Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey facts for kids
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Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
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The Bendix Diner, a landmark on Route 17
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Location of Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
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 Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | August 2, 1894 |
| Named for | J. D. Hasbrouck |
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| • Type | Borough |
| • Body | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) 0.20% |
| Area rank | 449th of 565 in state 58th of 70 in county |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,125 |
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12,030 |
| • Rank | 209th of 565 in state 29th of 70 in county |
| • Density | 7,961.3/sq mi (3,073.9/km2) |
| • Density rank | 52nd of 565 in state 15th of 70 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07604
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| Area code(s) | 201 exchanges: 288, 393, 462, 727 |
| FIPS code | 3400330420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885247 |
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Hasbrouck Heights (pronounced HAZ-brook) is a small town, also known as a borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is located close to New York City, about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan.
In 2020, about 12,125 people lived in Hasbrouck Heights. This was a small increase from the 2010 population. A recent study in 2022 said that Hasbrouck Heights was one of the safest places in New Jersey and even in the whole country!
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History of Hasbrouck Heights
The area was first known as Corona in the mid-1800s. It grew around two local train stations. In 1889, the name was changed to "Hasbrouck" to honor Jacob Dillon Hasbrouck. He was the general manager of the New Jersey and New York Railroad. The word "Heights" was added to the name to avoid confusion with other places.
Hasbrouck Heights officially became a borough on August 2, 1894. This happened after people voted for it on July 31, 1894. It was created from parts of Lodi Township.
Geography and Location
Hasbrouck Heights covers a total area of about 1.53 square miles (3.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The borough shares its borders with several other towns. These include Hackensack, Lodi, Moonachie, Teterboro, and Wood-Ridge.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,255 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,155 | 71.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,895 | 34.3% | |
| 1930 | 5,658 | 95.4% | |
| 1940 | 6,716 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 9,181 | 36.7% | |
| 1960 | 13,046 | 42.1% | |
| 1970 | 13,651 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 12,166 | −10.9% | |
| 1990 | 11,488 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 11,662 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 11,842 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 12,125 | 2.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 12,030 | 1.6% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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In 2010, there were 11,842 people living in Hasbrouck Heights. About 22.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 41.8 years.
Education in Hasbrouck Heights
The Hasbrouck Heights School District provides public education for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. The district also includes students from Teterboro.
There are four schools in the district:
- Euclid Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th grade)
- Lincoln Elementary School (Pre-K to 5th grade)
- Hasbrouck Heights Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Hasbrouck Heights High School (9th to 12th grade)
Students in Bergen County can also choose to attend special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools have a special application process.
Corpus Christi School is a private Catholic elementary school. It serves children from preschool through eighth grade.
Getting Around Hasbrouck Heights
Hasbrouck Heights has many roads for cars. Major roads like Route 17 and U.S. Route 46 pass through the borough.
For public transportation, NJ Transit offers bus services. These buses can take people to Midtown Manhattan and Newark. Local bus routes are also available.
Train service is provided by NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line. The Teterboro – Williams Avenue station is located right on the border of Hasbrouck Heights and Teterboro. Even though the tracks are in Hasbrouck Heights, the station itself is considered to be in Teterboro. This is because people get on and off the train from the Teterboro side.
Teterboro Airport is also located on the eastern border of Hasbrouck Heights.
Important Moments in Hasbrouck Heights History
- 1664: The area was first settled.
- 1894: Hasbrouck Heights officially became a borough.
- 1896: The town's volunteer fire department was started.
- 1935: A small biplane crashed on Route 2 (now Route 17) after taking off from Teterboro Airport. The car driver was only bruised.
- 1966: A pilot safely crash-landed his plane on a front lawn after an engine problem. The plane hit a house, but no one was home.
- 1999: A small plane crashed in a backyard, sadly, all four people on board died. No one on the ground was hurt.
- 1999: The Municipal Building, which held the town hall and police station, caught fire due to an electrical problem. A new building was built and opened in 2003.
Famous People from Hasbrouck Heights
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Hasbrouck Heights:
- Bruce Aitken: A radio host and author.
- Jason Biggs: An actor known for the American Pie movies. He went to Hasbrouck Heights High School.
- Marian Calabro: An author who writes history books.
- Clarence Chamberlin: A famous aviation pioneer. He was the second person to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean.
- Clams Casino: A hip hop music producer, whose real name is Mike Volpe.
- Vincent J. Dellay: A politician who represented New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Arthur Godfrey: A well-known entertainer.
- Kathy Godfrey: A talk show host on radio and television.
- Rose Marie Heck: A former mayor of Hasbrouck Heights. She also served in the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Victoria Hutson Huntley: An artist.
- Tony Orlando: A famous singer, known for the group Tony Orlando and Dawn.
- Bill Parcells: A well-known football coach for several NFL teams, including the New York Giants.
- Luis Alvarez Roure: A Puerto Rican portrait painter.
- Oscar Schwidetzky: The inventor of the Ace bandage.
- Jay Seals: An actor who has appeared on TV shows like Mad Men.
- Frank Sinatra: A legendary singer and actor.
- Scott Slutzker: A former NFL football player.
See also
In Spanish: Hasbrouck Heights para niños
