Rahway, New Jersey
Rahway: city in Union County, New Jersey
About
Rahway is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,346. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,832 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Rahway
| Population | 29,832 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Postal code | 07065 |
| Phone Area Codes | 732 |
| Area | 10434000 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6082,-74.2777 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment | April 19, 1858 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:21:27 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 8.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rahway is located at 40°36'29"N 74°16'40"W (40.6081600, -74.2776500). It has 2 neighbors: Clark and Linden.
Rahway map
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Official website of Rahway
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rahway increased by 8.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 27,346 | - | census |
| 2011 | 27,898 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,112 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,254 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,822 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 29,171 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,284 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,631 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,802 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,895 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,832 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rahway
1Rahway River Park
St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065, United States View details
Website available
2Milton Lake Park
Rahway, NJ 07065, United States View details
Phone: +19085274000 | Website available
3Union County Park
Rahway, NJ 07065, United States View details
Website available
4The Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum
1632 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065, United States View details
Phone: +17323810441 | Website available
5Wheatena Park
1850 Elizabeth Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065, United States View details
Where to Eat in Rahway
1KFC
92 St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065, United States View details
Phone: +17326809310 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rahway
1The City of Rahway
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 View details
Phone: +17328272000 | Website available
2Rahway Tax Collector
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 View details
Phone: +17328272050 | Website available
3Municipal Administrator
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 View details
Phone: +17328272010
People born in Rahway (63)
People born in Rahway, including basketball player Louis Campbell, US tennis player Juliette Atkinson, musician Dory Previn, .
More notable people
- Kathleen Atkinson (US tennis player) she was born in 05/11/1875
- Wayne Gilchrest (American politician) he was born in 15/04/1946
- Richard Tuttle (American artist) he was born in 12/06/1941
- Ronald Breslow (American chemist) he was born in 14/03/1931
- Kurt Sutter (American television director) he was born in 05/05/1960
- Chris Smith (New Jersey politician from the United States) he was born in 04/03/1953
- Thaddeus Hyatt (abolitionist and inventor) he was born in 21/07/1816
- Peter Boettke (American economist) he was born in 03/01/1960
- Kenneth R. Miller (American biologist) he was born in 14/07/1948
- Allan Vache (American musician) he was born in 16/12/1953
- Dawn Marie Psaltis (American model, professional wrestler and valet) she was born in 03/11/1970
- Paul Le Mat (American actor) he was born in 22/09/1952
- Walter Seuffert (German politician and judge) he was born in 04/02/1907
- Warren Vaché (American musician) he was born in 21/02/1951
- Frank Thorne (Comic book artist) he was born in 16/06/1930
- Emmanuel Yarborough (American mixed martial artist (1964-2015)) he was born in 05/09/1964
- Janis Karpinski (United States general) she was born in 25/05/1953
- Lisa Spoonauer (American actress (1972-2017)) she was born in 06/12/1972
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rahway, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184056 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin | Iselin (NJ) | 08830 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rahway, 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 Rahway.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rahway Post Office | Rahway (NJ) | 07065 |
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. |
| 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 |
| 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
Rahway distances to largest New Jersey cities