Rutherford borough, NJ

Rutherford borough Overview

18,754
TOTAL POPULATION
9,306
MALE POPULATION
9,448
FEMALE POPULATION
98.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.53
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$57,150
PER CAPITA INCOME
$151,812
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$128,576
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
15.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
84.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,574
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Rutherford borough

The most populous races in Rutherford borough are White / Caucasian (12,658 | 67.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3,973 | 21.2%), and Asian (2,951 | 15.7%).
Race in Rutherford borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,95115.7%
Black / African American5192.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,97321.2%
Native / Alaskan580.3%
White / Caucasian12,65867.5%
Two or more Races2,01610.7%
Some other Race5522.9%
Total18,754100.0%

Ancestry in Rutherford borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Rutherford borough are Italian (3,443 | 18.4%), Irish (2,987 | 15.9%), German (1,682 | 9.0%), South American (1,608 | 8.6%), and Thai (1,445 | 7.7%), together accounting for 59.5% of all Rutherford borough residents.
Ancestry in Rutherford borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
African790.4%
Albanian170.1%
American2601.4%
Arab1280.7%
Argentinean460.3%
Armenian150.1%
Australian640.3%
Austrian430.2%
Bahamian510.3%
Belgian120.1%
Bhutanese1320.7%
Bolivian740.4%
British390.2%
British West Indian180.1%
Burmese4692.5%
Central American2461.3%
Cherokee60.0%
Chickasaw470.3%
Chilean100.1%
Colombian1,0125.4%
Costa Rican570.3%
Croatian510.3%
Cuban4502.4%
Cypriot200.1%
Czech380.2%
Czechoslovakian180.1%
Danish210.1%
Dominican5462.9%
Dutch1811.0%
Eastern European490.3%
Ecuadorian1510.8%
Egyptian620.3%
English7914.2%
Ethiopian120.1%
European1210.6%
French4892.6%
German1,6829.0%
Greek900.5%
Guatemalan530.3%
Haitian110.1%
Honduran940.5%
Hungarian560.3%
Indian (Asian)2471.3%
Iranian440.2%
Irish2,98715.9%
Israeli640.3%
Italian3,44318.4%
Jamaican250.1%
Japanese210.1%
Korean7053.8%
Lebanese450.2%
Lithuanian850.4%
Macedonian230.1%
Mexican570.3%
Mexican American Indian350.2%
Nigerian30.0%
Northern European180.1%
Norwegian400.2%
Okinawan120.1%
Pakistani1170.6%
Peruvian2631.4%
Polish1,2646.7%
Portuguese2041.1%
Puerto Rican7814.2%
Romanian130.1%
Russian2311.2%
Salvadoran420.2%
Scotch-Irish1020.5%
Scottish1030.5%
Serbian630.3%
Slavic130.1%
Slovak90.1%
South American1,6088.6%
Spaniard2321.2%
Spanish350.2%
Sri Lankan950.5%
Subsaharan African940.5%
Swedish1170.6%
Swiss260.1%
Syrian310.2%
Thai1,4457.7%
Turkish1720.9%
Ugandan400.2%
Ukrainian1530.8%
Uruguayan520.3%
Welsh590.3%
West Indian60.0%
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Immigrants in Rutherford borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rutherford borough came from Asia (2,072 | 11.1%), Latin America (1,482 | 7.9%), South Central Asia (1,092 | 5.8%), India (991 | 5.3%), and South America (983 | 5.2%), together accounting for 35.3% of all Rutherford borough residents.
Immigrants in Rutherford borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan170.1%
Africa1140.6%
Albania170.1%
Argentina510.3%
Asia2,07211.1%
Australia390.2%
Austria70.0%
Bahamas130.1%
Bolivia400.2%
Cambodia440.2%
Canada200.1%
Caribbean3772.0%
Central America1220.6%
Chile870.5%
China730.4%
Colombia5873.1%
Costa Rica410.2%
Cuba1831.0%
Dominican Republic1420.8%
Eastern Africa580.3%
Eastern Asia3511.9%
Eastern Europe3972.1%
Ecuador1050.6%
Egypt460.3%
El Salvador90.1%
England10.0%
Europe9014.8%
France470.3%
Germany120.1%
Grenada290.2%
Honduras310.2%
Hong Kong310.2%
India9915.3%
Iran500.3%
Ireland1710.9%
Israel510.3%
Italy1050.6%
Japan200.1%
Korea2581.4%
Kuwait100.1%
Latin America1,4827.9%
Mexico290.2%
Nepal170.1%
North Macedonia230.1%
Northern Africa460.3%
Northern Europe2101.1%
Oceania390.2%
Panama120.1%
Peru1130.6%
Philippines2971.6%
Poland2181.2%
Portugal290.2%
Russia380.2%
Scotland110.1%
Singapore160.1%
South America9835.2%
South Central Asia1,0925.8%
South Eastern Asia4252.3%
Southern Europe2281.2%
Spain940.5%
Sri Lanka170.1%
Syria180.1%
Taiwan100.1%
Thailand560.3%
Turkey1100.6%
Uganda490.3%
Ukraine940.5%
Vietnam120.1%
Western Asia2041.1%
Western Europe660.4%
Zimbabwe90.1%
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Sex and Age in Rutherford borough

