Bogota, New Jersey
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Image:Njmap-0204.png Bogota is a Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the borough had a total population of 8,249.
Bogota was formed on November 14, 1894 from portions of Ridgefield Township at the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon. Portions of Bogota were taken in 1895 to form part of the new Township of Teaneck. Bogota was named in honor of the Bogert family, which had been the first to occupy the area. (see "History of Bergen County" p. 339).
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Geography
Bogota is located at 40°52'26" North, 74°1'40" West (40.873876, -74.027699)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.32% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 8,249 people, 2,874 households, and 2,126 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,190.7/km² (10,841.3/mi²). There were 2,915 housing units at an average density of 1,480.9/km² (3,831.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 75.72% White, 5.73% African American, 0.15% Native American, 7.75% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 6.76% from other races, and 3.83% from two or more races. 21.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,874 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.38.
In the borough the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $59,813, and the median income for a family was $69,841. Males had a median income of $49,347 versus $36,406 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,505. 4.0% of the population and 2.6% of families were below the poverty line. 2.3% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Government
Local government
The Borough of Bogota operates under the Borough form of municipal government, consisting of a Mayor and six Councilpersons elected at large.
The Mayor is elected to serve a four-year term and may succeed that term by re-election. The Mayor is empowered as head of the municipal government to: Provide for the proper execution of local and State laws; Recommend to the Borough Council measures deemed in the best interest of the Borough; Nominate and, with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint most subordinate officers of the Borough; and Maintain peace and order. Although the Mayor presides over meeting of the Borough Council, the Mayor votes only in the case of a tie. State law also requires the Mayor to be a member of the Planning Board and Board of Trustees of the municipal Public Library.
The six Council members are elected at-large for terms of three years on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. The Council exercises general legislative powers conferred upon it by State law to protect and promote the general welfare of the Borough. Among these are: The right to enact ordinances; Approve resolutions; Approve mayoral appointments; and Adopt the annual budget and determine tax levy.
The Mayor of Bogota Borough is Steve Lonegan. Members of the Bogota Borough Council are Pat Kearns, Joe Noto, George T. Shalhoub, Gloria Dodge-Scalzo, Chuck Martini and Melissa A. Schnipp.
Federal, state and county representation
Bogota is in the Ninth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 37th Legislative District.
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Education
Students in grades Kindergarten through 12 are educated in the Bogota Public Schools. Schools in the district are E. Roy Bixby School with 283 students in grades K - 6, Lillian M. Steen School which serves 258 students in grades K - 6, and Bogota High School with an enrollment of 496 students on grades 7 through 12.
Saint Joseph's School is a Roman Catholic parochial school serving students in grades K - 8.
Sources
- "History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630-1923;" by "Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858-1942."
- "Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)" prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.