East Orange, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
64,650
Unemployment
12.0%
Poverty
18.2%
Median Home
$226,000
Median Income
$50,990
Median Rent
$1,156
East Orange SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
6
Commute
4
East Orange, NJ Crime Report
1,104
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,716.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-26.84%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East Orange / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,104 | 1,716.4 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 294 | 457.1 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 9.3 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 76 | 118.2 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 194 | 301.6 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 810 | 1,259.3 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 72 | 111.9 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 566 | 880.0 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 172 | 267.4 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
East Orange, NJ Cost Of Living
108
East Orange's Overall Cost Of Living
East Orange's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | East Orange | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
East Orange, NJ Photos
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Rankings for East Orange in New Jersey
Map Of East Orange, NJ
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Population over time in East Orange
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 64,650 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 64,400 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 65,151 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 64,621 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 64,578 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 64,538 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 64,351 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 64,356 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 64,616 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 64,927 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Orange
| Race | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.1% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 82.4% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in East Orange
| Gender | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Orange for adults over 25
| Education | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For East Orange, New Jersey
| Income | East Orange | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
