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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Upper Saddle River

New Jersey · 7,741 residents · 5.253 sq mi
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Upper Saddle River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,635. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $595,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 131% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,741
+8%since 1990
from 7,198 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,474 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Upper Saddle River
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$127,635
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,200 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$57,239
+30%since 1990
from $43,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$595,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $466,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,929
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
96.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 95.7% in 1990
3.2% rent
4.7
−6%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,796)
Black1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(160)
Asian4.5%(325)
Diversity Score18.1%(1,299)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(6,936)
Black0.9%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(169)
Asian6.3%(484)
Diversity Score22%(1,701)
22
+22%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.9%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
25.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
−10%since 1990
from 30.8 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 Upper Saddle River, New Jersey?

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey has about 7,741 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey earns about $127,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Saddle River, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $595,700, and the typical rent is about $1,929 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey?

About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 0.7% of people in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upper Saddle River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 543 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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