Hudson County New Jersey history and community

About Hudson County

A Little About Where We Live

Hudson County has been home to real people since 1840 — and honestly, it just keeps getting better.

A short history

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1840
Hudson County is born
Carved out of the southern portion of Bergen County, Hudson County officially became its own place — and it's been growing ever since.
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1869
Jersey City takes the seat
Jersey City stepped up as the county seat, becoming the heart of local government and a hub of civic life that it still is today.
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1976
Liberty State Park opens its gates
One of the best parks in the state opened right on our waterfront — with those iconic views of the Statue of Liberty that never get old.
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2000s
The Gold Coast takes off
New residents, new businesses, new transit options — the waterfront neighborhoods boomed, and Hudson County became one of the most talked-about places in the region.

County at a glance

Founded: 1840
Area: 46 square miles
Population: Approximately 700,000 residents
County Seat: Jersey City

12 municipalities

Jersey City
Hoboken
Bayonne
Kearny
Secaucus
Weehawken
Union City
West New York
Guttenberg
North Bergen
Harrison
East Newark

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