Hillsdale, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillsdale, New Jersey
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Garret Durie House
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Location of Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, New Jersey
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 Hillsdale, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Hillsdale, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Hillsdale, 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 | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | March 25, 1898, as Township April 24, 1923 as Borough |
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.94 sq mi (7.61 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.52 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) 1.19% | |
| Area rank | 336th of 565 in state 27th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,143 | |
| • Estimate
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10,062 | |
| • Rank | 240th of 565 in state 36th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 3,495.2/sq mi (1,349.5/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 193rd of 565 in state 39th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07642
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400331920 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885255 | |
Hillsdale is a small town, called a borough, located in the northern part of Bergen County, New Jersey. It's part of the larger New York City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 10,143 people lived in Hillsdale.
Hillsdale started to grow in the mid-to-late 1800s. People bought land to develop it because a new railroad, the Hackensack and New York Railroad, was coming. Hillsdale officially became a "township" on March 25, 1898. It was later changed to a "borough" on April 24, 1923. The name "Hillsdale" comes from its location, which is like a valley ("dale") surrounded by hills.
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Geography of Hillsdale
Hillsdale covers an area of about 2.94 square miles (7.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A small section of the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir is located within Hillsdale. This reservoir is a large body of water that provides drinking water.
Hillsdale shares its borders with several other towns. These include Ho-Ho-Kus, Park Ridge, River Vale, Saddle River, Washington Township, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake.
Population of Hillsdale
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 891 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,072 | * | 20.3% |
| 1920 | 1,720 | 60.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,959 | 72.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,438 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,127 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 8,734 | 111.6% | |
| 1970 | 11,768 | 34.7% | |
| 1980 | 10,495 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 9,750 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 10,087 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 10,219 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 10,143 | −0.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 10,062 | −1.5% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 * = Lost territory in previous decade. |
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How Many People Live Here?
The 2010 census counted 10,219 people living in Hillsdale. There were about 3,493 households, which are groups of people living together.
Many households in Hillsdale are families. About 40% of households had children under 18. Most households (nearly 70%) were married couples living together. About 16% of households were people living alone.
The population is made up of people of different ages. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hillsdale was about 42.8 years old.
Fun Things to Do in Hillsdale
Hillsdale has several places for recreation and fun activities.
- Stonybrook Swim Club: This is a large swimming pool complex. It has an Olympic-sized pool, a smaller pool for kids, a water slide, and areas for picnics and basketball.
- Beechwood Park: Located on Hillsdale Avenue, this park has an outdoor stage (amphitheater), a playground, picnic spots, and a softball field. Volunteers helped to create and improve walking trails in the park.
- Hillsdale Memorial Park: This park is across from Beechwood Park. It has fields for baseball and courts for basketball.
- Sports: Hillsdale offers many sports for kids and teens. These include basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and football.
Helping the Community: Emergency Services
Hillsdale has dedicated teams that help keep everyone safe.
Police Department
The Hillsdale Police Department has been serving the borough since 1921. They have a police chief, a captain, detectives, and many officers. They respond to all kinds of calls, including fire and medical emergencies. Police cars are equipped with first aid kits and other important medical tools.
Fire Department
The Hillsdale Fire Department is made up entirely of volunteers. It started in 1902. These brave volunteers respond to fires and rescue calls. Their main station has several fire trucks and rescue vehicles. They also help with emergencies on the Garden State Parkway that runs through Hillsdale.
Ambulance Service
The Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service started in 1954. It is also an all-volunteer group. They provide basic life support and are staffed by certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs). They do not charge for their services. They get their funding from donations and support from the borough. They help people in Hillsdale and also assist neighboring towns when needed.
Learning in Hillsdale: Schools
Hillsdale has a great school system for students of all ages.
Local Schools
The Hillsdale Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten up to eighth grade. There are three schools in the district:
- Ann Blanche Smith School: For students in Kindergarten through 4th grade.
- Meadowbrook Elementary School: For students in Pre-K through 4th grade.
- George G. White Middle School: For students in grades 5 through 8.
High School Education
Students in ninth through twelfth grades from Hillsdale attend Pascack Valley High School. Students from River Vale also go to this high school. This school is part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. This district also has another high school, Pascack Hills High School, which serves students from Montvale and Woodcliff Lake.
Specialized Programs
Students from Hillsdale and all of Bergen County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. These programs include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campuses in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools offer unique learning experiences, and students are chosen through an application process.
Catholic School
St. John's Academy is a Catholic school in Hillsdale. It serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is supported by several local Catholic churches.
Getting Around Hillsdale: Transportation
Hillsdale has different ways to get around, both by car and by public transport.
Roads
Hillsdale has many miles of roads. Some are maintained by the town, and others by Bergen County or the state. County Route 503, also known as Kinderkamack Road, goes through Hillsdale. The Garden State Parkway also passes through the borough, but there isn't an exit directly in Hillsdale. You can access it from a nearby exit. Other important roads include Hillsdale Avenue, Pascack Road, Broadway, and Wierimus Road.
Public Transport
- Train: Hillsdale has its own train station on the Pascack Valley Line. You can take a train from here to Hoboken Terminal. From Hoboken, you can connect to other trains, the PATH train to New York City, or ferries.
- Bus: Bus services are also available. Rockland Coaches provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
Famous People from Hillsdale
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Hillsdale, including:
- Danny Aiello III (1957–2010), an actor and stuntman.
- Mary Jane Clark (born 1954), a writer of suspense novels.
- Tyler Cowen (born 1962), an economist and author.
- Olivia Dunne (born 2002), a talented artistic gymnast.
- Reuben L. Haskell (1878–1971), who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Buddy Hassett (1911–1997), a professional baseball player.
- Marion West Higgins (1915–1999), the first female Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Jeff Hostetler (born 1961), a quarterback who won the Super Bowl with the New York Giants.
- Charles Kaufman (1928–2016), a music educator.
- Johnny Kucks (1933–2013), a pitcher for the New York Yankees who won a World Series game.
- Eddie Lopat (1918–1992), a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
- Tanner McEvoy (born 1993), a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Kathleen Noone (born 1945), a soap opera and television actress.
- David P. Patterson (c. 1840–1879), an early developer of Hillsdale.
- Jeff Phillips (born 1968), a fitness trainer and former actor.
- Vic Raschi (1919–1988), a pitcher for the New York Yankees.
- David Remnick (born 1958), the editor of The New Yorker magazine.
- Darren Rizzi (born 1970), a football coach.
- Bob Schmetterer (born 1943), an advertising executive.
- Celita Schutz (born 1968), a judo athlete who competed in the Olympics.
- Bill Skowron (1930–2012), a first baseman for the New York Yankees.
- Benjamin Sommer (born 1964), a professor of Bible studies.
- Jenn Tran (born 1997), a reality television personality.
- Mike Vaccaro, a lead sports columnist for the New York Post.
- Jesse Van Saun (born 1976), a retired soccer player.
- Teddy Wilson (1912–1986), a famous jazz pianist.
- Jerry Yellin (born 1924), a World War II fighter pilot.
Images for kids
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Garret Durie House
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Hillsdale Seal
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Location of Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, New Jersey
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View south along the Garden State Parkway in Hillsdale
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See also
In Spanish: Hillsdale (Nueva Jersey) para niños
