93-453: Passaic ( / p ə ˈ s eɪ . ɪ k / pə- SAY -ik or locally / p ə ˈ s eɪ k / pə- SAYK ) is a city in Passaic County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the city was the state's 16th-most-populous municipality , with a population of 70,537, falling behind Bayonne (ranked 16th in 2010), an increase of 756 (+1.1%) from
186-488: A council elected from wards to staggered three-year terms, plus one councilman elected at-large for a term of two years. The mayor had a veto power, which could be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the council. The two acts differed in a number of ways, including the process for selection of a board of education (1897: elected; 1899: appointed by the council). By 1987, there were only eleven cities under these City Acts (including East Orange , which effectively operated under
279-554: A countywide basis are: Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof (D, Hawthorne , 2028), Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina (D, Wayne, 2024) and Surrogate Zoila S. Cassanova (D, Wayne, 2026). As of March 2011, there were a total of 24,227 registered voters in Passaic, of which 8,753 (36.1% vs. 31.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 2,063 (8.5% vs. 18.7%) were registered as Republicans and 13,408 (55.3% vs. 50.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered to other parties. Among
372-644: A decline from the 142 counted in 2000. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 67,861 people, 19,458 households, and 14,457 families residing in the city of Passaic, New Jersey. The population density was 21,804.7 inhabitants per square mile (8,418.8/km). There were 20,194 housing units at an average density of 6,488.6 per square mile (2,505.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 35.43% White , 13.83% African American , 0.78% Native American , 5.51% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 39.36% from other races , and 5.04% from two or more races. The cultural groupings for Hispanic or Latino of any race were 62.46% of
465-566: A full term on May 12, 2009, with 53.1% of votes cast. He won running against Passaic Board of Education member Vinny Capuana. In November 2016, Blanco pled guilty to a single federal count of bribery, agreeing to resign immediately Blanco admitted in court to accepting $ 110,000 in bribes from two unnamed housing developers in exchange for directing more than $ 200,000 in HUD funds to a failed low-income housing development. He faced up to 10 years in federal prison upon sentencing, scheduled for February 2017. He
558-426: A male householder with no wife present and 29.8% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17. About 21.4% of the county's population was under age 18, 8.5% was from age 18 to 24, 35.9% was from age 15 to 44, and 17.5% was age 65 or older. The median age
651-571: A new campus in the city in September 2008, which will allow PCCC to reach the 15% of its students who come from the city of Passaic. The college's nursing program will be relocated and expanded at the new campus to provide a qualified program to help fill the longstanding nursing shortage. City (New Jersey) A city in the context of local government in New Jersey refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government. Despite
744-423: A one-year term. As of 2024, Passaic County's Commissioners are: Bruce James ( D , Clifton , 2026), Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara (D, Little Falls , 2024), Director John W. Bartlett (D, Wayne , 2024), Orlando Cruz (D, Paterson , 2026), Terry Duffy (D, West Milford , 2025), Nicolino Gallo ( R , Totowa , 2024) and Pasquale "Pat" Lepore (D, Woodland Park , 2025). Constitutional officers, elected on
837-528: A special City charter). As in other forms, many amendments, revisions and changes had been made over the years, leading to confusing and often conflicting legislation. The City Act of 1987 provides for a directly elected mayor who serves a four-year term and for a council that consists of seven members; six elected from two wards for staggered three-year terms and one elected at large for a four-year term. There are three councilmen in each ward with one councilmember from each ward up for election every year. The mayor
930-560: A staggered basis, with either one or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary. In 2016, freeholders were paid $ 24,375 and the freeholder director was paid an annual salary of $ 25,350. As of 2024 , Morris County's Commissioners are (with terms for director and deputy director ending every December 31): No Democrat has been elected to county-wide office since 1973;
1023-532: A year returned it to the English. Relations with the Native Americans and English improved for a while. European settlements began in the early 18th century while the area was known as Hunterdon County. Native Americans were still in the area at that time. Land was purchased from the Native Americans for various things such as blankets, shirts, rum, guns, knives, pots and gunpowder. European colonization began along
