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Rutherford

New Jersey · 18,834 residents · 2.781 sq mi
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Rutherford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,817. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% 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 $476,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,834
+4%since 2000
from 18,110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,772 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 6,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K19K1990201020202024Rutherford
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,817
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,764
+60%since 2000
from $30,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$476,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,474
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+31%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(11,242)
Black3.4%(631)
Hispanic / Latino18%(3,395)
Asian14.3%(2,688)
Other3.5%(665)
Diversity Score72.4%(13,632)
Diversity Score
72
+50%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rutherford, New Jersey?

Rutherford, New Jersey has about 18,834 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rutherford, New Jersey earns about $106,817 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 $476,200, and the typical rent is about $1,474 a month.

How educated are people in Rutherford, New Jersey?

About 51.9% 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 5.8% 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 1,044 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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