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Garfield

New Jersey · 30,487 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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Garfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $371,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,487
+2%since 2000
from 29,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14,442 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 14,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K32K33K1990201020202024Garfield
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,407
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,748 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,022
+23%since 2000
from $19,530 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$371,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $178,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $777 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
61.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.2
+73%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(17,972)
Black5.1%(1,564)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(9,830)
Asian2.2%(659)
Other0.5%(160)
Diversity Score67%(20,436)
Diversity Score
67
+31%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
39.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, New Jersey?

Garfield, New Jersey has about 30,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garfield, New Jersey earns about $51,407 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 $371,900, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Garfield, New Jersey?

About 17.8% 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 13.0% of people in Garfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Garfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,760 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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