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 155 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6584,-74.2996 |
| Altitude | 79 feet / 24 meters |
| Establishment | March 14, 1871 (155 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:49:10 (24th April 2026) |
| 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 of Cranford
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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Services and Civic Places in Cranford
1Cranford Township
8 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016 View details
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People born in Cranford (10)
People born in Cranford, including designer Howard Darrin, singer-songwriter Jordan White, artist Ron Miriello, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cranford, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187198 | Union County College | Cranford (NJ) | 07016-1528 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cranford, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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