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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Saddle River

New Jersey · 3,201 residents · 4.916 sq mi
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Saddle River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,289. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $969,600. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 144% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,201
+9%since 1990
from 2,950 in 1990
1990 – 2025
651 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 600 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
+3%since 1990
from 45.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Saddle River
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$134,289
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $135,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$85,934
+9%since 1990
from $78,703 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$969,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,451
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
91.5%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 94.7% in 1990
8.5% rent
7.2
+96%since 1990
from 3.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,800)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(39)
Asian4.7%(138)
Diversity Score15%(443)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(2,811)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(82)
Asian7.2%(229)
Diversity Score24.4%(783)
24
+63%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.6%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 47.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 92.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
31.9%
+10.7 ptssince 1990
from 21.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Saddle River, New Jersey earns about $134,289 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 $969,600, and the typical rent is about $1,451 a month.

How educated are people in Saddle River, New Jersey?

About 60.6% 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 3.6% of people in Saddle River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saddle River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Saddle River, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 251 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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