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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Garwood

New Jersey · 4,227 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Garwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $166,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% 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

4,227
+2%vs 2000
vs 4,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,503 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 6,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Garwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,098
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,571 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,425
−35%vs 2000
vs $26,944 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$166,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $186,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$749
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $913 in 2000
US average: $450
65.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.3% in 2000
35.0% rent
4.1
+15%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,851)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5%(207)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.9%(659)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,194)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score5.4%(228)
5
−66%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.1%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 19.3 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 Garwood, New Jersey?

Garwood, New Jersey has about 4,227 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Garwood, New Jersey earns about $41,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Garwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $166,900, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Garwood, New Jersey?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Garwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garwood, New Jersey?

About 3.9% of people in Garwood, 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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