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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Rutherford

New Jersey · 8,716 residents · 3.712 sq mi
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East Rutherford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,163. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $196,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,716
+10%since 1990
from 7,902 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,348 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,129 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024East Rutherford
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,163
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,915 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,072
+64%since 1990
from $17,153 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,700
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $642 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 46.1% in 1990
56.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−30%since 1990
from 5.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(7,135)
Black3.4%(265)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(414)
Asian4.3%(339)
Diversity Score32.3%(2,552)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(6,410)
Black3.4%(292)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(928)
Asian10.7%(930)
Diversity Score51.8%(4,516)
Diversity Score
52
+60%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.5 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 East Rutherford, New Jersey?

East Rutherford, New Jersey has about 8,716 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $50,163 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 $196,700, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in East Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 25.5% 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 9.6% of people in East Rutherford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Rutherford, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, East Rutherford, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 814 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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