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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South River

New Jersey · 13,692 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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South River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $37,998. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $141,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,692
−11%vs 2000
vs 15,322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,916 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 5,502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024South River
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,998
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,324 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,186
−32%vs 2000
vs $23,684 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.8%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$141,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $150,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$611
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $745 in 2000
US average: $450
71.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
28.7% rent
3.7
+30%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(11,995)
Black5.8%(892)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,480)
Asian3.5%(537)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(6,464)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,877)
Black3.5%(482)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,082)
Asian1.1%(154)
Other1.3%(179)
Diversity Score29.2%(3,999)
29
−31%vs 2000
vs 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.1%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.6%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South River, New Jersey?

South River, New Jersey has about 13,692 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South River, New Jersey earns about $37,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South River, New Jersey expensive?

In South River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $141,400, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in South River, New Jersey?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in South River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.8% of people in South 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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