Hoboken, New Jersey
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| Name | Hoboken |
| Settlement type | City |
| Nickname | "The Mile Square City" |
| Pushpin label | Hoboken |
| Coordinates | 40, 44, 41, N... |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | New Jersey |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Hudson |
| Established title | Settled |
| Established date | 1784 |
| Established title1 | Incorporated |
| Established date1 | April 9, 1849 |
| Government type | Mayor–Council |
| Leader title | Mayor |
| Leader name | Ravi Bhalla (D) |
| Leader title1 | Administrator |
| Leader name1 | Jason Freeman |
| Leader title2 | Council |
| Leader name2 | Hoboken City Council |
| Area total km2 | 5.18 |
| Area total sq mi | 2.00 |
| Area land km2 | 3.24 |
| Area land sq mi | 1.25 |
| Area water km2 | 1.94 |
| Area water sq mi | 0.75 |
| Elevation ft | 20 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 60,419 |
| Population density km2 | 18648.5 |
| Population density sq mi | 48335.2 |
| Timezone | EST |
| Utc offset | −05:00 |
| Timezone DST | EDT |
| Utc offset DST | −04:00 |
| Postal code type | ZIP Code |
| Postal code | 07030 |
| Area code | 201/551 |
| Blank name | FIPS code |
| Blank info | 34-32250 |
| Blank1 name | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 info | 0876964 |
| Website | www.hobokennj.gov |
Hoboken, New Jersey is a city in Hudson County situated directly on the Hudson River opposite Midtown Manhattan. Known as "The Mile Square City" for its compact geography, it is renowned for its pivotal role in the history of Baseball, Frank Sinatra, and the Port of New York and New Jersey. The city features a dense, walkable urban fabric, a vibrant waterfront park system, and a dynamic cultural scene that attracts a young professional population.
History
The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape and was part of the New Netherland colony, with early European settlement formalized through the Hoboken Land and Improvement Company in the early 19th century. It became a major ferry terminal and industrial hub, home to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad terminals and the Maxwell House coffee plant. Hoboken is famously the site of the first officially recorded game of baseball in 1846 at Elysian Fields and the birthplace of Frank Sinatra. The city served as a critical Port of Embarkation for the United States Army during World War I and World War II. Significant redevelopment began in the late 20th century, transforming its former industrial waterfront.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.00 square miles, bordered by the Hudson River to the east, Weehawken to the north, Union City to the west, and Jersey City to the south. The topography is relatively flat, with the highest natural point being Castle Point, the site of Stevens Institute of Technology. The extensive Hoboken Waterfront features parks like Pier A Park and Sinatra Park, part of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. The city's street grid is largely aligned with the Manhattan Street Grid.
Demographics
The 2020 United States Census recorded a population of 60,419, with a density among the highest in the United States. The population is relatively young and highly educated, with a significant portion employed in professional sectors in New York City. Major ancestry groups include individuals of Italian, Irish, and German descent. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area and lies within the New Jersey's 8th congressional district.
Economy
The economy is heavily oriented towards professional services, finance, and technology, with many residents commuting to Manhattan via the PATH train, New York Waterway ferries, and NJ Transit buses. Major employers include Stevens Institute of Technology, Mack-Cali, and Hoboken University Medical Center, now operated by CarePoint Health. The historic Hoboken Terminal, a National Historic Landmark, remains a central transportation nexus. Retail and hospitality sectors thrive along corridors like Washington Street.
Culture and contemporary life
The city boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, anchored by institutions like the Hoboken Historical Museum and the Symposia Bookstore. It is famous as the birthplace of Frank Sinatra and the location where Baseball was first organized. Annual events include the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival and the Saint Patrick's Day parade. The culinary landscape is noted for its numerous Italian restaurants and the invention of the Hoboken-specific sandwich. The city is also known for its lively bar scene and historic sites like the Carlo's Bake Shop made famous by Cake Boss.
Government
The city operates under the Faulkner Act (mayor–council) system of municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a nine-member Hoboken City Council elected from six wards. The current mayor is Ravi Bhalla. Hoboken is located in New Jersey's 8th congressional district, represented in the United States House of Representatives by Rob Menendez, and is part of the 33rd Legislative District for the New Jersey Legislature. The city provides full municipal services, including its own Hoboken Fire Department and Hoboken Police Department.
Category:Cities in New Jersey Category:Hudson County, New Jersey Category:Populated places on the Hudson River