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#17328451843791116-515: Is Hector Carlos Lora, whose term of office ends June 30, 2025. Lora was appointed in 2016 to fill a vacancy that followed the resignation of Democratic mayor Alex Blanco after he was indicted on federal corruption charges; Lora was the Director of the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders at the time and chose to resign his position and accept an appointment to serve as Mayor and finish
1209-521: Is about 160 feet (49 m) in elevation, at Two Bridges, the confluence of the Passaic and Pompton rivers. The county is drained by several rivers. The Rockaway River drains 125 square miles (320 km ), of the northern section of the county. The Whippany River drains 69 square miles (180 km ) of the middle of the county. The South Branch of the Raritan River and the Black River drain
1302-491: Is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Passaic has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Among the speakers of Polish in Passaic are many Gorals . With over 1,300 families, estimated at a total population of 15,000, Passaic has one of the state's fastest-growing Orthodox Jewish communities. It
1395-459: Is governed by Board of County Commissioners , composed of seven members who are elected at-large to staggered three-year terms office on a partisan basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At a reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects a Director and Deputy Director from among its members to serve for
1488-416: Is home to over 20 yeshivas and other educational institutions, as well as many kosher food and other shopping establishments. The 2010 United States census counted 69,781 people, 19,411 households, and 14,597 families in the city. The population density was 22,179.6 per square mile (8,563.6/km). There were 20,432 housing units at an average density of 6,494.2 per square mile (2,507.4/km). The racial makeup
1581-779: Is no bridge directly connecting the two municipalities. Drivers wanting to cross from Passaic to East Rutherford must use either the Gregory Avenue Bridge, which is located near Wallington 's line with East Rutherford , or the Union Avenue Bridge, where East Rutherford can be accessed via surface streets briefly passing through Rutherford. Passaic is located 10 miles (16 km) from New York City, and 12 miles (19 km) from Newark Airport . Passaic has several business districts: Main Avenue begins in Passaic Park and follows
1674-545: Is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill ( D , Montclair ). The 39 municipalities of Morris County are represented by four legislative districts. Nancy Munoz (R) Mike Inganamort (R) Aura K. Dunn (R) Jay Webber (R) The Morris Automated Information Network, which supplies Internet service to area libraries, turned down $ 10,000 per year in federal funding, starting in 2004. Acceptance of
1767-738: Is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 36th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Paul Sarlo ( D , Wood-Ridge ) and in the General Assembly by Clinton Calabrese (D, Cliffside Park ) and Gary Schaer (D, Passaic ). Passaic County
1860-519: Is the chief executive and votes only to break a tie. The Mayor has veto power over all or portions of any ordinance, subject to override by a two-thirds vote of the Council. The Act also provides for the delegation of executive responsibilities to a municipal administrator. Those cities operating under pre-1987 charters could retain the characteristics of their structure of government regarding terms of office, number of positions and other powers. Provisions of
1953-439: The 2004 presidential election , Democrat John Kerry received 9,539 votes (66.3% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 4,291 votes (29.8% vs. 42.7%) and other candidates with 62 votes (0.4% vs. 0.7%), among the 14,391 ballots cast by the city's 23,389 registered voters, for a turnout of 61.5% (vs. 69.3% in the whole county). In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Democrat Barbara Buono received 59.6% of
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#17328451843792046-475: The 2010 census count of 492,276, which in turn reflected an increase of 22,064 (+11.6%) from the 470,212 counted in the 2000 census , Morris County is part of the New York metropolitan area and is divided into 39 municipalities, with many commuter towns but no large cities. Its county seat is Morristown , in the southeast. The most populous place was Parsippany-Troy Hills Township , with 56,162 residents at
2139-407: The 2010 census count of 69,781, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,920 residents (+2.8%) from the 2000 census population of 67,861. The Census Bureau 's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 68,903 for 2023, making it the 552nd-most populous municipality in the nation. Among cities with more than 50,000 people, Passaic was the fifth-most densely populated municipality in
