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Glen Ridge

New Jersey · 7,802 residents · 1.275 sq mi
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Glen Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $211,091. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $651,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 148% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,802
+7%since 2000
from 7,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,119 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 5,703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Glen Ridge
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$211,091
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,638 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,902
+79%since 2000
from $48,456 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services25%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $255,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,757
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,058 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
9.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(6,335)
Black4.7%(342)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(251)
Asian3.3%(241)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(1,950)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(5,825)
Black3.7%(289)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(558)
Asian7.5%(587)
Other6.1%(477)
Diversity Score52.1%(4,066)
Diversity Score
52
+94%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
47.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?

Glen Ridge, New Jersey has about 7,802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Ridge, New Jersey earns about $211,091 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 $651,100, and the typical rent is about $1,757 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Ridge, New Jersey?

About 79.5% 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 5.2% 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 726 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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