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.

Garwood, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,885

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.3%3,091

Hispanic/Latino

21.2%1,037

Other

7.7%378

Asian

4.5%220

Two or More

3%146

Black

0.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%28

High School Diploma

26.2%951

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%265

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%343

Associate's Degree

7.8%284

Bachelor's Degree

30.1%1,092

Master's Degree

9.4%343

Professional Degree

4.3%156

Doctorate

1.4%51

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

45.2%

Graduate+

15.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$533,300

Median Renti

$1,753

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.4%1,159

Renter-Occupied

45.6%970

Total Units

2,169

Homeownership

54.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%21

$200K–$300K

0.8%9

$300K–$500K

41.2%478

$500K–$1M

56.2%651

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

172

$1,500–$2,000

241

$2,000+

364

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%47

2010–2019

10.9%236

2000–2009

2.8%61

1990–1999

1.4%30

1980–1989

3.8%83

1970–1979

4.7%102

1960–1969

5.3%115

1950–1959

26.8%582

1940–1949

13.5%292

1939 or earlier

28.6%621

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.6%1,716

Electricity

12.7%271

Fuel Oil

3.3%71

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%49

Solar

1%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$110,670

Mean Household Incomei

$143,718

Per Capita Incomei

$63,436

Poverty Ratei

9.9%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

3,020

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%59

$10K–$15K

1.7%37

$15K–$20K

0.9%20

$20K–$25K

3.9%84

$25K–$30K

5.2%111

$30K–$35K

3.9%83

$35K–$40K

0.5%11

$40K–$45K

1.7%37

$45K–$50K

3.8%80

$50K–$60K

1%22

$60K–$75K

10.7%227

$75K–$100K

10.7%227

$100K–$125K

8.3%176

$125K–$150K

7.7%163

$150K–$200K

15%320

$200K+

22.2%472

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers7 homes

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

202/PRAC71 homes97% occupied$422/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $110,670/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

84%

Very low income$33K–$55K/yr

15%

Low income$55K–$89K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36% of subsidized households are minority

0% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

100% 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

93419.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Poland

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,735

Avg. Commutei

29.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,805

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

124(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured