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Glen Rock

New Jersey · 12,133 residents · 2.703 sq mi
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Glen Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% 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 $666,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 110% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,133
+5%since 2000
from 11,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,489 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 4,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Glen Rock
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,607
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,354
+52%since 2000
from $45,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$666,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,791
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
7.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+22%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score25.5%(2,947)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(9,037)
Black1.3%(163)
Hispanic / Latino7%(848)
Asian13.3%(1,617)
Other3.5%(421)
Diversity Score52.1%(6,320)
Diversity Score
52
+104%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

Glen Rock, New Jersey has about 12,133 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glen Rock, New Jersey earns about $178,607 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 $666,600, and the typical rent is about $1,791 a month.

How educated are people in Glen Rock, New Jersey?

About 73.2% 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 2.7% 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 1,250 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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