2232-588: The Boonton Reservoir , also known as the Jersey City Reservoir. Morris has a humid continental climate ( Dfa / Dfb ) and the hardiness zones are 6a and 6b. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Morristown have ranged from a low of 18 to 23 °F (−8 to −5 °C) in January to a high of 83 to 85 °F (28 to 29 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C)
2325-695: The County Sheriff (elected for a three-year term). As of 2023 , they are: The County Prosecutor is Robert J. Carroll of Roseland , who was sworn into the position in October 2020 following the retirement of Frederic M. Knapp. Morris County is a part of Vicinage 10 of the New Jersey Superior Court (along with Sussex County ), which is seated at the Morris County Courthouse in Morristown ;
2418-506: The Dominican Republic . There were 19,458 households, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18, 43.7% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 8.2% of Passaic households were same-sex partner households. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
2511-1143: The National Center for Education Statistics ) are Vincent Capuana School No. 15 (277; Pre-K), Sallie D. Gamble School No. 16 (465; Pre-K), Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 (788; K–8), George Washington School No. 2 (172; K–1), Mario J. Drago School No. 3 (formerly Franklin School) (803; Pre-K–8), Benito Juárez School No. 5 (472; K–8), Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 (1,124; Pre-K–8), Ulysses S. Grant School No. 7 (391; Pre-K–1), Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 (%32; Pre-K–8), Etta Gero School No. 9 (690; 2–8), Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 (905; Pre-K–8), William B. Cruise Veterans Memorial School No. 11 (1,253; K–8), Daniel F. Ryan School No. 19 (874; Pre-K/2–8), Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20 (959; 2–8), Sonia Sotomayor School No. 21 (; Pre-K–5), Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering (702; 6–11), Passaic Preparatory Academy, (701; 6–11) and Passaic High School (2,618; 9–12). Passaic County Community College opened
2604-773: The Passaic City Herald (1872–1899), the Passaic Daily Times (1882–1887), the Passaic City Record (1890–1907), the Passaic Daily News (1891–1929), the Passaic Daily Herald (1899–1929), and the Passaic Herald News (1932–1987). The Passaic Herald News went through several mergers with other Passaic County newspapers to become the current Herald News . According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
2697-563: The 1987 Act can then be adopted through a petition and referendum process by the electorate. There are 52 cities in New Jersey: Morris County, New Jersey Morris County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Jersey , about 30 mi (48 km) west of New York City . According to the 2020 census , the county was the state's tenth-most populous county , with a population of 509,285, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 17,009 (+3.5%) from
2790-539: The 2010 Census, Passaic had been part of the 8th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 9th congressional district was represented by Bill Pascrell ( D , Paterson ) until his death in August 2024. New Jersey
2883-418: The 2010 Census. Of the 19,411 households, 42.8% had children under the age of 18; 41.7% were married couples living together; 23.7% had a female householder with no husband present and 24.8% were non-families. Of all households, 19.5% were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.57 and the average family size was 4.02. 31.5% of
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2976-577: The 564) statewide governed under this form. Under this form of government, the governing body is comprised of a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected directly by the voters for a four-year term of office. The seven members of the city council serve four-year terms on a staggered basis, with either three seats (together with the mayoral seat) or four seats up for election in odd-numbered years. Elections are non-partisan , with all positions selected at-large in balloting held in May. As of 2022, Passaic's mayor
3069-603: The 8,672 ballots cast by the city's 24,219 registered voters, yielding a 35.8% turnout (vs. 42.7% in the county). The Passaic City School District is a comprehensive community public school district serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade . The district is one of 31 former Abbott districts statewide that were established pursuant to the decision by the New Jersey Supreme Court in Abbott v. Burke which are now referred to as "SDA Districts" based on
3162-713: The Assignment Judge for Vicinage 10 is Stuart A. Minkowitz. Law enforcement at the county level is the Morris County Sheriff's Office. The Morris County Park Police was disbanded and merged into the Sheriff's Office on January 1, 2022. The County law enforcement organization includes the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. The 7th and 11th Congressional Districts cover the county. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district
