North Haledon (pronounced North HAIL-donKanzler, Kaitlyn. "How do you say that? Some North Jersey town names you may be pronouncing wrong", The Record, August 27, 2019. Accessed September 15, 2019. "It's easy to mispronounce this Passaic County borough as HAL-eh-don. But residents know the town as HAIL-don.") 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 8,927, an increase of 510 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 8,417, which in turn reflected an increase of 497 (+6.3%) from the 7,920 counted in the 2000 census.Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.
North Haledon was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 20, 1901, from portions of the now-defunct Manchester Township.Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 210. Accessed May 30, 2024.
Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 3.53 square miles (9.14 km2), including 3.46 square miles (8.97 km2) of land and 0.06 square miles (0.17 km2) of water (1.81%).
The borough borders the municipalities of Haledon, Hawthorne, Prospect Park and Wayne in Passaic County; and Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff in Bergen County.Areas touching North Haledon, MapIt. Accessed March 1, 2020.Passaic County Map , Coalition for a Healthy NJ. Accessed March 1, 2020.New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.
Demographics
2020 census As of the 2020 census, North Haledon had a population of 8,927. The median age was 46.4 years. 16.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.8 males age 18 and over.
100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.
There were 3,054 households in North Haledon, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 64.3% were married-couple households, 12.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
There were 3,141 housing units, of which 2.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.0%.
+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census Race Number Percent White 7,114 79.7% Black or African American 308 3.5% American Indian and Alaska Native 32 0.4% Asian 354 4.0% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.0% Some other race 416 4.7% Two or more races 702 7.9% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,129 12.6%
2010 census The 2010 United States census counted 8,417 people, 3,123 households, and 2,386 families in the borough. The population density was 2,436.8 per square mile (940.9/km2). There were 3,213 housing units at an average density of 930.2 per square mile (359.2/km2). The racial makeup was 91.53% (7,704) White, 1.76% (148) Black or African American, 0.02% (2) Native American, 3.78% (318) Asian, 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.27% (107) from other races, and 1.64% (138) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.46% (628) of the population.
Of the 3,123 households, 27.7% had children under the age of 18; 64.9% were married couples living together; 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.6% were non-families. Of all households, 20.1% were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.10.
20.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 89.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 87.8 males.
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $103,562 (with a margin of error of +/− $5,006) and the median family income was $107,623 (+/− $8,363). Males had a median income of $71,850 (+/− $10,067) versus $49,038 (+/− $4,709) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $41,694 (+/− $4,002). About 0.7% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for North Haledon borough, Passaic County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed May 2, 2012.
Same-sex couples headed 24 households in 2010, more than double the 10 counted in 2000.Lipman, Harvy; and Sheingold, Dave. "North Jersey sees 30% growth in same-sex couples", The Record, August 14, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 3, 2013. Accessed October 20, 2014.
2000 census As of the 2000 United States census there were 7,920 people, 2,626 households, and 2,077 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 2,675 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 95.03% White, 1.44% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.95% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.89% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for North Haledon borough, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 29, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for North Haledon borough, Passaic County, New Jersey , United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 29, 2012.
There were 2,626 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $74,700, and the median income for a family was $80,936. Males had a median income of $52,006 versus $34,854 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $30,322. About 2.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.3% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. Government
Local government North Haledon 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.Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey , Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. 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 includes 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. 151. The borough form of government used by North Haledon 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.Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask" , New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014."Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" , p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.
, the mayor of North Haledon is Republican Randolph J. "Randy" George, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2026. Members of the North Haledon Borough Council are Council President Bruce O. Iacobelli (R, 2025), Rocco Luisi (R, 2023), Vince Parmese (R, 2025), George Pomianek (R, 2024), Donna Puglisi (R, 2024), and Jacqueline Roscio (R, 2023).Mayor & Council, Borough of North Haledon. Accessed July 11, 2022.2022 Municipal Data Sheet, Borough of North Haledon. Accessed July 11, 2022.Passaic County 2021 Directory, Passaic County, New Jersey, updated as of April 2021. Accessed July 1, 2022.2021 General Election November 2, 2021 Official Results, Passaic County, New Jersey, updated November 18, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.November 3, 2020 Summary Report Official Results, Passaic County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.2019 General Election November 5, 2019 Summary Report Passaic County Official Results, Passaic County, New Jersey, updated November 18, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.2018 General Election November 6, 2018 Summary Report Passaic County Official Results, Passaic County, New Jersey, updated November 30, 2018. Accessed January 1, 2019.
In December 2019, Sandra Salviano was selected from a list of three candidates nominated by the municipal committee to fill the term expiring in December 2022 that had been become vacant following the death earlier that month of her husband, Keith Salviano.DeVencentis, Philip. "Councilman's widow appointed to fill his seat in North Haledon", The Record, December 18, 2019. Accessed July 11, 2022. "Sandra Salviano, whose husband, Councilman Keith Salviano, died suddenly this month, has been appointed to fill his seat on the governing body.... Sandra Salviano was selected by the council at its meeting on Tuesday to assume the position until next year's general election, when her late husband's two-year unexpired term will be on the ballot." Sandra Salviano served on an interim basis until the November 2020 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office, though she stepped down from office in February 2021 and was replaced by Vince Parmese,Borough Council Special Meeting Agenda for February 3, 2021, Borough of North Haledon. Accessed July 11, 2022. "Mayor George reads a letter that the Municipal Clerk, Renate Elatab, had received from Antonette Ravo, the North Haledon Republican Leader, advising that members of the North Haledon Republican Club had met to fill the seat vacated by the resignation of Councilwoman Sandra Salviano, and had picked three candidates, who were Vince Parmese, Barbara Conte, and Julie Ravo to fill the vacancy." who was elected in November 2021 to serve the remainder of the term.