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Elizabeth

New Jersey · 124,969 residents · 12.319 sq mi
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Elizabeth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,770. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Jersey median. Despite a median home value of $356,600, the poverty rate sits 21% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124,969
+4%since 2000
from 120,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,144 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 9,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+2%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
107K115K124K132K140K1990201020202024Elizabeth
2024137K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,770
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,175 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,196
+27%since 2000
from $15,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,600
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.1
+85%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.8%(32,338)
Black18.5%(22,329)
Hispanic / Latino49.5%(59,627)
Asian2.3%(2,745)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.4%(94,519)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(22,705)
Black18.5%(23,072)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(74,353)
Asian2%(2,521)
Other1.7%(2,108)
Diversity Score72.1%(90,103)
Diversity Score
72
−8%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
46.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

Elizabeth, New Jersey has about 124,969 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elizabeth, New Jersey earns about $43,770 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 $356,600, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Elizabeth, New Jersey?

About 11.7% 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 16.7% 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 14,967 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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