3255-681: The Atlantic coast moving inland. The first European settlement in the area today known as Morris County occurred in Pompton Plains by the Dutch in 1695. From 1710 to 1730, various iron mines and forges were established. The first was in Whippany in 1710 and then in Succasunna in 1713. By 1750, nearly all Native Americans had left New Jersey. This was due to land purchases from the Native Americans, diseases that
3348-513: The City of Passaic and the largely rural community 22 miles (35 km) away, as well as association with the more urban city. Passaic is served by two regional newspapers, The Record and Herald News which are both owned by the Gannett company and its predecessor North Jersey Media Group. The city previously had many of its own newspaper companies, among them Speer's The Passaic Item (1870–1904),
3441-470: The Dutch for various goods. In return the Dutch gave the Native Americans metal pots, knives, guns, axes, and blankets. Trading with the Native Americans occurred until 1643 when a series of wars broke out between the Dutch and Native Americans. There were hostile relations between the Dutch and Native Americans between 1643 and 1660. This prevented colonization by the Dutch of the Morris County region which
3534-589: The Native Americans contracted from Europeans, and due to starvation from the Little Ice Age , during which Native American corn crops failed and rivers froze, preventing fishing. Snow storms sent game into semi-hibernation or made them difficult to find. Nut crops such as oak, hickory, beech, walnut, chestnut and butternut failed some years due to late frosts in spring. Many of the Morris County Native Americans went to eastern Canada and others went to
3627-471: The Ohio Valley. The Walking Purchase in September 1737, prevented Native Americans from going to eastern Pennsylvania. At that time, European settlement grew swiftly as there was now land to be farmed and settled. Morris County was originally part of Burlington County which had been established in 1694. It then became part of Hunterdon County, which separated from Burlington County in 1714. Morris County
3720-679: The Passaic Enterprise Zone Development Corporation, the program generates $ 1.2 million annually in tax revenues that are reinvested into the local zone. Passaic is governed by the Faulkner Act system of municipal government, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Mayor-Council (Plan B), enacted by direct petition as of July 1, 1973. The city is one of 71 municipalities (of
3813-611: The Passaic Park section of Passaic are part of Orthodox Jewish communities. With over 1,300 families, estimated at a total population of 15,000, Passaic is one of the state's fastest-growing Orthodox communities. It is home to over 20 yeshivas and other educational institutions, as well as many kosher food and other shopping establishments. The Passaic Park section is noted for its large park and large homes of various architectural styles, especially Queen Anne and Tudor . Several condominium and cooperative apartment complexes are also located there including: The climate in this area
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3906-656: The United States, with more than 22,000 people per square mile. Located north of Newark on the Passaic River , it was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders, as Acquackanonk Township . The city and river get their name from the Lenape word "pahsayèk" which has been variously attributed to mean "valley" or "place where the land splits." The city originated from a Dutch settlement on the Passaic River established in 1679 which
3999-638: The Wisconsin glacier covered Morris County, the ice sheet was about 300 metres (980 ft) deep. Due to debris from the glacier, the lake was unable to drain through the Watchung Mountains near Short Hills . Instead, it drained through Moggy Hollow at the southwestern end of the lake. But when the glacier melted and receded to the New York State line, the lake drained though the Little Falls area, as this
4092-578: The area from the south. Around the year 1000, the area of Morris County was inhabited by the Lenape Native Americans prior to the arrival of European settlers. They came from the Mississippi River area. They lived along the rivers, hunted game, and fished in addition to collecting plants and nuts. Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River area in 1609, and later the Dutch did surveys of
4185-454: The area. From 1611 to 1614, the Dutch established the colony of New Netherland , which claimed territory between the 40th and 45th parallel north , a zone which included northern New Jersey. Dutch forts were established along the Hudson River beginning in 1613. As the years went by, more forts were established to trade with Native Americans. The Native Americans traded furs and food with
