East Rutherford, NJ Demographics

A map of East Rutherford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,331	5,028	51.7%	50.2%
Hispanic	2,339	2,556	22.7%	25.5%
Asian	1,809	1,612	17.5%	16.1%
Black	574	456	5.6%	4.5%
Multiracial	193	241	1.9%	2.4%
Native American/Other	67	129	0.6%	1.3%

East Rutherford, New Jersey has an estimated population of 10,313, a slight increase from the 10,022 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% White, 22.7% Hispanic, 17.5% Asian, 5.6% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Rutherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Rutherford has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Rutherford, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Rutherford is ranked the 148th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. 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 was ranked the 152nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Rutherford's White Population

5,331 residents of East Rutherford, or 51.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. East Rutherford ranks 562nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rutherford's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of East Rutherford's population has increased from 50.2% to 51.7%.

East Rutherford is more White than neighboring Wood-Ridge (49% White), and Moonachie (35% White). East Rutherford is less White than neighboring Rutherford (59.8% White), Carlstadt (59.1% White), and Wallington (70.2% White).

East Rutherford's Black Population

574 residents of East Rutherford, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Rutherford is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. East Rutherford ranks 260th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rutherford's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Black residents' share of East Rutherford's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.6%.

East Rutherford is more Black than neighboring Rutherford (3.9% Black), Carlstadt (0% Black), Moonachie (0.5% Black), and Wallington (3% Black). East Rutherford is less Black than neighboring Wood-Ridge (6.8% Black).

East Rutherford's Asian Population

1,809 residents of East Rutherford, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Rutherford is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. East Rutherford ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rutherford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Asian residents' share of East Rutherford's population has increased from 16.1% to 17.5%.

East Rutherford is more Asian than neighboring Rutherford (12.3% Asian), Carlstadt (14.7% Asian), Moonachie (16.8% Asian), and Wallington (3.9% Asian). East Rutherford is less Asian than neighboring Wood-Ridge (21.9% Asian).

East Rutherford's Hispanic Population

2,339 residents of East Rutherford, or 22.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. East Rutherford ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rutherford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Hispanic residents' share of East Rutherford's population has decreased from 25.5% to 22.7%.

East Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutherford (20.8% Hispanic), Wood-Ridge (20.9% Hispanic), and Wallington (18.9% Hispanic). East Rutherford is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlstadt (23% Hispanic), and Moonachie (45.7% Hispanic).

East Rutherford's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of East Rutherford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. East Rutherford ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rutherford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Rutherford's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.6%.

East Rutherford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rutherford (0.4% Native American/Other), and Moonachie (0.3% Native American/Other). East Rutherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlstadt (1.3% Native American/Other), Wood-Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wallington (1.2% Native American/Other).

East Rutherford's Multiracial Population

193 residents of East Rutherford, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. East Rutherford ranks 525th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Rutherford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Rutherford's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

East Rutherford is more Multiracial than neighboring Wood-Ridge (0.5% Multiracial), and Moonachie (1.7% Multiracial). East Rutherford is less Multiracial than neighboring Rutherford (2.7% Multiracial), and Wallington (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.