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Rumson

New Jersey · 7,343 residents · 5.067 sq mi
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Rumson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $222,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% 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 $1,200,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 161% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,343
+3%since 2000
from 7,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+8%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Rumson
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$222,237
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$116,268
+58%since 2000
from $73,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services26.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$1,200,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,236
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,187 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(6,635)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(308)
Asian1.4%(106)
Other1.5%(113)
Diversity Score18.1%(1,326)
Diversity Score
18
+172%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rumson, New Jersey?

Rumson, New Jersey has about 7,343 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rumson, New Jersey earns about $222,237 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 $1,200,600, and the typical rent is about $2,236 a month.

How educated are people in Rumson, New Jersey?

About 75.3% 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 3.3% 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 642 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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