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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cresskill

New Jersey · 7,746 residents · 2.065 sq mi
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Cresskill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,692. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $280,700. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 54% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,746
+2%since 1990
from 7,558 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,751 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 3,660 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.9
+4%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Cresskill
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,692
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,290 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,573
+63%since 1990
from $25,487 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$280,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,571
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 88.2% in 1990
10.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−18%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(6,459)
Black1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(215)
Asian13.3%(1,004)
Diversity Score36.5%(2,758)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(5,801)
Black0.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4%(309)
Asian18.6%(1,441)
Diversity Score47.9%(3,710)
Diversity Score
48
+31%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 27.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cresskill, New Jersey?

Cresskill, New Jersey has about 7,746 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cresskill, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cresskill, New Jersey earns about $84,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cresskill, New Jersey expensive?

In Cresskill, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $280,700, and the typical rent is about $1,571 a month.

How educated are people in Cresskill, New Jersey?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cresskill, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cresskill, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Cresskill, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cresskill, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Cresskill, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 188 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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