Northvale, New Jersey

Northvale is a borough in Bergen County, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 4,640,DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Northvale borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 10, 2013.Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Northvale borough
, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 10, 2013. reflecting an increase of 180 (+4.0%) from the 4,460 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 103 (−2.3%) from the 4,563 counted in the 1990 Census.

History

The borough of Northvale was formed on March 15, 1916, from the remaining portions of Harrington Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 4, 1916. With the creation of Northvale, Harrington Township was dissolved. Portions of Northvale were transferred to create the borough of Rockleigh, as of March 13, 1923.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 82. Accessed October 23, 2012. The borough's name derives from its location and topography.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.28 km²), including 1.27 square miles (3.28 km²) of land and <0.01 square miles (0.01 km²) of water (0.24%).

The borough borders Norwood, Old Tappan and Rockleigh in Bergen County; and Tappan (in the Town of Orangetown) in Rockland County, New York.

Demographics

2010 Census

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $86,607 (with a margin of error of +/− $13,519) and the median family income was $89,125 (+/− $16,380). Males had a median income of $66,563 (+/− $14,582) versus $31,228 (+/− $7,496) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $35,404 (+/− $4,301). About 3.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Same-sex couples headed 9 households in 2010, an increase of 50% from the 6 counted in 2000.

2000 Census

As of the 2000 United States Census there were 4,460 people, 1,575 households, and 1,236 families residing in the borough. The population density was 3,381.2 people per square mile (1,304.6/km²). There were 1,596 housing units at an average density of 1,210.0 per square mile (466.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 82.91% White, 0.76% African American, 0.07% Native American, 14.06% Asian, 1.17% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.73% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Northvale borough, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 10, 2013.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Northvale borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 10, 2013.

There were 1,575 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $72,500, and the median income for a family was $81,153. Males had a median income of $50,901 versus $37,563 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $28,206. About 2.4% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Northvale is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a Mayor and a Borough Council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 165. The Borough form of government used by Northvale is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.

, the Mayor of Northvale is Independent Patrick Marana, whose term of office ends December 31, 2022. Members of the Borough Council are Thomas R. Argiro ( D, 2023), Lou DeLisio (D, 2022), John M. Hogan (D, 2023), Francis E. Devlin (D, 2022), Joseph E. McGuire ( R, 2024) and Kara McMorrow (R, 2024).Mayor & Council
Borough of Northvale. Accessed July 3, 2022.''2022 County and Municipal Directory''
Bergen County, New Jersey