River Edge, NJ Demographics

A map of River Edge's Population by Race

River Edge, New Jersey had a population of 12,049 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 2.3% Black, 28.5% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of River Edge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is the 115th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

River Edge's White Population

6,649 residents of River Edge identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of River Edge roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is ranked #535 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

River Edge is more White than neighboring New Milford (52.2% White), Maywood (51% White), and Hackensack (24% White). River Edge is less White than neighboring Oradell (71.4% White), and Paramus (58.3% White).

River Edge's Black Population

283 residents of River Edge identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of River Edge slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is ranked #409 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

River Edge is more Black than neighboring Oradell (0.9% Black), and Paramus (1.7% Black). River Edge is less Black than neighboring New Milford (4.7% Black), Maywood (6% Black), and Hackensack (20.8% Black).

River Edge's Asian Population

3,434 residents of River Edge identify as Asian, or 28.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of River Edge larger than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

River Edge is more Asian than neighboring New Milford (20.2% Asian), Oradell (15.5% Asian), Maywood (14.3% Asian), Paramus (26.1% Asian), and Hackensack (10.3% Asian).

River Edge's Hispanic Population

1,339 residents of River Edge identify as Hispanic, or 11.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of River Edge slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is ranked #287 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

River Edge is more Hispanic than neighboring Oradell (8.9% Hispanic), and Paramus (10.5% Hispanic). River Edge is less Hispanic than neighboring New Milford (19.5% Hispanic), Maywood (25.5% Hispanic), and Hackensack (41.8% Hispanic).

River Edge's Native American/Other Population

58 residents of River Edge identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of River Edge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is ranked #361 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

River Edge is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Milford (0.9% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.6% Native American/Other), Maywood (1% Native American/Other), and Hackensack (1.1% Native American/Other).

River Edge's Multiracial Population

286 residents of River Edge identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of River Edge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, River Edge is ranked #516 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

River Edge is more Multiracial than neighboring Maywood (2.3% Multiracial), and Hackensack (2.1% Multiracial). River Edge is less Multiracial than neighboring New Milford (2.5% Multiracial), Oradell (2.7% Multiracial), and Paramus (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.