Guttenberg, New Jersey facts for kids
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Guttenberg, New Jersey
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The Galaxy Towers from the Hudson River
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 Guttenberg, New Jersey
Location in Hudson County, New Jersey
Guttenberg, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Guttenberg, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County |  Hudson |
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| Incorporated | March 9, 1859 | |
| Named for | Johannes Gutenberg | |
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| • Type | Town | |
| • Body | Town Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) 20.00% | |
| Area rank | 557th of 565 in state 11th of 12 in county |
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| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,017 | |
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11,365 | |
| • Rank | 211th of 565 in state 11th of 12 in county |
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| • Density | 62,264.2/sq mi (24,040.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 1st of 565 in state 1st of 12 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07093
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3401728650 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885235 | |
Guttenberg is a small town in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey. It's known for being one of the most crowded places in the United States. In fact, in 2020, it was the most densely populated town in the country!
Guttenberg is very small, only about four blocks wide from north to south. It's one of the smallest towns in New Jersey by land area. In 2020, about 12,017 people lived there. A big part of the population lives in the Galaxy Towers, which are tall buildings overlooking the Hudson River.
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History of Guttenberg
Guttenberg used to be a farm owned by William Cooper. In 1853, a group of people from New York bought the land. They formed a group called the Weehawken Land and Ferry Association. They divided the land into smaller pieces and sold them, mostly to German families. This group also ran ferries that crossed the Hudson River to Manhattan.
The town of Guttenberg was officially created on March 9, 1859. It was formed from parts of North Bergen Township. Later, it became fully independent on April 1, 1878. The town's name comes from Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press. Some people also think the name means "good village" in German.
The famous Galaxy Towers were built in the late 1970s. These three tall buildings are 415 feet (126 meters) high and have 1,075 apartments. They are a big part of Guttenberg's skyline.
Where is Guttenberg?
Guttenberg is located on top of the Hudson Palisades, which are cliffs along the Hudson River. It is south of North Bergen and north of West New York. To the east, the town shares a border with New York City across the Hudson River. Its western border is Kennedy Boulevard.
Bergenline Avenue is a busy street that runs through Guttenberg. It's a major shopping area for the northern part of Hudson County and is sometimes called "Havana on the Hudson" because of its vibrant culture.
The town is very small, covering only about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers) in total. About 20% of this area is water. It's so small that you can drive through it in less than a minute!
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,206 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,927 | 59.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,825 | 98.5% | |
| 1910 | 5,647 | 47.6% | |
| 1920 | 6,726 | 19.1% | |
| 1930 | 6,535 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 6,200 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 5,566 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,118 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,754 | 12.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,340 | 27.6% | |
| 1990 | 8,268 | 12.6% | |
| 2000 | 10,807 | 30.7% | |
| 2010 | 11,176 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 12,017 | 7.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 11,365 | 1.7% | |
| Population sources: 1880–1920 1880–1890 1890–1910 1910–1930 1940–2000 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, Guttenberg had 11,176 people living there. By 2020, the population grew to 12,017. This shows that more people are choosing to live in this busy town.
The town is very diverse. In 2010, about 67% of the people were White, and about 65% were of Hispanic or Latino background. Many different cultures make Guttenberg a unique place to live.
Economy and Business
Guttenberg is part of a special program called an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). This program helps encourage businesses to open and grow in the town. It offers benefits like a lower sales tax rate. Shoppers in Guttenberg can pay a reduced sales tax of 3.3125% instead of the usual state rate. This helps local businesses and the town's economy.
The UEZ includes several important streets in Guttenberg:
- Bergenline Avenue (from 68th to 71st Street)
- Park Avenue (from 68th to 71st Street)
- Parts of 69th, 70th, and 71st Streets
Schools in Guttenberg
Younger students in Guttenberg, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, go to the Anna L. Klein School. This is the only school in the Guttenberg Public School District. In the 2021-2022 school year, there were 920 students and about 93 teachers, meaning there was one teacher for every 9.9 students.
For high school, students from Guttenberg attend North Bergen High School. This high school is located in North Bergen. In the 2021-2022 school year, North Bergen High School had 2,316 students.
Getting Around Guttenberg
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Guttenberg has about 4.39 miles (7.06 kilometers) of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the town itself.
The main roads in Guttenberg are County Route 501 (Kennedy Boulevard) on the west side and County Route 505 (River Road) on the east side. Both of these roads run north and south. Boulevard East also passes through the town, offering great views from the Palisades.
For public transportation, NJ Transit buses offer many routes. You can take a bus to Midtown Manhattan in New York City or to other places in Bergen County. There are also local bus services within Hudson County. Besides buses, privately run "jitney" vans also provide transportation.
If you want to travel by water, NY Waterway offers ferry service to Manhattan. You can catch a ferry from nearby Weehawken Port Imperial or Edgewater Landing.
Famous People from Guttenberg
Many interesting people have lived in Guttenberg, including:
- Steve Carell (born 1962), a famous actor known for movies and TV shows like The Daily Show.
- Melissa Fumero (born 1982), an actress known for her roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and One Life to Live.
- Troy Archer (1955–1979), a professional football player for the New York Giants.
- Jane C. Wright (1919–2013), a pioneering doctor and researcher who made important contributions to chemotherapy for cancer.
See also
In Spanish: Guttenberg (Nueva Jersey) para niños
