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Rutherford

New Jersey · 19,132 residents (2025 est.) · 2.781 sq mi
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Rutherford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,153. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $603,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,894
+4%since 2000
from 18,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,794 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 6,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,132 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K19K1990201020202024Rutherford
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,153
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,820 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,187
+104%since 2000
from $30,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−7%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$603,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,966
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+24%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(13,696)
Black2.6%(475)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,555)
Asian11.3%(2,054)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.1%(8,714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(11,308)
Black3.9%(735)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(3,938)
Asian12.3%(2,321)
Other3.1%(592)
Diversity Score72.6%(13,716)
Diversity Score
73
+51%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 89.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 66.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 12.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, New Jersey?

Rutherford, New Jersey has about 18,894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $143,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rutherford, New Jersey expensive?

In Rutherford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $603,600, and the typical rent is about $1,966 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 60.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rutherford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 5.5% of people in Rutherford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rutherford, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutherford, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,104 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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