River Edge, NJ Demographics

The total population of River Edge is estimated to be 12,022 with 6,311 males (52.50%) and 5,711 females (47.50%). There are 600 less females than males in River Edge.
The median household income in River Edge was $153,721 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 8,417(5.79%) from $145,304 in 2020. This income is 206.04% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, River Edge sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $202,879. Overall, the median household income for the borough of River Edge stands at $153,721.
In River Edge, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $98,591 for males and $59,779 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $120,524 for males and $88,942 for females.
In River Edge, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Asian households have the highest median household income at $194,094, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $102,687.
In 2022, the population of River Edge was 11,986, a 0.28% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, River Edge's population was 12,020, a decline of 0.31% compared to a population of 12,057 in 2020.
The median age in River Edge, NJ is 40.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 18.92% were under the age of 15, 16.74% aged 15 to 29, 49.34% aged 30 to 64, 13.02% aged 65 to 84, and 1.97% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of River Edge population: 62.97% are White, 2.08% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 30.09% are Asian, 0.22% are some other race and 4.60% are multiracial.