Sex and Age in Rutherford borough

The most populous age groups in Rutherford borough are 15 to 19 Years (979 | 10.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (867 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years361 (3.9%)314 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years353 (3.8%)509 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years664 (7.1%)506 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years979 (10.5%)790 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years649 (7.0%)623 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years875 (9.4%)529 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years366 (3.9%)393 (4.2%)
35 to 39 Years614 (6.6%)691 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years699 (7.5%)656 (6.9%)
45 to 49 Years878 (9.4%)788 (8.3%)
50 to 54 Years718 (7.7%)727 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years583 (6.3%)867 (9.2%)
60 to 64 Years410 (4.4%)302 (3.2%)
65 to 69 Years410 (4.4%)524 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years254 (2.7%)352 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years198 (2.1%)333 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years90 (1.0%)154 (1.6%)
85 Years and over205 (2.2%)390 (4.1%)
Total9,306 (100.0%)9,448 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rutherford borough

Median Family Size in Rutherford borough

The median family size in Rutherford borough is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,670 | 76.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.46 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (840 | 17.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.30 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rutherford borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,670 (76.7%)3.46
Single Male/Father276 (5.8%)2.40
Single Female/Mother840 (17.5%)2.30
Total Families4,786 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Rutherford borough

The median household size in Rutherford borough is 2.72 persons per household, with married-couple households (3,670 | 54.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51 persons per household. non-family households (1,969 | 29.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rutherford borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,670 (54.3%)3.51
Single Male/Father276 (4.1%)2.88
Single Female/Mother840 (12.4%)2.57
Non-family1,969 (29.1%)1.28
Total Households6,755 (100.0%)2.72

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rutherford borough

Out of a total of 6,755 households in Rutherford borough, 4,786 (70.9%) are family households, while 1,969 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,582, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,571.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rutherford borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,571 (23.3%)
2-Person Households1,582 (23.4%)364 (5.4%)
3-Person Households1,327 (19.6%)5 (0.1%)
4-Person Households1,258 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households525 (7.8%)29 (0.4%)
6-Person Households62 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households32 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,786 (70.9%)1,969 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Rutherford borough

Fertility by Age in Rutherford borough

Average fertility rate in Rutherford borough is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 69.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years57 (31.0%)37.0
35 to 50 years127 (69.0%)54.0
Total184 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rutherford borough

73.9% of women with births (184) in Rutherford borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 29.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 24.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rutherford borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years40 (70.2%)17 (29.8%)
35 to 50 years96 (75.6%)31 (24.4%)
Total136 (73.9%)48 (26.1%)

Fertility by Education in Rutherford borough

Average fertility rate in Rutherford borough is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 78.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 36.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rutherford borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (5.4%)19.0
High School Diploma28 (15.2%)43.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (7.1%)12.0
Bachelor's Degree67 (36.4%)43.0
Graduate Degree66 (35.9%)78.0
Total184 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rutherford borough

26.1% of women with births in Rutherford borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rutherford borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (30.8%)9 (69.2%)
Bachelor's Degree67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree37 (56.1%)29 (43.9%)
Total136 (73.9%)48 (26.1%)

Income in Rutherford borough

Income Overview in Rutherford borough

Per Capita Income in Rutherford borough is $57,150, while median incomes of families and households are $151,812 and $128,576 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,754$57,150
Median Family Income4,786$151,812
Mean Family Income4,786$178,621
Median Household Income6,755$128,576
Mean Household Income6,755$156,043
Income Deficit4,786$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,75415.79%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,75484.21¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,7540.41

