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East Rutherford

New Jersey · 8,913 residents · 3.712 sq mi
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East Rutherford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,913
+2%since 2000
from 8,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,401 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024East Rutherford
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,471
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,163 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,467
+16%since 2000
from $28,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,308
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $817 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
59.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+53%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63%(5,616)
Black3.8%(336)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,563)
Asian13.9%(1,237)
Other2.4%(212)
Diversity Score69.5%(6,195)
Diversity Score
70
+34%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
38.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Rutherford, New Jersey?

East Rutherford, New Jersey has about 8,913 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $62,471 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 $375,700, and the typical rent is about $1,308 a month.

How educated are people in East Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 30.8% 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 6.5% 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 1,011 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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