4278-438: The city had a total area of 3.24 square miles (8.39 km), including 3.13 square miles (8.11 km) of land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km) of water (3.33%). Passaic's only land border is with neighboring Clifton , which borders Passaic to the north, south, and west. The namesake Passaic River forms the eastern border of Passaic. Four additional neighboring municipalities in southern Bergen County , immediately across
4371-460: The city's 2010 Census population, 34.7% (vs. 53.2% in Passaic County) were registered to vote, including 50.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.8% countywide). In the 2012 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 77.1% of the vote (12,011 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 22.1% (3,447 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (119 votes), among the 15,755 ballots cast by
4464-448: The city's 27,433 registered voters (178 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 57.4%. In the 2008 presidential election , Democrat Barack Obama received 12,386 votes (72.7% vs. 58.8% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 4,012 votes (23.6% vs. 37.7%) and other candidates with 93 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 17,033 ballots cast by the city's 25,496 registered voters, for a turnout of 66.8% (vs. 70.4% in Passaic County). In
4557-401: The city's first newspaper and public hall) and Judge Henry Simmons were the principals in a political battle over the naming of village. Simmons wished to keep the old name while Speer wanted to simplify it to Passaic Village. Speer was losing the battle however he convinced the U.S. Postmaster General to adopt the name, and hung a Passaic sign at the local railroad depot. The de facto name change
4650-537: The company's insulated wires include some of the earliest telegraph cables, and the wiring for Thomas Edison 's first generating plant, Pearl Street Station in Lower Manhattan . The property was then turned into a furniture factory, whose owners have been attempting to redevelop the property into an upscale mall since 2015. The 1926 Passaic Textile Strike led by union organizer Albert Weisbord saw 36,000 mill workers leave their jobs to oppose wage cuts demanded by
4743-516: The county as having the 16th-highest per capita income of all 3,113 counties in the United States (and the second highest in New Jersey) as of 2009. The county ranked third in the New York metropolitan area in terms of median income. In 2017, Morris County was ranked second among the state's 21 counties in healthiness, according to an annual report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Morris County
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#17328451843794836-748: The county on a northeast–southwest axis. The fault separates the Highlands from the Piedmont, also known as the Newark Basin. This is an active fault . The last major earthquake occurred in 1884, with a strength measured at 5.3 on the Richter scale. Around 21,000 BCE., the Wisconsin Glacier covered about half of Morris County. The terminal moraine went from Hackettstown east to north of Budd Lake, east to Rockaway and Denville, then southeast to Morristown then south to
4929-494: The county. The population density was 1,069.8 per square mile (413.1/km ). There were 189,842 housing units at an average density of 412.5 per square mile (159.3/km ). The racial makeup was 82.61% (406,683) White , 3.12% (15,360) Black or African American , 0.16% (805) Native American , 8.95% (44,069) Asian , 0.02% (106) Pacific Islander , 3.03% (14,910) from other races , and 2.10% (10,343) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 11.47% (56,482) of
5022-468: The curve of the river to downtown. Broadway runs east–west through the center of the city, ending at Main Avenue in downtown. Main Avenue has many shops, restaurants, and businesses reflecting the city's growing Latino, and declining Eastern European populations in the city. The city is home to several architecturally notable churches, including St. John's Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian of Passaic, and St. John's Episcopal Church. Many residents of
5115-408: The first Dominican-American elected as mayor in the United States winning a special election in November 2008 to succeed acting mayor Gary Schaer , who as City Council president automatically moved into the position upon the resignation by previous mayor Samuel Rivera , after Rivera pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Blanco was elected to serve the remainder of Rivera's term, and was re-elected to
5208-565: The first such station to broadcast a feature film. Allen B. DuMont , formerly DeForest's chief engineer, opened pioneering TV manufacturer DuMont Laboratories in Passaic in 1937, and started the DuMont Television Network , the world's first commercial television network, in 1946. In 1992, the voters of Passaic Township in Morris County voted to change the name of their municipality to Long Hill Township , to avoid confusion between
