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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Totowa

New Jersey · 9,892 residents · 4 sq mi
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Totowa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,408. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $197,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,892
−3%since 1990
from 10,177 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,473 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,544 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+4%since 1990
from 41.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Totowa
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,408
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,561
+48%since 1990
from $17,940 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$197,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$935
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $714 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
18.9% rent
3.3
−20%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,859)
Black1%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(247)
Asian2%(205)
Diversity Score13.1%(1,328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(8,822)
Black1.1%(109)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(630)
Asian2.3%(223)
Diversity Score22.8%(2,253)
23
+74%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 19.2 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 Totowa, New Jersey?

Totowa, New Jersey has about 9,892 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Totowa, New Jersey earns about $60,408 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 $197,600, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Totowa, New Jersey?

About 17.8% 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 4.1% of people in Totowa, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Totowa, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Totowa, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 285 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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