Bloomfield, New Jersey
Bloomfield: township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
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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 214 years ago in 1812.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8068,-74.1854 |
| Altitude | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Establishment | March 23, 1812 (214 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:41:01 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 9,349 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.01% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
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
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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People born in Bloomfield (34)
People born in Bloomfield, including basketball player Kelly Tripucka, diplomat Seymour Parker Gilbert, distance runner Tom Fleming, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bloomfield, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183822 | Bloomfield College | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bloomfield, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Bloomfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Center Post Office | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
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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