East Orange, NJ Demographics
What is the population of East Orange?
There are 68,879 residents in East Orange, with a median age of 35.1. Of this, 45.48% are males and 54.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 67.45% of the resident pool in East Orange, while non-US-born citizens account for 22.04%. Additionally, 10.52% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 59,797 people in East Orange currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 68,879 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 31,325 | -0.3% |
| Female Population | 37,554 | 0.1% |
Male Population 45.48%
Female Population 54.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.1 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 46,457 | -2.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,179 | 10.2% |
| Not Citizen | 7,243 | -6.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 67.45%
Citizen not U.S. Born 22.04%
Not Citizen 10.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 644 | -9.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,536 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,157 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,797 | -7.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 59,797 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.95%
Moved from Same County 6.68%
Moved from Same State 1.7%
Moved from Different State 2.65%
Same House as Last Year 88.03%
What are the employment statistics in East Orange?
White-collar workers make up 78.93% of the working population in East Orange, while blue-collar employees account for 21.07%. There are also 1,905 entrepreneurs in East Orange (5.98% of the workforce); 21,778 workers employed in private companies (68.4%); and 5,470 people working in governmental institutions (17.18%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,129 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 6,709 | 0.6% |
White Collar 78.93%
Blue Collar 21.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,905 | 14.1% |
| Private Companies | 21,778 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,470 | -7.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,685 | 10.5% |
Self Employees 5.98%
Private Companies 68.4%
Governmental Workers 17.18%
Not for Profit Companies 8.43%
How many households are there in East Orange?
There are a total of 26,359 households in East Orange, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 55.03% of these East Orange households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.97%. Additionally, 30.37% of households have children and 69.63% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 26,359 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 14,506 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,853 | 2.2% |
Family Households 55.03%
Non-Family Households 44.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,005 | 3.9% |
| Households without Children | 18,354 | 0.0% |
Households with Children 30.37%
Households without Children 69.63%
What are the median and average incomes in East Orange?
The average annual household income in East Orange is $75,197, while the median household income sits at $58,659 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $59,529, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,854. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,006 and $40,336, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $75,197 | 10.7% |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | 7.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 54,526 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in East Orange?
There are 28,912 housing units in East Orange, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 26,359 occupied housing units in East Orange, 28.03% are owner-occupied, while 71.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.47% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $291,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,463 per month in East Orange.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 28,912 | -1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 8,837 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,234 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,496 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,302 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,991 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,101 | -16.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,761 | -12.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,413 | 16.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 726 | 13.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 51 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 26,359 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,389 | 12.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $18,970 | -2.6% |
Owner Occupied 28.03%
Renter Occupied 71.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,355 | 11.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,034 | 13.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $291,600 | 17.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $247,500 | 10.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,463 | 8.4% |
With Mortgage 72.47%
Without Mortgage 27.53%
What is the level of education in East Orange?
Approximately 43.13% of the population in East Orange holds a high school degree (that's 22,622 residents), while 23.66% have attained a college certificate (14,320 locals) and 15.21% have a bachelor's degree (7,979 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,678 | 23.6% |
| Some High School | 22,622 | -5.3% |
| Some College | 14,320 | 0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 3,840 | -1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,979 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,921 | -6.8% |
No High School 5.11%
Some High School 43.13%
Some College 23.66%
Associate Degree 7.32%
Bachelor's Degree 15.21%
Graduate Degree 5.57%
What is the marital status of East Orange residents?
A total of 27,810 people in East Orange have never been married (which represents 50.67% of the total population), while 17,945 of them are wedded (32.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,271 (4.14%) and 5,587 (10.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,810 | -3.7% |
| Married | 17,945 | 2.3% |
| Separated | 2,271 | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 3,545 | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 5,587 | 5,587.0% |
Never Married 50.67%
Married 32.69%
Separated 4.14%
Widowed 6.46%
Divorced 10.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in East Orange?
The top three means of transportation people in East Orange use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and railroad. A total of 19,623 residents commute by car, 3,493 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,597 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 19,623 | 1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,493 | -10.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 1,207 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,597 | 1,921.5% |
| Ferryboat | 19 | 26.7% |
| Bicycle | 80 | -37.0% |
| TaxiCab | 559 | 3.3% |
| Walk | 1,163 | -12.2% |
What is the median and average household income in East Orange by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.