East Rutherford Borough, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 8716 people in the borough, organized into 457 households, and 284 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2289.1 people per square mile (883.83/kmē), it is 311th most densely populated borough in New Jersey. There were 3771 housing units at an average density of 989.8 per square mile (382.16/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the borough the population was distributed as follows: 19.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males. The median age is 37.9 years, The median age of males and females living in East Rutherford Borough was 37 and 38.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 6945 White, 324 Black or African American, 10 American Indian, 932 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 221 from two or more races and 280 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $50163, making it the 327th highest borough by median household income in New Jersey. The median income for a family in the borough was $59583, it is New Jersey's 330th wealthiest borough by median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $28072, it is the 211th highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The median income was $31626, Median income for males is $35671, compared with $28084 for females.
In 2000, 1896 pupils and students, of which 963 are male and 933 are female, 21.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 158 nursery or pri school, 87 kindergarten, 752 elementary school, 372 high school and 527 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8716 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8716 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8716 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8695 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8679 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8653 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8652 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8838 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8782 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8743 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10074 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 95 | 63 | 158 |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 51 | 87 |
| Elementary school | 345 | 407 | 752 |
| High school | 229 | 143 | 372 |
| College or graduate school | 258 | 269 | 527 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Rutherford borough, New Jersey | $50163 | $59583 | $28072 |
| Bergen County, New Jersey | $65241 | $78079 | $33638 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |