Teaneck

Teaneck, New Jersey

General Information
Name	Township of Teaneck
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	Township
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates
Map	250px
Population
Total	39,776
Density	2747.3 per km²
Area
Total	15.18 km²
Land	14.48 km²
Water	0.70 km²
Government
Type	Township
Leader	Mohammed Hameeduddin
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

Teaneck is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of the state and is considered a suburb of New York City. With a population of 39,776 as of the 2010 Census, Teaneck is the second-largest municipality in Bergen County.

History

Teaneck was first settled by the Lenape Native Americans and was later colonized by the Dutch in the 17th century. The area was originally known as "Overpeck" and was primarily agricultural. In the late 19th century, the township experienced rapid growth due to the construction of railroads and the establishment of industries. Teaneck was officially incorporated as a township on February 19, 1895.

Geography

Teaneck is located at

   
       40°53 
       04°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 5.86 square miles (15.18 km2), of which 5.59 square miles (14.48 km2) is land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2010 Census, there were 39,776 people, 13,470 households, and 10,134 families residing in the township. The population density was 7,112.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,747.3/km2). There were 14,327 housing units at an average density of 2,564.6 per square mile (990.6/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 45.88% White, 28.69% African American, 0.23% Native American, 17.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 4.18% from other races, and 3.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.28% of the population.

Education

Teaneck is served by the Teaneck Public Schools, which include several elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The township is also home to Fairleigh Dickinson University, a private university with campuses in Teaneck and nearby Hackensack.

Notable People

Teaneck has been home to many notable individuals, including:

• Aaron Burr - Third Vice President of the United States
• Milt Campbell - Olympic decathlete and football player
• Queen Latifah - Actress and singer
• John Travolta - Actor
• Yaphet Kotto - Actor
• Phoebe Snow - Singer-songwriter

External links

• Official website of Teaneck, New Jersey
• Teaneck Public Schools
• Fairleigh Dickinson University