Cranford township is located in Union County New Jersey. Cranford township has a 2024 population of 23,719. Cranford township is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,817 in 2020.
The average household income in Cranford township is $196,676 with a poverty rate of 2.69%. The median age in Cranford township is 42.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cranford township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,482 | 85.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,459 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 725 | 3.04% |
| Other race | 612 | 2.57% |
| Black or African American | 554 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,410 | 2.5 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 5,596 | 3.23 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 3,003 | 1.13 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 481 | 2.57 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Male | 330 | 2.6 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 1.21% |
| Associates Degree | 700 | 4.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,417 | 37.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,602 | 27.07% |
| High School Graduate | 3,001 | 17.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 274 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 1,801 | 10.59% |
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 | 14,587 | 14,274 | 9,703 |
| Hispanic | 1,125 | 1,068 | 614 |
| 2+ Races | 842 | 793 | 523 |
| Asian | 603 | 603 | 441 |
| Black | 406 | 304 | 52 |
| Other Race | 362 | 351 | 201 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,529 | $112,754 | $90,040 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,015 | $152,197 | $93,094 |
| High School Graduate | $52,500 | $68,958 | $45,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,393 | $2,499 | $33,269 |
| Overall | $94,519 | $107,820 | $80,304 |
| Some College | $70,446 | $77,500 | $53,056 |
$94,519
Average Earnings
$107,820
Average Male
$80,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.91% of Cranford township residents speak only English, while 13.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,033 | 513 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 725 | 81 | 11.17% |
| Multiple | 1,417 | 18 | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,709 | 14 | 0.82% |
| Black | 462 | 13 | 2.81% |
| Other | 603 | 8 | 1.33% |
2.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.5%
Male Poverty Rate
2.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cranford township is Asian, with 11.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cranford township is Hispanic, with 0.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.5% |
| High School | 5.94% |
| Some College | 3.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.73% |
| Male Employed | 0.98% |
| Female Employed | 0.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $200,774 | $239,835 |
| Households | $148,629 | $196,676 |
| Married Families | $210,566 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,061 | $99,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
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
756
Number of Veterans
716
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 276 |
| First Gulf War | 104 |
| World War II | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 314 |
| 65 to 74 | 252 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 617 | 3.84% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 4.59% |
| Black | 32 | 7.57% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.11% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
66.41%
Born in Cranford township
90.04%
Native Born
9.96%
Foreign Born
2.45%
Non Citizen
7.51%
Naturalized
90.04% of Cranford township residents were born in the United States, with 66.41% having been born in New Jersey. 2.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,609 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 23,631 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 23,653 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 23,675 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 23,697 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 23,719 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 23,741 | -22 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 23,763 | -249 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 24,012 | 195 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 23,817 | -248 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 24,065 | -36 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 24,101 | 54 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 24,047 | 63 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 23,984 | 84 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 23,900 | 568 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 23,332 | 196 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 23,136 | 273 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 22,863 | 96 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 22,767 | 98 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 22,669 | 0 | 0% |