East Rutherford, NJ Demographics
A map of East Rutherford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,028 | 50.2% |
Hispanic | 2,556 | 25.5% |
Asian | 1,612 | 16.1% |
Black | 456 | 4.5% |
Multiracial | 241 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 129 | 1.3% |
East Rutherford, New Jersey had a population of 10,022 in 2020. It was 50.2% White, 4.5% Black, 16.1% Asian, 25.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of East Rutherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is the 152nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
East Rutherford's White Population
5,028 residents of East Rutherford identify as White, or 50.2%. This makes the White share of the population of East Rutherford roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is ranked #561 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
East Rutherford is more White than neighboring Moonachie (44.4% White). East Rutherford is less White than neighboring Rutherford (59.7% White), Carlstadt (60.5% White), Wood-Ridge (60.6% White), and Wallington (69.8% White).
East Rutherford's Black Population
456 residents of East Rutherford identify as Black, or 4.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of East Rutherford slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is ranked #260 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
East Rutherford is more Black than neighboring Rutherford (3.4% Black), Carlstadt (2.1% Black), Wood-Ridge (3.3% Black), Moonachie (0.6% Black), and Wallington (2.7% Black).
East Rutherford's Asian Population
1,612 residents of East Rutherford identify as Asian, or 16.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of East Rutherford slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is ranked #86 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
East Rutherford is more Asian than neighboring Rutherford (14.3% Asian), Carlstadt (9.5% Asian), Wood-Ridge (16% Asian), Moonachie (11.2% Asian), and Wallington (5.8% Asian).
East Rutherford's Hispanic Population
2,556 residents of East Rutherford identify as Hispanic, or 25.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of East Rutherford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is ranked #88 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
East Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutherford (18% Hispanic), Carlstadt (24.8% Hispanic), Wood-Ridge (17.1% Hispanic), and Wallington (19.4% Hispanic). East Rutherford is less Hispanic than neighboring Moonachie (41.2% Hispanic).
East Rutherford's Native American/Other Population
129 residents of East Rutherford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of East Rutherford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
East Rutherford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutherford (0.8% Native American/Other), Carlstadt (0.8% Native American/Other), Wood-Ridge (0.8% Native American/Other), Moonachie (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wallington (0.9% Native American/Other).
East Rutherford's Multiracial Population
241 residents of East Rutherford identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of East Rutherford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, East Rutherford is ranked #516 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
East Rutherford is more Multiracial than neighboring Carlstadt (2.3% Multiracial), Wood-Ridge (2.2% Multiracial), Moonachie (1.7% Multiracial), and Wallington (1.4% Multiracial). East Rutherford is less Multiracial than neighboring Rutherford (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.