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Englewood Cliffs

New Jersey · 5,384 residents (2025 est.) · 2.126 sq mi
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#76Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#91Highest median household incomeof 6,818$230,611#110Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82646.3%#111Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,401,600
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Englewood Cliffs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $230,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,401,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,362
+1%since 2000
from 5,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,522 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 2,692 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+11%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,384 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Englewood Cliffs
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(213)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(331)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(354)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(276)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(193)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.8%(258)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.1%(757)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.1%(755)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.2%(1,032)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.6%(566)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(435)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(192)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$230,611
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,478 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$104,433
+82%since 2000
from $57,399 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
−13%since 2010
from 0.553 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,401,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−32%since 2009
from 8.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,341)
Black1.4%(72)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(260)
Asian29.7%(1,580)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(2,263)
Black1.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(288)
Asian47.3%(2,536)
Other4%(213)
Diversity Score
74
+3%since 2009
from 72 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.3%(126)
Puerto Rican1.3%(70)
Cuban0.6%(34)
Argentine0.5%(29)
Colombian0.4%(19)
Asian origin
Korean18.1%(969)
Chinese15.2%(816)
Asian Indian6.8%(367)
Filipino3.5%(190)
Japanese0.9%(50)
Taiwanese0.7%(36)
Vietnamese0.4%(20)
Pakistani0.2%(10)
Ancestry
Italian12.1%(648)
Greek4.7%(250)
Russian3.7%(197)
German2.6%(141)
Irish2.6%(137)
American1.9%(103)
English1.7%(90)
Polish1.2%(67)
Armenian0.9%(48)
Hungarian0.9%(48)
Arab0.6%(30)
Ukrainian0.4%(22)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.4%(20)
Austrian0.2%(13)
Swedish0.2%(12)
Norwegian0.1%(8)
Jamaican0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Korean population · Largest Chinese population · Largest Italian population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Greek population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
46.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2017
from 88.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 39.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.2%(453)
Married73.2%(1,562)
Widowed0.6%(12)
Divorced5.1%(108)
Women 15+
Never married16.9%(394)
Married69.1%(1,609)
Widowed10.1%(235)
Divorced3.9%(91)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey has about 5,362 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

The typical household in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey earns about $230,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey expensive?

In Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,401,600, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

About 5.2% of people in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 272 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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