South Hackensack, New Jersey facts for kids
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South Hackensack, New Jersey
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Township
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South Hackensack Municipal Complex
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"Bergen County's Original Small Town"
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Location of South Hackensack in Bergen County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
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Census Bureau map of South Hackensack, New Jersey
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 South Hackensack, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Bergen |
| Incorporated | November 5, 1935 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Township |
| • Body | Township Committee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 4.27% |
| Area rank | 525th of 565 in state 70th of 70 in county |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,701 |
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(2023)
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2,700 |
| • Rank | 460th of 565 in state 67th of 70 in county |
| • Density | 3,768.5/sq mi (1,455.0/km2) |
| • Density rank | 175th of 565 in state 37th of 70 in county |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
07606
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| Area code(s) | 201 |
| FIPS code | 3400368970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882226 |
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South Hackensack is a small community in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is called a township. In 2020, about 2,701 people lived there. This was a jump of 323 people from 2010.
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History of South Hackensack
South Hackensack became a township on November 15, 1935. It was formed from parts of what used to be Lodi Township. People voted on this change on November 5, 1935, and most agreed. The name "South Hackensack" comes from its location, which is south of the city of Hackensack.
A local historian, Kevin Wright, said that the area that became South Hackensack was not wanted by other towns. It was mostly rural or had roads that needed fixing. Other towns did not want to pay for these improvements or for schooling the children there.
Sometimes, the state government suggests that South Hackensack should join with nearby towns. However, most people living in South Hackensack do not want this to happen.
On November 15, 2024, Representative Josh Gottheimer announced he would run for governor of New Jersey. He made this announcement from the Runway Diner in South Hackensack. A governor is the leader of a state, similar to a president for a country.
Geography of South Hackensack
South Hackensack covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
What makes South Hackensack interesting is that it's not all connected in one piece. It's divided into three separate parts.
- The main part is where most people live. It's next to Hackensack, Little Ferry, and Teterboro.
- A smaller part, called Garfield Park, is located between Garfield, Lodi, Wallington, and Wood-Ridge.
- There's also a tiny southern part. This area mainly has factories and businesses. It's located in the Meadowlands between Carlstadt, Moonachie, and Ridgefield.
Like many towns in Bergen County, South Hackensack is a suburb of New York City. This means it's a residential area close to a big city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 229 | — | |
| 1910 | 693 | 202.6% | |
| 1920 | 987 | 42.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,294 | 31.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,241 | −4.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,503 | 21.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,841 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,412 | 31.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,229 | −7.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,106 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,249 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,378 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,701 | 13.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,700 | 13.5% | |
| Population sources: 1910–1920 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 2,701 people in South Hackensack. This table shows the different groups of people living there. The census counts people by race and by whether they are Hispanic or Latino.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1,698 | 1,326 | 1,068 | 75.50% | 55.76% | 39.54% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 47 | 98 | 135 | 2.09% | 4.12% | 5.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.22% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 129 | 121 | 172 | 5.74% | 5.09% | 6.37% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0.13% | 0.00% | 0.04% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0.09% | 0.08% | 0.63% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 26 | 35 | 51 | 1.16% | 1.47% | 1.89% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 339 | 792 | 1,256 | 15.07% | 33.31% | 46.50% |
| Total | 2,249 | 2,378 | 2,701 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 2,378 people living in South Hackensack. There were 845 households, which are groups of people living together. About 613 of these were families. The population density was about 3,312 people per square mile.
- About 72% of the people were White.
- About 5% were Black or African American.
- About 5% were Asian.
- About 14% were from other races.
- About 33% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 22% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the township was 39.6 years.
The average income for a household was about $70,500 per year. The average income for a family was about $81,919 per year. The income per person was about $30,777. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
Education in South Hackensack
Students in South Hackensack attend public schools.
- Younger students, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, go to Memorial School. This school is part of the South Hackensack School District. In the 2020-21 school year, there were 286 students and 23 teachers. This means there were about 12 students for every teacher.
- For high school, students in ninth through twelfth grades go to Hackensack High School. This is part of a "sending/receiving" agreement with the Hackensack Public Schools. This means South Hackensack sends its high school students to Hackensack's school. About 80 students from South Hackensack attended Hackensack High School in 2012. In 2020-21, Hackensack High School had 1,806 students and 137 teachers.
Students from South Hackensack can also apply to 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 offer special courses, and students are chosen through an application process.
Transportation
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Roads and Highways
As of 2010, South Hackensack had about 11.16 miles of roads.
- The township itself takes care of about 8.57 miles of these roads.
- Bergen County maintains about 1.60 miles.
- The New Jersey Department of Transportation maintains about 0.99 miles.
Major roads that pass through or near South Hackensack include:
- Interstate 80: This is a large highway that crosses the main part of the township.
- U.S. Route 46: This road runs along the southern edge of the township.
- County Route 503: This road runs along the eastern border.
Public Transportation
NJ Transit provides bus services for people in South Hackensack.
- Buses on routes 161 and 165 go to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
- The 76 route goes to Newark.
- Local bus service is offered on the 772 route.
Images for kids
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Entering the western exclave from Wallington along CR 61 (Main Street) eastbound
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Entering the southeastern exclave from Carlstadt along Central Boulevard northbound
See also
In Spanish: South Hackensack para niños
