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North Bergen, New Jersey

Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, North Bergen was established in 1843. Spectacular NYC skyline views from the Hudson Palisades. One of the most densely populated communities in NJ.
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Founded 1843 | Population 63,000 | Peak 63,000 (2024) | County Hudson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for North Bergen, New Jersey

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1843 Township Formed: Hudson Palisades community.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in North Bergen.
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1893 Economic Development: North Bergen grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: North Bergen continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in North Bergen

Mar 23, 2026
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…
Feb 12, 2016
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Topeka, Kansas (February 12, 2016) – In a move that stirred up talk about welfare and personal fortune, the Kansas Legislature p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1843 Government
Township Formed
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1893 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Spectacular NYC skyline views from the Hudson Palisades.
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One of the most densely populated communities in NJ.
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Despite the name, it's in Hudson County, not Bergen County.
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North Bergen was founded in 1843.
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North Bergen has a population of approximately 63,000.

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