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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elizabeth

New Jersey · 120,568 residents · 12.319 sq mi
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Elizabeth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,175. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $154,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

120,568
+10%since 1990
from 110,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9,787 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 8,929 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
+1%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
107K115K124K132K140K1990201020202024Elizabeth
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,175
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,631 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,114
+25%since 1990
from $12,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$154,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $145,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$681
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $520 in 1990
US average: $602
29.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
70.3% rent
4.4
−16%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(72,135)
Black19.9%(21,925)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(42,826)
Asian2.7%(2,995)
Diversity Score83.8%(92,202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(32,338)
Black18.5%(22,329)
Hispanic / Latino49.5%(59,627)
Asian2.3%(2,745)
Diversity Score78.4%(94,519)
78
−6%since 1990
from 84 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−9%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

Elizabeth, New Jersey has about 120,568 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth, New Jersey earns about $35,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elizabeth, New Jersey expensive?

In Elizabeth, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $154,600, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

About 17.8% of people in Elizabeth, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elizabeth, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Elizabeth, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,566 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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