Wantage, New Jersey
Wantage: Township of New Jersey
About
Wantage is a township located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,358 and a population density of 168 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,899 inhabitants.
The township was created 271 years ago in 1753.
Quick Facts about Wantage
| Population : | 10,899 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 07461 |
| Area : | 67.48 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,765 feet / 538 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1754 (271 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:26:01 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 162 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wantage is located at 41°14'39"N 74°33'3"W (41.2442600, -74.5507200). It has 4 neighbors: Vernon, Lafayette, Montague and Greenville.
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- Official Website
Official website of Wantage
Wantage has 4 neighbours.
- Vernon township in Sussex County, New Jersey
- Lafayette township in Sussex County, New Jersey
- Montague township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
- Greenville town in Orange County, New York, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wantage decreased by 4.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,358 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,326 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,234 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,166 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,148 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,022 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,944 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,895 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,853 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,902 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,899 | -0.03% | estimation process |
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People born in Wantage (3)
People born in Wantage, including Union United States Army general, politician Hugh Judson Kilpatrick, politician Parker Space, Playboy Playmate and surgical technologist Britt Linn, .
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Schools in Wantage
College & universities near Wantage, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374927 | Beauty School of Middletown | Middletown (NY) | 10940 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wantage, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRT | Croton–Harmon station | 1 Croton Point Avenue | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| 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 |
Post offices near Wantage
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Post Office | Glenwood (NJ) | 07418 |
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Newton | 7,977 | Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lafayette | 2,352 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Wantage distances to largest New Jersey cities
