Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rutherford, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,894

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.8%11,308

Hispanic/Latino

20.8%3,938

Asian

12.3%2,321

Black

3.9%735

Two or More

2.7%513

Other

0.4%70

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%147

High School Diploma

16.3%2,087

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%610

Some College (1+ yr)

7.1%910

Associate's Degree

5.9%757

Bachelor's Degree

36.7%4,713

Master's Degree

18.1%2,327

Professional Degree

2.3%291

Doctorate

3.5%445

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

60.5%

Graduate+

23.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$603,600

Median Renti

$1,966

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%4,424

Renter-Occupied

35.7%2,451

Total Units

7,129

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%41

$50K–$100K

3.6%158

$100K–$150K

1.6%69

$150K–$200K

2%88

$200K–$300K

2%90

$300K–$500K

21.4%947

$500K–$1M

63.3%2,800

$1M+

5.2%231

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

173

$1,250–$1,500

215

$1,500–$2,000

743

$2,000+

1,141

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%42

2010–2019

3.5%247

2000–2009

2.1%148

1990–1999

2.9%209

1980–1989

4.4%312

1970–1979

3.6%259

1960–1969

5.7%407

1950–1959

19.8%1,412

1940–1949

14.6%1,043

1939 or earlier

42.8%3,050

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.9%5,421

Electricity

9.2%634

Fuel Oil

7%483

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%212

No Fuel

1.5%103

Other

0.3%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$143,153

Mean Household Incomei

$169,304

Per Capita Incomei

$62,187

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

10,760

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%157

$10K–$15K

2.3%161

$15K–$20K

1.3%86

$20K–$25K

0.4%29

$25K–$30K

2.7%185

$30K–$35K

1.2%81

$35K–$40K

2.1%147

$40K–$45K

1.5%104

$45K–$50K

2.4%166

$50K–$60K

3.5%243

$60K–$75K

7.8%535

$75K–$100K

6%415

$100K–$125K

11.6%799

$125K–$150K

7%480

$150K–$200K

18%1,240

$200K+

29.8%2,047

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

138

Avg. Tenant Renti

$426/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers35 homes94% occupied$532/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 856 homes98% occupied$359/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $143,153/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $43K/yr

91.8%

Very low income$43K–$72K/yr

8.2%

Who Receives This Housing

64.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.8% of subsidized households are minority

13.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4,01721.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

726

Poland

227

Philippines

200

Korea

121

China

120

Mexico

111

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,182

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,306

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

352(2.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.4%Insured

4.6%Uninsured