The East Rutherford City, NJ, population was 8,913 as of the 2010 census, an increase of 197 from the 2000 Census. Located seven miles west of Midtown Manhattan, East Rutherford is an inner-ring suburb of New York City. This article provides an overview of the population and the surrounding area. For detailed information on the residents of East Rutherford, NJ, see the Population & Steets page.
The city is located in Bergen County and has an approximate population of 9,953. The area is 3.7 square miles and has a density of 3,168 people per square mile. As of 2016, East Rutherford's population stayed the same. This demonstrates that the local population is relatively safe. While it has a low population density, crime is generally lower than the state average. For example, the city has a lower crime rate than Secaucus, which has a population density of 14,220 people per square mile.
The population of East Rutherford City is 9,646 people. The median household income is $1,375 a month. Compared to the state's average of 32.1%, East Rutherford's rent burden is slightly lower than the state's average. The city is neighboring to other New Jersey cities such as Demarest and Hoboken. Approximately 60% of East Rutherford's housing units are occupied by renters.