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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South River

New Jersey · 15,322 residents · 2.785 sq mi
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South River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,324. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $150,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,322
+12%since 1990
from 13,692 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36.4
+3%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024South River
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(1,008)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.6%(1,014)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.2%(945)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.9%(903)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.2%(943)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.1%(2,474)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.2%(2,640)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.6%(1,936)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648%(1,228)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.8%(1,048)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846%(923)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(260)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$52,324
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,998 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,684
+46%since 1990
from $16,186 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$150,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$745
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $611 in 1990
US average: $602
69.2%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
30.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,877)
Black3.5%(482)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(1,082)
Asian1.1%(154)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(11,995)
Black5.8%(892)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,480)
Asian3.5%(537)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.2%(1,160)
Puerto Rican5.1%(822)
Dominican2.1%(337)
Honduran1.6%(266)
Colombian1.6%(263)
Ecuadorian1.2%(187)
Peruvian1.1%(182)
Venezuelan1%(168)
Guatemalan0.5%(88)
Cuban0.4%(66)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Panamanian0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(231)
Chinese1.3%(216)
Pakistani0.9%(140)
Asian Indian0.6%(92)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(28)
Ancestry
Polish10.6%(1,717)
Italian9.9%(1,602)
Portuguese9.5%(1,524)
Irish8.5%(1,372)
German5%(803)
Hungarian3.1%(507)
English2.4%(390)
American2.4%(385)
Brazilian2.1%(346)
Ukrainian2.1%(341)
Russian1.7%(274)
Arab1.7%(270)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
Egyptian1.1%(172)
Dutch0.8%(132)
Macedonian0.7%(115)
West Indian0.7%(111)
Greek0.6%(102)
Palestinian0.5%(85)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(50)
Welsh0.3%(50)
Lithuanian0.3%(44)
Scottish0.2%(39)
Jamaican0.2%(36)
Austrian0.2%(35)
Guyanese0.2%(30)
Ghanaian0.2%(30)
French0.2%(28)
Swiss0.2%(25)
Lebanese0.1%(18)
Syrian0.1%(13)
Danish0.1%(13)
Slovak0.1%(13)
Bulgarian0.1%(12)
Swedish0%(8)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+8%since 1990
from 22.2 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.3%(1,994)
Married58.8%(3,629)
Widowed2.3%(142)
Divorced6.7%(411)
Women 15+
Never married22.3%(1,388)
Married58.6%(3,648)
Widowed11.3%(707)
Divorced7.8%(487)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South River, New Jersey?

South River, New Jersey has about 15,322 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South River, New Jersey earns about $52,324 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 $150,000, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in South River, New Jersey?

About 20.9% 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 4.9% of people in South River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has South River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, South River, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,630 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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