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 $95,640 with a poverty rate of 14.83%. The median age in Garfield city is 38.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Garfield city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,459 | 69.16% |
| Other race | 4,029 | 12.41% |
| Two or more races | 3,194 | 9.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,815 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 940 | 2.89% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.04% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,544 | 2.81 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Married | 5,526 | 3.49 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 2,968 | 1.25 | 39 | 61 |
| Female | 2,125 | 3.27 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 925 | 2.68 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,202 | 5.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,899 | 8.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,239 | 14.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,831 | 8.03% |
| High School Graduate | 9,132 | 40.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,169 | 9.51% |
| Some College | 3,326 | 14.59% |
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 | 12,578 | 11,051 | 3,051 |
| Hispanic | 8,291 | 6,638 | 1,554 |
| Other Race | 2,873 | 2,261 | 505 |
| 2+ Races | 1,894 | 1,525 | 353 |
| Black | 1,237 | 1,128 | 115 |
| Asian | 715 | 648 | 320 |
| Native American | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,936 | $62,623 | $47,987 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,850 | $83,818 | $67,031 |
| High School Graduate | $40,683 | $48,613 | $34,225 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,007 | $37,058 | $16,875 |
| Overall | $46,837 | $53,954 | $39,453 |
| Some College | $52,567 | $62,253 | $43,949 |
$46,837
Average Earnings
$53,954
Average Male
$39,453
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.13% of Garfield city residents speak only English, while 66.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,985 | 2,928 | 22.55% |
| White | 16,617 | 1,568 | 9.44% |
| Multiple | 3,194 | 782 | 24.48% |
| Other | 3,958 | 564 | 14.25% |
| Black | 1,815 | 211 | 11.63% |
| Asian | 940 | 89 | 9.47% |
| Native | 22 | 22 | 100% |
14.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.81%
Male Poverty Rate
18.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Garfield city is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Garfield city is White, with 9.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.22% |
| Some College | 11.35% |
| High School | 9.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.3% |
| Female Employed | 9.83% |
| Male Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,761 | $103,392 |
| Households | $72,026 | $95,640 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,895 | $60,059 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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
810
Number of Veterans
762
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 377 |
| Vietnam | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 65 |
| World War II | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 280 |
| 75+ | 169 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 18 to 34 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 668 | 3.72% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 3.02% |
| Black | 52 | 3.97% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 1.59% |
| Other Race | 38 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 9 | 1.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
41.04%
Born in Garfield city
53.43%
Native Born
46.57%
Foreign Born
19.89%
Non Citizen
26.68%
Naturalized
53.43% of Garfield city residents were born in the United States, with 41.04% having been born in New Jersey. 19.89% 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% |