Garfield, NJ Demographics
A map of Garfield's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 16,398 | 50.2% |
Hispanic | 12,781 | 39.1% |
Black | 1,684 | 5.2% |
Asian | 985 | 3.0% |
Multiracial | 531 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 276 | 0.8% |
Garfield, New Jersey had a population of 32,655 in 2020. It was 50.2% White, 5.2% Black, 3.0% Asian, 39.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Garfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Garfield is the 28th 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).
Garfield's White Population
16,398 residents of Garfield identify as White, or 50.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Garfield roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Garfield is ranked #561 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Garfield is more White than neighboring Lodi (39.7% White), and Passaic (15.3% White). Garfield is less White than neighboring Wallington (69.8% White), Elmwood Park (51% White), and Wood-Ridge (60.6% White).
Garfield's Black Population
1,684 residents of Garfield identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Garfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Garfield is ranked #224 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Garfield is more Black than neighboring Wallington (2.7% Black), and Wood-Ridge (3.3% Black). Garfield is less Black than neighboring Lodi (7.7% Black), Elmwood Park (7% Black), and Passaic (5.7% Black).
Garfield's Asian Population
985 residents of Garfield identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Garfield slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Garfield is ranked #364 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Garfield is less Asian than neighboring Wallington (5.8% Asian), Lodi (8.4% Asian), Elmwood Park (11% Asian), Passaic (3.7% Asian), and Wood-Ridge (16% Asian).
Garfield's Hispanic Population
12,781 residents of Garfield identify as Hispanic, or 39.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Garfield larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Garfield is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Garfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallington (19.4% Hispanic), Elmwood Park (27.5% Hispanic), and Wood-Ridge (17.1% Hispanic). Garfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Lodi (41.4% Hispanic), and Passaic (73.1% Hispanic).
Garfield's Native American/Other Population
276 residents of Garfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Garfield 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, Garfield is ranked #164 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Garfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallington (0.9% Native American/Other), Elmwood Park (1.2% Native American/Other), and Passaic (1.1% Native American/Other).
Garfield's Multiracial Population
531 residents of Garfield identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Garfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Garfield is ranked #632 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Garfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Wallington (1.4% Multiracial), and Passaic (1% Multiracial). Garfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Lodi (2% Multiracial), Elmwood Park (2.2% Multiracial), and Wood-Ridge (2.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.