Rutherford, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Rutherford?
There are 18,748 residents in Rutherford, with a median age of 40. Of this, 51.01% are males and 48.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.47% of the resident pool in Rutherford, while non-US-born citizens account for 18.85%. Additionally, 7.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 17,220 people in Rutherford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 18,748 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 9,563 | 2.8% |
| Female Population | 9,185 | -2.8% |
Male Population 51.01%
Female Population 48.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,774 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,534 | 4.4% |
| Not Citizen | 1,440 | -4.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.47%
Citizen not U.S. Born 18.85%
Not Citizen 7.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 129 | 61.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 614 | -32.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 430 | 12.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 225 | 75.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 17,220 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.69%
Moved from Same County 3.3%
Moved from Same State 2.31%
Moved from Different State 1.21%
Same House as Last Year 92.49%
What are the employment statistics in Rutherford?
White-collar workers make up 87.97% of the working population in Rutherford, while blue-collar employees account for 12.03%. There are also 1,854 entrepreneurs in Rutherford (8.98% of the workforce); 14,036 workers employed in private companies (68.01%); and 2,920 people working in governmental institutions (14.15%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,156 | 99.2% |
| Blue Collar | 2,482 | 124.0% |
White Collar 87.97%
Blue Collar 12.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,854 | 102.4% |
| Private Companies | 14,036 | 98.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,920 | 98.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,828 | 135.6% |
Self Employees 8.98%
Private Companies 68.01%
Governmental Workers 14.15%
Not for Profit Companies 8.86%
How many households are there in Rutherford?
There are a total of 6,955 households in Rutherford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.49% of these Rutherford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.51%. Additionally, 33.66% of households have children and 66.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,955 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -26.5% |
| Family Households | 4,833 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,122 | 7.8% |
Family Households 69.49%
Non-Family Households 30.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,341 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 4,614 | 4.1% |
Households with Children 33.66%
Households without Children 66.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Rutherford?
The average annual household income in Rutherford is $161,554, while the median household income sits at $136,069 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $137,602, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $172,314. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $62,596 and $68,700, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $161,554 | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $136,069 | 5.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 878 | 17.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,292 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rutherford?
There are 7,163 housing units in Rutherford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1945. Of the 6,955 occupied housing units in Rutherford, 63.06% are owner-occupied, while 36.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.8% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $621,700. In general, housing costs reach $2,133 per month in Rutherford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,163 | 3.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1945 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,041 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,019 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,397 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 384 | -23.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 372 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 293 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 236 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 174 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 210 | 41.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 37 | 516.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,955 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,386 | 4.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,569 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 63.06%
Renter Occupied 36.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,579 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,807 | 10.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $621,700 | 2.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $506,800 | -0.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,133 | 5.3% |
With Mortgage 58.8%
Without Mortgage 41.2%
What is the level of education in Rutherford?
Approximately 21.31% of the population in Rutherford holds a high school degree (that's 3,236 residents), while 16.94% have attained a college certificate (2,573 locals) and 33.53% have a bachelor's degree (5,092 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 404 | 6.9% |
| Some High School | 3,236 | -5.8% |
| Some College | 2,573 | -3.5% |
| Associate Degree | 840 | -3.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,092 | 6.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,043 | 5.4% |
No High School 2.66%
Some High School 21.31%
Some College 16.94%
Associate Degree 5.53%
Bachelor's Degree 33.53%
Graduate Degree 20.04%
What is the marital status of Rutherford residents?
A total of 6,111 people in Rutherford have never been married (which represents 38.15% of the total population), while 7,944 of them are wedded (49.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 140 (0.87%) and 1,256 (7.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,111 | -0.4% |
| Married | 7,944 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 140 | 35.9% |
| Widowed | 709 | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 1,256 | 4.2% |
Never Married 38.15%
Married 49.59%
Separated 0.87%
Widowed 4.43%
Divorced 7.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rutherford?
The top three means of transportation people in Rutherford use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and railroad. A total of 5,877 residents commute by car, 1,157 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 409 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,877 | -4.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,157 | 2.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 232 | N/A |
| Railroad | 409 | 8.8% |
| Ferryboat | 8 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 99 | -2.0% |
| Walk | 128 | 6.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Rutherford by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.