Earnings by Sex in Rutherford borough

Average Earnings in Rutherford borough are $67,297, $74,242 for men and $62,517 for women, a difference of 15.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Rutherford borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,726 (52.7%)$74,242
Female5,134 (47.3%)$62,517
Total10,860 (100.0%)$67,297

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rutherford borough

The most common earnings brackets in Rutherford borough are $100,000+ for men (1,957 | 34.2%) and $100,000+ for women (1,303 | 25.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rutherford borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less151 (2.6%)173 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99968 (1.2%)101 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499166 (2.9%)150 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999118 (2.1%)130 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499240 (4.2%)148 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99954 (0.9%)125 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499124 (2.2%)95 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)59 (1.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49970 (1.2%)88 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99973 (1.3%)150 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999130 (2.3%)147 (2.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999292 (5.1%)154 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999230 (4.0%)102 (2.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999120 (2.1%)134 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999376 (6.6%)189 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99935 (0.6%)220 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999293 (5.1%)544 (10.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999343 (6.0%)354 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999886 (15.5%)768 (15.0%)
$100,000+1,957 (34.2%)1,303 (25.4%)
Total5,726 (100.0%)5,134 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rutherford borough

Average earnings in Rutherford borough are $79,237 for men and $71,943 for women, a difference of 9.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $109,219, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,652. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,074, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $46,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rutherford borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,652$46,250
High School Diploma$46,658$0
College or Associate's Degree$81,314$68,125
Bachelor's Degree$84,563$75,881
Graduate Degree$109,219$87,074
Total$79,237$71,943

Family Income in Rutherford borough

Family Income Brackets in Rutherford borough

According to the Rutherford borough family income data, there are 1,689 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 19 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rutherford borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000190.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991052.2%
$15,000 to $24,999671.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991483.1%
$35,000 to $49,9992204.6%
$50,000 to $74,99948810.2%
$75,000 to $99,99948310.1%
$100,000 to $149,99977516.2%
$150,000 to $199,99978016.3%
$200,000+1,68935.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rutherford borough

5-person families (493 | 10.3%) account for the highest median family income in Rutherford borough with $207,083 per family, while 3-person families (1,017 | 21.2%) have the highest median income of $51,973 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rutherford borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,948 (40.7%)$95,750
3-Person Families1,017 (21.2%)$155,919
4-Person Families1,251 (26.1%)$201,607
5-Person Families493 (10.3%)$207,083
6-Person Families76 (1.6%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.0%)$0
Total4,786 (100.0%)$151,812

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rutherford borough

The median family income in Rutherford borough is $151,812, with families comprising 3+ earners (780) having the highest median family income of $226,618, while families with no earners (516) have the lowest median family income of $40,000, accounting for 16.3% and 10.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rutherford borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners516 (10.8%)$40,000
1 Earner1,439 (30.1%)$95,040
2 Earners2,051 (42.8%)$202,050
3+ Earners780 (16.3%)$226,618
Total4,786 (100.0%)$151,812

Household Income in Rutherford borough

Household Income Brackets in Rutherford borough

With 1,804 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Rutherford borough, accounting for 26.7% of all households. In contrast, only 95 households (1.4%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rutherford borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000951.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991822.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992303.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993385.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993174.7%
$50,000 to $74,99983112.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995618.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,32419.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,07415.9%
$200,000+1,80426.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rutherford borough

The median household income in Rutherford borough is $128,576, with the highest median household income of $166,200 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,831 households (41.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 72 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rutherford borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years72 (1.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,093 (31.0%)$128,762
45 to 64 Years2,831 (41.9%)$166,200
65+ Years1,759 (26.0%)$64,250
Total6,755 (100.0%)$128,576

Poverty in Rutherford borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford borough

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 4.5% for females among the residents of Rutherford borough, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (11.2%) and 140 females (16.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)17 (2.7%)
12 to 14 Years7 (1.8%)9 (3.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years38 (11.2%)9 (3.3%)
18 to 24 Years38 (4.0%)77 (9.2%)
25 to 34 Years43 (3.5%)51 (5.5%)
35 to 44 Years6 (0.5%)17 (1.3%)
45 to 54 Years106 (6.6%)25 (1.7%)
55 to 64 Years27 (2.7%)16 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years40 (6.0%)52 (5.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)140 (16.0%)
Total335 (3.7%)413 (4.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford borough

