Rutherford, NJ Demographics
A map of Rutherford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 11,242 | 59.7% |
Hispanic | 3,395 | 18.0% |
Asian | 2,688 | 14.3% |
Multiracial | 721 | 3.8% |
Black | 631 | 3.4% |
Native American/Other | 157 | 0.8% |
Rutherford, New Jersey had a population of 18,834 in 2020. It was 59.7% White, 3.4% Black, 14.3% Asian, 18.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rutherford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rutherford is the 63rd 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).
Rutherford's White Population
11,242 residents of Rutherford identify as White, or 59.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Rutherford slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rutherford is ranked #502 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more White than neighboring East Rutherford (50.2% White), North Arlington (56.2% White), and Passaic (15.3% White). Rutherford is less White than neighboring Wallington (69.8% White), and Wood-Ridge (60.6% White).
Rutherford's Black Population
631 residents of Rutherford identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rutherford slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rutherford is ranked #316 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Black than neighboring Wallington (2.7% Black), Wood-Ridge (3.3% Black), and North Arlington (1.6% Black). Rutherford is less Black than neighboring East Rutherford (4.5% Black), and Passaic (5.7% Black).
Rutherford's Asian Population
2,688 residents of Rutherford identify as Asian, or 14.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rutherford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rutherford is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Asian than neighboring Wallington (5.8% Asian), North Arlington (7.1% Asian), and Passaic (3.7% Asian). Rutherford is less Asian than neighboring East Rutherford (16.1% Asian), and Wood-Ridge (16% Asian).
Rutherford's Hispanic Population
3,395 residents of Rutherford identify as Hispanic, or 18.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rutherford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rutherford is ranked #149 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Hispanic than neighboring Wood-Ridge (17.1% Hispanic). Rutherford is less Hispanic than neighboring East Rutherford (25.5% Hispanic), Wallington (19.4% Hispanic), North Arlington (31% Hispanic), and Passaic (73.1% Hispanic).
Rutherford's Native American/Other Population
157 residents of Rutherford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rutherford 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, Rutherford is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Rutherford (1.3% Native American/Other), Wallington (0.9% Native American/Other), North Arlington (1.1% Native American/Other), and Passaic (1.1% Native American/Other).
Rutherford's Multiracial Population
721 residents of Rutherford identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rutherford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Rutherford is ranked #203 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rutherford is more Multiracial than neighboring East Rutherford (2.4% Multiracial), Wallington (1.4% Multiracial), Wood-Ridge (2.2% Multiracial), North Arlington (3% Multiracial), and Passaic (1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.