Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne: township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
About
Wayne is a township located in the county of Passaic in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 54,717 and a population density of 2,174 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,163 inhabitants.
The township was created 179 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Wayne
| Population | 53,163 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Passaic County |
| Area | 25.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9254,-74.2765 |
| Altitude | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Establishment | April 12, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:41:24 (8th June 2026) |
| Postal code | 07470 |
| Density | 2,112 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wayne is located at 40°55'31"N 74°16'36"W (40.9253800, -74.2765400). It has 9 neighbors: Lincoln Park, Oakland, Franklin Lakes, Haledon, North Caldwell, North Haledon, Pequannock, Pompton and Totowa.
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Official website of Wayne
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wayne decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,717 | - | census |
| 2011 | 55,035 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,921 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,799 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,603 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,515 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,214 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,026 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 53,642 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 53,369 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,163 | -0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wayne
1Rockin' Jump Trampoline Park
77 Willowbrook Blvd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States View details
Phone: +19733023340 | Website available
2Laurelwood Arboretum
725 Pines Lake Dr W, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States View details
Phone: +19738315675 | Website available
3High Mountain Park Preserve
100 University Dr, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States View details
Phone: +19736941800 | Website available
4Dave Waks Memorial Park
39 Barbour Pond Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States View details
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5Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters
199 Totowa Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Wayne
1Wayne Town Hall
475 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470 View details
Phone: +19736941800 | Website available
People born in Wayne (24)
People born in Wayne, including movie actress Barbara Dare, politician Robert A. Roe, musician Alexander Noyes, .
More notable people
- Alice Gainer (American journalist) she was born in 03/07/1982
- Danielle Staub (American television personality) she was born in 27/07/1958
- Louise Currie Wilmot (US Navy Admiral) she was born in 31/12/1942
- Paulie Harraka (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 15/09/1989
- Peter Cammarano (American mayor) he was born in 22/07/1977
- Ryan Neill (Professional football player) he was born in 12/12/1982
- Steven Paul Rudolph (American writer)
- Šaćir Hot (American soccer player) he was born in 10/06/1991
- Tracey Wigfield (Television writer) she was born in 19/06/1983
- Daniel Im (American golfer) he was born in 05/04/1985
- Lou Esa (American boxer) he was born in 10/01/1952
- Bryan Miller (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 17/02/1983
- Chris Pantale (American football player) he was born in 22/03/1990
- Disappearance of Susan Walsh (Journalist who disappeared) she was born in 18/02/1960
- Tyus Battle (American basketball player) he was born in 23/09/1997
- T. Rafael Cimino (American novelist and screenwriter) he was born in 04/06/1963
- Adam Najem (Afghani-American soccer player) he was born in 19/01/1995
- Nickolette Driesse (association football player) she was born in 08/11/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wayne, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183725 | Fortis Institute-Wayne | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
| 187444 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
| 183789 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park (NJ) | 07424 |
| 475468 | Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics & Cosmetology | Pine Brook (NJ) | 07058-9589 |
| 186034 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson (NJ) | 07505-1179 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wayne, 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 |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wayne.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Post Office | Lincoln Park (NJ) | 07035 |
| Packanack Lak Post Office | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
| Pequannock Post Office | Pequannock (NJ) | 07440 |
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (NJ) | 07004 |
| Valley Post Office | Wayne (NJ) | 07470 |
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- Wayne, Illinois village in DuPage and Kane counties, Illinois, United States with a population of 2,446 people.
- Wayne, Wisconsin human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 2,256 people.
- Wayne, West Virginia town in Wayne County, West Virginia with a population of 1,559 people.
- Wayne, Maine town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,161 people.
- Wayne, New York town located in Steuben County, New York, United States with a population of 983 people.
- Wayne, Ohio village in Wood County, Ohio, United States with a population of 925 people.
- Wayne, Oklahoma town in McClain County, Oklahoma with a population of 733 people.
- Wayne, Kansas city in Kansas, United States of America with a population of 184 people.
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. |
| 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 |
| Totowa | 10,797 | Town in Passaic County, New Jersey |
| 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
Wayne distances to largest New Jersey cities