Wanaque, New Jersey

Coordinates: 41°02′33″N 74°17′19″W / 41.042424°N 74.288643°W / 41.042424; -74.288643
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Wanaque, New Jersey
Downtown Wanaque along southbound Ringwood Avenue (CR 511)
Downtown Wanaque along southbound Ringwood Avenue (CR 511)
Official seal of Wanaque, New Jersey
Location of Wanaque in Passaic County. Inset: Passaic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Location of Wanaque in Passaic County. Inset: Passaic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Wanaque, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Wanaque, New Jersey
Wanaque is located in Passaic County, New Jersey
Wanaque
Wanaque
Location in Passaic County
Wanaque is located in New Jersey
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Location in New Jersey
Wanaque is located in the United States
Wanaque
Wanaque
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°02′33″N 74°17′19″W / 41.042424°N 74.288643°W / 41.042424; -74.288643[1][2]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyPassaic
IncorporatedMarch 22, 1918
Government
 • TypeBorough
 • BodyBorough Council
 • MayorDaniel Mahler (R, term ends December 31, 2026)[3][4]
 • AdministratorPaul M. Carelli[5]
 • Municipal clerkKatherine J. Falone[5]
Area
 • Total9.32 sq mi (24.15 km2)
 • Land8.06 sq mi (20.88 km2)
 • Water1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)  13.50%
 • Rank215th of 565 in state
5th of 16 in county[1]
Elevation220 ft (70 m)
Population
 • Total11,317
 • Estimate 
(2022)[9][11]
11,041
 • Rank220th of 565 in state
10th of 16 in county[12]
 • Density1,403.0/sq mi (541.7/km2)
  • Rank345th of 565 in state
13th of 16 in county[12]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07420 – Haskell[13]
07465 – Wanaque[14]
Area code(s)973 Exchanges: 248, 616, 831, 835, 839[15]
FIPS code3403176730[1][16][17]
GNIS feature ID0885431[1][18]
Websitewww.wanaqueborough.com
Aerial view of Wanaque (lower right) and Wanaque Reservoir

Wanaque (/ˈwɒnəkj, wəˈnɑːki/)[19][20][21] 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 11,317,[9][10] an increase of 201 (+1.8%) from the 2010 census count of 11,116,[22][23] which in turn reflected an increase of 850 (+8.3%) from the 10,266 counted in the 2000 census.[24]

History[edit]

Wanaque was incorporated as an independent borough on February 23, 1918, when Pompton Township was split up into three boroughs, along with Bloomingdale and Ringwood, and affirmed by a referendum held on March 22, 1918.[25] The borough's name Wanaque (original pronunciation 'Wa Na Kee') is thought to have been derived from a Lenni Lenape Native American word meaning "land of sassafras".[26][27][28]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 9.33 square miles (24.15 km2), including 8.07 square miles (20.89 km2) of land and 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2) of water (13.50%).[1][2]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the borough include Haskell, Lake Inez, Lake Washington, Meadow Brook Lake, Midvale, Ramapo Lake, Rotten Pond, Stephens Lake and Upper Midvale.[29]

Both Wanaque (formerly Midvale) and Haskell have their own ZIP Codes and are served by separate post offices.

The borough borders the municipalities of Bloomingdale, Pompton Lakes and Ringwood in Passaic County; and Oakland in Bergen County.[30][31][32]

