Cranford, New Jersey
Cranford: Township of New Jersey
About
Cranford is a township located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 22,625 and a population density of 4,647 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,028 inhabitants.
The township was created 153 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Cranford
| Population : | 24,028 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 07016 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 4.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1871 (153 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:00:09 (24th December 2024) |
| Density : | 4,935 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cranford is located at 40°39'30"N 74°17'59"W (40.6584400, -74.2995900). It has 8 neighbors: Clark, Garwood, Kenilworth, Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park, Springfield and Westfield.
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- Official Website
Official website of Cranford
Cranford has 8 neighbours.
- Clark township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Garwood town
- Kenilworth town in New Jersey
- Linden A city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the state. Linden is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Linden Historical Society and the Linden Arts Council.
- Roselle borough in New Jersey, USA
- Roselle Park borough in Union County, New Jersey
- Springfield township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Westfield town in Union County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Cranford increased by 5.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 22,625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,769 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,864 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,136 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,331 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,899 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,983 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,051 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,100 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,054 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,028 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Cranford
1 Nomahegan Park
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2 Lenape Park
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3 Mohawk Park
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4 Hanson Park
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5 Tomasello Winery Tasting Room - Cranford
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Other Places in Cranford
1 Cranford Township
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People born in Cranford (10)
People born in Cranford, including designer Howard Darrin, singer-songwriter Jordan White, artist Ron Miriello, .
List
- Robert Chester Smith (American historian) he was born in 26/02/1912
- J. B. Elwell (American bridge player, teacher, and writer) he was born in 24/02/1873
- Nik Fekete he was born in 24/03/1980
- Gordon Chalmers (American swimmer) he was born in 24/02/1911
- James Campbell Watson Rankin Sr. (American mayor) he was born in 01/10/1858
- Charles Leo Abry Sr. (American mayor) he was born in 24/07/1838
- Deborah Wolfe (American educator and minister of religion) she was born in 01/01/1916
Schools in Cranford
College & universities near Cranford, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187198 | Union County College | Cranford (NJ) | 07016-1528 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Cranford, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Cranford
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cranford Post Office | Cranford (NJ) | 07016 |
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Union | 67,137 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
| Kenilworth | 8,153 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Cranford distances to largest New Jersey cities
