East Orange, NJ Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 65,378 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: -6.4%

Population (female): 35,845

Median Age: 37.1 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in East Orange: 113.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 17.7%

Poverty (breakdown): (28.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.5% for Black residents, 27.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.7% for American Indian residents, 28.3% for other race residents, 17.7% for two or more races residents)

Sex Offenders: According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there were 105 registered sex offenders living in East Orange, New Jersey as of January 18, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in East Orange is 619 to 1.>

Elevation: 166 feet

Land Area: 3.93 square miles.

Zip Codes: 07017, 07018, 07107

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $52,165 (it was $32,346 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $23,710 (it was $16,488 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $187,500 (it was $125,400 in 2000) East Orange:$187,500NJ:$334,900

In the city, the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females there were 81.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 75.4 males.