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Wanaque (Wanaque Raymond Dam), New Jersey (1991–2020 normals, extremes Sep 1945-Jul 1948, Aug 1986-Jul 2004, Oct 2016-Mar 2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 67
(19)
72
(22)
82
(28)
95
(35)
96
(36)
95
(35)
100
(38)
101
(38)
94
(34)
86
(30)
81
(27)
74
(23)
101
(38)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 58
(14)
59
(15)
70
(21)
81
(27)
88
(31)
91
(33)
94
(34)
93
(34)
87
(31)
78
(26)
71
(22)
59
(15)
96
(36)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 37.7
(3.2)
40.5
(4.7)
47.8
(8.8)
59.5
(15.3)
71.0
(21.7)
79.4
(26.3)
84.3
(29.1)
82.8
(28.2)
76.0
(24.4)
64.2
(17.9)
52.6
(11.4)
42.6
(5.9)
61.5
(16.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 28.8
(−1.8)
30.3
(−0.9)
38.4
(3.6)
49.3
(9.6)
60.2
(15.7)
68.9
(20.5)
74.2
(23.4)
72.9
(22.7)
66.0
(18.9)
53.6
(12.0)
43.6
(6.4)
34.8
(1.6)
51.8
(11.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 19.9
(−6.7)
20.0
(−6.7)
29.0
(−1.7)
39.0
(3.9)
49.5
(9.7)
58.3
(14.6)
64.2
(17.9)
62.9
(17.2)
55.9
(13.3)
43.0
(6.1)
34.6
(1.4)
26.9
(−2.8)
41.9
(5.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 6
(−14)
7
(−14)
13
(−11)
28
(−2)
37
(3)
46
(8)
54
(12)
52
(11)
40
(4)
31
(−1)
21
(−6)
12
(−11)
2
(−17)
Record low °F (°C) −11
(−24)
−5
(−21)
−1
(−18)
21
(−6)
29
(−2)
41
(5)
49
(9)
42
(6)
29
(−2)
20
(−7)
12
(−11)
1
(−17)
−11
(−24)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.39
(86)
2.71
(69)
3.86
(98)
4.17
(106)
3.58
(91)
5.13
(130)
4.65
(118)
4.57
(116)
3.95
(100)
4.37
(111)
3.77
(96)
4.05
(103)
48.20
(1,224)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.8
(20)
7.9
(20)
5.5
(14)
0.6
(1.5)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
trace 0.5
(1.3)
5.3
(13)
30.8
(78)
Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 6
(15)
7
(18)
4
(10)
1
(2.5)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
0
(0)
3
(7.6)
9
(23)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 10 7 10 11 12 11 10 9 8 9 8 10 110
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 12
Source: NOAA[33]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19202,916
19303,1197.0%
19403,1430.8%
19504,22234.3%
19607,12668.8%
19708,63621.2%
198010,02516.1%
19909,711−3.1%
200010,2665.7%
201011,1168.3%
202011,3171.8%
2022 (est.)11,041[9][11]−2.4%
Population sources: 1920[34]
1920–1930[35] 1940–2000[36]
2000[37][38] 2010[22][23] 2020[9][10]

2010 census[edit]

The 2010 United States census counted 11,116 people, 4,018 households, and 3,026 families in the borough. The population density was 1,391.2 per square mile (537.1/km2). There were 4,184 housing units at an average density of 523.7 per square mile (202.2/km2). The racial makeup was 87.48% (9,724) White, 3.07% (341) Black or African American, 0.40% (45) Native American, 4.65% (517) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 2.25% (250) from other races, and 2.14% (238) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.67% (1,075) of the population.[22]

Of the 4,018 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 61.1% were married couples living together; 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 24.7% were non-families. Of all households, 20.0% were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.07.[22]

20.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 91.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.2 males.[22]

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $89,459 (with a margin of error of +/− $5,457) and the median family income was $98,081 (+/− $7,333). Males had a median income of $62,454 (+/− $4,289) versus $49,421 (+/− $6,017) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $37,579 (+/− $3,293). About 1.0% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.[39]

Same-sex couples headed 20 households in 2010, a decline from the 22 counted in 2000.[40]

2000 census[edit]

As of the 2000 United States census[16] there were 10,266 people, 3,444 households, and 2,689 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,286.8 inhabitants per square mile (496.8/km2). There were 3,500 housing units at an average density of 438.7 per square mile (169.4/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 90.67% White, 1.51% African American, 0.34% Native American, 3.62% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.40% of the population.[37][38]

There were 3,444 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.23.[37][38]

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.[37][38]

The median income for a household in the borough was $66,113, and the median income for a family was $71,127. Males had a median income of $43,675 versus $33,380 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,403. About 2.6% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.[37][38]

Law and government[edit]

Local government[edit]

Wanaque 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.[41] The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The 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.[6] The borough form of government used by Wanaque 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.[42][43]

As of 2023, the mayor of Wanaque Borough is Republican Daniel Mahler, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. Members of the Borough Council are Thomas Balunis (R, 2024), Dominick Cortellessa (R, 2025), Edward Leonard (R, 2025), Donald Pasquariello (R, 2023), Bridget A. Pasznik (R, 2024), and Robert Pettet (R, 2023).[3][44][45][46][47][48]

Federal, state, and county representation[edit]

Wanaque is located in the 5th Congressional District[49] and is part of New Jersey's 26th state legislative district.[50]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[51][52] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[53] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[54][55]

For the 2024-2025 session, the 26th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Pennacchio (R, Rockaway Township) and in the General Assembly by Brian Bergen (R, Denville Township) and Jay Webber (R, Morris Plains).[56]

Passaic County is governed by Board of County Commissioners, comprised 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 a one-year term.[57] As of 2024, Passaic County's Commissioners are:

