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The Borough of Rumson had a population of 7,241 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Rumson ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Jersey. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Rumson is located at latitude 40.3721 and longitude -73.999 in Monmouth County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Rumson encompass a land area of 5.06 sq. miles and a water area of 2.06 sq. miles. Monmouth County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of Rumson has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,241 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,429 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 |
| Per Capita Income | $135,860 |
| Median Home Value | $1,679,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,513 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,277 (90.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 174 (6.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 62 (2.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 2,451 |
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Family Households | 1,918 (78.3%) |
The table below compares Rumson to the other 700 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 226 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 439 | 37th |
| Median Household Income | # 17 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 10 | 99th |
| Diversity Index | # 589 | 16th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
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