New Providence, New Jersey
New Providence: town in New Jersey, United States
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New Providence is a town located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,171 and a population density of 1,267 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,994 inhabitants.
The town was created 127 years ago in 1899.
Quick Facts about New Providence
| Population | 13,994 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Postal code | 07974 |
| Phone Area Codes | 908 |
| Area | 9.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6984,-74.4015 |
| Altitude | 217 feet / 66 meters |
| Establishment | March 14, 1899 (127 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:38:40 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,457 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Providence is located at 40°41'54"N 74°24'6"W (40.6984300, -74.4015400).
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Official website of New Providence
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of New Providence increased by 13.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,171 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,255 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,288 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,319 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,345 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,374 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,714 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,109 | 3.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,454 | 2.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,595 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,994 | 2.85% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in New Providence
1Jaycees Park
1400 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974, United States View details
Phone: +19086651400
2Saltbox Museum
1350 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974, United States View details
Phone: +19086651034 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in New Providence
1New Providence Municipal Center
1-65 Academy St, New Providence, NJ 07974 View details
Phone: +19086651400
People born in New Providence (13)
People born in New Providence, including Admiral of the Royal Navy and Governor of Newfoundland James Gambier, 1st Baron Gambier, Bahamian politician O. Tommy Turnquest, Bahamian politician Cynthia A. Pratt, .
More notable people
- Adrian Griffith (Bahamian athlete) he was born in 11/11/1984
- Ellison Greenslade (Bahamian police officer) he was born in 24/05/1961
- Ivanique Kemp (Bahamian athlete) she was born in 11/06/1991
- Perry Gomez (Bahamian politician) he was born in 18/01/1947
- Roderick Bowe (Bahamian Navy officer) he was born in 22/01/1961
- Katrina Seymour (Bahamian athlete) she was born in 07/01/1993
- Bertha Isaacs (Bahamian teacher, tennis player, women's rights activist and politician) she was born in 18/04/1900
- Lucy Michelle Fortin (Bahamian American journalist) she was born in 19/05/1968
- Keva Bethel (Bahamian educator) she was born in 18/08/1935
- Joshua Fernander (Bahamian footballer) he was born in 16/09/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to New Providence, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184348 | Drew University | Madison (NJ) | 07940 |
| 187198 | Union County College | Cranford (NJ) | 07016-1528 |
| 184694 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | Madison (NJ) | 07940 |
| 383279 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-North Plainfield | North Plainfield (NJ) | 07060 |
| 407407 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Kenilworth | Kenilworth (NJ) | 07033 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to New Providence, 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 New Providence.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Providen Post Office | New Providence (NJ) | 07974 |
| Berkeley Heigh Post Office | Berkeley Heights (NJ) | 07922 |
| Summ Post Office | Summit (NJ) | 07901 |
| Chatham Post Office | Chatham (NJ) | 07928 |
| Chatham Annex Post Office | Chatham (NJ) | 07928 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- New Providence, Iowa city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States with a population of 220 people.
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 |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| 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 |
| 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
New Providence distances to largest New Jersey cities