Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford: borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Rutherford is a city located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,061 and a population density of 2,410 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,209 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Rutherford
| Population | 18,209 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Different from | East Rutherford |
| Postal code | 07070 |
| Phone Area Codes | 201 |
| Area | 7.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8265,-74.1068 |
| Altitude | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment | September 21, 1881 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:50:21 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,430 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.81% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Rutherford is located at 40°49'35"N 74°6'25"W (40.8264900, -74.1068100). It has 5 neighbors: Clifton, Deal, East Rutherford, Passaic and Secaucus.
Rutherford map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rutherford increased by 0.81% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,061 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,181 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,224 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,284 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,312 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,451 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,417 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,468 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,386 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,303 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,209 | -0.52% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rutherford
1Sunset Park
91 Jackson Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070, United States View details
2Meadowlands Museum
91 Crane Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070, United States View details
Phone: +12019351175 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rutherford
1Rutherford - Borough Hall
176 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 View details
Phone: +12014603000 | Website available
People born in Rutherford (21)
People born in Rutherford, including poet William Carlos Williams, linguist William Labov, Member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida Louis Frey, Jr., .
More notable people
- John Marin (American artist (1870-1953)) he was born in 23/12/1870
- Walter H. Stockmayer (chemist) he was born in 07/04/1914
- Frederick Bellars (American long-distance runner) he was born in 02/01/1888
- Art Hillhouse (American basketball player) he was born in 12/06/1916
- Corey Wootton (American football defensive end) he was born in 22/06/1987
- Frank Herrmann (Major League Baseball pitcher) he was born in 30/05/1984
- Dave Power (film actor from the United States) he was born in 28/04/1978
- Alexander Russell Webb (Editor and publisher who served as United States Ambassador to the Philippines) he was born in 09/11/1846
- Crowbar (American professional wrestler) he was born in 04/03/1974
- Daniel Van Winkle (American real estate developer) he was born in 09/03/1816
- Remington Vernam (American World War I flying ace) he was born in 24/03/1896
- Stan Walters (Professional football player) he was born in 27/05/1948
- Calvin J. Spann (American military veteran) he was born in 28/11/1924
- Wilhelmina Marguerita Crosson she was born in 26/04/1900
- Steve Cutler (American wrestler) he was born in 26/05/1987
- Jim Blumenstock (American-football player (1918-1963)) he was born in 28/04/1918
- Louise Horton Platts (wife of John Howard Lindauer) she was born in 10/02/1910
- Donald W. Cox (American writer) he was born in 16/04/1921
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Rutherford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Post Office | Rutherford (NJ) | 07070 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Rutherford, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,064 people.
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 |
| Dumont | 17,581 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Rutherford distances to largest New Jersey cities