5301-622: The highlands in western Morris County and the eastern section of Morris County. Around 400 million years ago, a small continent long and narrow collided with proto-North America. This created folding and faulting, as compression occurred. Then around 350 million years ago, the African Plate collided with North America creating the folding and faulting in the Appalachians. But when the African plate pulled away from North America, an aborted rift valley
5394-525: The longest Democratic drought in any New Jersey county. Former county commissioners include: Pursuant to Article VII Section II of the New Jersey State Constitution , each county in New Jersey is required to have three elected administrative officials known as constitutional officers. These officers are the County Clerk and County Surrogate (both elected for five-year terms of office) and
5487-442: The median income for a family was $ 34,935. Males had a median income of $ 24,568 versus $ 21,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 12,874. About 18.4% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over. Portions of the city are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. The city
5580-590: The past decades have resulted in the federal convictions of two mayors, seven councilman and other public officials, all members of the Democratic Party . Passaic Business Administrator Anthony Ianoco was terminated in February 2011, after he was charged with cocaine possession, following his arrest in Hoboken , where police arrested him after he was caught driving the wrong way in a Passaic city vehicle. Alex Blanco became
5673-515: The population in Dover and Port Oram of Cornish extraction . At that time the Cornish had kept their customs and dialect, were deeply religious and predominantly Methodists . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , as of the 2020 Census, the county had a total area of 481.52 square miles (1,247.1 km ), of which 460.97 square miles (1,193.9 km ) was land (95.7%) and 20.55 square miles (53.2 km )
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#17328451843795766-432: The population were under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 100.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 99.2 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
5859-458: The population were under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 93.2 males. Morris County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners comprised of seven members who are elected at-large in partisan elections to three-year terms on
5952-419: The population. Of the 180,534 households, 33.9% had children under the age of 18; 59.6% were married couples living together; 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 23.5% were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19. 23.9% of
6045-400: The population. As of the 2000 census, 59.3% of residents spoke Spanish at home, while 28.9% of residents identified themselves as speaking only English at home. An additional 2.5% were speakers of Gujarati and 2.4% spoke Polish . There were 31,101 foreign-born residents of Passaic in 2000, of which 79.4% were from Latin America, with 31.3% of foreign-born residents from Mexico and 27.2% from
6138-406: The remainder of Blanco's unexpired term. Lora was elected to a full term in 2017. Members of the Passaic City Council are Council President Gary Schaer (term ends 2023), Jose R. "Joe" Garcia (2025), Terrence L. Love (2025), Thania Melo (2023), Chaim M. Munk (2023) and Daniel J. Schwartz (2025), with one seat currently declared vacant. The seat expiring in June 2023 that had been held by Salim Patel
6231-443: The requirement for the state to cover all costs for school building and renovation projects in these districts under the supervision of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority . As of the 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of 17 schools, had an enrollment of 14,504 students and 839.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 17.3:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from
6324-511: The river from Passaic, are East Rutherford , Garfield , Rutherford , and Wallington . Passaic and Wallington are connected via the Gregory Avenue, Market Street, and Eighth Street bridges. The city connects with Garfield at both the Monroe and Passaic Street Bridges. The road connection with Rutherford is via the Union Avenue Bridge, which is located on an extension off the northbound lanes of Route 21 . One cannot cross from Passaic into East Rutherford by vehicle directly, however, as there
6417-431: The south end of Great Swamp. When the glacier melted around 13,000 B.C. the melt water created Glacial Lake Passaic . The lake extended from what is now Pompton Lakes through Parsippany south to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany the lake went east to the lava flows of western Paterson. This lake was 30 miles (48 km) long and 10 miles (16 km) miles wide and the depth was about 200 feet (61 m). When
