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CITY · 2020 ACS

Garwood

New Jersey · 4,454 residents · 0.65 sq mi
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Garwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,732. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $409,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,454
+7%since 2000
from 4,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.5
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Garwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(186)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(228)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(249)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.4%(194)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(216)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.9%(663)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.2%(633)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(631)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(650)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(443)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(244)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(117)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,732
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,538
+76%since 2000
from $26,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,552
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $913 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−20%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Garwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,851)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5%(207)
Asian1.3%(55)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(3,436)
Black1.5%(69)
Hispanic / Latino15%(670)
Asian2.7%(119)
Other2.2%(96)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian2.9%(124)
Mexican1.8%(80)
Colombian0.7%(30)
Guatemalan0.4%(19)
Argentine0.4%(19)
Cuban0.3%(14)
Dominican0.3%(11)
Ecuadorian0.2%(10)
Uruguayan0.2%(9)
Asian origin
Filipino1.9%(84)
Japanese0.5%(21)
Chinese0.4%(17)
Korean0.1%(5)
Ancestry
Italian23.9%(1,037)
Irish14%(606)
German10.5%(454)
American6.9%(301)
Polish5.9%(254)
English4.8%(210)
Ukrainian2.6%(113)
Norwegian2.2%(94)
Russian2%(86)
French1.7%(75)
Slovak1.6%(70)
Greek1.5%(64)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Egyptian1.4%(59)
Scottish1.2%(54)
Portuguese1.2%(51)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(51)
British1%(44)
Romanian0.5%(21)
Bulgarian0.5%(20)
Austrian0.3%(14)
Dutch0.3%(14)
Croatian0.3%(11)
Israeli0.3%(11)
Lebanese0.2%(10)
Brazilian0.2%(10)
Canadian0.2%(9)
Lithuanian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.8%(894)
Married48.5%(1,037)
Widowed0.7%(15)
Divorced8.9%(191)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(608)
Married51.4%(1,055)
Widowed7.7%(158)
Divorced11.3%(233)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garwood, New Jersey?

Garwood, New Jersey has about 4,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garwood, New Jersey earns about $90,732 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 $409,600, and the typical rent is about $1,552 a month.

How educated are people in Garwood, New Jersey?

About 41.9% 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 5.8% of people in Garwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Garwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 227 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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