Rutherford, NJ Demographics

A map of Rutherford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,308	11,242	59.8%	59.7%
Hispanic	3,938	3,395	20.8%	18.0%
Asian	2,321	2,688	12.3%	14.3%
Black	735	631	3.9%	3.4%
Multiracial	513	721	2.7%	3.8%
Native American/Other	79	157	0.4%	0.8%

Rutherford, New Jersey has an estimated population of 18,894, a less than 1% change from the 18,834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 12.3% Asian, 3.9% Black, 2.7% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rutherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rutherford has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Rutherford, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rutherford is ranked the 64th 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). Rutherford was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rutherford's White Population

11,308 residents of Rutherford, or 59.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rutherford is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Rutherford ranks 502nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Rutherford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 59.8%.

Rutherford is more White than neighboring East Rutherford (51.7% White), Wood-Ridge (49% White), North Arlington (52.7% White), and Passaic (14.1% White). Rutherford is less White than neighboring Wallington (70.2% White).

Rutherford's Black Population

735 residents of Rutherford, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rutherford is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Rutherford ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Black residents' share of Rutherford's population has increased from 3.4% to 3.9%.

Rutherford is more Black than neighboring Wallington (3% Black). Rutherford is less Black than neighboring East Rutherford (5.6% Black), Wood-Ridge (6.8% Black), North Arlington (4% Black), and Passaic (6.8% Black).

Rutherford's Asian Population

2,321 residents of Rutherford, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rutherford is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Rutherford ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Asian residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 14.3% to 12.3%.

Rutherford is more Asian than neighboring Wallington (3.9% Asian), North Arlington (8.7% Asian), and Passaic (4.4% Asian). Rutherford is less Asian than neighboring East Rutherford (17.5% Asian), and Wood-Ridge (21.9% Asian).

Rutherford's Hispanic Population

3,938 residents of Rutherford, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Rutherford ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rutherford's population has increased from 18.0% to 20.8%.

Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallington (18.9% Hispanic). Rutherford is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rutherford (22.7% Hispanic), Wood-Ridge (20.9% Hispanic), North Arlington (30.3% Hispanic), and Passaic (73.3% Hispanic).

Rutherford's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Rutherford, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rutherford ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rutherford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Rutherford is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Arlington (0.2% Native American/Other). Rutherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Rutherford (0.6% Native American/Other), Wallington (1.2% Native American/Other), Wood-Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other), and Passaic (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rutherford's Multiracial Population

513 residents of Rutherford, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rutherford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Rutherford ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rutherford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Rutherford's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Rutherford is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rutherford (1.9% Multiracial), Wood-Ridge (0.5% Multiracial), and Passaic (0.7% Multiracial). Rutherford is less Multiracial than neighboring North Arlington (4% 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.