River Edge, NJ Demographics

A map of River Edge's Population by Race

River Edge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 12,091, a less than 1% change from the 12,049 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% White, 29.8% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Black, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of River Edge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

River Edge has become more 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 River Edge, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 64.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

River Edge is ranked the 116th 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). River Edge was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

River Edge's White Population

6,080 residents of River Edge, or 50.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in River Edge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. River Edge ranks 536th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Edge's White population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of River Edge's population has decreased from 55.2% to 50.3%.

River Edge is more White than neighboring New Milford (48.9% White), Maywood (48.4% White), and Hackensack (26% White). River Edge is less White than neighboring Oradell (74.9% White), and Paramus (54.1% White).

River Edge's Black Population

564 residents of River Edge, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in River Edge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. River Edge ranks 409th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Edge's Black population has grown by an estimated 99.3%. Black residents' share of River Edge's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.7%.

River Edge is more Black than neighboring Oradell (0.9% Black), Maywood (4.6% Black), and Paramus (4.1% Black). River Edge is less Black than neighboring New Milford (5% Black), and Hackensack (18.1% Black).

River Edge's Asian Population

3,599 residents of River Edge, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in River Edge is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. River Edge ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Edge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of River Edge's population has increased from 28.5% to 29.8%.

River Edge is more Asian than neighboring New Milford (20.3% Asian), Oradell (12.9% Asian), Maywood (17.1% Asian), Paramus (25.7% Asian), and Hackensack (13.8% Asian).

River Edge's Hispanic Population

1,383 residents of River Edge, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in River Edge is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. River Edge ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Edge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Hispanic residents' share of River Edge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.4%.

River Edge is more Hispanic than neighboring Oradell (6.6% Hispanic). River Edge is less Hispanic than neighboring New Milford (20.5% Hispanic), Maywood (27.3% Hispanic), Paramus (13% Hispanic), and Hackensack (37.2% Hispanic).

River Edge's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of River Edge, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in River Edge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. River Edge ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Edge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of River Edge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

River Edge is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Milford (1.2% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.3% Native American/Other), Maywood (0.2% Native American/Other), Paramus (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hackensack (1% Native American/Other).

River Edge's Multiracial Population

458 residents of River Edge, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in River Edge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. River Edge ranks 534th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, River Edge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.1%. Multiracial residents' share of River Edge's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.8%.

River Edge is more Multiracial than neighboring Maywood (2.4% Multiracial), and Paramus (2.3% Multiracial). River Edge is less Multiracial than neighboring New Milford (4.1% Multiracial), Oradell (4.3% Multiracial), and Hackensack (3.9% 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.