According to the poverty statistics in Rutherford borough, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years331 (91.7%)291 (100.0%)
5 Years41 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years553 (100.0%)607 (97.3%)
12 to 14 Years380 (98.2%)267 (96.7%)
15 Years211 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years300 (88.8%)263 (96.7%)
18 to 24 Years916 (96.0%)763 (90.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,187 (96.5%)871 (94.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,302 (99.5%)1,330 (98.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,490 (93.4%)1,490 (98.4%)
55 to 64 Years966 (97.3%)1,153 (98.6%)
65 to 74 Years624 (94.0%)824 (94.1%)
75 Years and over493 (100.0%)737 (84.0%)
Total8,794 (96.3%)8,787 (95.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rutherford borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rutherford borough show that 0.8% or 28 of the total 3,670 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.3%, comprising of 20 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rutherford borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,020 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,464 (99.5%)8 (0.5%)
3 or 4 Children157 (88.7%)20 (11.3%)
5 or more Children1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,642 (99.2%)28 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rutherford borough

According to the poverty data in Rutherford borough, 11.6% or 32 single-father households and 14.1% or 118 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (17.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 households (27.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rutherford borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children18 (17.1%)107 (27.4%)
1 or 2 Children14 (8.2%)11 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (11.6%)118 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rutherford borough

The poverty data for Rutherford borough shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (0.8%) and 150 of the single-parent households (13.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (11.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 125 household (25.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rutherford borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)125 (25.3%)
1 or 2 Children8 (0.5%)25 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children20 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (0.8%)150 (13.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Rutherford borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Rutherford borough

Among the 10,046 employed individuals in Rutherford borough, private company employees (6,982 | 69.5%), local government employees (904 | 9.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (776 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rutherford borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,98269.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5425.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3533.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations7767.7%
Local Government Employees9049.0%
State Government Employees2842.8%
Federal Government Employees1931.9%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total10,046100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rutherford borough

According to the labor force statistics for Rutherford borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,759), 67.1% or 10,574 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 349 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 92.0% or 2,447 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.6% or 34 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years352 (23.8%)34 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Years782 (61.5%)33 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,258 (89.6%)9 (0.7%)
30 to 34 Years660 (87.0%)51 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,447 (92.0%)88 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,750 (88.4%)25 (0.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,196 (82.5%)28 (2.3%)
60 to 64 Years522 (73.3%)50 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years553 (35.9%)35 (6.3%)
75 Years and over56 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,574 (67.1%)349 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rutherford borough

According to labor force statistics for Rutherford borough, 87.5% of individuals (8,834) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,096) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 247 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.6% or 5,663 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.6% or 24 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rutherford borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School191 (83.8%)29 (12.6%)
High School Diploma1,161 (75.9%)34 (2.2%)
College / Associate Degree1,814 (84.1%)63 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,663 (91.6%)161 (2.6%)
Total8,834 (87.5%)283 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rutherford borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rutherford borough are Management (1,699 | 16.6%), Community & Social Service (1,522 | 14.9%), Business & Financial (1,408 | 13.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (706 | 6.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (700 | 6.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rutherford borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rutherford borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (86.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (79.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.3%), Education Instruction & Library (74.3%), and Health Technologists (68.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rutherford borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,058 (62.3%)641 (37.7%)
Business & Financial645 (45.8%)763 (54.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science608 (86.1%)98 (13.9%)
Computers & Mathematics319 (79.9%)80 (20.1%)
Architecture & Engineering237 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science52 (74.3%)18 (25.7%)
Community & Social Service 603 (39.6%)919 (60.4%)
Education, Arts & Media52 (40.3%)77 (59.7%)
Legal Services & Support80 (46.2%)93 (53.8%)
Education Instruction & Library180 (25.7%)520 (74.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment291 (56.0%)229 (44.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating144 (25.7%)417 (74.3%)
Health Technologists129 (31.4%)282 (68.6%)
Total (Category)3,058 (51.9%)2,838 (48.1%)
Total (Overall)5,447 (53.3%)4,777 (46.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rutherford borough are Food Preparation & Serving (429 | 4.2%), Security & Protection (201 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (159 | 1.6%), Law Enforcement (146 | 1.4%), and Healthcare Support (73 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Rutherford borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rutherford borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (94.5%), Security & Protection (88.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (78.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.2%), Personal Care & Service (61.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (28.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rutherford borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13 (17.8%)60 (82.2%)
Security & Protection178 (88.6%)23 (11.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention40 (72.7%)15 (27.3%)
Law Enforcement138 (94.5%)8 (5.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving307 (71.6%)122 (28.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance39 (78.0%)11 (22.0%)
Personal Care & Service62 (39.0%)97 (61.0%)
Total (Category)599 (65.7%)313 (34.3%)
Total (Overall)5,447 (53.3%)4,777 (46.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rutherford borough are Sales & Related (1,356 | 13.3%), and Office & Administration (952 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rutherford borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rutherford borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related534 (39.4%)822 (60.6%)
Office & Administration328 (34.4%)624 (65.5%)
Total (Category)862 (37.3%)1,446 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)5,447 (53.3%)4,777 (46.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rutherford borough are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (235 | 2.3%), and Construction & Extraction (128 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rutherford borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rutherford borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)363 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5,447 (53.3%)4,777 (46.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rutherford borough are Material Moving (314 | 3.1%), Transportation (217 | 2.1%), and Production (214 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rutherford borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rutherford borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production127 (59.4%)87 (40.6%)
Transportation201 (92.6%)16 (7.4%)
Material Moving237 (75.5%)77 (24.5%)
Total (Category)565 (75.8%)180 (24.2%)
Total (Overall)5,447 (53.3%)4,777 (46.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rutherford borough

