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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Garwood

New Jersey · 4,153 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Garwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $186,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,153
−2%since 1990
from 4,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,389 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 6,503 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+6%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Garwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,571
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,944
+55%since 1990
from $17,425 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$186,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$913
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $749 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
36.7% rent
3.5
−13%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,194)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(228)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,851)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5%(207)
Asian1.3%(55)
Diversity Score15.9%(659)
16
+195%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.6%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−4%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garwood, New Jersey?

Garwood, New Jersey has about 4,153 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garwood, New Jersey earns about $52,571 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 $186,400, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Garwood, New Jersey?

About 27.6% 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 5.1% of people in Garwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Garwood, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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