6510-401: The textile industry. The workers successfully fought to keep their wages unchanged but did not receive recognition of their union by the mill owners. Passaic has been called "The Birthplace of Television". In 1931, experimental television station W2XCD began transmitting from DeForest Radio Corporation in Passaic. It has been called the first television station to transmit to the home, and was
6603-400: The time of the 2020 census, while Rockaway Township covered 45.55 square miles (118.0 km ), the largest total area of any municipality. The county is part of the North Jersey region of the state. In 2015, the county had a per capita personal income of $ 86,582, the highest in New Jersey and ranked 24th of 3,113 counties in the United States. Morris County, as of the 2000 Census,
6696-555: The vote (4,109 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 39.1% (2,697 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (88 votes), among the 7,143 ballots cast by the city's 28,209 registered voters (249 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 25.3%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Democrat Jon Corzine received 5,958 ballots cast (68.7% vs. 50.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 2,319 votes (26.7% vs. 43.2%), Independent Chris Daggett with 124 votes (1.4% vs. 3.8%) and other candidates with 52 votes (0.6% vs. 0.9%), among
6789-481: The western area. Most of the county's borders are rivers. The Pequannock River drains the northern boundary area. The Pompton River drains the eastern section. The Passaic River also drains the eastern border area. The western border is drained by the Musconetcong River . There are several large lakes in Morris County; among them are the state's largest lake, Lake Hopatcong , Budd Lake , Lake Parsippany, and
6882-422: The widely held perception of a city as a large, urban area , cities in New Jersey have a confused history as a form of government and vary in size from large, densely populated areas to much smaller hamlets . The 1897 and 1899 city charter laws applied only to areas with a population under 12,000, and provided for a directly elected mayor, who served a two-year term and had strong executive powers. Both featured
6975-461: Was $ 31,135 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 1,280) and the median family income was $ 34,934 (+/− $ 2,987). Males had a median income of $ 30,299 (+/− $ 1,883) versus $ 25,406 (+/− $ 2,456) for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 14,424 (+/− $ 581). About 25.0% of families and 27.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 25.5% of those age 65 or over. Same-sex couples headed 107 households in 2010,
7068-410: Was 3.46 and the average family size was 3.93. The city population comprised 30.8% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 33,594, and
7161-450: Was 43.3 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. The city's median household income was $ 116,283, and the median family income was $ 141,633. About 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. The 2010 United States census counted 492,276 people, 180,534 households, and 129,262 families in
7254-422: Was 45.06% (31,440) White , 10.64% (7,425) Black or African American , 1.07% (745) Native American , 4.36% (3,040) Asian , 0.04% (27) Pacific Islander , 33.37% (23,284) from other races , and 5.47% (3,820) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 71.02% (49,557) of the population. The city's Hispanic population represented the fourth-highest percentage among municipalities in New Jersey as of
7347-409: Was 67.0% White , 3.06% African American , 0.07% Native American , 11.3% Asian , and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race accounted for 15.05% of the population. Of the 184,885 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 22.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.5% had
7440-485: Was called Acquackanonk . Industrial growth began in the 19th century, as Passaic became a textile and metalworking center. A commercial center formed around a wharf at the foot of present-day Main Avenue. This came to be commonly known as Acquackanonk Landing, and the settlement that grew around it became known as the Village of Acquackanonk Landing or simply Acquackanonk Landing Settlement. In 1854 Alfred Speer (later owner of
7533-514: Was created on March 15, 1739, from portions of Hunterdon County . The county was named for the Governor of the Province of New Jersey , Colonel Lewis Morris . In later years Sussex County (on June 8, 1753) and, after the revolution, Warren County (on November 20, 1824, from portions of Sussex County) were carved out of what had been the original area of Morris County under English rule. The county
7626-505: Was created. This half graben , starts east of Boonton and goes through the middle of Parsippany, south to Morristown, to the south end of Great Swamp. From Parsippany and the Boonton area the half graben goes east to the western side of Paterson, where there was another fault by the lava flows. East of the Ramapo Fault is where there is this aborted rift valley. The Ramapo fault goes through
