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Garwood

New Jersey · 4,226 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Garwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,254. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $397,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,226
+2%since 2000
from 4,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,502 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 6,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Garwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,254
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,753
+33%since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$397,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,666)
Black1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(373)
Asian2%(86)
Other1%(40)
Diversity Score29%(1,227)
Diversity Score
29
+83%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garwood, New Jersey?

Garwood, New Jersey has about 4,226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garwood, New Jersey earns about $72,254 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 $397,700, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Garwood, New Jersey?

About 28.6% 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 1.8% 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 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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