Harrison, New Jersey
Harrison: Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
About
Harrison is a town located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,620 and a population density of 3,961 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,481 inhabitants.
The town was created 184 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Harrison
| Population : | 20,481 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Hudson County |
| Different from : | Harrison Township |
| Postal code : | 07029 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 973 |
| Area : | 3.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1840 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:03:54 (27th April 2024) |
| Density : | 5,957 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 33.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Harrison is located at 40°44'47"N 74°9'23"W (40.7464900, -74.1562600). It has 3 neighbors: Brick, East Newark and Kearny.
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- Official Website
Official website of Harrison
Harrison has 3 neighbours.
- Brick A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in eastern New Jersey. Brick is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the historic district and the Brick Historical Museum.
- East Newark town
- Kearny town in New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Harrison increased by 33.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,738 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,784 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,622 | 5.73% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,706 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,147 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,039 | 5.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,139 | 6.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,717 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,061 | 11.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,481 | 2.05% | estimation process |
Harrison zip code is 07029.
County name: Hudson, County
fips: 34017
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People born in Harrison (18)
People born in Harrison, including jazz vocalist Beverly Kenney, chemist Samuel Ruben, politician Fred A. Hartley, Jr., .
List
- Tom Florie (American soccer player (1897-1966)) he was born in 06/09/1897
- Ray Lucas (American football player) he was born in 06/08/1972
- Fred Shields (American soccer referee (1912-1985)) he was born in 18/11/1912
- George Tintle (American soccer player (1892-1975)) he was born in 24/12/1892
- Henry Pogorzelski (American mathematician) he was born in 01/01/1923
- Joe Gardi (American football player and coach (1939-2010)) he was born in 01/01/1939
- Joe Stripp (American baseball player) he was born in 03/02/1903
- Joseph Depew (Television director and producer, actor (1912-1988)) he was born in 11/07/1912
- Marty Kavanagh (American baseball player) he was born in 13/06/1891
- Sam Dente (American baseball player) he was born in 26/04/1922
- Samuel Taylor Darling (American scientist (1872-1925)) he was born in 06/04/1872
- Robert Firth (United States federal judge) he was born in 12/05/1918
- Jack Dunleavy (Major League Baseball player) he was born in 14/09/1879
- John J. Sinsimer (American politician) he was born in 19/03/1923
- Conner Maurer (American soccer player) he was born in 02/02/2002
Schools in Harrison
College & universities near Harrison, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440794 | Pillar College | Newark (NJ) | 07102 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Harrison, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Harrison
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Post Office | Harrison (NJ) | 07029 |
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- Harrison , New York community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York with a population of 28,959 people.
- Harrison , Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 13,139 people.
- Harrison , Wisconsin town in Calumet County, Wisconsin, USA with a population of 7,302 people.
- Harrison , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 2,819 people.
- Harrison , Michigan city in the U.S. state of Michigan with a population of 2,062 people.
- Harrison , Indiana township in Harrison County, Indiana with a population of 1,546 people.
- Harrison , Ohio city in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,024 people.
- Harrison , Pennsylvania township in Allegheny County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania with a population of 979 people.
- Harrison , Illinois census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA with a population of 639 people.
- Harrison , Georgia town in Washington County, Georgia, United States with a population of 489 people.
- Harrison , Wisconsin civil town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin with a population of 457 people.
- Harrison , Georgia town in Washington County, Georgia, United States with a population of 433 people.
- Harrison , Nebraska village in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 230 people.
- Harrison , Idaho city in Idaho, United States with a population of 216 people.
- Harrison , South Dakota census-designated place in South Dakota with a population of 38 people.
Other cities in Hudson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hudson County , NJ.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 262,075 | The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. |
| Union City | 67,982 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Bayonne | 65,165 | The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| North Bergen | 59,859 | Township in Hudson County, New Jersey |
| West New York | 53,132 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Hoboken | 53,081 | A city in Hudson County, New Jersey. |
| Kearny | 40,507 | Town in New Jersey |
| Secaucus | 21,602 | Town in New Jersey in eastern USA |
| Weehawken | 14,442 | Township of New Jersey |
| Guttenberg | 11,015 | Town |
| East Newark | 2,581 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Harrison distances to largest New Jersey cities
