What is the population of Prospect Park, New Jersey?

Prospect Park has a population of approximately 6,319 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Prospect Park, New Jersey located?

Prospect Park is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.9416°, -74.1741°.

What is the median household income in Prospect Park?

The median household income in Prospect Park is approximately $53,125 based on the most recent open data.

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Prospect Park

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Prospect Park

Total population

6,319

Median home value

$406,800

31.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$53,125

Prospect Park$53k

National$74k

Founded

1901

Elevation236 m

Land area1.22 km²

Weather81°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates40.94°, -74.17°

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

1901

Elevation

236 m

Area

1.22 km²

head of government

Mohamed T. Khairullah

Official website

www.prospectpark.net

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Prospect Park is a borough in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,372, an increase of 507 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 5,865, which in turn reflected an increase of 86 (+1.5%) from the 5,779 counted in the 2000 census.

History & geography

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2), including 0.47 square miles (1.20 km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.01 km2) of water (1.06%).

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Demographics & economy

Median age

36.2

Median home value

$406,800

Housing units

2,184

Poverty rate

28.3%

Unemployment

11.5%

Race & ethnicity

White

26.4%

Black

12.3%

Asian

5.8%

Hispanic

64.9%

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

Geography

Latitude

40.9416

Longitude

-74.1741

Water area

0.01 mi²

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

Climate

Current forecast

Today

81°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

55°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

72°F

Partly Sunny

Saturday Night

59°F

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

68°F

Rain Showers

Sunday Night

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Prospect Park, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

33.2%

Diabetes

14.4%

Adult obesity

35.7%

Binge drinking

14.9%

Adult smoking

14.5%

No leisure activity

37.8%

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

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

135

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Passaic County Technical Institute
High · WAYNE · 3,359 students · 11.7:1 ratio
Clifton High School
High · CLIFTON · 3,059 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Passaic High School No. 12
High · Passaic · 2,596 students · 15.3:1 ratio
Eastside High School
High · PATERSON · 2,323 students · 17.5:1 ratio
John F. Kennedy High School
High · PATERSON · 2,053 students · 14.6:1 ratio
Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
Other · Passaic · 1,946 students · 15.4:1 ratio
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Other · Paterson · 1,305 students · 19.2:1 ratio
Wayne Valley High School
High · WAYNE · 1,241 students · 10.7:1 ratio