Borough · New Jersey
Rumson, New Jersey
Rumson, borough, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Rumson had 7,157 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,343 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,241 (±20). GEOID 3465130.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,157
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,343 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,241 ±20
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$1,679,300
±$168,319 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Rumson and what county is it in?
Rumson is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 5.1 square miles of land, 1,449 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rumson 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 Rumson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,157 people lived in Rumson on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 7,343 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,241 (±20).
| Measure | Rumson | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,241 ±20 | 645,353 | +449 |
| Households | 2,451 ±136 | 251,712 | +271 |
| Average household size | 2.95 ±0.16 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,513 ±139 | 270,415 | no clear change |
Rumson's population since 2000
From 7,137 in 2000 to 7,157 in 2025: up 0.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Rumson 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 Rumson?
The median resident of Rumson is 44.4 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Rumson | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 ±3.2 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±3.3 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±2.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±4.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.4% ±4.1 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±2.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.1% ±0.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 82.1% ±4.7 pts | 51.3% | +9.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.3% ±5.3 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±4.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Rumson earn?
Half of Rumson's 2,451 households earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $232,485 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rumson | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $395,830 ±$60,562 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $135,860 ±$17,113 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6% ±1.3 pts | 93.7% | – |
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 Rumson?
Owners occupy 92.9% of Rumson's occupied homes and renters 7.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,679,300 by its owner (±$168,319). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities.
| Measure | Rumson | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,679,300 ±$168,319 | $606,100 | +$237,050 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7% ±23.8 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.9% ±2.9 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,513 ±139 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±22.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.6% ±2.1 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±3.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.6% ±5.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 Rumson building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Rumson in 2025 (26 in single-family houses), 3.6 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 Rumson work and get to work?
44.5% of Rumson's workers drive alone and 33.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 45.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Rumson | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±5.5 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 44.5% ±6.7 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 13.7% ±3.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.2% ±2.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.6% ±6.2 pts | 18.9% | +26.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 45.0 min ±7.0 | 32.1 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 Rumson?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Rumson (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $250,000 or more (Tract 8038) to $250,000 or more (Tract 8039).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8039Monmouth County | 3,835 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 8038Monmouth County | 3,406 | $250,000 or more |
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 Rumson) · Census block assignment files
How does Rumson compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Rumson is the 4,012th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 159th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Rumson ranks 1st 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 | 159th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 519th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 492nd | 787 |
| Median household income | 1st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 6th | 785 |
| Median home value | 6th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 469th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th | 780 |
| Median age | 286th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 108th | 777 |
| Work from home | 36th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 6th | 787 |
Rumson's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Rumson with other places
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 Rumson?
16 of the 57 figures for Rumson 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 Rumson 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' public schools in Rumson.