West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange: township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
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West Orange is a township located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 46,207 and a population density of 3,796 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 47,473 inhabitants.
The township was created 163 years ago in 1863.
Quick Facts about West Orange
| Population | 47,473 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Postal code | 07052 |
| Phone Area Codes | 973 |
| Area | 12.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7987,-74.2390 |
| Altitude | 443 feet / 135 meters |
| Establishment | April 10, 1863 (163 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:50:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,901 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
West Orange is located at 40°47'55"N 74°14'21"W (40.7987100, -74.2390400). It has 8 neighbors: Essex Fells, Livingston, Maplewood, Montclair, Orange, Roseland, South Orange and Verona.
West Orange map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Orange increased by 2.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,207 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,457 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,474 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,756 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,838 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,889 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,952 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 47,692 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,646 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 47,563 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 47,473 | -0.19% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in West Orange
1Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, United States View details
Phone: +19737315800 | Website available
2South Mountain Reservation
Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052, United States View details
Phone: +19732683500 | Website available
3Eagle Rock Reservation
Eagle Rock Ave &, Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052, United States View details
Phone: +19732683500 | Website available
4Thomas Edison National Historical Park
211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052, United States View details
Phone: +19737360550 | Website available
5Regatta Playground
Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052, United States View details
Phone: +19732683500 | Website available
Where to Stay in West Orange
1Cambria Hotel West Orange
12 Rooney Cir, West Orange, NJ 07052, United States View details
Phone: +18622334980 | Website available
People born in West Orange (35)
People born in West Orange, including actor Leo Fitzpatrick, actress Laura San Giacomo, Nurse convicted of killing patients Charles Cullen, .
More notable people
- Michael Pitt (American actor, model and musician) he was born in 10/04/1981
- Amos Alonzo Stagg (American football player and coach (1862-1965)) he was born in 16/08/1862
- Evelyn Ward (American actress (1923-2012)) she was born in 21/05/1923
- Ben Barres (American neurobiologist) was born in 13/09/1954
- Charles Edison (American politician (1890-1969)) he was born in 03/08/1890
- Brendan Byrne (American politician and prosecutor (1924-2018)) he was born in 01/04/1924
- Ken Murray (American professional basketball player) he was born in 20/04/1928
- Joan Caulfield (American actress and former fashion model (1922-1991)) she was born in 01/06/1922
- Ed Decter (Film director, film producer, screenwriter) he was born in 19/05/1959
- Andrew Hollander (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1950
- Andy Stern (American labor leader) he was born in 22/11/1950
- Anna Easter Brown (American co-founder of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority) she was born in 13/04/1879
- Chris Gethard (American actor and comedian) he was born in 23/05/1980
- Hilary Rosen (American lobbyist) she was born in 01/01/1958
- Joe Dooley (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 29/01/1966
- John J. Degnan (New Jersey Attorney General) he was born in 06/10/1944
- Mike Austin (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) he was born in 26/08/1943
- Gus Keriazakos (American baseball player) he was born in 28/07/1931
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Orange, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368230 | Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
| 183822 | Bloomfield College | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003 |
| 446224 | Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine | Bloomfield (NJ) | 07003-3551 |
| 457767 | National Career Institute | East Orange (NJ) | 07018 |
| 461865 | Best Care College | East Orange (NJ) | 07018-1703 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Orange, 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 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- West Orange, Texas city in Orange County, Texas, USA with a population of 3,168 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 |
| 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 |
| Glen Ridge | 7,570 | Town in New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
West Orange distances to largest New Jersey cities