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Totowa

New Jersey · 10,177 residents · 4 sq mi
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Totowa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,309. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $189,200. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

10,177
+3%vs 2000
vs 9,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,544 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,309
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,408 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,940
−32%vs 2000
vs $26,561 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$189,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $197,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$714
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $935 in 2000
US average: $450
81.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.1% in 2000
18.7% rent
4.1
+25%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,822)
Black1.1%(109)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(630)
Asian2.3%(223)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(2,253)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,859)
Black1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(247)
Asian2%(205)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score13.1%(1,328)
13
−43%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.1%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 13.6 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 Totowa, New Jersey?

Totowa, New Jersey has about 10,177 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Totowa, New Jersey earns about $46,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Totowa, New Jersey expensive?

In Totowa, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $189,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Totowa, New Jersey?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Totowa, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Totowa, New Jersey?

About 3.1% of people in Totowa, 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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