Totowa borough is located in Passaic County New Jersey. Totowa borough has a 2024 population of 10,752. Totowa borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,024 in 2020.
The average household income in Totowa borough is $137,127 with a poverty rate of 3.83%. The median age in Totowa borough is 43.1 years: 40.4 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Totowa borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,331 | 67.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,872 | 17.14% |
| Black or African American | 749 | 6.86% |
| Other race | 503 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 464 | 4.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,892 | 2.75 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 2,052 | 3.41 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 961 | 1.35 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Female | 689 | 2.81 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 190 | 2.49 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 257 | 3.34% |
| Associates Degree | 474 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,129 | 27.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 790 | 10.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,257 | 29.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 316 | 4.1% |
| Some College | 1,475 | 19.16% |
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 | 5,346 | 5,043 | 2,077 |
| Hispanic | 1,446 | 1,266 | 400 |
| 2+ Races | 838 | 737 | 178 |
| Asian | 449 | 360 | 215 |
| Black | 418 | 417 | 201 |
| Other Race | 369 | 345 | 160 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.76%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 48.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,261 | $93,906 | $70,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,625 | $125,688 | $73,125 |
| High School Graduate | $46,532 | $44,853 | $50,682 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,250 | $0 | $36,029 |
| Overall | $63,435 | $67,770 | $61,756 |
| Some College | $57,483 | $64,342 | $50,893 |
$63,435
Average Earnings
$67,770
Average Male
$61,756
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.96% of Totowa borough residents speak only English, while 39.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,758 | 280 | 4.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,576 | 130 | 5.05% |
| Multiple | 1,872 | 75 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 462 | 2 | 0.43% |
| Black | 740 | 1 | 0.14% |
3.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.19%
Male Poverty Rate
3.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Totowa borough is Hispanic, with 5.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Totowa borough is Black, with 0.14% 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 1.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
| High School | 3.07% |
| Some College | 2.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.87% |
| Male Employed | 0.46% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,257 | $141,305 |
| Households | $114,177 | $137,127 |
| Married Families | $147,361 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,179 | $112,395 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
212
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 3.14% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 1.92% |
| Black | 17 | 3.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
66.52%
Born in Totowa borough
79.16%
Native Born
20.84%
Foreign Born
6.23%
Non Citizen
14.61%
Naturalized
79.16% of Totowa borough residents were born in the United States, with 66.52% having been born in New Jersey. 6.23% 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 | 10,587 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 10,620 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 10,653 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 10,686 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 10,719 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 10,752 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 10,785 | -33 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 10,818 | -108 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 10,926 | -98 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 11,024 | 232 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 10,792 | -11 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 10,803 | -22 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 10,825 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 10,830 | -15 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 10,845 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 10,848 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 10,850 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 10,851 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 10,868 | 53 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 10,815 | 0 | 0% |