Employment Industries in Rutherford borough

The major employment industries in Rutherford borough include Professional & Scientific (1,524 | 14.9%), Retail Trade (1,104 | 10.8%), Manufacturing (960 | 9.4%), Educational Services (906 | 8.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (887 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Rutherford borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Rutherford borough

The Rutherford borough industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (97.1%), and Construction (92.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Educational Services (70.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (68.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rutherford borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction309 (92.5%)25 (7.5%)
Manufacturing653 (68.0%)307 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade255 (49.0%)265 (51.0%)
Retail Trade529 (47.9%)575 (52.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing130 (58.6%)92 (41.4%)
Utilities66 (97.1%)2 (2.9%)
Information380 (64.7%)207 (35.3%)
Finance & Insurance452 (52.0%)417 (48.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing83 (46.4%)96 (53.6%)
Professional & Scientific763 (50.1%)761 (49.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support197 (71.4%)79 (28.6%)
Educational Services265 (29.2%)641 (70.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance284 (32.0%)603 (68.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation74 (42.3%)101 (57.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services429 (64.1%)240 (35.9%)
Public Administration335 (61.2%)212 (38.8%)
Total5,447 (53.3%)4,777 (46.7%)

Education in Rutherford borough

School Enrollment in Rutherford borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,175 students in Rutherford borough are college / undergraduate (1,601 | 30.9%), high school (1,164 | 22.5%), and middle school (882 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Rutherford borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3015.8%
Kindergarten1663.2%
Elementary School78615.2%
Middle School88217.0%
High School1,16422.5%
College / Undergraduate1,60130.9%
Graduate / Professional2755.3%
Total5,175100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rutherford borough

Out of a total of 5,175 students who are enrolled in schools in Rutherford borough, 1,045 (20.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,130 (79.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 138 (60.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,118 (97.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rutherford borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds121 (43.2%)159 (56.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old761 (91.2%)73 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,118 (97.3%)31 (2.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds846 (94.2%)52 (5.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds605 (72.9%)225 (27.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds520 (66.7%)259 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds91 (39.7%)138 (60.3%)
35 Years and over70 (39.8%)106 (60.2%)
Total4,130 (79.8%)1,045 (20.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rutherford borough

