Totowa, New Jersey
Totowa: town in Passaic County, New Jersey
About
Totowa is a town located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,804 and a population density of 1,023 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,797 inhabitants.
The town was created 128 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Totowa
| Population | 10,797 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Passaic County |
| Postal code | 07512, 07511 |
| Area | 10.56 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9051,-74.2099 |
| Altitude | 850 feet / 259 meters |
| Establishment | March 15, 1898 (128 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:15:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,023 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Totowa is located at 40°54'18"N 74°12'36"W (40.9051000, -74.2098700). It has 3 neighbors: Haledon, Paterson and Wayne.
Totowa map
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Totowa
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Totowa decreased by 0.06% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,804 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,868 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,852 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,851 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,850 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,846 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,833 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,825 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,802 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,792 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,797 | 0.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 50,925 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 50,798 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 51,762 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 50,150 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 86.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,140 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $125,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,019 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $418 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $789 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 20,369 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 199,817 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,049,228 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,217,714 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,819,702 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $36,742 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,449 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,448 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,155 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,135 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,051 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 277 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,419 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 450 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,137 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,410.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.56 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 173,309 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $274,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,058 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $866 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,191 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 868 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 161,086 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 762,192 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,089,070 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,450,822 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 7,724,727 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,172 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $81,460 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,955 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 11,049 |
| 2019 total employment : | 191,526 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 11,050,835 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 29,810 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 35,638 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 20,353 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,124 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,817 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31,231 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,101 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 29,338 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 457.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 876.14 |
People born in Totowa (6)
People born in Totowa, including baseball player Ernie Smith, drag queen Lady Clover Honey, association football player Kyle Gurrieri, .
More notable people
- Kristin Corrado (American Republican Party politician) she was born in 24/06/1965
- Abraham Godwin he was born in 16/07/1763
- Jennifer C. Sojack (American scientist)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Totowa, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183789 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park (NJ) | 07424 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Totowa, 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 |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Totowa.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Totowa Post Office | Totowa (NJ) | 07512 |
Other cities in Passaic County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Passaic County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson | 144,801 | The third most populous city in New Jersey. |
| Clifton | 85,025 | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. |
| Passaic | 69,340 | The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey. |
| Wayne | 53,163 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| West Milford | 26,242 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hawthorne | 18,667 | A city in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Little Falls | 14,412 | City in Morrison County, Minnesota |
| Woodland Park | 12,655 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| Ringwood | 12,157 | Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Wanaque | 11,717 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Pompton Lakes | 10,931 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States |
| North Haledon | 8,362 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
| Haledon | 8,261 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Bloomingdale | 8,035 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| Haskell | 4,942 | Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Totowa distances to largest New Jersey cities