Bloomfield, NJ is a small city located in Essex County. With a population of over 52,000 people and a population density of 9,386 people per square mile, Bloomfield is an excellent place to live for those looking to be close to the action of the larger city but with a small town feel.
The city has many local businesses including restaurants offering an array of cuisines from Italian to Chinese and pubs and breweries for those looking for an evening out. For outdoor activities, there are several parks throughout the city including Brookdale Park, Watsessing Park, and Brookside Park which offer year-round outdoor recreational activities such as hiking trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and more. Organizations such as Bloomfield Public Library provide residents with resources such as literacy programs and access to new books. The town also hosts several sporting events throughout the year such as The Bloomfield Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk and Biddy Basketball teams available for both boys and girls ages 6-13.
The population in Bloomfield is 52,391. There are 9,872 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bloomfield is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bloomfield is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bloomfield
- 47.8% are married
- 7.8% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Bloomfield
- 42.2% are White
- 17.8% are Black
- 9.4% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 28.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander