Cranford is a CDP located in Union County New Jersey. Cranford has a 2024 population of 2,016. Cranford is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 0.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,008 in 2020.
The average household income in Cranford is $121,565 with a poverty rate of 3.13%. The median age in Cranford is 43.6 years: 42.5 years for males, and 49.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cranford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,450 | 81.32% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 6.79% |
| Other race | 88 | 4.94% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 3.53% |
| Asian | 61 | 3.42% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 968 | 1.76 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Non Family | 629 | 1.2 | 25 | 75 |
| Married | 256 | 2.7 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 64 | 3.33 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
| Female | 19 | 2.21 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
2.67
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
34.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 0.98% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 2.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 600 | 41.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 275 | 19.23% |
| High School Graduate | 302 | 21.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 146 | 10.21% |
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 | 1,233 | 1,173 | 785 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 74 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 69 | 35 |
| Black | 59 | 56 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 25 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,448 | $83,145 | $91,534 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,250 | $103,068 | $73,611 |
| High School Graduate | $22,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $76,088 | $76,528 | $72,361 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $53,500 | $0 |
$76,088
Average Earnings
$76,528
Average Male
$72,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.28% of Cranford residents speak only English, while 19.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,398 | 45 | 3.22% |
| Black | 35 | 8 | 22.86% |
3.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
5.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cranford is Black, with 22.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cranford is White, with 3.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81.48% |
| High School | 1.57% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $174,583 | $198,017 |
| Households | $82,222 | $121,565 |
| Married Families | $201,087 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,250 | $77,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 2.93% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 21.82% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15.46% |
| Asian | 8 | 18.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
57.04%
Born in Cranford
82.16%
Native Born
17.84%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
13.4%
Naturalized
82.16% of Cranford residents were born in the United States, with 57.04% having been born in New Jersey. 4.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,016 | 144 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 1,872 | 144 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 1,728 | -116 | -6.29% |
| 2021 | 1,844 | -164 | -8.17% |
| 2020 | 2,008 | 0 | 0% |