Demographics & People — East Rutherford, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,154 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,700 |
| Median Age | 38.2 |
| Total Households | 4,177 |
| Family Households | 2,574 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6256 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,679 |
| Black or African American | 436 |
| Asian | 2,068 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,581 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 4,254 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,195 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,874 |
| Italian | 1,274 |
| Polish | 925 |
| Irish | 742 |
| German | 573 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 465 |
| Hispanic: South American | 450 |
| Turkish | 371 |
Language
| English Only | 4,513 |
| Spanish | 1,881 |
| Population 5+ | 9,184 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 185 |
| Population 18+ | 8,369 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for East Rutherford, New Jersey.