Closter, New Jersey
Closter: borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
About
Closter is a city located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,373 and a population density of 979 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,446 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1903.
Quick Facts about Closter
| Population | 8,446 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07624, 07624 |
| Area | 8.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9732,-73.9615 |
| Altitude | 128 feet / 39 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1904 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:50:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 988 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Closter Station image
Geography
Closter is located at 40°58'23"N 73°57'42"W (40.9731500, -73.9615300). It has 2 neighbors: Demarest and Harrington Park.
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Weather
63°F
Chance Rain Showers
8 mph SE
Wednesday
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Closter increased by 0.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,373 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,477 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,547 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,582 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,591 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,592 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,602 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,618 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,547 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,511 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,446 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,610 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,157 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,354 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,165 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 57.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 40.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 207 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
Closter zip code is 07624.
County name: Bergen, County
fips: 34003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $137,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,103 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $409 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $704 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,470 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,342 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 150,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,628 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,529 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,416 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 829 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 459 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 309 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 336 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 634 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 524.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.56 |
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People born in Closter (4)
People born in Closter, including Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, in Closter, New Jersey David-Seth Kirshner, comedian London Lee, musician Gene Orloff, .
More notable people
- Tommy La Stella (American baseball player) he was born in 31/01/1989
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Closter, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190071 | Cochran School of Nursing | Yonkers (NY) | 10701 |
| 190761 | Dominican College of Blauvelt | Orangeburg (NY) | 10962-1210 |
| 193399 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | Bronx (NY) | 10471-1093 |
| 195243 | St. Thomas Aquinas College | Sparkill (NY) | 10976-1050 |
| 193016 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry (NY) | 10522 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Closter, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fort Lee | 38,356 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bergenfield | 27,371 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Ridgewood | 24,915 | Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Closter distances to largest New Jersey cities