Kearny, NJ

Kearny is a borough in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 10,811,[9][10] reflecting an increase of 1,527 (+19.2%) from the 9,721 counted in the 2000 Census,[18] which had in turn increased by 2,853 (+36.4%) from the 6,783 counted in the 1990 Census.[19]

The borough was formed on April 4, 1894 as part of an act sponsored by then-Governor George F. Schofield.[20] Kearny is named for Judge Stephen Watts Kearny who served on the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1836 to 1841 and later became Governor of New Mexico Territory.[21][22][23] The town was initially known as "Wattsville" after its founder,[24][25] but changed its name to Kearny after Judge Kearny's death.[26][27]

Kearny is located at (40.788889,-74.011111).[28] According to the United States Census Bureau, it has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all land.[29]

As of the census[1] of 2010, there were 10,811 people and 4,781 households residing in Kearny Borough. The population density was 2,511.3 per square mile (965.4/km2). There were 5,022 housing units at an average density of 1123 per square mile (435/km2). The racial makeup of Borough was 97% White , 1% African American , 0% Native American or Alaskan Native , 0% Asian , 0% Pacific Islander , 0% from other races , and 1% from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino residents made up 2%