The city of Jersey City is located in the Hudson County of New Jersey. The city has a population of approximately 247,597 people, which is the second highest in the state after Newark. The city is home to a growing African-American population. In the 2010 U.S. Census, there were approximately 65,604 African-American residents in Jersey City. However, the African-American population has declined in recent years, and has mostly moved to southern states.
The city is situated on the Bergen Neck peninsula, with waterfront areas on the Hudson River, New York Bay, Hackensack River, and Newark Bay. The city's north-south axis corresponds to the Bergen Hill ridge, the site of early European settlements. The city's six wards include the Central, North, East, and West wards.
The city was a port for trade until the railroads came into town in 1853. By then, the city's economy began to grow, and the city became a major port. In the early 20th century, the railroads and shipping companies were the largest employers in the city. It's no wonder that these companies grew to be the largest employers in Jersey City. So how many immigrants came to Jersey City and where they went from there?
Before the Dutch colonial era, the land that is now Jersey City was occupied by the Lenape people, also called Delaware Indians. In 1609, Henry Hudson, a Dutch explorer, sailed to the area and anchored his small vessel Halve Maen near Sandy Hook, Harsimus Cove, and Weehawken Cove. After surveying the region, Hudson sailed nine days to Albany. In 1623, the Dutch West India Company was established to administer the territory. In June 1623, New Netherland became a Dutch province.