East Rutherford borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. East Rutherford borough has a 2024 population of 10,443. East Rutherford borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 4.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,993 in 2020.
The average household income in East Rutherford borough is $117,434 with a poverty rate of 7.41%. The median age in East Rutherford borough is 36.5 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Rutherford borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,679 | 55.93% |
| Asian | 2,068 | 20.37% |
| Other race | 1,209 | 11.91% |
| Two or more races | 762 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 436 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,177 | 2.43 | 35.7 | 64.3 |
| Married | 1,632 | 3.39 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 1,603 | 1.23 | 22 | 78 |
| Female | 642 | 2.68 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Male | 300 | 3.08 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
35.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 457 | 6.17% |
| Associates Degree | 438 | 5.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,431 | 32.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 902 | 12.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,561 | 21.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 425 | 5.74% |
| Some College | 1,191 | 16.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,934 | 3,573 | 1,592 |
| Hispanic | 1,625 | 1,265 | 348 |
| Asian | 1,418 | 1,288 | 1,155 |
| Other Race | 876 | 507 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 561 | 561 | 247 |
| Black | 335 | 313 | 193 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,822 | $72,089 | $56,829 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,484 | $125,379 | $85,657 |
| High School Graduate | $41,875 | $54,904 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $27,045 | $46,382 |
| Overall | $62,155 | $71,382 | $58,269 |
| Some College | $64,525 | $75,541 | $57,161 |
$62,155
Average Earnings
$71,382
Average Male
$58,269
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
49.14% of East Rutherford borough residents speak only English, while 50.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,916 | 399 | 8.12% |
| Black | 436 | 205 | 47.02% |
| Hispanic | 2,551 | 86 | 3.37% |
| Other | 1,179 | 84 | 7.12% |
| Asian | 2,068 | 60 | 2.9% |
| Multiple | 762 | 2 | 0.26% |
7.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.72%
Male Poverty Rate
7.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Rutherford borough is Black, with 47.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Rutherford borough is Multiple, with 0.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.1% |
| Some College | 7.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.24% |
| Male Employed | 4.14% |
| Female Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,037 | $131,096 |
| Households | $91,789 | $117,434 |
| Married Families | $138,162 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $71,589 | $86,351 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 2.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
49.82%
Born in East Rutherford borough
67.39%
Native Born
32.61%
Foreign Born
13.89%
Non Citizen
18.72%
Naturalized
67.39% of East Rutherford borough residents were born in the United States, with 49.82% having been born in New Jersey. 13.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,553 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 10,531 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 10,509 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 10,487 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 10,465 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2024 | 10,443 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 10,421 | 22 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 10,399 | 432 | 4.33% |
| 2021 | 9,967 | -26 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 9,993 | 305 | 3.15% |
| 2019 | 9,688 | -37 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 9,725 | -35 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 9,760 | 18 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 9,742 | 697 | 7.71% |
| 2015 | 9,045 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2014 | 9,020 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 9,006 | 20 | 0.22% |
| 2012 | 8,986 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 8,972 | 49 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 8,923 | 0 | 0% |