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Elmwood Park

New Jersey · 21,422 residents · 2.643 sq mi
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Elmwood Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,422
+13%since 2000
from 18,925 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,105 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 7,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K20K21K22K1990201020202024Elmwood Park
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,779
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,204
+43%since 2000
from $22,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,698
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(10,928)
Black7%(1,494)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(5,898)
Asian11%(2,367)
Other3%(635)
Diversity Score80.3%(17,209)
Diversity Score
80
+64%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
33.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?

Elmwood Park, New Jersey has about 21,422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elmwood Park, New Jersey earns about $75,779 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 $369,500, and the typical rent is about $1,698 a month.

How educated are people in Elmwood Park, New Jersey?

About 31.4% 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 9.4% of people in Elmwood Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmwood Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmwood Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,799 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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