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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Ridge

New Jersey · 7,271 residents · 1.275 sq mi
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Glen Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,638. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $255,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,271
+3%since 1990
from 7,076 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,703 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 5,550 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+2%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Glen Ridge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,638
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,821 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,456
+41%since 1990
from $34,367 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$255,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,058
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $779 in 1990
US average: $602
91.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
9.0% rent
2.4
−23%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(6,559)
Black3.2%(226)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(171)
Asian3.3%(231)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,577)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(6,335)
Black4.7%(342)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(251)
Asian3.3%(241)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,950)
27
+20%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.8%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 92.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.0%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.3 min
+8%since 1990
from 28.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?

Glen Ridge, New Jersey has about 7,271 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?

The typical household in Glen Ridge, New Jersey earns about $105,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Ridge, New Jersey expensive?

In Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $255,700, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Ridge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Glen Ridge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Ridge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Ridge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 195 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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