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.

Garfield, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

32,783

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

47.3%15,505

White

41.8%13,690

Black

5.3%1,753

Asian

3.7%1,223

Two or More

1.4%444

Other

0.5%168

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%802

High School Diploma

34.1%7,819

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%1,204

Some College (1+ yr)

9.3%2,119

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,794

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%4,013

Master's Degree

5.4%1,244

Professional Degree

0.9%210

Doctorate

1.9%443

HS or Higher

85.8%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$475,500

Median Renti

$1,688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.7%5,006

Renter-Occupied

55.3%6,185

Total Units

11,846

Homeownership

44.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%169

$100K–$150K

1.6%82

$150K–$200K

0.8%41

$200K–$300K

7.4%368

$300K–$500K

44.3%2,216

$500K–$1M

41%2,050

$1M+

1.6%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

229

$500–$750

249

$750–$1,000

248

$1,000–$1,250

638

$1,250–$1,500

896

$1,500–$2,000

2,084

$2,000+

1,746

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%521

2000–2009

4.6%544

1990–1999

4.9%583

1980–1989

4.8%564

1970–1979

7.4%873

1960–1969

11.2%1,322

1950–1959

20.6%2,440

1940–1949

12.3%1,455

1939 or earlier

29.9%3,544

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.4%8,992

Electricity

12.6%1,405

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%381

Fuel Oil

2.7%300

No Fuel

0.7%74

Other

0.3%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,700

Mean Household Incomei

$103,293

Per Capita Incomei

$35,515

Poverty Ratei

13.3%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

18,165

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%479

$10K–$15K

3.8%424

$15K–$20K

2.4%272

$20K–$25K

5%556

$25K–$30K

3.1%350

$30K–$35K

2.1%238

$35K–$40K

5.5%611

$40K–$45K

2.4%274

$45K–$50K

1.9%217

$50K–$60K

6.6%737

$60K–$75K

9.3%1,038

$75K–$100K

15.3%1,715

$100K–$125K

10.9%1,218

$125K–$150K

5.9%656

$150K–$200K

9.8%1,099

$200K+

11.7%1,307

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

853

Residentsi

1,599

Avg. Tenant Renti

$607/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

124 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing455 homes96% occupied$588/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers398 homes93% occupied$629/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,700/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

71.1%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

19%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

8.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $64K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

78.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

51.3% of subsidized households are minority

19.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.7% 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

15,68747.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

2,781

Mexico

1,010

Korea

248

India

235

Philippines

China

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,585

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,933

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

390(1.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.7%Insured

16.3%Uninsured

Garfield, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026