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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

River Edge

New Jersey · 10,603 residents · 1.833 sq mi
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River Edge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,126. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $220,200. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 27% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
39% 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

10,603
−3%vs 2000
vs 10,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,785 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 5,972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024River Edge
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,126
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,792 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,059
−31%vs 2000
vs $33,188 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$220,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $251,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$765
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $969 in 2000
US average: $450
73.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
26.6% rent
4.2
+21%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(8,758)
Black1%(108)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(581)
Asian12.6%(1,378)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(4,464)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(9,607)
Black0.6%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(365)
Asian8.4%(893)
Other0.4%(42)
Diversity Score28.1%(2,982)
28
−31%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.1%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 45.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
86.4%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in River Edge, New Jersey?

River Edge, New Jersey has about 10,603 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in River Edge, New Jersey?

The typical household in River Edge, New Jersey earns about $52,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Edge, New Jersey expensive?

In River Edge, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $220,200, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in River Edge, New Jersey?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in River Edge, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Edge, New Jersey?

About 2.4% of people in River Edge, 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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