Garfield city is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Garfield city has a 2024 population of 32,544. Garfield city is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,555 in 2020.
The average household income in Garfield city is $101,293 with a poverty rate of 14.22%. The median age in Garfield city is 39 years: 39.8 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,015 | 58.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,448 | 16.76% |
| Other race | 4,738 | 14.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,955 | 6.02% |
| Asian | 1,282 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.2% |
| 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 | 11,541 | 2.81 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Married | 5,547 | 3.45 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 2,810 | 1.24 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Female | 2,216 | 3.24 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 968 | 2.76 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
45.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,187 | 5.16% |
| Associates Degree | 1,857 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,533 | 15.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,048 | 8.9% |
| High School Graduate | 8,491 | 36.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,393 | 10.4% |
| Some College | 3,490 | 15.17% |
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 | 11,013 | 9,598 | 3,143 |
| Hispanic | 9,623 | 7,619 | 1,878 |
| 2+ Races | 3,369 | 2,723 | 707 |
| Other Race | 3,328 | 2,552 | 504 |
| Black | 1,358 | 1,265 | 137 |
| Asian | 1,026 | 975 | 418 |
| Native American | 64 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 95.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,014 | $66,780 | $51,587 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,788 | $78,208 | $77,526 |
| High School Graduate | $39,104 | $45,425 | $32,739 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,944 | $42,716 | $18,728 |
| Overall | $48,266 | $55,502 | $41,821 |
| Some College | $48,214 | $56,462 | $44,597 |
$48,266
Average Earnings
$55,502
Average Male
$41,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.74% of Garfield city residents speak only English, while 67.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,616 | 2,781 | 19.03% |
| White | 14,348 | 1,290 | 8.99% |
| Multiple | 5,420 | 909 | 16.77% |
| Other | 4,659 | 849 | 18.22% |
| Black | 1,955 | 433 | 22.15% |
| Asian | 1,282 | 104 | 8.11% |
| Native | 64 | 21 | 32.81% |
14.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.07%
Male Poverty Rate
17.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield city is Native, with 32.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield city is Asian, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.46% |
| Some College | 12.1% |
| High School | 11.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 9.71% |
| Male Employed | 4.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,333 | $109,512 |
| Households | $75,701 | $101,293 |
| Married Families | $96,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,255 | $58,120 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
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
616
Number of Veterans
568
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 289 |
| Vietnam | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 462 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 1.57% |
| Black | 84 | 5.9% |
| Other Race | 32 | 0.87% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
39.16%
Born in Garfield city
52.72%
Native Born
47.28%
Foreign Born
19.59%
Non Citizen
27.7%
Naturalized
52.72% of Garfield city residents were born in the United States, with 39.16% having been born in New Jersey. 19.59% 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 | 32,984 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 32,896 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 32,808 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 32,720 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 32,632 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 32,544 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 32,456 | 88 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 32,368 | -142 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 32,510 | -45 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 32,555 | 748 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 31,807 | 66 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 31,741 | -111 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 31,852 | 337 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 31,515 | 114 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 31,401 | 164 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 31,237 | 184 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 31,053 | 162 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 30,891 | 173 | 0.56% |
| 2011 | 30,718 | 173 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 30,545 | 0 | 0% |