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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Englewood Cliffs

New Jersey · 5,322 residents · 2.126 sq mi
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Englewood Cliffs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,478. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $504,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 93% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
52% 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
5,322
−6%since 1990
from 5,634 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,503 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 2,650 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
44.8
+2%since 1990
from 44.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Englewood Cliffs
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,478
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,459 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,399
+50%since 1990
from $38,313 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$504,800
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $487,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
8.6% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−19%since 1990
from 5.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(4,325)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5%(280)
Asian22.2%(1,252)
Diversity Score52.3%(2,944)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,341)
Black1.4%(72)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(260)
Asian29.7%(1,580)
Diversity Score62.8%(3,342)
Diversity Score
63
+20%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 85.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
23.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 30.0 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 Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey has about 5,322 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey earns about $106,478 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 $504,800, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

About 52.5% 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 2.6% 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 312 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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