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Maywood

New Jersey · 9,555 residents · 1.287 sq mi
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Maywood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $412,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,555
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,424 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Maywood
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,792
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,113 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,461
+30%since 2000
from $28,117 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$412,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $880 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+55%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(7,330)
Black2.6%(247)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(1,115)
Asian7.1%(679)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(4,381)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(6,081)
Black4.8%(460)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(1,785)
Asian10.9%(1,042)
Other0.7%(67)
Diversity Score66.8%(6,381)
Diversity Score
67
+45%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maywood, New Jersey?

Maywood, New Jersey has about 9,555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maywood, New Jersey earns about $82,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maywood, New Jersey expensive?

In Maywood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $412,500, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Maywood, New Jersey?

About 40.1% of adults age 25 and over in Maywood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maywood, New Jersey?

About 4.8% of people in Maywood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maywood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Maywood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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