Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Glen Ridge: town in New Jersey
About
Glen Ridge is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,527 and a population density of 5,848 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,570 inhabitants.
The town was created 131 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Glen Ridge
| Population | 7,570 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Postal code | 07028 |
| Area | 1.29 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8054,-74.2038 |
| Altitude | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Establishment | February 13, 1895 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:59:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 5,882 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Glen Ridge is located at 40°48'19"N 74°12'14"W (40.8053800, -74.2037600). It has 4 neighbors: Bloomfield, East Orange, Montclair and Orange.
Glen Ridge 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...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Glen Ridge increased by 0.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,527 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,532 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,524 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,531 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,560 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,567 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,584 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,579 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,583 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,574 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,570 | -0.05% | estimation process |
People born in Glen Ridge (50)
People born in Glen Ridge, including film producer Alexander Kolowrat, photographer Cindy Sherman, filmmaker Henry Selick, .
More notable people
- Jon Brion (American musician) he was born in 11/12/1963
- Anthony Fasano (Player of American football) he was born in 20/04/1984
- Salvatore Camarata (American composer, arranger, trumpeter, and record producer) he was born in 11/05/1913
- Katherine MacLean (American science fiction author (1925-2019)) she was born in 01/01/1925
- Mark Bryant (American basketball player) he was born in 25/04/1965
- Harold Rayner (Fencer, modern pentathlete) he was born in 27/07/1888
- Hugh McCracken (American session musician) he was born in 31/03/1942
- Newton Steers (American politician (1917-1993)) he was born in 13/01/1917
- Joan Spillane (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) she was born in 31/01/1943
- Susan Long (American cross-country skier) she was born in 04/04/1960
- Alison Stewart (American journalist) she was born in 04/07/1966
- Charles E. Stewart, Jr. (American judge) he was born in 01/09/1916
- Charlie Puleo (American baseball player) he was born in 07/02/1955
- David Demarest (Vice PResident for Public Affairs) he was born in 08/10/1951
- David Henesy (American actor) he was born in 20/10/1956
- Edward R. Reilly (American politician) he was born in 28/11/1949
- Gretta Bader (sculptor from America) she was born in 25/05/1931
- Groff Conklin (American science fiction editor) he was born in 06/09/1904
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Glen Ridge, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183822 | Bloomfield College | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Glen Ridge, 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 |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Glen Ridge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridg Post Office | Glen Ridge (NJ) | 07028 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Glen Ridge, Florida human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 246 people.
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 |
| Bloomfield | 49,810 | 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Glen Ridge distances to largest New Jersey cities