Township · New Jersey
Nutley Township, New Jersey
Nutley Township, township, in Essex County, New Jersey. Nutley Township had 30,744 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,143 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,012 (±43). GEOID 3401353680.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,744
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,143 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,012 ±43
Median household income
$119,734
±$8,548 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$516,300
±$24,583 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,767
±$65 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Nutley Township and what county is it in?
Nutley Township is a township in Essex County, New Jersey. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 8,939 residents per square mile in 2020.
Nutley Township is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nutley Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,744 people lived in Nutley Township on July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 30,143 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,012 (±43).
| Measure | Nutley Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,012±43 | 863,002 | +1,534 |
| Households | 11,901±304 | 319,788 | +847 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.06 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,253±346 | 336,962 | +814 |
Nutley Township's population since 2000
From 27,362 in 2000 to 30,744 in 2025: up 12.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nutley Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nutley Township?
The median resident of Nutley Township is 41.1 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.8%. 21.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nutley Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±1.9 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±1.6 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8%±1.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Male | 48.3%±1.8 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.8%±3.0 pts | 25.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0%±3.5 pts | 27.3% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.4 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.3%±2.4 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±1.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.1%±2.7 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.3%±3.2 pts | 37.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 7.8%±1.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.3 pts | 11.9% | −2.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±1.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.6%±2.9 pts | 39.1% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.8%±2.5 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.8%±2.3 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nutley Township earn?
Half of Nutley Township's 11,901 households earn less than $119,734 a year (±$8,548), against $80,789 in Essex County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $122,178 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nutley Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,734±$8,548 | $80,789 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $148,426±$6,105 | $131,513 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,183±$2,355 | $49,449 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0%±4.1 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3%±1.4 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0%±1.6 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nutley Township?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Nutley Township's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $516,300 by its owner (±$24,583). The median renter pays $1,767 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nutley Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $516,300±$24,583 | $524,100 | +$39,283 |
| Median gross rent | $1,767±$65 | $1,531 | +$108 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5%±7.8 pts | 46.1% | +10.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,245±$147 | $3,322 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3%±3.4 pts | 44.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.7%±3.4 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Housing units | 12,253±346 | 336,962 | +814 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.2%±3.2 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.3%±3.9 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8%±2.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nutley Township building?
Builders took permits for 70 new housing units in Nutley Township in 2025 (14 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 2 of 12 months), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nutley Township work and get to work?
59.8% of Nutley Township's workers drive alone and 23.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Nutley Township | Essex County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.1%±2.7 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 8.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 59.8%±3.7 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±1.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.1%±1.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.3%±3.5 pts | 16.1% | +19.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min±2.0 | 33.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Nutley Township?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Nutley Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $103,925 (Tract 137) to $166,188 (Tract 134).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 136Essex County | 6,623 | $109,057 |
| Tract 139Essex County | 5,301 | $109,474 |
| Tract 137Essex County | 4,857 | $103,925 |
| Tract 135Essex County | 4,810 | $146,615 |
| Tract 138Essex County | 4,251 | $158,452 |
| Tract 134Essex County | 4,170 | $166,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Nutley Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Nutley Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nutley Township is the 347th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Nutley Township ranks 331st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 271st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th | 787 |
| Median household income | 331st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 317th | 785 |
| Median home value | 266th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 358th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 273rd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 290th | 780 |
| Median age | 486th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 531st | 777 |
| Work from home | 186th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 355th | 787 |
Nutley Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Nutley Township?
8 of the 57 figures for Nutley Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nutley Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.