Bloomfield, New Jersey

Bloomfield: Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

About

Bloomfield is a township located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,315 and a population density of 8,880 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,810 inhabitants.

The township was created 211 years ago in 1812.

Bloomfield locator map
Location of Bloomfield on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Bloomfield

Population : 49,810 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Essex County
Postal code : 07003
Phone Area Codes : 973
Area : 5.33 km2
Altitude : 174 feet / 53 meters
Establishment : March 03, 1812 (211 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 01:56:03 (19th March 2024)
Density : 9,349 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.01% (2010-2020)
Frank M Leo Assc Bldg Bloomfield jeh image
Frank M Leo Assc Bldg Bloomfield jeh
Frank M Leo Assc Bldg Bloomfield jeh image

Geography

Bloomfield is located at 40°48'24"N 74°11'8"W (40.8067700, -74.1854200). It has 7 neighbors: Belleville, Brick, Clifton, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Montclair and Nutley.

Bloomfield map

Bloomfield has 7 neighbours.

  • Belleville township in New Jersey
  • Brick A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in eastern New Jersey. Brick is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the historic district and the Brick Historical Museum.
  • Clifton The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Clifton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Clifton Public Library and the Clifton Historical Society.
  • East Orange The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. East Orange is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the East Orange Public Library.
  • Glen Ridge town in New Jersey
  • Montclair township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
  • Nutley township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Demographics

The population of Bloomfield increased by 5.01% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 47,315 - census
2011 47,515 0.42% estimation process
2012 47,390 -0.26% estimation process
2013 47,541 0.32% estimation process
2014 47,593 0.11% estimation process
2015 47,862 0.56% estimation process
2016 48,220 0.74% estimation process
2017 50,183 3.91% estimation process
2018 50,097 -0.17% estimation process
2019 49,973 -0.25% estimation process
2020 49,810 -0.33% estimation process

Bloomfield zip code is 07003. County name: Essex, County fips: 34013

Bloomfield, Wardsesson, Wassessing, Watsaping, Watsessing

People born in Bloomfield (34)

People born in Bloomfield, including basketball player Kelly Tripucka, diplomat Seymour Parker Gilbert, distance runner Tom Fleming, .

List

  • James Avati (American artist (1912-2005)) he was born in 14/12/1912
  • William C. Carl (American music educator) he was born in 02/03/1865
  • William D. Bishop (American politician) he was born in 14/09/1827
  • Doug Brien (American football player) he was born in 24/11/1970
  • Randolph Bourne (American writer) he was born in 30/05/1886
  • Bill Geyer (American football player (1919-2004)) he was born in 03/10/1919
  • Caleb Cook Baldwin (American missionary) he was born in 01/01/1820
  • Carl J. Gilbert (United States trade representative) he was born in 03/04/1906
  • Frank Howard Dodd (American publisher) he was born in 12/04/1844
  • Frank Tripucka (American football player (1927-2013)) he was born in 08/12/1927
  • Hank Borowy (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 12/05/1916
  • Jim Kelly (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 01/02/1884
  • Kevin Burkhardt (American sportscaster) he was born in 02/03/1974
  • Robert Gimson (American football player) he was born in 29/06/1986
  • Seth Bingham (American organist and composer) he was born in 16/04/1882
  • Thomas Sidney Smith (American politician) he was born in 14/12/1917
  • Todd Edwards (American record producer) he was born in 09/12/1972
  • Danielle Derek (American movie actress) she was born in 07/09/1981

Schools in Bloomfield

College & universities near Bloomfield, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
183822 Bloomfield College Bloomfield (NJ) 07003

Stations (16)

Amtrak & bus stations near Bloomfield, NJ

Code Name Address Type
NWK Pennsylvania Station 1 Raymond Plaza West RAIL
EWR Newark Liberty International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport RAIL
NYP Pennsylvania Station 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street RAIL
YNY Yonkers station 5 Buena Vista Ave. RAIL
MET Metropark station 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike RAIL

Post offices near Bloomfield

Post Office Name City ZIP
North Center Post Office Bloomfield (NJ) 07003

Other places with the same name (13)

Other cities in Essex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , NJ. (more)

City Name Population Title
Newark 282,520 The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
East Orange 64,630 The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Irvington 54,226 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
West Orange 47,473 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Montclair 38,509 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Belleville 36,446 Township in New Jersey
Livingston 30,397 Township in New Jersey, United States
Orange 30,134 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Nutley 28,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Maplewood 25,985 Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
South Orange 17,295 Town in Essex County, New Jersey
Verona 13,637 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Clinton 12,881 Town in New Jersey, United States
Cedar Grove 12,457 Township in Essex County, New Jersey
Caldwell 7,943 Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Glen Ridge 7,570 Town in New Jersey

Distance to Other Cities

Bloomfield distances to largest New Jersey cities