City · New Jersey
Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield, city, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Garfield had 33,353 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 32,655 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 32,783 (±46). GEOID 3425770.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,353
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,655 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,783 ±46
Median household income
$79,700
±$4,632 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$475,500
±$19,756 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,688
±$59 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Garfield and what county is it in?
Garfield is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 15,469 residents per square mile in 2020.
Garfield is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Garfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 33,353 people lived in Garfield on July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 32,655 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 32,783 (±46).
| Measure | Garfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,783 ±46 | 962,316 | +1,138 |
| Households | 11,191 ±485 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.93 ±0.13 | 2.68 | +0.19 |
| Housing units | 11,846 ±539 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Garfield's population since 2000
From 29,786 in 2000 to 33,353 in 2025: up 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Garfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Garfield?
The median resident of Garfield is 38.8 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 47.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 41.8%. 47.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Garfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 ±1.1 | 42.0 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±1.9 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±1.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±1.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 47.3% ±3.3 pts | 22.7% | +8.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.8% ±3.4 pts | 51.3% | −11.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 16.8% | +1.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 47.9% ±3.0 pts | 31.8% | +4.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.5% ±3.5 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.3% ±2.3 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8% ±2.5 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.8% ±2.6 pts | 53.1% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±1.6 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.8% ±2.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Garfield earn?
Half of Garfield's 11,191 households earn less than $79,700 a year (±$4,632), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $77,459 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Garfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,700 ±$4,632 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $103,293 ±$7,033 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,515 ±$2,153 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±2.7 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.8% ±5.6 pts | 7.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±2.3 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±2.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Garfield?
Owners occupy 44.7% of Garfield's occupied homes and renters 55.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $475,500 by its owner (±$19,756). The median renter pays $1,688 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Garfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $475,500 ±$19,756 | $623,000 | +$59,033 |
| Median gross rent | $1,688 ±$59 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±5.2 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,870 ±$189 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.7% ±3.9 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.3% ±3.9 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 11,846 ±539 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.7% ±2.5 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.9% ±3.3 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±2.1 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Garfield building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Garfield in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Garfield work and get to work?
68.4% of Garfield's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Garfield | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6% ±2.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±1.3 pts | 5.8% | +3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4% ±3.6 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.7% ±2.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.8% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±2.1 pts | 18.5% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min ±1.5 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Garfield?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Garfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,180 (Tract 214) to $107,119 (Tract 212).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 212Bergen County | 6,499 | $107,119 |
| Tract 215Bergen County | 5,206 | $79,256 |
| Tract 216Bergen County | 4,905 | $71,637 |
| Tract 214Bergen County | 4,812 | $59,180 |
| Tract 213Bergen County | 4,405 | $80,320 |
| Tract 211.01Bergen County | 4,093 | $81,588 |
| Tract 211.02Bergen County | 2,863 | $89,054 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Garfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Garfield compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Garfield is the 1,244th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Garfield ranks 651st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 25th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 243rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 787 |
| Median household income | 651st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 718th | 785 |
| Median home value | 312th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 432nd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 70th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 662nd | 780 |
| Median age | 626th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 717th | 777 |
| Work from home | 661st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 519th | 787 |
Garfield's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Garfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Garfield?
7 of the 57 figures for Garfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Garfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Garfield.