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East Orange

New Jersey · 69,612 residents · 3.928 sq mi
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East Orange has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,990. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,612
Unchangedsince 2000
from 69,824 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17,722 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+11%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K66K69K72K74K1990201020202024East Orange
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,990
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,494
+55%since 2000
from $16,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
76.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(1,388)
Black78.6%(54,689)
Hispanic / Latino13%(9,032)
Asian0.7%(501)
Other3.1%(2,172)
Diversity Score41.2%(28,694)
Diversity Score
41
+116%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Orange, New Jersey?

East Orange, New Jersey has about 69,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Orange, New Jersey earns about $50,990 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 $226,000, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in East Orange, New Jersey?

About 20.0% 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 18.2% of people in East Orange, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Orange, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, East Orange, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,940 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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