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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Elmwood Park

New Jersey · 17,623 residents · 2.643 sq mi
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Elmwood Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,248. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $183,900. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,623
−7%vs 2000
vs 18,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,668 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 7,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 38.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K18K20K21K22K1990201020202024Elmwood Park
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,248
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,319 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,910
−21%vs 2000
vs $22,588 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$183,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $191,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$623
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $897 in 2000
US average: $450
62.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.7% in 2000
37.6% rent
4.8
+32%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(14,138)
Black2%(379)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(2,535)
Asian7.8%(1,474)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(9,277)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(16,536)
Black0.9%(159)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,425)
Asian3.5%(620)
Other1.7%(308)
Diversity Score29.9%(5,273)
30
−39%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.7%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?

Elmwood Park, New Jersey has about 17,623 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Elmwood Park, New Jersey earns about $38,248 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmwood Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Elmwood Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $183,900, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elmwood Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?

About 3.1% of people in Elmwood Park, 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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