Demographics & People — River Edge, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,024 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,200 |
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| Median Age | 43.6 |
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| Total Households | 4,377 |
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| Family Households | 3,499 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.564 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,285 |
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| Black or African American | 569 |
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| Asian | 3,415 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,049 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,764 |
| Italian | 2,362 |
| Irish | 1,905 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,557 |
| German | 1,055 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 771 |
| Polish | 451 |
| English | 389 |
| Hispanic: South American | 382 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 354 |
Language
| English Only | 7,420 |
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| Spanish | 649 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,499 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 398 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,358 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for River Edge, New Jersey.
