East Newark, New Jersey
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| East Newark, New Jersey | |
|---|---|
| Name | East Newark, New Jersey |
| Subdivision type | State |
| Subdivision name | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type1 | County |
| Subdivision name1 | Hudson |
| Subdivision type2 | Municipality |
| Area total sq mi | 0.267 |
| Area land sq mi | 0.218 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.049 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 2,905 |
| Population density sq mi | 13,317.4 |
| Elevation ft | 16 |
East Newark, New Jersey. East Newark is a borough in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 2,905. The borough is situated on the Hudson River and is part of the New York metropolitan area.
History
East Newark was originally part of Kearny and was known as "Harrison Avenue" and "Schley". In 1895, it was officially incorporated as a separate borough. The area's early growth was driven by its proximity to New York City and its access to the Hudson River. The Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad also played a significant role in the borough's development.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, East Newark has a total area of 0.267 square miles (0.69 km²), of which 0.218 square miles (0.56 km²) is land and 0.049 square miles (0.13 km²) is water. The borough is bounded by Kearny to the north and east, Harrison to the west, and the Hudson River to the south.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the racial makeup of East Newark was 57.1% White, 10.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 10.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.4% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.6% of the population. The median household income was $44,375, and the median family income was $53,125.
Government
East Newark is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used by 218 of 564 municipalities statewide. The Governing Body consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprised of six members.
Education
Public schools in East Newark are operated by the East Newark Public Schools district, which serves students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district has one school, East Newark Public School, which serves approximately 600 students. Students from East Newark also have the option to attend Hudson County Vocational-Technical Schools.
Transportation
East Newark is accessible by car, bus, and train. The New Jersey Transit New York Penn-Hoboken PATH line has a station in nearby Harrison. New Jersey Transit and Coach USA operate bus services to New York City and other local destinations. The Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Route 139 are also nearby.