Elmwood Park borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Elmwood Park borough has a 2024 population of 21,283. Elmwood Park borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.13% annually but its population has decreased by -0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,364 in 2020.
The average household income in Elmwood Park borough is $118,200 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Elmwood Park borough is 39.9 years: 38.5 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elmwood Park borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,263 | 57.61% |
| Other race | 2,794 | 13.13% |
| Black or African American | 2,105 | 9.89% |
| Asian | 2,062 | 9.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,013 | 9.46% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,267 | 2.92 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Married | 3,939 | 3.42 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Non Family | 1,880 | 1.34 | 54 | 46 |
| Female | 1,111 | 3.7 | 25.7 | 74.3 |
| Male | 337 | 3.37 | 48.4 | 51.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 717 | 4.7% |
| Associates Degree | 1,446 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,685 | 24.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,763 | 11.56% |
| High School Graduate | 4,676 | 30.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 717 | 4.7% |
| Some College | 2,245 | 14.72% |
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 | 8,102 | 7,554 | 2,535 |
| Hispanic | 4,218 | 3,724 | 1,343 |
| Other Race | 1,974 | 1,724 | 668 |
| Asian | 1,617 | 1,447 | 1,006 |
| 2+ Races | 1,269 | 1,035 | 288 |
| Black | 1,103 | 947 | 520 |
| Native American | 33 | 28 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,265 | $77,661 | $59,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,250 | $83,967 | $70,441 |
| High School Graduate | $48,510 | $48,029 | $50,298 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,649 | $58,542 | $53,523 |
| Overall | $57,116 | $65,495 | $51,551 |
| Some College | $51,026 | $59,354 | $34,635 |
$57,116
Average Earnings
$65,495
Average Male
$51,551
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.64% of Elmwood Park borough residents speak only English, while 53.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,280 | 834 | 13.28% |
| White | 10,387 | 622 | 5.99% |
| Black | 2,105 | 570 | 27.08% |
| Other | 2,755 | 344 | 12.49% |
| Multiple | 2,013 | 208 | 10.33% |
| Asian | 2,062 | 86 | 4.17% |
| Native | 50 | 14 | 28% |
9.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.15%
Male Poverty Rate
11.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elmwood Park borough is Native, with 28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elmwood Park borough is Asian, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.77% |
| Some College | 5.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.46% |
| Female Employed | 6.91% |
| Male Employed | 1.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,789 | $126,182 |
| Households | $100,852 | $118,200 |
| Married Families | $109,537 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,212 | $87,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
537
Number of Veterans
440
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 192 |
| Vietnam | 176 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 220 |
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 18 to 34 | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 2.74% |
| Other Race | 62 | 3.01% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
47.75%
Born in Elmwood Park borough
64.41%
Native Born
35.59%
Foreign Born
11.42%
Non Citizen
24.17%
Naturalized
64.41% of Elmwood Park borough residents were born in the United States, with 47.75% having been born in New Jersey. 11.42% 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 | 21,418 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2028 | 21,391 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 21,364 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 21,337 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2025 | 21,310 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 21,283 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2023 | 21,256 | 27 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 21,229 | -69 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 21,298 | -66 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 21,364 | 1,399 | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 19,965 | -71 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 20,036 | -80 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 20,116 | 35 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 20,081 | -19 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 20,100 | 38 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 20,062 | 33 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 20,029 | 348 | 1.77% |
| 2012 | 19,681 | 58 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,623 | 113 | 0.58% |
| 2010 | 19,510 | 0 | 0% |