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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Orange

New Jersey · 73,552 residents · 3.928 sq mi
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East Orange has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,810. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $110,600. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73,552
+5%vs 2000
vs 69,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18,725 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 17,776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K66K69K72K74K1990201020202024East Orange
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,810
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,346 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,376
−25%vs 2000
vs $16,488 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $125,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $650 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
27.5%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
72.5% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+6%vs 2000
vs 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(1,874)
Black88.2%(61,604)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(3,284)
Asian0.4%(294)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(13,336)
1990
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(5,243)
Black90.3%(66,400)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,534)
Asian0.6%(427)
Other2%(1,482)
Diversity Score29%(21,342)
Diversity Score
29
+52%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.5%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
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 East Orange, New Jersey?

East Orange, New Jersey has about 73,552 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Orange, New Jersey?

The typical household in East Orange, New Jersey earns about $26,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Orange, New Jersey expensive?

In East Orange, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in East Orange, New Jersey?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in East Orange, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Orange, New Jersey?

About 17.7% of people in East Orange, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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