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Garwood

County:
Union County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.65
State:
New Jersey

Garwood is a borough located in Union County, New Jersey. Garwood has a 2026 population of 5,804. Garwood is currently growing at a rate of 4.11% annually and its population has increased by 31.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,430 in 2020.

The median household income in Garwood is $110,670 with a poverty rate of 9.95%. The median age in Garwood is 42.3 years: 41.4 years for males, and 44.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.1 males.

5.8K
Total Population
8,924
Density (mi²)
229 4.11%
Growth

Garwood Population

Garwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,8042294.11%
20255,5752294.28%
20245,346991.89%
20235,2472114.19%
20225,03663114.32%
20214,405-46-1.03%
20204,430751.72%
20194,35500%
20184,355130.3%
20174,342120.28%
20164,330190.44%
20154,31150.12%
20144,30660.14%
20134,300240.56%
20124,276160.38%
20114,260210.5%
20104,239130.31%
20004,153-74-1.75%
19904,227-525-11.05%
19804,752-508-9.66%
19705,260-166-3.06%
19605,42680417.4%
19504,6221,00027.61%
19403,6222788.31%
19303,34400%

Median Age

Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.4 years

Garwood Adults

There are 4,001 adults, (997 of whom are seniors) in Garwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,382 (48.8%)
Male: 2,503 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Garwood includes 66.08% White, 19.26% other race, 4.5% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,22866.08%
Other race94119.26%
Two or more races4839.89%
Asian2204.5%
Black or African American130.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race56311.53%
Two or more races3376.9%
White1372.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,09163.28%
Other race3787.74%
Asian2204.5%
Two or more races1462.99%
Black or African American130.27%

Garwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Garwood 's average per capita income is $72,961. Household income levels show a median of $110,670. The poverty rate stands at 9.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$154,777-
Families$136,125$176,787
Households$110,670$143,718
Non Families$63,148$88,984

$72,961

Average Income

$110,670

Median Household Income

9.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)