Caldwell, New Jersey
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| Caldwell, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Name | Caldwell |
| Settlement type | Borough |
| Nickname | "The Borough" |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Essex |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | February 10, 1892 |
| Government type | Borough |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Garrett Jones (R) |
| Leader title1 | Administrator |
| Leader name1 | Paul Carelli |
| Area total km2 | 3.88 |
| Area land km2 | 3.88 |
| Area water km2 | 0.00 |
| Area total sq mi | 1.50 |
| Area land sq mi | 1.50 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.00 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 8162 |
| Population density km2 | 2103.6 |
| Population density sq mi | 5441.3 |
| Timezone | Eastern (EST) |
| Utc offset | -5 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | -4 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07006 |
| Area code | 973 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 34-09640 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0885175 |
| Website | www.caldwell-nj.com |
Caldwell, New Jersey is a borough in Essex County, situated within the New York metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1892, it was named for James Caldwell, a Presbyterian minister known as the "Fighting Parson" during the American Revolutionary War. The community is known for its historic downtown along Bloomfield Avenue and its status as the home of Caldwell University.
History
The area was originally part of the Horseneck Tract, a large parcel purchased from the Lenape by Robert Treat and other settlers from Newark in 1702. Development accelerated with the 1834 opening of the Morris and Essex Railroad, connecting the region to New York City and spurring growth as a commuter suburb. The borough formally separated from Caldwell Township (now known as Fairfield Township) in 1892. Historically, it was a summer retreat for wealthy New York City families, with notable estates like Grover Cleveland's "Westland," which served as the Summer White House during his presidencies. The First Presbyterian Church, founded by its namesake, remains a historic landmark.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.50 square miles, all of it land. It is bordered by North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Roseland, and Fairfield Township. The terrain is part of the Watchung Mountains region, with the Passaic River flowing nearby. Key thoroughfares include Bloomfield Avenue (County Route 506) and Interstate 280, which provides access to Newark and the Oranges.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 8,162. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with growing Asian and Hispanic communities. The median household income is significantly higher than the state average, reflecting its affluent character. Housing consists largely of single-family homes, with a high rate of homeownership. The borough is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Government
Caldwell operates under the borough form of government under the New Jersey Borough Act. The government consists of a mayor and a six-member borough council, all elected on a partisan basis. As of 2024, the mayor is Republican Garrett Jones. The borough provides local services including police through the Caldwell Police Department, public works, and planning. It is located in New Jersey's 11th congressional district, represented in the U.S. House by Mikie Sherrill.
Education
Public school students in pre-K through sixth grade attend the Caldwell-West Caldwell Public Schools, with James Caldwell High School serving grades 7-12 for Caldwell and West Caldwell. The district is highly rated and feeds into the West Essex Regional School District for high school. Caldwell University, a private Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, is a prominent four-year university within the borough. The Caldwell Public Library, part of the Joint Free Public Library of Caldwell and West Caldwell, serves the community.
Notable people
Many prominent individuals have lived in or been associated with the borough. Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, lived at his estate "Westland" and is buried at the Princeton Cemetery. Film director M. Night Shyamalan resided here during his youth. Other notable residents have included actress Anne Hathaway, baseball player Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros, and journalist Mike Barnicle. The community has also been home to several figures in state politics and the arts.
Category:Boroughs in New Jersey Category:Populated places in Essex County, New Jersey