East Orange city is located in Essex County New Jersey. East Orange city has a 2024 population of 70,176. East Orange city is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 69,375 in 2020.
The average household income in East Orange city is $77,550 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median age in East Orange city is 37 years: 34.3 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Orange city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 55,521 | 80.25% |
| Two or more races | 5,114 | 7.39% |
| Other race | 4,248 | 6.14% |
| White | 2,377 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 1,653 | 2.39% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.15% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
White
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,188 | 2.42 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Non Family | 13,194 | 1.15 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Married | 6,828 | 3.65 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Female | 6,120 | 3.56 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Male | 2,046 | 3.05 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
27.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,461 | 7.09% |
| Associates Degree | 3,700 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,111 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,059 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 17,148 | 35.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,621 | 5.37% |
| Some College | 10,696 | 21.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39,697 | 35,317 | 8,702 |
| Hispanic | 3,951 | 2,931 | 663 |
| 2+ Races | 3,127 | 2,655 | 1,035 |
| Other Race | 2,477 | 1,862 | 404 |
| Asian | 1,467 | 1,083 | 435 |
| White | 1,179 | 1,082 | 480 |
| Native American | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| Islander | 68 | 68 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,819 | $46,467 | $58,068 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,825 | $70,165 | $61,783 |
| High School Graduate | $34,370 | $43,775 | $28,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,165 | $36,293 | $25,541 |
| Overall | $41,292 | $42,459 | $40,107 |
| Some College | $42,945 | $42,973 | $42,919 |
$41,292
Average Earnings
$42,459
Average Male
$40,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.77% of East Orange city residents speak only English, while 20.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54,808 | 9,504 | 17.34% |
| Hispanic | 6,532 | 1,462 | 22.38% |
| Other | 4,127 | 1,085 | 26.29% |
| Multiple | 5,025 | 754 | 15% |
| White | 1,148 | 298 | 25.96% |
| Native | 165 | 72 | 43.64% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.94%
Male Poverty Rate
17.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Orange city is Native, with 43.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Orange city is Multiple, with 15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.87% |
| High School | 17.19% |
| Some College | 12.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.49% |
| Female Employed | 7.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,236 | $93,993 |
| Households | $59,872 | $77,550 |
| Married Families | $89,011 | $109,992 |
| Non Families | $41,171 | $53,831 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.4%
Male Marriage Rate
25.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,205
Number of Veterans
1,690
Male Veterans
515
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 641 |
| Vietnam | 580 |
| First Gulf War | 457 |
| Korea | 107 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 578 |
| 55 to 64 | 525 |
| 65 to 74 | 457 |
| 18 to 34 | 343 |
| 75+ | 302 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,971 | 4.53% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 3.24% |
| White | 90 | 4.52% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.73% |
| Other Race | 29 | 1.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.33%
Born in East Orange city
70.81%
Native Born
29.19%
Foreign Born
11.28%
Non Citizen
17.91%
Naturalized
70.81% of East Orange city residents were born in the United States, with 49.33% having been born in New Jersey. 11.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 73,276 | 620 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 72,656 | 620 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 72,036 | 620 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 71,416 | 620 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 70,796 | 620 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 70,176 | 620 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 69,556 | 620 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 68,936 | 42 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 68,894 | -481 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 69,375 | 4,568 | 7.05% |
| 2019 | 64,807 | 209 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 64,598 | 40 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 64,558 | -81 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 64,639 | 13 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 64,626 | 178 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 64,448 | 44 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 64,404 | 49 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 64,355 | -160 | -0.25% |
| 2011 | 64,515 | 187 | 0.29% |
| 2010 | 64,328 | 0 | 0% |