CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Old Tappan

New Jersey · 5,482 residents · 3.315 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Old Tappan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,127. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $429,100. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 85% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,482
+29%since 1990
from 4,254 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,654 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 1,283 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+6%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Old Tappan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,127
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,372 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$48,367
+77%since 1990
from $27,385 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$429,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$940
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
93.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 93.9% in 1990
6.4% rent
4.2
−11%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Old Tappan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

49.4%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 39.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 27.7 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Old Tappan

Head to head

Compare Old Tappan to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

Old Tappan, New Jersey has about 5,482 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Old Tappan, New Jersey earns about $102,127 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 $429,100, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Old Tappan, New Jersey?

About 49.4% 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 1.8% of people in Old Tappan, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Tappan, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Tappan, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,228 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →