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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rutherford

New Jersey · 17,790 residents · 2.781 sq mi
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Rutherford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $209,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,790
−2%vs 2000
vs 18,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,397 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 6,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.3
−4%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,499
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,820 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,579
−33%vs 2000
vs $30,495 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$209,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $217,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$681
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $832 in 2000
US average: $450
68.1%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.5% in 2000
31.9% rent
4.5
+32%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,923)
Black3.2%(569)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,015)
Asian6%(1,060)
Other1.3%(238)
Diversity Score34.5%(6,134)
34
−28%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, New Jersey?

Rutherford, New Jersey has about 17,790 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $46,499 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 $209,100, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 32.4% 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 3.7% of people in Rutherford, 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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