Elmwood Park, NJ Demographics

A map of Elmwood Park's Population by Race

Elmwood Park, New Jersey had a population of 21,422 in 2020. It was 51.0% White, 7.0% Black, 11.0% Asian, 27.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elmwood Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is the 53rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Elmwood Park's White Population

10,928 residents of Elmwood Park identify as White, or 51.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Elmwood Park roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is ranked #556 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood Park is more White than neighboring Garfield (50.2% White), Paterson (7.8% White), Lodi (39.7% White), and Passaic (15.3% White). Elmwood Park is less White than neighboring Fair Lawn (66.7% White).

Elmwood Park's Black Population

1,494 residents of Elmwood Park identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elmwood Park slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is ranked #180 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood Park is more Black than neighboring Garfield (5.2% Black), Fair Lawn (2.2% Black), and Passaic (5.7% Black). Elmwood Park is less Black than neighboring Paterson (23% Black), and Lodi (7.7% Black).

Elmwood Park's Asian Population

2,367 residents of Elmwood Park identify as Asian, or 11.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elmwood Park roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is ranked #126 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood Park is more Asian than neighboring Garfield (3% Asian), Paterson (5% Asian), Lodi (8.4% Asian), and Passaic (3.7% Asian). Elmwood Park is less Asian than neighboring Fair Lawn (12.8% Asian).

Elmwood Park's Hispanic Population

5,898 residents of Elmwood Park identify as Hispanic, or 27.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elmwood Park slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is ranked #81 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Fair Lawn (15.4% Hispanic). Elmwood Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Garfield (39.1% Hispanic), Paterson (61.9% Hispanic), Lodi (41.4% Hispanic), and Passaic (73.1% Hispanic).

Elmwood Park's Native American/Other Population

263 residents of Elmwood Park identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elmwood Park roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is ranked #69 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garfield (0.8% Native American/Other), Fair Lawn (0.6% Native American/Other), Paterson (0.9% Native American/Other), Lodi (0.8% Native American/Other), and Passaic (1.1% Native American/Other).

Elmwood Park's Multiracial Population

472 residents of Elmwood Park identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elmwood Park roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Elmwood Park is ranked #564 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elmwood Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Garfield (1.6% Multiracial), Paterson (1.4% Multiracial), Lodi (2% Multiracial), and Passaic (1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.