7719-759: Was declared vacant in June 2022, after it was determined that he had missed more council meetings than allowed by statute. In addition to his role as council president, Schaer also holds a seat in the 36th Legislative District of the New Jersey General Assembly. This dual position, often called double dipping , is allowed under a grandfather clause in the state law enacted by the New Jersey Legislature and signed into law by Governor of New Jersey Jon Corzine in September 2007 that prevents dual-office-holding but allows those who had held both positions as of February 1, 2008, to retain both posts. Corruption charges over
7812-492: Was effective. Passaic was formed as an unincorporated village within Acquackanonk Township (now Clifton) on March 10, 1869. It was incorporated as an independent village on March 21, 1871. Passaic was chartered as a city on April 2, 1873. The Okonite company owned an industrial site here from 1878 to 1993. It was the company's headquarters and primary manufacturing plant for most of the company's history. Early uses of
7905-679: Was lower in elevation than Moggy Hollow. And thus the Passaic River formed. The swamps of the Great Piece Meadows, Hatfield Swamp, Troy Meadows , Lee Meadows and Great Swamp were all under the Lake Passaic until it drained, and then these areas were created. As of the 2020 census , the county had 509,285 people, 184,885 households, and 129,707 families. The population density was 1,106.7 inhabitants per square mile (427.3/km ). There were 197,722 housing units at an average density of 429.67 per square mile (165.9/km ). The county's racial makeup
7998-567: Was named after Colonel Lewis Morris , governor of New Jersey in 1738–39, the year the county was named. The Wisconsin Glacier covered the northern section of Morris County from about 23,000 BC to 13,000 BC. After the Wisconsin Glacier melted around 13,000 BC, Paleo-Indians settled the area from the south in search of big and small game as well as plants. The area was first tundra with grasses growing. Rabbits and fox moved into
8091-466: Was recorded in February 1934 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in August 2001. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.12 inches (79 mm) in February to 5.33 inches (135 mm) in September. Around 500 million years ago, a chain of volcanic islands shaped like an arc collided with proto-North America. The islands rode over top of the North American plate. This created
8184-453: Was selected in 1994 as one of a group of 10 zones added to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in August 1994, the city Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in August 2025. Overseen by
8277-478: Was succeeded by Passaic County Freeholder Hector Lora, in an appointment made by the City Council. Blanco is the second consecutive elected mayor of Passaic, and the third in two decades (following Joseph Lipari and Sammy Rivera), to be convicted of or plead guilty to official misconduct charges. Passaic is located in the 9th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 36th state legislative district. Prior to
8370-444: Was technically included in their claimed "New Netherland". On August 27, 1664, three English ships approached Fort Amsterdam and the fort was surrendered to the English. The English now controlled New Netherland and Morris County was now under control of the colony of New York. Relations with the Native Americans improved for a while. There was a war with the Dutch ten years later. The Dutch re-took control of New Amsterdam but after
8463-437: Was the sixth-wealthiest county in the United States by median household income at $ 77,340 (second in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 79,888), sixth in median family income at $ 89,773 (third in New Jersey behind Hunterdon County at $ 91,050 and Somerset County at $ 90,605) and ranked tenth by per capita income at $ 36,964 (second in New Jersey behind Somerset County at $ 37,970). The Bureau of Economic Analysis ranked
8556-514: Was the site of the winter camp of the Continental Army after the Battles of Trenton and Princeton during the winter of 1777, as well as another winter camp at Jockey Hollow during an extremely cold winter of 1779–80. In the 1880s, Dover was the center of iron ore mining with the 132 mines producing 700,000 tons of ore annually. The mines were mostly worked by Cornish miners , with the bulk of
8649-423: Was water (4.3%). The county rises in elevation and relief from east to west, with only the more developed eastern suburbs in the Passaic River valley being relatively level. The highest point is at 1,395 feet (425 m) above sea level on a mountain south of Pine Swamp in western Jefferson Township . The second-highest point is on a mountain just north of Riker Lake at 1,358 feet (414 m). The lowest point
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