Jersey City, New Jersey

About

Jersey City is a city located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 247,597 and a population density of 4,524 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 262,075 inhabitants.

The city was created 415 years ago in 1608.

Jersey City is a city located in Hudson County, New Jersey situated on the Hudson River across from Lower Manhattan. With over 260,000 residents, it is New Jersey's second most populous city.

History and Origins

Jersey City was inhabited by Native American tribes before being colonized by the Dutch in 1630. It grew significantly as a port city and railroad terminus.

Key historical facts:

• Was a strategic battlefield site during the American Revolutionary War
• Served as an entry point for immigrants arriving via Ellis Island
• Grew into a manufacturing hub in the 19th century
• Declined in the 1960s before rebounding as part of the New York metro

Economy and Major Industries

Today Jersey City has an extensive financial and service-based economy. Major industries include finance, real estate, technology, healthcare, transportation, and retail.

Major companies based in Jersey City:

• Verisk Analytics
• RBC Capital Markets
• Adeptus Health
• Forbes Media

The city benefits from its proximity to Manhattan and role as a commuter hub.

Attractions and Things to Do

Popular attractions include:

• Liberty State Park offering views of NYC skyline
• The Jersey City Waterfront downtown district
• Loew's Jersey Theatre and other performance venues
• The Liberty Science Center with interactive exhibits
• Dining and shopping along Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall

Given its economic revival, Jersey City emerged as an epicenter of culture and development in the NYC metropolitan region.

Quick Facts about Jersey City

Jersey City from a helicopter image

Geography

Jersey City is located at 40°43'41"N 74°4'40"W (40.7281600, -74.0776400). It has 8 neighbors: Manhattan, Brick, Hoboken, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City and Brooklyn.

Jersey City map

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People born in Jersey City, including politician Mary Teresa Norton, guitarist Al Di Meola, racing driver Art Cross, .

List

• Edward J. Hart (American politician (1893-1961)) he was born in 25/03/1893
• Maury Yeston (American composer) he was born in 23/10/1945
• John Huchra (Astronomer and Harvard University professor) he was born in 23/12/1948
• Christina Milian (American singer, songwriter and actress) she was born in 26/09/1981
• Nancy Sinatra (American recording artist; singer) she was born in 08/06/1940
• Martha Stewart (American businesswoman, writer, television personality, and former fashion model) she was born in 03/08/1941
• Jim McGreevey (former Governor of New Jersey) he was born in 06/08/1957
• Susan Flannery (actress) she was born in 31/07/1939
• Norma Talmadge (American actress and film producer (1894-1957)) she was born in 26/05/1894
• Taryn Thomas (American movie actress) she was born in 27/05/1983
• A. Harry Moore (American politician, and three-term Governor of New Jersey (1877-1952)) he was born in 03/07/1877
• Arthur Melvin Okun (American economist) he was born in 28/11/1928
• Jimmy Lyons (American jazz saxophonist) he was born in 01/02/1933
• Alphaeus Philemon Cole (American artist (1876-1988)) he was born in 12/07/1876
• Mickey Murtagh (American football player (1904-1993)) he was born in 08/04/1904
• John William Atkinson (Professor of Psychology) he was born in 31/12/1923
• Basil Ruysdael (American actor and opera singer) he was born in 24/07/1888
• Apache (American rapper) he was born in 26/12/1964