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River Edge

New Jersey · 12,049 residents · 1.833 sq mi
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River Edge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% 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 $523,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,049
+10%since 2000
from 10,946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,573 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 5,972 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+3%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K12K1990201020202024River Edge
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,231
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,378
+85%since 2000
from $33,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
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
$523,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $251,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,598
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $969 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(6,649)
Black2.3%(283)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,339)
Asian28.5%(3,434)
Other3.1%(379)
Diversity Score75.3%(9,077)
Diversity Score
75
+85%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Edge, New Jersey?

River Edge, New Jersey has about 12,049 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Edge, New Jersey earns about $128,231 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 $523,900, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.

How educated are people in River Edge, New Jersey?

About 66.4% 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 3.2% 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 1,446 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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