Since then, with minor variations, the number has stabilized at roughly 24,000. With unoccupied land scarce and development generally restricted, great population fluctuations are not anticipated in Englewood's future. At present Englewood is a sophisticated city which combines much of its historic grace and charm with an exciting cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its proximity to New York City continues to be a significant feature, but it also has a vital and distinctive character of its own, forged from the richly heterogeneous backgrounds, interests and talents of its citizens. Englewood's population is far more diverse than that of most suburbs, including many of its Bergen County neighbors.
Occupations range from highly paid professionals to unskilled trades.
Due to the proximity of New York hospitals and the ever-expanding, doctors abound. There are also many lawyers, business men and women, engineers and professors, as well as a number of artists, musicians, and entertainment and sports figures. One of many distinquished residents was Dizzy Gillespie, after whom a downtown area is named.