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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rumson

New Jersey · 6,701 residents · 5.067 sq mi
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Rumson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,973. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $351,800. With a median age of 40.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 56% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
46% 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

6,701
−6%vs 2000
vs 7,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,322 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.0
+2%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,973
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,865 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$43,763
−41%vs 2000
vs $73,692 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$351,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$929
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,187 in 2000
US average: $450
88.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
11.4% rent
5.5
+46%vs 2000
vs 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(6,909)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(99)
Asian1.1%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(473)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(6,662)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(58)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(238)
4
−46%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.9%
−18.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.4%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
18.4%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.4 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 Rumson, New Jersey?

Rumson, New Jersey has about 6,701 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Rumson, New Jersey?

The typical household in Rumson, New Jersey earns about $63,973 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rumson, New Jersey expensive?

In Rumson, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $351,800, and the typical rent is about $929 a month.

How educated are people in Rumson, New Jersey?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rumson, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rumson, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Rumson, 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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