Statistic Garfield New Jersey National
Population 31,722 8,882,190 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 15,027 1,215 91
Median age 37.9 39.5 37.7
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 52% 56% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 40% 45% 43%
Speak English 35% 69% 79%
Speak Spanish 36% 16% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Garfield is 1137% higher than New Jersey
  • The median age in Garfield is 4% lower than New Jersey
  • In Garfield 80.06% of the population is White
  • In Garfield 5.57% of the population is Black
  • In Garfield 2.53% of the population is Asian

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      Garfield population breakdown by race

      Race Garfield New Jersey National
      White 80.06% 68.15% 73.35%
      Black 5.57% 13.54% 12.63%
      Asian 2.53% 9.19% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.21% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.03% 0.03% 0.18%
      Mixed race 4.51% 2.53% 3.06%
      Other race 7.30% 6.35% 4.75%
      In Garfield, 41.1% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Garfield, NJ demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).