Hanover, New Jersey
Hanover: Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
About
Hanover is a township located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,712 and a population density of 1,278 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,173 inhabitants.
The township was created 349 years ago in 1675.
Quick Facts about Hanover
| Population : | 14,173 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Morris County |
| Area : | 10.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 915 feet / 279 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1676 (349 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:18:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,321 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Hanover is located at 40°48'16"N 74°22'1"W (40.8045400, -74.3668200). It has 5 neighbors: Morris, East Hanover, Florham Park, Morris Plains and Parsippany.
Hanover map
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- Official Website
Official website of Hanover
Hanover has 5 neighbours.
- Morris township in Morris County, New Jersey
- East Hanover township of New Jersey
- Florham Park borough in Morris County, New Jersey
- Morris Plains borough in New Jersey
- Parsippany township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of Hanover increased by 3.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,712 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,953 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,985 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,017 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,220 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,260 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,546 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,486 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,395 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,252 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,173 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Hanover (6)
People born in Hanover, including politician Aaron Kitchell, politician Mahlon Dickerson, Mayor of New York City and U.S. Congressman Smith Ely, .
List
- Ashbel Green (Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives) he was born in 06/07/1762
- Enoch Cobb Wines (Minister in the Congregational church) he was born in 17/02/1806
- George Hammell Cook (American geologist) he was born in 05/01/1818
Schools in Hanover
College & universities near Hanover, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184047 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Parsippany | Parsippany (NJ) | 07054-3897 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Hanover, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Hanover
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Hanover Post Office | East Hanover (NJ) | 07936 |
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- Hanover , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 2,793 people.
- Hanover , Ohio village in Ohio with a population of 1,225 people.
- Hanover , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 769 people.
- Hanover , Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 650 people.
- Hanover , Michigan village in Michigan, United States with a population of 424 people.
- Hanover , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 261 people.
Other cities in Morris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 51,144 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Monroe | 44,884 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Mount Olive | 28,815 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montville | 20,970 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 18,594 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Dover | 17,619 | Town in New Jersey, USA |
| Madison | 17,612 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Denville | 16,362 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Pequannock | 14,884 | Township of New Jersey |
| Florham Park | 11,824 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| East Hanover | 10,868 | Township of New Jersey |
| Kinnelon | 9,852 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Budd Lake | 8,968 | Census designated place |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,836 | Census designated place |
| Chatham | 8,601 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Long Hill | 8,382 | Township of New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Hanover distances to largest New Jersey cities
