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Cranford

New Jersey · 2,032 residents · 0.337 sq mi
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Cranford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $377,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,032
+10%vs 2021
vs 1,844 in 2021
2020 – 2024
6,030 / sq mi
+10%vs 2021
vs 5,472 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
41.6
−4%vs 2021
vs 43.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,667
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $89,833 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$50,724
−7%vs 2021
vs $54,431 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$377,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $381,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,847
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,006 in 2021
US average: $1,124
37.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.1% in 2021
62.5% rent
4.5
+5%vs 2021
vs 4.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,317)
Black4.6%(84)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(360)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other3.7%(69)
Diversity Score56%(1,033)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(1,514)
Black4.5%(92)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(245)
Asian4.7%(95)
Other3.7%(76)
Diversity Score52.4%(1,064)
52
−7%vs 2021
vs 56 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
19.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.5 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 32.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
65.7%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
9.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
72.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
59.5%
+7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.6% in 2021
49.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
12.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cranford, New Jersey?

Cranford, New Jersey has about 2,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cranford, New Jersey?

The typical household in Cranford, New Jersey earns about $84,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cranford, New Jersey expensive?

In Cranford, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $377,000, and the typical rent is about $1,847 a month.

How educated are people in Cranford, New Jersey?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cranford, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cranford, New Jersey?

About 3.0% of people in Cranford, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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