River Edge, New Jersey
River Edge: town/borough in New Jersey, USA
About
River Edge is a town located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,340 and a population density of 2,327 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,563 inhabitants.
The town was created 131 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about River Edge
| Population | 11,563 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07661 |
| Area | 4.87 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9287,-74.0399 |
| Altitude | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Establishment | June 30, 1894 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:50:19 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,373 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
River Edge is located at 40°55'43"N 74°2'23"W (40.9287100, -74.0398600). It has 5 neighbors: Hackensack, New Milford, Oradell, Paramus and Teaneck.
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Weather
61°F
Chance Rain Showers
9 mph SE
Wednesday
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of River Edge increased by 1.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,340 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,420 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,449 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,480 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,490 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,517 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,509 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,525 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,483 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,435 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,563 | 1.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,380 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,828 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,202 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,823 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.1% |
| White only, percent : | 60.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 31.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 315 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
River Edge zip code is 07661.
County name: Bergen, County
fips: 34003
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $187,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,330 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $461 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,147 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,626 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 91,381 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 625,576 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 420,920 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 794,038 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $97,380 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,191 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,584 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,522 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 701 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 509 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 176 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,150 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 83 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,185 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 275.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.41 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $184,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,546 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $577 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $976 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,383 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,079 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,351 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 634,905 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 275,433 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,251 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $77,514 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,958 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,843 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,093 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 620 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 150 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,649 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,519 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 522.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.62 |
People born in River Edge (5)
People born in River Edge, including basketball player Billy Paultz, researcher in electromedicine Robert O. Becker, Football head coach John Donovan, .
More notable people
- Lee Meredith (actress) she was born in 22/10/1947
- Pascal Campion he was born in 13/10/1973
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to River Edge, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442073 | Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus | Paramus (NJ) | 07652-5002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to River Edge, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to River Edge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| River Edg Post Office | River Edge (NJ) | 07661 |
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fort Lee | 38,356 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| 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
River Edge distances to largest New Jersey cities