Business (1,806 | 22.3%), engineering (719 | 8.9%), science & technology (630 | 7.8%), communications (622 | 7.7%), and visual & performing arts (617 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 8,108 individuals in Rutherford borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rutherford borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4745.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3664.5%
Physical & Health Sciences2312.9%
Psychology5006.2%
Social Sciences5506.8%
Engineering7198.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies310.4%
Science & Technology6307.8%
Business1,80622.3%
Education5236.5%
Literature & Languages3944.9%
Liberal Arts & History4615.7%
Visual & Performing Arts6177.6%
Communications6227.7%
Arts & Humanities1842.3%
Total8,108100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rutherford borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rutherford borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rutherford borough are males with 2 vehicles (2,221, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,751, making up 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rutherford borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle210 (3.9%)38 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle1,301 (24.4%)1,408 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles2,221 (41.6%)1,751 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles882 (16.5%)1,033 (22.6%)
4 Vehicles590 (11.1%)260 (5.7%)
5 or more Vehicles135 (2.5%)72 (1.6%)
Total5,339 (100.0%)4,562 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rutherford borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rutherford borough are 60 to 89 minutes (1,593 commuters, 19.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,161 commuters, 13.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (1,019 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Rutherford borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2372.8%
5 to 9 Minutes6047.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,01912.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,16113.9%
20 to 24 Minutes7248.6%
25 to 29 Minutes3133.7%
30 to 34 Minutes91310.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2493.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4225.0%
45 to 59 Minutes7689.2%
60 to 89 Minutes1,59319.0%
90 or more Minutes3824.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Rutherford borough

The most common commute times in Rutherford borough are 60 to 89 minutes (847 commuters, 18.4%) for males and 60 to 89 minutes (746 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rutherford borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes155 (3.4%)82 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes230 (5.0%)374 (9.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes523 (11.4%)496 (13.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes672 (14.6%)489 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes423 (9.2%)301 (7.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes136 (3.0%)177 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes534 (11.6%)379 (10.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes168 (3.7%)81 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes228 (5.0%)194 (5.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes383 (8.3%)385 (10.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes847 (18.4%)746 (19.7%)
90 or more Minutes293 (6.4%)89 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rutherford borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rutherford borough are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (789, 17.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (935, 24.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rutherford borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM157 (3.4%)6 (0.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM95 (2.1%)97 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM217 (4.7%)9 (0.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM281 (6.1%)91 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM384 (8.4%)265 (7.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM456 (9.9%)463 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM689 (15.0%)826 (21.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM789 (17.2%)935 (24.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM378 (8.2%)425 (11.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM588 (12.8%)362 (9.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM88 (1.9%)134 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM133 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM139 (3.0%)127 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM198 (4.3%)53 (1.4%)
Total4,592 (100.0%)3,793 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rutherford borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Rutherford borough

Of the total 6,755 dwellings in Rutherford borough, owner-occupied units account for 4,211 (62.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,544 (37.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rutherford borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,21162.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,54437.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,755100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rutherford borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Rutherford borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,57123.3%
2-Person Household1,94628.8%
3-Person Household1,33219.7%
4+ Person Household1,90628.2%
Total Housing Units6,755100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rutherford borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rutherford borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household656 (41.8%)915 (58.2%)
2-Person Household1,265 (65.0%)681 (35.0%)
3-Person Household742 (55.7%)590 (44.3%)
4+ Person Household1,548 (81.2%)358 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units4,211 (62.3%)2,544 (37.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rutherford borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rutherford borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School253 (75.1%)84 (24.9%)
High School Diploma514 (47.7%)563 (52.3%)
College/Associate Degree737 (53.0%)654 (47.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,707 (68.5%)1,243 (31.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rutherford borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rutherford borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years80311.9%
35 to 44 Years1,36220.2%
45 to 54 Years1,61323.9%
55 to 64 Years1,21818.0%
65 to 74 Years89413.2%
75 to 84 Years4777.1%
85 Years and Over3885.7%
Total6,755100.0%

Housing Finances in Rutherford borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Rutherford borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Rutherford borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,211 (62.3%)$169,531
Renter-Occupied2,544 (37.7%)$88,250
Average6,755 (100.0%)$128,576

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rutherford borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rutherford borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (0.2%)69 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99919 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999125 (3.0%)55 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99947 (1.1%)89 (3.5%)
$20,000 to $24,99927 (0.6%)67 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (3.4%)193 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999125 (3.0%)192 (7.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999372 (8.8%)456 (17.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999275 (6.5%)288 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999649 (15.4%)678 (26.7%)
$150,000 or more2,421 (57.5%)457 (18.0%)
Total4,211 (100.0%)2,544 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rutherford borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rutherford borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30021 (0.5%)8 (0.3%)
$300 to $499138 (3.3%)56 (2.2%)
$500 to $79924 (0.6%)6 (0.2%)
$800 to $999104 (2.5%)74 (2.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499645 (15.3%)827 (32.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999716 (17.0%)685 (26.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499296 (7.0%)608 (23.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999514 (12.2%)62 (2.4%)
$3,000 or more1,753 (41.6%)163 (6.4%)
Total4,211 (100.0%)2,544 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rutherford borough

