palisadespark.bccls.org/ Palisades Park Public Library Multimedia Center]
* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Palisades-Park-New-Jersey.html Palisades Park city data]