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Glen Rock

New Jersey · 12,288 residents (2025 est.) · 2.703 sq mi
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#56Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.3%#120Highest median household incomeof 6,818$215,096#213Most work-from-homeof 6,82633.2%#256Most educatedof 6,82673.1%
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Glen Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $215,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% 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 $856,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,154
+5%since 2000
from 11,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,496 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 4,125 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,288 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Glen Rock
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(986)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.1%(980)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.8%(1,435)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.4%(783)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(667)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345%(606)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(1,513)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.1%(2,198)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(1,474)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.4%(539)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(641)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(332)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$215,096
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,192 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,336
+85%since 2000
from $45,091 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−8%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
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
$856,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,930
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−9%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
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-Hispanic88%(10,163)
Black1.8%(206)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(314)
Asian6.5%(748)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(9,129)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(782)
Asian15%(1,819)
Other3.2%(392)
Diversity Score
51
+33%since 2009
from 38 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
Mexican1.3%(152)
Dominican1.2%(144)
Puerto Rican1.1%(135)
Cuban0.7%(84)
Guatemalan0.3%(37)
Colombian0.3%(36)
Peruvian0.3%(32)
Venezuelan0.2%(29)
Ecuadorian0.2%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Korean3.7%(444)
Chinese3.4%(418)
Japanese2.3%(279)
Filipino0.5%(63)
Taiwanese0.4%(43)
Vietnamese0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish15%(1,828)
Italian11.4%(1,383)
German7.6%(920)
American4.9%(594)
Russian3.7%(450)
English3.4%(413)
Polish3.1%(382)
Ukrainian2.4%(287)
Greek1.7%(210)
Austrian1.3%(159)
Dutch0.9%(115)
Romanian0.9%(109)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.8%(93)
Croatian0.7%(90)
Arab0.7%(88)
Turkish0.6%(79)
British0.6%(74)
Norwegian0.6%(74)
Swedish0.6%(67)
Hungarian0.5%(60)
French0.5%(55)
Australian0.4%(51)
Israeli0.4%(51)
Slovak0.4%(49)
Lebanese0.3%(41)
Armenian0.3%(41)
Moroccan0.3%(37)
Swiss0.3%(36)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(26)
Welsh0.2%(26)
Portuguese0.2%(19)
Danish0.1%(14)
Serbian0.1%(14)
Canadian0.1%(13)
Guyanese0.1%(10)
Czech0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.3%(918)
Married73.5%(3,026)
Widowed1.1%(46)
Divorced3%(125)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(1,087)
Married65.4%(3,035)
Widowed6%(276)
Divorced5.2%(240)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

Glen Rock, New Jersey has about 12,154 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Rock, New Jersey earns about $215,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glen Rock, New Jersey expensive?

In Glen Rock, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $856,900, and the typical rent is about $1,930 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

About 73.1% of adults age 25 and over in Glen Rock, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.3% of people in Glen Rock, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glen Rock, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Glen Rock, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,271 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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