Hoboken, New Jersey

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Hoboken, New Jersey
City
Hoboken Terminal
Aerial view of Hoboken
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken City Hall
Pier A Park
Flag of Hoboken, New Jersey
Flag
Official seal of Hoboken, New Jersey
Seal
Official logo of Hoboken, New Jersey
Logo
Nickname: 
The Mile Square City[1]
Map
Interactive map of Hoboken
Hoboken is located in Hudson County, New Jersey
Hoboken
Hoboken
Location in Hudson County
Hoboken is located in New Jersey
Hoboken
Hoboken
Location in New Jersey
Hoboken is located in the United States
Hoboken
Hoboken
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°44′42″N 74°01′57″W / 40.74500°N 74.03250°W / 40.74500; -74.03250[2][3]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyHudson
IncorporatedApril 9, 1849
Government
[8]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (mayor–council)
 • BodyCity Council
 • MayorRavinder Bhalla (term ends December 31, 2025)[4][5]
 • AdministratorJason Freeman[6]
 • Municipal clerkJames J. Farina[7]
Area
[9]
 • Total1.97 sq mi (5.10 km2)
 • Land1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
 • Water0.72 sq mi (1.87 km2)  37.50%
 • Rank413th of 565 in state
6th of 12 in county[2]
Elevation
[10]
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)[11][12]
 • Total60,419
 • Estimate 
(2023)[11][13][14]
57,010
 • Rank708th in country (as of 2023)[13]
5th of 12 in county[15]
 • Density48,335.2/sq mi (18,662.3/km2)
  • Rank4th of 565 in state
4th of 12 in county[15]
DemonymHobokenite[16]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07030[17]
Area code201[18]
FIPS code3401732250[2][19][20]
GNIS feature ID0885257[2][21]
Websitehobokennj.gov

Hoboken (/ˈhoʊboʊkən/ HOH-boh-kən;[22] Unami: Hupokàn)[23] is a city in Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Hoboken is part of the New York metropolitan area and is the site of Hoboken Terminal, a major transportation hub. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 60,419,[11][12] an increase of 10,414 (+20.8%) from the 2010 census count of 50,005,[24] which in turn reflected an increase of 11,428 (+29.6%) from the 38,577 counted in the 2000 census.[25] The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 57,010 for 2023,[14] making it the 708th-most populous municipality in the nation.[13] With more than 42,400 inhabitants per square mile (16,400/km2) in data from the 2010 census, Hoboken was ranked as the third-most densely populated municipality in the United States among cities with a population above 50,000.[26] In the 2020 census, the city's population density climbed to more than 48,300 inhabitants per square mile (18,600/km2) of land, ranked fourth in the county behind Guttenberg, Union City and West New York.[11][27]

Hoboken was first settled by Europeans as part of the Pavonia, New Netherland colony in the 17th century. During the early 19th century, the city was developed by Colonel John Stevens, first as a resort and later as a residential neighborhood. Originally part of Bergen Township and later North Bergen Township, it became a separate township in 1849 and was incorporated as a city in 1855. Hoboken is the location of the first recorded game of baseball and of the Stevens Institute of Technology, one of the oldest technological universities in the United States. It is also known as the birthplace and hometown of Frank Sinatra; various streets and parks in the city have been named after him.

Located on the Hudson Waterfront, the city was an integral part of the Port of New York and New Jersey and was home to major industries for most of the 20th century. The character of the city has changed from an artsy industrial vibe from the days when Maxwell House coffee, Lipton tea, Hostess Cupcakes, and Wonder Bread called Hoboken home, to one of trendy shops and expensive condominiums.[28] It was ranked 2nd in Niche's "2019 Best Places to Live in Hudson County" list[29] and 1st in 2022[30]

  1. ^ Rodas, Steven. "Is Hoboken officially the 'Mile Square City'? Delving into the longstanding nickname" Archived November 7, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, The Hudson Reporter, January 17, 2016. Accessed June 2, 2016. "The same way New Yorkers call their city The Big Apple, many people refer to Hoboken as the 'Mile-Square City' or 'Mile Square City'. Despite the fact that the city covers 1.27 square miles on land (close to 2 if you count the water), the nickname has stuck through the years and made it into the appellations of local businesses, a bar, and a theater company."
  2. ^ a b c d 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places Archived March 21, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 Archived August 24, 2019, at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed April 23, 2011.
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  5. ^ 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, updated February 8, 2023. Accessed February 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Department of Administration Archived July 15, 2019, at the Wayback Machine, City of Hoboken. Accessed February 28, 2022.
  7. ^ City Clerk Archived July 15, 2019, at the Wayback Machine, City of Hoboken. Accessed February 28, 2022.
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  9. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "City of Hoboken". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
  11. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference Census2020 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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  13. ^ a b c Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places of 20,000 or More, Ranked by July 1, 2023 Population: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023[permanent dead link‍], United States Census Bureau, released May 2024. Accessed May 30, 2024. Note that townships (including Edison, Lakewood and Woodbridge, all of which have larger populations) are excluded from these rankings.
  14. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference PopEst was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  15. ^ a b Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  16. ^ "City of Hoboken unveils Frank Sinatra statue on 106th birthday of famous Hobokenite", City of Hoboken, December 13, 2021. Accessed May 29, 2024.
  17. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code Archived May 16, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, United States Postal Service. Accessed November 27, 2011.
  18. ^ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Hoboken, NJ Archived May 16, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, Area-Codes.com. Accessed December 30, 2014.
  19. ^ U.S. Census website Archived December 27, 1996, at the Wayback Machine, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 31, 2008.
  20. ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  21. ^ Board on Geographic Names[permanent dead link‍], United States Geological Survey, January 31, 2008.
  22. ^ Cite error: The named reference Lippincott was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  23. ^ Hoboken Archived June 16, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, Lenape Talking Dictionary. Accessed June 2, 2016.
  24. ^ Cite error: The named reference Census2010 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  25. ^ Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.
  26. ^ Maciag, Mike. "Population Density for U.S. Cities Statistics" Archived December 2, 2020, at the Wayback Machine, Governing, November 29, 2017. Accessed December 4, 2020. "The following are the most densely populated cities with populations exceeding 50,000:... [3rd] Hoboken, N.J.: 42,484 persons/sq. mile"
  27. ^ "Diversity, density and change in Hoboken and other Hudson County municipalities", Fund for a Better Waterfront, September 7, 2021. Accessed January 18, 2023. "Hudson is the most densely populated county in New Jersey, which is the most densely populated state in the country. Hudson County also contains the four most densely populated cities in the nation: Guttenberg, Union City, West New York and Hoboken. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, Hoboken has 47,202 people per square mile, in fourth place behind the three other Hudson municipalities."
  28. ^ Martin, Antoinette. "Less Luster on the 'Gold Coast'" Archived October 8, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, The New York Times, October 29, 2010. Accessed September 24, 2012. "In Hoboken the inventory was just over nine months. In Jersey City it had swelled to 17.6 months."
  29. ^ "2019 Best Places to Live in Hudson County". Niche. 2019. Archived from the original on May 27, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  30. ^ "2022 Best Places to Live in Hudson County". Niche. 2022. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 1, 2023.