CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Rutherford

New Jersey · 7,902 residents · 3.712 sq mi

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East Rutherford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,915. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $189,000.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.8

US median: 33.0

Average education

22% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 27%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

7,902

−9%vs 2000

vs 8,716 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

2,129 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 2,348 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.8

−8%vs 2000

vs 37.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202410K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,915

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $50,163 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,153

−39%vs 2000

vs $28,072 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.5%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$189,000

+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $196,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$642

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $817 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

46.1%

+2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 43.4% in 2000

53.9% rent

Afford Score

5.6

+42%vs 2000

vs 3.9 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic73.5%(6,410)

Black3.4%(292)

Hispanic / Latino10.6%(928)

Asian10.7%(930)

Other0%

Diversity Score51.8%(4,516)

1990

White, non-Hispanic90.3%(7,135)

Black3.4%(265)

Hispanic / Latino5.2%(414)

Asian4.3%(339)

Other2.1%(163)

Diversity Score32.3%(2,552)

Diversity Score

−38%vs 2000

vs 52 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.2%

−3.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 25.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.5%

−6.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.7%

−4.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.0% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.5 min

+4%vs 2000

vs 20.7 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 Rutherford, New Jersey?

East Rutherford, New Jersey has about 7,902 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in East Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $33,915 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Rutherford, New Jersey expensive?

In East Rutherford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $189,000, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in East Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in East Rutherford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.5% of people in East Rutherford, 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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