1858Economy
(Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923, Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.
1871History
With the creation of New Milford, Palisades Township (which had been created in 1871) was dissolved.
1882History
History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men., Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882.
1900History
New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900.
1922Civil Rights
New Milford was authorized to be incorporated as a borough on March 11, 1922, from what remained of Palisades Township, subject to approval in a referendum (which took place on ...
1957Government
New Milford is the home of The Art Center of Northern New Jersey, a fine arts school and gallery offering classes for adults and children that was originally established in 1957...
1976Government
The Hovnanian School, founded in 1976 and dedicated to helping foster knowledge of Armenian culture and the Armenian language, serves students in preschool through eighth grade.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 United States census there were 16,400 people, 6,346 households, and 4,277 families residing in the borough.
2004Government
In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 3,838 votes (51.1% vs.
2006History
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $75,075 (with a margin of error of +/− $9,82...
2007Disaster
The record height at the New Milford flood gauge is 12.36 feet (3.77 m) set during a storm on April 16, 2007, and the previous second-highest level of 11.45 feet (3.49 m) had be...
2008Government
In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,152 votes (53.6% vs.
2009Government
In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 2,306 ballots cast (47.7% vs.
2010History
Same-sex couples headed 37 households in 2010, more than double the 16 counted in 2000.
2011Disaster
During Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011, the Hackensack River crested at 11.84 feet (3.61 m), the second-highest recorded height and almost 6 feet (1.8 m) above flood stage, f...
2012Government
Democrats took control of the council in the November 2012 general election, as incumbent Austin Ashley won reelection while running mate and former council member Michael Putri...
2016Government
In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 3,975 votes (51.4% vs.
2019Government
In January 2019, Matthew Seymour was selected from three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipalcommittee to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that was vacated ea...
2020History
== Demographic ==
=== 2020 census ===
=== 2010 census ===
The 2010 United States census counted 16,341 people, 6,141 households, and 4,207 families in the borough.
2023Government
As of 2023, the mayor of New Milford is Democratic Michael J.
2025History
Members of the borough council are Council President Frances Randi Duffie (D, 2025), Hedy Grant (D, 2024), Ira S.
2026History
Putrino, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026.
2027Military
New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).