Housing Structures in Rutherford borough

Housing Structures in Rutherford borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,84356.9%
Single Unit, Attached1161.7%
2 Unit Apartments1,01215.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3304.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2303.4%
10 or more Apartments1,11716.5%
Mobile Home / Other1071.6%
Total6,755100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rutherford borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rutherford borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,532 (91.9%)311 (8.1%)
Single Unit, Attached74 (63.8%)42 (36.2%)
2 Unit Apartments154 (15.2%)858 (84.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments67 (20.3%)263 (79.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16 (7.0%)214 (93.0%)
10 or more Apartments261 (23.4%)856 (76.6%)
Mobile Home / Other107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,211 (62.3%)2,544 (37.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rutherford borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rutherford borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room7 (0.2%)158 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms116 (2.8%)726 (28.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms695 (16.5%)1,298 (51.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,753 (41.6%)241 (9.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,640 (39.0%)121 (4.8%)
Total4,211 (100.0%)2,544 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rutherford borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rutherford borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,657 (86.8%)1,833 (72.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas38 (0.9%)140 (5.5%)
Electricity266 (6.3%)386 (15.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene238 (5.7%)123 (4.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12 (0.3%)10 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)52 (2.0%)
Total4,211 (100.0%)2,544 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rutherford borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Rutherford borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle98 (2.3%)300 (11.8%)
1 Vehicle1,272 (30.2%)1,459 (57.4%)
2 Vehicles1,738 (41.3%)645 (25.4%)
3 or more Vehicles1,103 (26.2%)140 (5.5%)
Total4,211 (100.0%)2,544 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rutherford borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rutherford borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6402,571
Median Property Value$509,200$608,400
Median Household Income$100,435$1,795
Monthly Housing Costs$1,460$1,753
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rutherford borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rutherford borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00035 (2.1%)15 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999116 (7.1%)47 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999113 (6.9%)91 (3.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999530 (32.3%)595 (23.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999709 (43.2%)1,240 (48.2%)
$750,000 to $999,999100 (6.1%)497 (19.3%)
$1,000,000 or more37 (2.3%)86 (3.4%)
Total1,640 (100.0%)2,571 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rutherford borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rutherford borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)53 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999191 (11.7%)27 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999127 (7.7%)8 (0.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99978 (4.8%)16 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999312 (19.0%)47 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999108 (6.6%)60 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999198 (12.1%)167 (6.5%)
$150,000 or more626 (38.2%)451 (17.5%)
Total1,640 (100.0%)2,571 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rutherford borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rutherford borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x209 (12.7%)185,547 (7,216.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x393 (24.0%)526 (20.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x143 (8.7%)819 (31.9%)
4.0x or more895 (54.6%)604 (23.5%)
Total1,640 (100.0%)2,571 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rutherford borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rutherford borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80022 (1.3%)8 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)5 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,490 (90.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,640 (100.0%)2,571 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rutherford borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years822 (99.0%)8 (1.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,279 (99.4%)19 (0.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,821 (91.3%)173 (8.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,654 (92.4%)135 (7.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,456 (92.3%)204 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,844 (91.4%)267 (8.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,024 (93.6%)138 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,514 (98.3%)26 (1.7%)
75 Years and older1,370 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,784 (94.8%)970 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rutherford borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rutherford borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born822 (99.0%)8 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,279 (99.4%)19 (0.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,821 (91.3%)173 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rutherford borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rutherford borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000580 (83.6%)114 (16.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999981 (93.1%)73 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,419 (84.8%)255 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,342 (90.7%)138 (9.3%)
$100,000 and over13,105 (97.5%)338 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 669 (8.3%)753 (90.7%)
6 to 18 Years438 (13.3%)2,985 (90.5%)
19 to 25 Years225 (11.3%)1,620 (81.2%)
25 to 34 Years113 (6.3%)1,567 (87.6%)
35 to 44 Years60 (2.3%)2,403 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years264 (8.5%)2,687 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years144 (6.7%)1,930 (89.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,366 (88.7%)942 (61.2%)
75 Years and over1,350 (98.5%)691 (50.4%)
Total4,029 (21.5%)15,578 (83.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rutherford borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rutherford borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (1.5%)50 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years115 (5.0%)128 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years163 (4.2%)223 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years106 (16.0%)150 (17.1%)
75 Years and over266 (54.0%)466 (53.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rutherford borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.5%)37 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years49 (1.3%)43 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (1.7%)72 (8.2%)
75 Years and over235 (47.7%)210 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (1.3%)28 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years36 (0.9%)81 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years42 (6.3%)9 (1.0%)
75 Years and over125 (25.4%)176 (20.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (1.0%)50 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years73 (3.2%)49 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years35 (0.9%)56 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years51 (7.7%)12 (1.4%)
75 Years and over27 (5.5%)56 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)28 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years84 (2.1%)124 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years61 (9.2%)69 (7.9%)
75 Years and over193 (39.2%)364 (41.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rutherford borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7 (0.4%)14 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.4%)28 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years25 (0.6%)40 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years20 (3.0%)15 (1.7%)
75 Years and over65 (13.2%)160 (18.2%)

