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Rumson

New Jersey · 7,122 residents · 5.067 sq mi
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Rumson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $997,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,122
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,406 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Rumson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,281
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,388
+8%since 2000
from $73,692 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$997,900
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,769
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,187 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+97%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,771)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(173)
Asian1.2%(88)
Other1.5%(105)
Diversity Score12.9%(921)
Diversity Score
13
+95%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
−1%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rumson, New Jersey?

Rumson, New Jersey has about 7,122 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rumson, New Jersey earns about $134,281 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 $997,900, and the typical rent is about $1,769 a month.

How educated are people in Rumson, New Jersey?

About 62.2% 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 4.1% of people in Rumson, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rumson, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rumson, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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