East Rutherford, New Jersey
East Rutherford: town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
About
East Rutherford is a town located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,913 and a population density of 852 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,646 inhabitants.
The town was created 137 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about East Rutherford
| Population | 9,646 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07073 |
| Phone Area Codes | 201 |
| Area | 10.47 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8340,-74.0971 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment | April 17, 1889 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:50:50 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 922 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.6% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
East Rutherford is located at 40°50'2"N 74°5'50"W (40.8339900, -74.0970900). It has 5 neighbors: Carlstadt, Passaic, Rutherford, Secaucus and Wallington.
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of East Rutherford increased by 7.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,913 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,971 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,985 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,005 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,020 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,045 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,739 | 7.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,760 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,724 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,687 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,646 | -0.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,174 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,562 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,889 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,564 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 54.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 43.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 53.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 940 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,299 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,299 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $973 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $325 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $510 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,941 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 77.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.7% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 175,648 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 192,464 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,047 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,767 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,276 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 352 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,532 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 167,524 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 13.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,302 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,213 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 646 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 430 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 681 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 137 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 952 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 26.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 734.98 |
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People born in East Rutherford (3)
People born in East Rutherford, including professional wrestler Jim Powers, crossword compiler Henry Hook, African political scientist Martin Luther Kilson, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to East Rutherford, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187000 | Teterboro School of Aeronautics | Teterboro (NJ) | 07608-1083 |
| 184612 | Felician University | Lodi (NJ) | 07644 |
| 184092 | American Institute-Clifton | CLIFTON (NJ) | 07011 |
| 185721 | Eastwick College-Nutley | Nutley (NJ) | 07110 |
| 455196 | Jersey College | Teterboro (NJ) | 07608 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to East Rutherford, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
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| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
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| Bergenfield | 27,371 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Ridgewood | 24,915 | Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
East Rutherford distances to largest New Jersey cities