Bruce James (D, Clifton, 2026),[58] Deputy Director Cassandra "Sandi" Lazzara (D, Little Falls, 2024),[59] Director John W. Bartlett (D, Wayne, 2024),[60] Orlando Cruz (D, Paterson, 2026),[61] Terry Duffy (D, West Milford, 2025),[62] Nicolino Gallo (R, Totowa, 2024)[63] and Pasquale "Pat" Lepore (D, Woodland Park, 2025).[64][57][65][66][67][68][69]

Constitutional officers, elected on a countywide basis are: Clerk Danielle Ireland-Imhof (D, Hawthorne, 2028),[70][71] Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina (D, Wayne, 2024)[72][73] and Surrogate Zoila S. Cassanova (D, Wayne, 2026).[74][75][66]

Highlands protection[edit]

In 2004, the New Jersey Legislature passed the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, which regulates the New Jersey Highlands region. Wanaque was included in the highlands preservation area and is subject to the rules of the act and the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council, a division of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.[76] Some of the territory in the protected region is classified as being in the highlands preservation area, and thus subject to additional rules.[77]

Politics[edit]

As of March 2011, there were a total of 7,085 registered voters in Wanaque, of which 1,646 (23.2% vs. 31.0% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 2,191 (30.9% vs. 18.7%) were registered as Republicans and 3,243 (45.8% vs. 50.3%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 5 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[78] Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 63.7% (vs. 53.2% in Passaic County) were registered to vote, including 80.3% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.8% countywide).[78][79]

In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 51.7% of the vote (2,633 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 47.2% (2,400 votes), and other candidates with 1.1% (55 votes), among the 5,132 ballots cast by the borough's 7,472 registered voters (44 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 68.7%.[80][81] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 2,798 votes (52.1% vs. 37.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,428 votes (45.2% vs. 58.8%) and other candidates with 46 votes (0.9% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,374 ballots cast by the borough's 7,117 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5% (vs. 70.4% in Passaic County).[82] In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,452 votes (55.1% vs. 42.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,876 votes (42.1% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 39 votes (0.9% vs. 0.7%), among the 4,451 ballots cast by the borough's 6,132 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.6% (vs. 69.3% in the whole county).[83]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 66.1% of the vote (2,107 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 32.7% (1,042 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (38 votes), among the 3,235 ballots cast by the borough's 7,614 registered voters (48 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 42.5%.[84][85] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,802 votes (53.1% vs. 43.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,338 votes (39.4% vs. 50.8%), Independent Chris Daggett with 194 votes (5.7% vs. 3.8%) and other candidates with 34 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among the 3,396 ballots cast by the borough's 6,887 registered voters, yielding a 49.3% turnout (vs. 42.7% in the county).[86]

Education[edit]

The Wanaque Borough Schools serves students in public school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.[87] As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 861 students and 92.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.4:1.[88] Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[89]) are Haskell Elementary School[90] 367 students in grades PreK–8 and Wanaque Elementary School[91] 484 students in grades PreK–8.[92][93][94]

Students in public school for ninth through twelfth grades attend Lakeland Regional High School, which serves students from the Boroughs of Ringwood and Wanaque. The high school is located in Wanaque and is part of the Lakeland Regional High School District.[95][96] As of the 2021–22 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 902 students and 81.7 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.0:1.[97]

Wanaque is the site of Passaic County Community College's Wanaque Academic Center.[98]

Transportation[edit]

Interstate 287 southbound in Wanaque

Roads and highways[edit]

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 36.45 miles (58.66 km) of roadways, of which 29.30 miles (47.15 km) were maintained by the municipality, 4.96 miles (7.98 km) by Passaic County and 2.18 miles (3.51 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[99]

Several major roadways traverse through the borough.[100] Interstate 287 passes through Wanaque for 2.2 miles (3.5 km), where it is accessible at Exit 55,[101] near the intersection of Union and Ringwood Avenues (County Route 511).[102]

Public transportation[edit]

NJ Transit provides bus service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 197 route.[103][104]

Notable people[edit]

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Wanaque include:

Points of interest[edit]

Elks Camp Moore is an Elks accredited summer overnight camp for children with special needs. The camp was founded in 1971 and includes many activities for the children such as a swimming pool, three playgrounds, a small playing field, a recreation hall, and rooms that house other fun activities. The campers stay for one week from Sunday until Saturday. Each week, 75 campers attend the camp and are assigned to their own counselor. The camp is wheelchair accessible since handicapped children also attend the camp. People consider Camp Moore, the "Miracle on the Mountain". The camp is located high on top of a mountain overlooking Route 287 in Haskell. Admission is free for the campers, and the camp is funded in part by local New Jersey Elks lodges.[113]

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