Kearny
Town in Hudson County, NJ
Kearny
Soccer Town, USA
Kearny is a town in western Hudson County on the land between the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers.
- Population
- 40,862Census Bureau estimate, July 2025
- Mayor
- Carol Jean DoyleTerm ends 2029
- Government
- Town form
- ZIP code
- 07032
Latest Kearny news
Reentry Program in Kearny Graduates 400
Five Towns Sue Heliport Operator Over Helicopter Flights
Appeals Court Rejects Rep. LaMonica McIver’s Bid to Avoid Trial on Assault Charges
Pulaski Skyway to Close in Both Directions This Weekend
Alex Valdez Wins Democratic Nomination for Hudson County Commissioner
Town services
- Official websiteTown of Kearny (opens kearnynj.org in a new tab)
- PoliceKearny Police Department (opens kearnynjpd.org in a new tab)
- Municipal courtKearny Municipal Court (opens kearnynj.org in a new tab)
- SchoolsKearny School District (opens kearnyschools.com in a new tab)
- LibraryKearny Public Library (opens kearnylibrary.org in a new tab)
- Housing authorityNJ DCA Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (opens nj.gov in a new tab)
- ParkingTown Clerk (municipal lot parking permits) (opens kearnynj.org in a new tab)
- Kearny Fire Department (opens kearnynj.org in a new tab)
- Kearny Town Council (opens kearnynj.org in a new tab)
Getting around
Neighborhoods
- Arlington
- Manor Section
- Kearny Uplands
- South Kearny
- Kearny Meadows
Neighboring towns
Questions and answers
What is the population of Kearny, NJ?
Kearny had 41,999 residents in the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau estimates 40,862 as of July 1, 2025.
Who is the mayor of Kearny?
Carol Jean Doyle is the mayor. She first won in a November 2023 special election and was re-elected in November 2025 to a four-year term.
What kind of government does Kearny have?
Kearny uses the Town form of government. Voters elect a mayor and an eight-member council, two from each of the four wards, in partisan November elections.
Where is Kearny Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 402 Kearny Avenue. The main phone number is 201-955-7400.
What are the main neighborhoods in Kearny?
Homes are mostly in Arlington, the Manor Section and the Kearny Uplands along Kearny Avenue. South Kearny and the Kearny Meadows are mostly industrial.
Why is Kearny called Soccer Town, USA?
Scottish and Irish workers came for the thread and linoleum mills in the late 1800s and brought soccer with them. The Kearny Museum has displays on the nickname.
Does Kearny have a train station?
No. The closest PATH station is Harrison, next door. NJ TRANSIT buses serve Kearny.
