Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack: The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. It is located on the Hackensack River in the northeastern part of the state. Hackensack is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Hackensack Museum and the Hackensack Public Library.
About
Hackensack is a city located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 43,010 and a population density of 3,825 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,981 inhabitants.
The city was created 359 years ago in 1664.
Quick Facts about Hackensack
| Population : | 43,981 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Bergen County |
| Postal code : | 07601, 07601 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 201 |
| Area : | 11.24 km2 |
| Official name : | Hackensack |
| Altitude : | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital city : | Hackensack is capital of Bergen County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1665 (359 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:04:08 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 3,912 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hackensack is located at 40°53'9"N 74°2'36"W (40.8859300, -74.0434700). It has 9 neighbors: Bogota, Hasbrouck Heights, Little Ferry, Lodi, Maywood, Paramus, Ridgefield Park, River Edge and Teaneck.
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- Official Website
Official website of Hackensack
Hackensack has 9 neighbours.
- Bogota borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
- Hasbrouck Heights town in New Jersey
- Little Ferry borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
- Lodi borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
- Maywood borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
- Paramus borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
- Ridgefield Park village of New Jersey
- River Edge town/borough in New Jersey, USA
- Teaneck township in New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Hackensack increased by 2.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 2,265 | - | census |
| 1860 | 3,558 | 36.34% | census |
| 1870 | 4,929 | 27.81% | census |
| 1880 | 4,248 | -16.03% | census |
| 1890 | 6,004 | 29.25% | census |
| 1900 | 9,443 | 36.42% | census |
| 1910 | 14,050 | 32.79% | census |
| 2010 | 43,010 | 67.33% | census |
| 2011 | 43,303 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,407 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,512 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 44,181 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 44,281 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 44,257 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,518 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,354 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,188 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,981 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,653 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,874 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,360 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,888 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.6% |
| White only, percent : | 58.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 35.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 57.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 866 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.7% |
Hackensack zip code is 07601.
County name: Bergen, County
fips: 34003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $176,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,339 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $776 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,092 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,720 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 152,022 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 567,466 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 427,833 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,563 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,048 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,813 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,821 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,366 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,155 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,112 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,560 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,281 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 936.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.51 |
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People born in Hackensack (118)
People born in Hackensack, including astronaut Wally Schirra, singer Debby Boone, singer Joe Lynn Turner, .
List
- Mark Ingram (American football halfback) he was born in 21/12/1989
- Alice Huyler Ramsey (American driver (1886–1983)) she was born in 11/11/1886
- Jason Rullo (American drummer) he was born in 17/07/1972
- Philip Carey (United States Marine and actor (1925-2009)) he was born in 15/07/1925
- Bob Franks (American politician (1951-2010)) he was born in 21/09/1951
- Ken Blum (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/06/1971
- David Grisman (Mandolinist, composer, and record label owner) he was born in 23/03/1945
- David Remnick (American journalist) he was born in 29/10/1958
- Dean Gallo (American politician (1935-1994)) he was born in 23/11/1935
- William A. Pailes (American astronaut) he was born in 26/06/1952
- Frank Capsouras (American weightlifter) he was born in 29/01/1947
- Gene Perla (American musician) he was born in 01/03/1940
- George Cassedy (American politician (1783-1842)) he was born in 16/09/1783
- Kenneth Carroll Parkes (American ornithologist) he was born in 08/08/1922
- Mike Fratello (American basketball coach, sports broadcaster) he was born in 24/02/1947
- Whitey Mitchell (American musician) he was born in 22/02/1932
- William B. Widnall (American politician) he was born in 17/03/1906
- Henry Kent Hewitt (United States admiral) he was born in 11/02/1887
Schools in Hackensack
College & universities near Hackensack, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183488 | Eastwick College-Hackensack | Hackensack (NJ) | 07601 |
Stations (16)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hackensack, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Hackensack
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Post Office | Hackensack (NJ) | 07601 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Hackensack , Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 308 people.
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fort Lee | 38,356 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| City of Garfield | 30,487 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bergenfield | 27,371 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Ridgewood | 24,915 | Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Hackensack distances to largest New Jersey cities