Technology Access in Rutherford borough

Computing Device Access in Rutherford borough

Computing Device Access in Rutherford borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,94988.1%
Smartphone6,11390.5%
Tablet4,73370.1%
No Computing Device3124.6%
Total6,755100.0%

Internet Access in Rutherford borough

Internet Access in Rutherford borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5,61083.1%
Cellular Data Only4025.9%
Satellite Internet2884.3%
No Internet70810.5%
Total6,755100.0%

Rutherford borough Summary

Rutherford Borough is a small borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is situated in the heart of the Meadowlands region, just 12 miles west of New York City. The borough is home to approximately 18,000 people and covers an area of 2.2 square miles.

History

Rutherford was first settled in the early 1700s by Dutch settlers. The area was originally part of the larger Saddle River Township, which was established in 1710. In 1881, the area was incorporated as the Borough of Rutherford. The borough was named after John Rutherfurd, a prominent local landowner and politician.
Rutherford was an important industrial center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The borough was home to several factories, including the American Caramel Company, the Rutherford Iron Works, and the Rutherford Paper Company. The borough also had a thriving retail sector, with several stores and shops located along Park Avenue.

Geography

Rutherford is located in the Meadowlands region of New Jersey. The borough is situated on the Hackensack River, which forms its western border. The borough is bordered by the towns of East Rutherford, Lyndhurst, and North Arlington. The borough is located 12 miles west of New York City and is easily accessible via the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.
The borough is mostly flat, with an elevation of just 20 feet above sea level. The borough is home to several parks, including Memorial Park, Lincoln Park, and the Rutherford Greenway.

Economy

Rutherford is a primarily residential community, with a small but vibrant business sector. The borough is home to several corporate headquarters, including the headquarters of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. The borough is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The borough is also home to several industrial parks, including the Meadowlands Industrial Park and the Rutherford Industrial Park. These parks are home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution companies.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rutherford was 18,061. The racial makeup of the borough was 79.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, and 6.9% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.2% of the population.
The median household income in Rutherford was $76,837, and the median family income was $90,917. The per capita income was $37,945. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line.
Rutherford is a diverse community, with a variety of cultures and backgrounds represented. The borough is home to a large Italian-American population, as well as a growing Hispanic population. The borough is also home to a large Jewish community, with several synagogues located in the borough.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rutherford borough?
Total Population of Rutherford borough is 18,754.
What is the Total Male Population of Rutherford borough?
Total Male Population of Rutherford borough is 9,306.
What is the Total Female Population of Rutherford borough?
Total Female Population of Rutherford borough is 9,448.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rutherford borough?
There are 98.50 Males per 100 Females in Rutherford borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rutherford borough?
There are 101.53 Females per 100 Males in Rutherford borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Rutherford borough?
Median Population Age in Rutherford borough is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rutherford borough
Average Family Size in Rutherford borough is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rutherford borough
Average Household Size in Rutherford borough is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rutherford borough?
Per Capita income in Rutherford borough is $57,150.
What is the Median Family Income in Rutherford borough?
Median Family Income in Rutherford borough is $151,812.
What is the Median Household income in Rutherford borough?
Median Household Income in Rutherford borough is $128,576.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rutherford borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Rutherford borough is 15.8%.
Women in Rutherford borough earn 84.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rutherford borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rutherford borough is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rutherford borough?
There are 10,574 People in the Labor Forcein in Rutherford borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rutherford borough?
67.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Rutherford borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rutherford borough?
Unemployment Rate in Rutherford borough is 3.3%.