Hudson County
New Jersey
Hudson County
Hudson County is New Jersey's smallest county by land area and its most densely populated, across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
- Population
- 735,033Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- County Executive
- Craig GuyTerm ends 2027
- County seat
- Jersey City
- Towns
- 12
Latest Hudson County news
The 12 towns
County government
- County ExecutiveCraig Guy (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- County ClerkE. Junior Maldonado (opens hudsoncountyclerk.org in a new tab)
- SheriffJames M. Davis (opens hudsoncountysheriff.com in a new tab)
- ProsecutorWayne Mello (opens hcpo.org in a new tab)
- Register of DeedsJeffrey Dublin (opens hudsoncountyregister.org in a new tab)
- SurrogateTilo E. Rivas (opens hudsonsurrogate.org in a new tab)
- Board of County Commissioners, chairAnthony L. Romano (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- Official websiteHudson County (official site) (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- Office of the County Executive (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- CommissionersHudson County Board of County Commissioners (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- County clerkHudson County Clerk (opens hudsoncountyclerk.org in a new tab)
- SheriffHudson County Sheriff's Office (opens hudsoncountysheriff.com in a new tab)
- ProsecutorHudson County Prosecutor's Office (opens hcpo.org in a new tab)
- Municipal courtNJ Courts, Hudson Vicinage (opens njcourts.gov in a new tab)
- Municipal courtLaw Library, Hudson (NJ Courts) (opens njcourts.gov in a new tab)
- SchoolsHudson County Schools of Technology (opens hcstonline.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityHudson County Division of Housing and Community Development (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- Hudson County Register of Deeds and Mortgages (opens hudsoncountyregister.org in a new tab)
- Hudson County Surrogate (opens hudsonsurrogate.org in a new tab)
- Hudson County Parks (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
- Visit Hudson (county tourism) (opens visithudson.org in a new tab)
- PATH (opens panynj.gov in a new tab)
- NJ TRANSIT Light Rail schedules (opens njtransit.com in a new tab)
- NY Waterway (opens nywaterway.com in a new tab)
- HudPost Jitney Guide
Who lives here
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.7% |
|---|---|
| White, not Hispanic | 27.4% |
| Asian, not Hispanic | 19.3% |
| Black, not Hispanic | 10.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% |
Race groups do not include Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race. Shares do not add up to 100% because smaller groups are not listed.
Getting around
PATH, NJ TRANSIT trains, buses and light rail, NY Waterway ferries, jitneys and on-demand rides.
- PATHHarrison, Journal Square, Grove Street, Exchange Place, Newport, Hoboken
- NJ TRANSIT trainsHoboken Terminal, Secaucus Junction
- Hudson-Bergen Light RailHudson-Bergen Light Rail (Bayonne to North Bergen, with a Hoboken branch)
- NY Waterway ferryNY Waterway, Port Imperial (Weehawken), NY Waterway, Hoboken Terminal, Statue City Cruises to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, from Liberty State Park
Colleges
- Stevens Institute of Technology (opens stevens.edu in a new tab)
- Saint Peter's University (opens saintpeters.edu in a new tab)
- Kean University, Jersey City campus (formerly New Jersey City University) (opens kean.edu in a new tab)Kean and NJCU merged July 1, 2026. njcu.edu now redirects here.
- Hudson County Community College (opens hccc.edu in a new tab)Journal Square campus, 70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, 201-714-7100.
Places to visit
- Liberty State Park (opens nj.gov in a new tab)
- Liberty Science Center (opens lsc.org in a new tab)
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (ferries from Liberty State Park) (opens nps.gov in a new tab)The Statue stands on New York ground. Statue City Cruises leaves from Liberty State Park.
- Hoboken waterfront parks (Pier A Park, Sinatra Park) (opens hobokennj.gov in a new tab)
- Mana Contemporary (opens manacontemporary.com in a new tab)
- Newport Centre (opens simon.com in a new tab)
- Hudson County parks (opens hcnj.us in a new tab)
Questions and answers
What is the population of Hudson County, NJ?
The Census Bureau estimates 735,033 people as of July 1, 2025. The 2020 Census counted 724,854. It is the most densely populated county in New Jersey.
Who is the Hudson County Executive?
Craig Guy. His current four-year term ends December 31, 2027.
Who are the county's other top officials?
County Clerk E. Junior Maldonado, Sheriff James M. Davis, Prosecutor Wayne Mello, Register Jeffrey Dublin and Surrogate Tilo E. Rivas. A nine-member Board of County Commissioners, chaired by Anthony L. Romano, passes the county budget and laws.
What municipalities make up Hudson County?
Twelve: Bayonne, East Newark, Guttenberg, Harrison, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken and West New York.
Is Hudson County in North Jersey?
Yes. It is in northeastern New Jersey and is part of the New York metropolitan area.
Is Jersey City in Hudson County?
Yes. Jersey City is the county's largest city and the county seat.
Are Hoboken and Bayonne in Hudson County?
Yes, both are cities in Hudson County.
Is Hudson County, NJ safe?
Crime levels differ by town and neighborhood. For official numbers, see the New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Reporting data.
Where is Hudson County located?
In northeastern New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Manhattan. It borders Bergen, Essex and Union counties in New Jersey and, across the water, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Is Hudson County in New York?
No. It is in New Jersey, but it is part of the New York metropolitan area.
How far is Hudson County from New York City?
It shares a water border with New York City. PATH trains, NY Waterway ferries, NJ TRANSIT buses and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels connect it to Manhattan.
Where did Hudson County get its name?
It is named for Henry Hudson, who sailed up the river now named for him in 1609. The county was created in 1840 from part of Bergen County.
