Glen Ridge, NJ Profile
Glen Ridge, NJ, population 6,657, is located
in New Jersey's Essex county,
about 5.1 miles from Newark and 7.9 miles from Paterson.
Through the 90's Glen Ridge's population has grown by about 3%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Glen Ridge has declined by about 3%. Since 2005 Glen Ridge's population has declined by about 4%.
Glen Ridge's property crime levels tend to be higher than New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Glen Ridge tend to be lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 89% |
| African American | 5% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 7,271 | N/A |
| 2001 | 7,230 | -0.56% |
| 2002 | 7,193 | -0.51% |
| 2003 | 7,131 | -0.86% |
| 2004 | 7,028 | -1.44% |
| 2005 | 6,920 | -1.54% |
| 2006 | 6,795 | -1.81% |
| 2007 | 6,707 | -1.30% |
| 2008 | 6,651 | -0.83% |
| 2009 | 6,657 | 0.09% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $105,638 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 164 |
| 2002 | 216 |
| 2003 | 289 |
| 2004 | 208 |
| 2005 | 224 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 160 |
| 2008 | 105 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 2003 |
0 | 2 | 11 | 8 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
| 2005 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,996 |
| 2002 | 3,408 |
| 2003 | 4,127 |
| 2004 | 3,617 |
| 2005 | 3,418 |
| 2006 | 2,989 |
| 2007 | 2,138 |
| 2008 | 1,846 |
| 2009 | 2,319 |
| 2010 | 2,815 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
78 |
154 |
61 |
| 2002 |
62 |
162 |
29 |
| 2003 |
47 |
193 |
60 |
| 2004 |
53 |
175 |
33 |
| 2005 |
46 |
163 |
35 |
| 2006 |
46 |
153 |
11 |
| 2007 |
21 |
116 |
10 |
| 2008 |
32 |
77 |
14 |
| 2009 |
54 |
93 |
6 |
| 2010 |
76 |
103 |
8 |
Location
| Elevation | 187 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.3 Square Miles |
