Bloomfield township is located in Essex County New Jersey. Bloomfield township has a 2024 population of 54,424. Bloomfield township is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 2.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 52,871 in 2020.
The average household income in Bloomfield township is $118,953 with a poverty rate of 8.55%. The median age in Bloomfield township is 37.5 years: 35.7 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bloomfield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,924 | 49.25% |
| Black or African American | 10,915 | 20.74% |
| Two or more races | 6,211 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 4,802 | 9.12% |
| Other race | 4,643 | 8.82% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,590 | 2.52 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Married | 9,376 | 3.37 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Non Family | 7,751 | 1.24 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Female | 2,793 | 3.12 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 670 | 3.06 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
51.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,414 | 3.84% |
| Associates Degree | 2,628 | 7.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,552 | 31.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,042 | 16.42% |
| High School Graduate | 8,458 | 22.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,391 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 5,310 | 14.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,079 | 15,117 | 8,259 |
| Hispanic | 8,665 | 7,682 | 3,313 |
| Black | 6,964 | 6,576 | 3,292 |
| Asian | 3,678 | 3,313 | 2,359 |
| 2+ Races | 3,621 | 3,350 | 1,671 |
| Other Race | 2,915 | 2,622 | 797 |
| Native American | 127 | 50 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,864 | $76,795 | $72,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,857 | $97,143 | $72,328 |
| High School Graduate | $43,447 | $46,667 | $37,192 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,512 | $37,208 | $25,025 |
| Overall | $60,325 | $61,985 | $57,136 |
| Some College | $50,288 | $57,923 | $44,826 |
$60,325
Average Earnings
$61,985
Average Male
$57,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.38% of Bloomfield township residents speak only English, while 33.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,316 | 1,543 | 10.78% |
| White | 19,990 | 1,272 | 6.36% |
| Black | 10,759 | 1,164 | 10.82% |
| Other | 4,640 | 825 | 17.78% |
| Asian | 4,645 | 397 | 8.55% |
| Multiple | 6,146 | 329 | 5.35% |
| Native | 132 | 8 | 6.06% |
8.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bloomfield township is Other, with 17.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bloomfield township is Multiple, with 5.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.51% |
| High School | 10.26% |
| Some College | 7.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.22% |
| Female Employed | 3.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,152 | $142,737 |
| Households | $92,233 | $118,953 |
| Married Families | $136,308 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,165 | $76,440 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,046
Number of Veterans
1,022
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 331 |
| Vietnam | 282 |
| First Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 289 |
| 65 to 74 | 198 |
| 18 to 34 | 145 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 1.67% |
| Black | 150 | 1.77% |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 2.39% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.04% |
| Other Race | 35 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.34%
Born in Bloomfield township
75.93%
Native Born
24.07%
Foreign Born
7.02%
Non Citizen
17.04%
Naturalized
75.93% of Bloomfield township residents were born in the United States, with 51.34% having been born in New Jersey. 7.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 58,034 | 722 | 1.26% |
| 2028 | 57,312 | 722 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 56,590 | 722 | 1.29% |
| 2026 | 55,868 | 722 | 1.31% |
| 2025 | 55,146 | 722 | 1.33% |
| 2024 | 54,424 | 722 | 1.34% |
| 2023 | 53,702 | 722 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 52,980 | 163 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 52,817 | -54 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 52,871 | 2,692 | 5.36% |
| 2019 | 50,179 | -46 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 50,225 | -17 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 50,242 | 1,996 | 4.14% |
| 2016 | 48,246 | 375 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 47,871 | 271 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 47,600 | 55 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 47,545 | 152 | 0.32% |
| 2012 | 47,393 | -123 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 47,516 | 154 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 47,362 | 0 | 0% |