Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Elmwood Park, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,412

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.6%10,396

Hispanic/Latino

29.5%6,323

Black

10.4%2,217

Asian

9.3%1,994

Two or More

1.3%278

Other

1%204

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%309

High School Diploma

28.8%4,428

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%1,119

Some College (1+ yr)

8.2%1,255

Associate's Degree

9.4%1,439

Bachelor's Degree

22.6%3,479

Master's Degree

8.8%1,354

Professional Degree

2.1%323

Doctorate

1.6%240

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

35.1%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$483,700

Median Renti

$2,074

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%4,289

Renter-Occupied

42.5%3,173

Total Units

7,765

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%158

$50K–$100K

3.2%138

$150K–$200K

1.6%69

$200K–$300K

5.4%231

$300K–$500K

40.2%1,723

$500K–$1M

45%1,928

$1M+

1%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

184

$1,500–$2,000

963

$2,000+

1,727

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%112

2010–2019

8.9%694

2000–2009

1.5%113

1990–1999

4.7%366

1980–1989

5.1%396

1970–1979

8%619

1960–1969

13.7%1,066

1950–1959

27.6%2,142

1940–1949

18%1,396

1939 or earlier

11.1%861

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%5,839

Electricity

12.2%907

Fuel Oil

4.9%368

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%252

Other

0.8%60

No Fuel

0.5%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,740

Mean Household Incomei

$123,193

Per Capita Incomei

$43,773

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

11,987

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%180

$10K–$15K

4.9%367

$15K–$20K

2.5%186

$20K–$25K

1.5%113

$25K–$30K

2.1%160

$30K–$35K

4.5%336

$35K–$40K

3.4%255

$40K–$45K

2.3%169

$45K–$50K

4.5%333

$50K–$60K

3.5%258

$60K–$75K

7.6%566

$75K–$100K

9.2%689

$100K–$125K

14.8%1,104

$125K–$150K

8.8%658

$150K–$200K

10.7%801

$200K+

17.2%1,287

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

509

Residentsi

1,085

Avg. Tenant Renti

$625/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

38 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers509 homes93% occupied$625/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,740/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

75%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

21%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7,36034.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

967

India

687

Philippines

203

Guatemala

180

Korea

119

China

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,753

Avg. Commutei

27.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,050

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

405(2.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured