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Englewood Cliffs

New Jersey · 5,281 residents · 2.126 sq mi
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Englewood Cliffs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,281
−1%since 2000
from 5,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
47.2
+5%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Englewood Cliffs
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.8%(252)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.7%(354)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(339)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195%(266)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.2%(171)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.6%(402)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.4%(654)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.6%(826)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6414.1%(745)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7411.6%(615)
US avg: 7%
75 to 849%(475)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.4%(182)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,964
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,478 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,260
−7%since 2000
from $57,399 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
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
$1,000,001
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.8
+10%since 2009
from 8.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(2,739)
Black1.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino6%(316)
Asian38.4%(2,027)
Other0.9%(49)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.4%(124)
Cuban2%(103)
Puerto Rican1.3%(67)
Colombian0.9%(50)
Mexican0.4%(21)
Argentine0.2%(13)
Ecuadorian0.2%(8)
Guatemalan0.1%(7)
Ancestry
Italian11.7%(618)
Irish10.3%(543)
German5.8%(308)
Russian3.6%(189)
Armenian3.1%(165)
Greek2.8%(147)
Polish2.4%(129)
American2.3%(121)
Iranian1.8%(96)
Ukrainian1.3%(70)
Arab1.3%(66)
English1%(55)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Syrian0.9%(45)
Hungarian0.8%(43)
Czech0.8%(41)
Israeli0.6%(30)
Dutch0.5%(24)
Latvian0.4%(23)
French0.4%(21)
Lebanese0.3%(16)
Austrian0.3%(16)
Romanian0.3%(15)
Belgian0.3%(14)
Portuguese0.2%(10)
Slovak0.2%(8)
Jordanian0.1%(7)
Lithuanian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Russian population · Largest Armenian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
38.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 5,281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey earns about $101,964 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey?

About 64.4% 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 16.1% 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 353 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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