What is the population of Fanwood, New Jersey?

Fanwood has a population of approximately 7,799 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Fanwood, New Jersey located?

Fanwood is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.6417°, -74.3857°.

What is the median household income in Fanwood?

The median household income in Fanwood is approximately $195,529 based on the most recent open data.

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Fanwood

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Fanwood

Total population

7,799

Median home value

$635,200

73%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$195,529

Fanwood$196k

National$74k

Founded

1895

Elevation48 m

Land area3.47 km²

Weather68°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates40.64°, -74.39°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1895

Elevation

48 m

Area

3.47 km²

head of government

Colleen Mahr

Official website

www.fanwoodnj.org

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Fanwood is a borough in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located on a ridge in northern-central New Jersey, the borough is a commuter town of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. Fanwood is located in the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,774, an increase of 456 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 7,318, which in turn reflected an increase of 144 (+2.0%) from the 7,174 counted in the 2000 census.

History & geography

History

In 1831, the Elizabethtown and Somerville Railroad received a legislative charter to construct a railroad through the area. The line reached here in 1837 and a station, known as the Scotch Plains station, was built in 1839. The company became the Central Railroad of New Jersey in 1849. The line was later moved to reduce the grade and a new station, known as the Fanwood station, was built in 1874. At the same time, the Central New Jersey Land Improvement Company began development of Fanwood Park, a residential community around the station. The development featured curvilinear streets. John Taylor Johnston, then president of CNJ, named the community after his wife, Frances, also known as Fanny, according to his daughter, Emily. In 1878, Fanwood Township was created from Plainfield and Westfield Townships.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.34 square miles (3.47 km2), all of which was land. The Robinsons Branch of the Rahway River additionally flows through Fanwood en route to the Robinson's Branch Reservoir.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

43.4

Median home value

$635,200

Housing units

2,898

Poverty rate

Unemployment

2.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

73.6%

Black

4.5%

Asian

6.9%

Hispanic

11.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.6417

Longitude

-74.3857

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

68°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

54°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

69°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Friday Night

57°F

Chance Rain Showers

Saturday

66°F

Rain Showers Likely

Saturday Night

55°F

Rain Showers Likely

Forecast for Fanwood, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

25.3%

Diabetes

6.5%

Adult obesity

22.8%

Binge drinking

18.9%

Adult smoking

7.2%

No leisure activity

14.6%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,366,125

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
44,649
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
44,293
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
42,096
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
38,078
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
33,436
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
31,934
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
30,792
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
29,720

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

168

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Union High School
High · UNION · 2,308 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Plainfield High School
High · PLAINFIELD · 1,925 students · 14.8:1 ratio
Westfield Senior High School
High · Westfield · 1,818 students · 12.1:1 ratio
Linden High School
High · Linden · 1,801 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
High · SCOTCH PLAINS · 1,510 students · 13.1:1 ratio
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
High · Elizabeth · 1,443 students · 14.7:1 ratio
College Achieve Central Charter School
Other · Plainfield · 1,403 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
High · Elizabeth · 1,299 students · 15.7:1 ratio