Weehawken, New Jersey
Weehawken: township of New Jersey
About
Weehawken is a township located in the county of Hudson in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,554 and a population density of 3,281 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,442 inhabitants.
The township was created 167 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Weehawken
| Population | 14,442 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Hudson County |
| Postal code | 07086–07087 |
| Phone Area Codes | 201 |
| Area | 3.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7696,-74.0204 |
| Altitude | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Establishment | March 15, 1859 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:49:12 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 3,775 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Weehawken is located at 40°46'10"N 74°1'14"W (40.7695500, -74.0204200). It has 4 neighbors: Manhattan, Hoboken, Union City and West New York.
Weehawken map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Weehawken increased by 13.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,554 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,801 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,864 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,915 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,029 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,817 | 5.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,921 | 7.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,914 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,767 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,638 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,442 | -1.36% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Weehawken
1Weehawken Town Hall
Municipal building, 400 Park Ave, Weehawken, NJ 07086 View details
Phone: +12013196005 | Website available
People born in Weehawken (32)
People born in Weehawken, including physicist Francis Bitter, computer scientist Edward Feigenbaum, singer, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist Kate Pierson, .
More notable people
- John Diebold (American businessman) he was born in 08/06/1926
- Frank Tashlin (American animator, screenwriter, film director) he was born in 19/02/1913
- Cassandra Cruz (American movie actress) she was born in 27/09/1982
- Julen Luis Arizmendi Martínez (Spanish chess player) he was born in 05/07/1976
- Gerard Schwarz (American conductor) he was born in 19/08/1947
- Philippe Marquis (Swiss ice hockey player) he was born in 19/01/1976
- Dick Surhoff (American professional basketball player) he was born in 16/11/1929
- Maria Mazza (Italian model and actor) she was born in 14/11/1975
- Bob Kennedy (American football player (born 1928)) he was born in 16/09/1928
- Edward N. Costikyan (American politician) he was born in 24/09/1924
- Eleanor Leacock (anthropologist) she was born in 01/01/1922
- Hal Stein (Bebop saxophonist) he was born in 05/09/1928
- Jack Cusick (American baseball player) he was born in 12/06/1928
- Ronald Enroth (American sociologist) he was born in 28/10/1938
- Wilbur Ross (39th and current United States Secretary of Commerce) he was born in 28/11/1937
- Emil F. Hafelfinger he was born in 01/01/1866
- Herbert Rinaldi (American politician) he was born in 16/08/1928
- Marlene Caride (American politician) she was born in 14/08/1963
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Weehawken, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455187 | Total Image Beauty Academy | Union City (NJ) | 07087 |
| 185767 | Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-West New York | West New York (NJ) | 07093-4623 |
| 188687 | American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service | New York (NY) | 10019 |
| 486390 | Culinary Tech Center | New York (NY) | 10001-2320 |
| 186867 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken (NJ) | 07030-5991 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Weehawken, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
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 |
| Harrison | 20,481 | Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Guttenberg | 11,015 | Town |
| East Newark | 2,581 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Weehawken distances to largest New Jersey cities