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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

River Edge

New Jersey · 10,946 residents · 1.833 sq mi
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River Edge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,792. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $251,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,946
+3%since 1990
from 10,603 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,972 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 5,785 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024River Edge
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,792
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,126 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,188
+44%since 1990
from $23,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$251,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$969
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $765 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
25.7% rent
3.5
−17%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(9,607)
Black0.6%(61)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(365)
Asian8.4%(893)
Diversity Score28.1%(2,982)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(8,758)
Black1%(108)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(581)
Asian12.6%(1,378)
Diversity Score40.8%(4,464)
41
+45%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.4%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 39.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 26.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Edge, New Jersey?

River Edge, New Jersey has about 10,946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in River Edge, New Jersey earns about $71,792 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 $251,600, and the typical rent is about $969 a month.

How educated are people in River Edge, New Jersey?

About 45.4% 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 3.1% of people in River Edge, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Edge, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, River Edge, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 343 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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