Boonton, New Jersey
Boonton: town in New Jersey, USA
About
Boonton is a town located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,263 and a population density of 1,701 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,220 inhabitants.
The town was created 160 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Boonton
| Population | 4,220 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Morris County |
| Different from | Boonton Township |
| Postal code | 07005 |
| Area | 2.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9026,-74.4071 |
| Altitude | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Establishment | March 16, 1866 (160 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:52:11 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,684 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Boonton is located at 40°54'9"N 74°24'26"W (40.9026000, -74.4071000). It has 3 neighbors: Montville, Mountain Lakes and Parsippany.
Boonton map
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Weather
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Boonton decreased by 1.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,300 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,312 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,326 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,318 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,318 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,322 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,300 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,287 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,237 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,220 | -0.4% | estimation process |
People born in Boonton (16)
People born in Boonton, including actress and politician Helen Gahagan Douglas, actor Peter Onorati, Comic book artist Adam Kubert, .
More notable people
- Don Edwards (American singer) he was born in 20/03/1939
- Joseph J. Maraziti (American politician (1912-1991)) he was born in 15/06/1912
- Anthony Bucco (American politician) he was born in 24/02/1938
- Frank Makosky (American baseball player) he was born in 20/01/1910
- Mario DeMarco (Player of American and Canadian football (1924-1956)) he was born in 24/07/1924
- Mike Michalowicz (entrepreneur, TV host, columnist) he was born in 24/09/1971
- Anthony M. Bucco (Member of the New Jersey General Assembly) he was born in 12/04/1962
- W. H. Lyon (American college football coach) he was born in 15/09/1872
- Mary Harriott Norris (American author and educator) she was born in 16/03/1848
- Vincent Musetto (American film critic and journalist) he was born in 01/05/1941
- Digby Diehl (US writer and editor) he was born in 14/11/1940
- Thomas J. Hillery he was born in 16/06/1904
- JJ Koczan (American vocalist, journalist and author) he was born in 01/10/1981
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Boonton, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184047 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Parsippany | Parsippany (NJ) | 07054-3897 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Boonton, 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 |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Boonton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Boonton Post Office | Boonton (NJ) | 07005 |
Other cities in Morris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 51,144 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Monroe | 44,884 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Mount Olive | 28,815 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montville | 20,970 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 18,594 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Dover | 17,619 | Town in New Jersey, USA |
| Madison | 17,612 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Denville | 16,362 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Pequannock | 14,884 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hanover | 14,173 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florham Park | 11,824 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| East Hanover | 10,868 | Township of New Jersey |
| Kinnelon | 9,852 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Budd Lake | 8,968 | Census designated place |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,836 | Census designated place |
| Chatham | 8,601 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Boonton distances to largest New Jersey cities