Elmwood Park, New Jersey 2025

Elmwood Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 20,135.

Elmwood Park was formed on April 15, 1916, from portions of Ridgewood Township, Saddle River Township, and Paramus, based on the results of a referendum held on June 24, 1915.

Elmwood Park has a total area of 2.54 square miles, all of which is land. It is bordered to the north by Waldwick, to the east by Ridgewood, and to the south and west by Paramus.

As of the 2010 U.S Census, there were 20,027 people, 7,878 households, and 5,617 families residing in the borough. The population density was 7,904.3 per square mile. There were 8,260 housing units at an average density of 3,246.9 per square mile.

The racial makeup of the borough was 78.48 White, 1.72% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 17.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.49% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.64% of the population.

Homes in Elmwood Park are single and multi-family homes and apartments. There are also a few condos and co-ops.

The first school in Elmwood Park was built in 1875, and the district had grown to three schools by 1900.

The borough is home to several parks, including Elmwood Park, Hess, Kip Van Winkle, West Chestnut, and Veterans.

The Community Church of Elmwood Park hosts a weekly farmers' market during the summer.

The highest temperature ever recorded in Elmwood Park was 106°F on July 22, 2011, and the lowest temperature ever recorded was -17°F on January 22, 1984.

The first mayor of Elmwood Park, elected in 1916, was John J. Ladu.

The first automobile license plates issued in Bergen County were issued in Elmwood Park in 1903.

The Elmwood Park Ambulance Corps was formed in 1942.

Elmwood Park is home to several restaurants, including Italian, Chinese, Greek, Mexican, and Indian cuisine.

Movies and shows created in Elmwood include; Rage (1972) starring George C. Scott, The Assault (1996), The Sopranos (1999-2007) - the Vesuvio Restaurant, the pullover on Route 4, has a scene in the final episode.

Overall, Elmwood Park, New Jersey, is a vibrant community with a rich history, cultural events, and various dining options.