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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Old Tappan

New Jersey · 4,254 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Old Tappan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,372. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,228 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $356,200. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 84% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,254
−22%vs 2000
vs 5,482 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,283 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Old Tappan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,372
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $102,127 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,385
−43%vs 2000
vs $48,367 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$356,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $940 in 2000
US average: $450
93.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.6% in 2000
6.1% rent
4.7
+12%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,412)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(151)
Asian15.6%(857)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(2,187)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(3,875)
Black0.8%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(68)
Asian8.1%(343)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.7%(1,008)
24
−41%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.8%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

Old Tappan, New Jersey has about 4,254 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

The typical household in Old Tappan, New Jersey earns about $75,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Tappan, New Jersey expensive?

In Old Tappan, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $356,200, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Old Tappan, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 1.6% of people in Old Tappan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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