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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garfield

New Jersey · 26,727 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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Garfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,649. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $168,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,727
−10%vs 2000
vs 29,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
12,661 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 14,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Garfield
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,649
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,748 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,963
−23%vs 2000
vs $19,530 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$168,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $178,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$615
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $777 in 2000
US average: $450
42.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.2% in 2000
57.4% rent
5.3
+27%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(21,560)
Black2.6%(778)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(5,989)
Asian2.6%(787)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(15,185)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(25,106)
Black2.3%(616)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(2,453)
Asian1.5%(392)
Other2.3%(613)
Diversity Score31.5%(8,406)
31
−38%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 16.6 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 Garfield, New Jersey?

Garfield, New Jersey has about 26,727 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Garfield, New Jersey earns about $31,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Garfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $168,300, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, New Jersey?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, New Jersey?

About 7.4% of people in Garfield, 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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