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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glen Rock

New Jersey · 11,546 residents · 2.703 sq mi
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Glen Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,192. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $317,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 89% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,546
+6%since 1990
from 10,883 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,272 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 4,026 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Glen Rock
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,192
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,976 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,091
+62%since 1990
from $27,754 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
92.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 91.1% in 1990
7.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−21%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(10,041)
Black1.8%(191)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(144)
Asian5.9%(638)
Diversity Score20.9%(2,272)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(10,163)
Black1.8%(206)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(314)
Asian6.5%(748)
Diversity Score25.5%(2,947)
Diversity Score
26
+22%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.1%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−7%since 1990
from 27.1 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 Glen Rock, New Jersey?

Glen Rock, New Jersey has about 11,546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Glen Rock, New Jersey earns about $104,192 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 $317,600, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

About 61.1% 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 2.4% 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 663 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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