Bloomfield is a township located in Essex County, New Jersey, within the United States. It functions as an inner-ring suburb of Newark. According to the 2020 census, the township has a population of 53,105 residents.
The community features historical significance, specifically housing the Bloomfield Green Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The municipality operates under a mayor-led government with a Town Council and maintains various local departments, including fire, engineering, and historic preservation.