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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rutherford

New Jersey · 18,110 residents · 2.781 sq mi
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Rutherford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,820. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $217,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,110
+2%since 1990
from 17,790 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,512 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 6,397 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+4%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,820
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,499 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,495
+48%since 1990
from $20,579 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $209,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $681 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−24%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(15,923)
Black3.2%(569)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,015)
Asian6%(1,060)
Diversity Score34.5%(6,134)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(13,696)
Black2.6%(475)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,555)
Asian11.3%(2,054)
Diversity Score48.1%(8,714)
Diversity Score
48
+40%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 32.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, New Jersey?

Rutherford, New Jersey has about 18,110 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $63,820 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 $217,600, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 40.3% 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.

Has Rutherford, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Rutherford, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 320 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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