1858Economy
(Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.
1873Architecture
When the area that is now Garfield was first developed in 1873 with an initial group of seven homes constructed by Gilbert D.
1881History
In 1881, the community's name was changed to Garfield in honor of President of the United States James Garfield.
1882History
Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882.
1893History
The GFD was organized on July 17, 1893.
1898Civil Rights
Garfield was originally incorporated as a borough on March 15, 1898, from portions of Saddle River Township and Wallington.
1900History
New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900.
1909Economy
== References ==
== External links ==
City of Garfield official website
Garfield Chamber of Commerce
Year 1909 bird's eye view
1917History
On April 19, 1917, the borough became the City of Garfield, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier.
1923Government
== Government ==
=== Local government ===
The City of Garfield operates under the 1923 Municipal Manager Law of New Jersey municipal government, with a governing body comprise...
1983History
=== Environment ===
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has identified Garfield as the site of groundwater contaminated hexavalent chromium from a spill in 1983 at...
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 United States census there were 29,786 people, 11,250 households, and 7,425 families residing in the city.
2004Government
In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 4,804 votes (57.8% vs.
2006History
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $51,407 (with a margin of error of +/− $1,84...
2008Government
In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 5,138 votes (59.7% vs.
2009Government
In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 2,428 ballots cast (54.1% vs.
2010History
Same-sex couples headed 68 households in 2010.
2011History
== Demographics ==
Based on data from the 2011–2015 American Community Survey, the city had a median age of 35.4, the lowest median age in the county.
2012Government
In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 5,538 votes (67.1% vs.
2016Economy
In 2016, the EPA announced a $37 million project to cleanup contamination at the site using Superfund money, as the company responsible for the spill of 3,600 US gallons (14,000...
2018Government
As of the 2018–19 school year, the charter school had an enrollment of 1,163 students and 83.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.0:1.
2020History
=== 2020 census ===
=== 2010 census ===
The 2010 United States census counted 30,487 people, 11,073 households, and 7,718 families in the city.
2021Government
Banch served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when she was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.
2025Government
As of 2025, members of the Garfield City Council are Mayor Everett E.
2026Government
For the 2026–2027 session, the 35th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Benjie Wimberly (D, Paterson) and in the General Ass...
2027Military
Tanelli (D, North Arlington, 2027),
Chair Pro Tem Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee, 2026),
Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield, 2026),
Germaine M.
2028Government
Garnto Jr., Deputy Mayor Kevin Kane, Deputy Mayor Tana Raymond, Joseph Delaney and Richard Rigoglioso, all serving concurrent terms of office that end December 31, 2028.