Elementary School District · NJ
River Edge Borough School District
River Edge Borough School District is a elementary school district in New Jersey with a community population of 12,091. The median household income is $159,028 and the median age is 43.6.
12,091
Population
6596
People / sq mi
$159,028
Median Income
43.6
Median Age
River Edge Borough School District covers 2 sq mi of land at 6596.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$159,028
Median Household Income
$75,927
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$660,300
Median Home Value
$1,879
Median Rent
76.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.9%
High School+
66.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
River Edge Borough School District serves a community with a population of 12,091 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in River Edge Borough School District is $159,028, with a per capita income of $75,927. The poverty rate is 3.5%.
River Edge Borough School District is 54.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In River Edge Borough School District, 95.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in River Edge Borough School District is $660,300, with a median rent of $1,879. The homeownership rate is 76.2%.
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Data for River Edge Borough School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 3413890).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.