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 186 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7465,-74.1563 |
| Altitude | 26 feet / 8 meters |
| Establishment | April 13, 1840 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:21:26 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 5,957 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 50.37% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
Harrison map
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Weather
Partly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Harrison increased by 50.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,738 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,784 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,622 | 6.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,706 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,147 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,039 | 5.89% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,139 | 6.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,717 | 3.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,061 | 13.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,481 | 2.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Harrison
1West Hudson Park
Schyuler Avenue &, Davis Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029, United States View details
Phone: +12012175482 | Website available
People born in Harrison (18)
People born in Harrison, including jazz vocalist Beverly Kenney, chemist Samuel Ruben, politician Fred A. Hartley, Jr., .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Harrison, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440794 | Pillar College | Newark (NJ) | 07102 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Harrison, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Harrison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Post Office | Harrison (NJ) | 07029 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- 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.
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