This Day in History: 1927-12-13

Unofficial population figures were released that Bergen County was rapidly growing. The total population of the area was estimated at 348,533 as of December 1st, with an estimated 69,701 families and 142,764 registered voters. Most of the municipalities were rapidly growing too. Ramsey had an estimated population of 3,602 in 720 families and an estimated 1,549 registered voters. Mahwah, then still known as Hohokus TWP. had less than half of Ramsey’s population, 3,106 in 621 families. There were an estimated 1,325 registered voters. Other nearby population estimated populations were 2,739 for Allendale, 2,021for Waldwick, 3,836 for Saddle River and 386 for Upper Saddle River. All higher than the last official census figures in 1920. Every community in Bergen County was reported to have gained in population since 1920, with Hackensack and Garfield leading the way. (Bristow)