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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Saddle River

New Jersey · 2,950 residents · 4.916 sq mi
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Saddle River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,662. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $500,001. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 231% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,950
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
600 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 46.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Saddle River
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$135,662
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,289 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$78,703
−8%vs 2000
vs $85,934 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$500,001
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $969,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,451 in 2000
US average: $450
94.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
5.3% rent
3.7
−49%vs 2000
vs 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,811)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(82)
Asian7.2%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(783)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,800)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian4.7%(138)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(443)
15
−39%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.7%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
21.3%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 25.4 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 Saddle River, New Jersey?

Saddle River, New Jersey has about 2,950 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Saddle River, New Jersey?

The typical household in Saddle River, New Jersey earns about $135,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saddle River, New Jersey expensive?

In Saddle River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $500,001, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Saddle River, New Jersey?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saddle River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saddle River, New Jersey?

About 1.9% of people in Saddle River, 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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