Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny: town in New Jersey
About
Kearny is a town located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,684 and a population density of 1,529 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,507 inhabitants.
The town was created 159 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Kearny
| Population | 40,507 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Hudson County |
| Area | 26.61 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7684,-74.1454 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment | April 08, 1867 (159 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:29:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 07032 |
| Density | 1,522 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Kearny is located at 40°46'6"N 74°8'44"W (40.7684300, -74.1454200). It has 8 neighbors: Belleville, Brick, Deal, East Newark, Harrison, Jersey City, North Arlington and Secaucus.
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Weather
61°F
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Kearny decreased by 0.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,684 | - | census |
| 2011 | 41,219 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,428 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 41,593 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,670 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,573 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,588 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,597 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,212 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,058 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,507 | -1.36% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,653 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,856 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -9.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,573 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,856 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 27.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.4% |
| White only, percent : | 29.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 67.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 28.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 988 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
Kearny zip code is 07032.
County name: Hudson, County
fips: 34017
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $108,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,041 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $397 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $694 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,969 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 340,174 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,129,119 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 567,214 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,188 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,072 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,392 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,962 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,040 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 642 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 997 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,598 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 723.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 32.98 |
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People born in Kearny (30)
People born in Kearny, including artist Kevin Maguire, Film director, Film producer Buzz Kulik, football player Dick Weisgerber, .
More notable people
- Al Hartley (writer) he was born in 25/10/1921
- William Walker (American diplomat, born 1935) he was born in 01/06/1935
- Tony Mottola (guitarist (1918-2004)) he was born in 18/04/1918
- Walt Budko (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 30/07/1925
- Alex Webster (Professional football player (1931-2012)) he was born in 19/04/1931
- Bob Cassidy (American Mentalist) he was born in 23/06/1949
- Bruce Pelz (American artist and science fiction fan) he was born in 11/08/1936
- Erin Harkes (American musician) she was born in 12/10/1977
- Franco Gamero (American footballer) he was born in 11/10/1990
- Gale Pollock (Nurse, US Army general)
- Greg Pason (National Secretary of the Socialist Party USA) he was born in 19/04/1966
- Hugh O'Neill (American soccer player) he was born in 16/07/1954
- Jack Tighe (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 09/08/1913
- James Ford (American soccer player) he was born in 01/01/1889
- Jeffrey Klepacki (American rower) he was born in 17/12/1968
- Jim Murphy (American children's writer of history) he was born in 25/09/1947
- Joseph M. Kyrillos (New Jersey State Senator) he was born in 12/04/1960
- Monroe Jay Lustbader (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1930
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kearny, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448354 | Eastern International College-Belleville | Belleville (NJ) | 07109 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kearny, 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 Kearny.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kearny Post Office | Kearny (NJ) | 07032 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Kearny, Arizona town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States with a population of 2,206 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. |
| Secaucus | 21,602 | Town in New Jersey in eastern USA |
| Harrison | 20,481 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Weehawken | 14,442 | Township of New Jersey |
| Guttenberg | 11,015 | Town |
| East Newark | 2,581 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Kearny distances to largest New Jersey cities