Hudson County

Hudson County is an administrative unit in northeastern New Jersey that runs along the western shore of the Hudson River. Jersey City forms the center of this region, which includes twelve municipalities and sits directly across from Manhattan.

The administrative unit was created in 1840 by separating from Bergen County to better manage the growing harbor area and emerging industry. Before European arrival, Lenape communities lived along the riverbanks here.

The area takes its name from the English navigator Henry Hudson, who explored the river in 1609. Many place names and streets still reference this early exploration period and the Dutch settlement that followed.

PATH trains, ferries, and bus lines connect the municipalities and bring travelers across to Manhattan within minutes. The waterfront promenades offer open views of the skyline and can be walked in any weather.

The area is the smallest administrative unit in New Jersey and at the same time the most densely populated. Water surrounds the region on three sides, forming natural boundaries and limiting the land area.

Location: New Jersey

Inception: February 22, 1840

Capital city: Jersey City

Shares border with: Bergen County, Essex County, Union County, Richmond County, Kings County, New York County, New York City

Website: https://hudsoncountynj.org

GPS coordinates: 40.73000,-74.08000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 22:24