Politics & Government
Here's How Wayne's Population Changed In 2018
The trend is a little surprising, according to new populations estimates. Wayne is still one of the most populated NJ towns.
WAYNE, NJ — The township is still among the most populated places to live in New Jersey, new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show.
Wayne lost 298 residents in 2018, which is a -0.55 percent drop and among the lowest decreases in New Jersey.
The town's estimated population was 53,657, good for 30th most in New Jersey and third highest in Passaic County behind Paterson and Clifton.
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The estimates show which New Jersey towns gained or lost the most residents in 2018, and which towns have the most-to-least people.
New Hanover township in Burlington County posted the biggest gain in 2018 with 817 new residents moving there. Maurice River township in Cumberland County had the biggest population decrease at 4.41 percent after 278 residents left.
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Overall, New Jersey gained 19,977 residents in 2018 and had a total population of 8.9 million.
For a complete list of estimated population changes for every town in New Jersey, click here.
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