Borough · New Jersey
Totowa, New Jersey
Totowa, borough, in Passaic County, New Jersey. Totowa had 11,166 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 11,065 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,959 (±36). GEOID 3473140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,166
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,065 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,959 ±36
Median household income
$113,563
±$14,507 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$559,300
±$31,677 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,072
±$597 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Totowa and what county is it in?
Totowa is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 2,766 residents per square mile in 2020.
Totowa 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 Totowa, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,166 people lived in Totowa on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 11,065 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,959 (±36).
| Measure | Totowa | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,959 ±36 | 521,012 | +131 |
| Households | 3,916 ±222 | 178,936 | +321 |
| Average household size | 2.76 ±0.16 | 2.86 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,980 ±227 | 185,816 | +325 |
Totowa's population since 2000
From 9,892 in 2000 to 11,166 in 2025: up 12.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Totowa 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 Totowa?
The median resident of Totowa is 42.0 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.7%. 22.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Totowa | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±3.8 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% ±4.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±3.3 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 47.8% ±3.5 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.7% ±7.7 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.9% ±7.0 pts | 37.9% | −12.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±3.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.5% ±3.6 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.7% ±8.7 pts | 51.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±3.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±2.8 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±2.6 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.7% ±6.9 pts | 30.9% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±3.9 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.8% ±3.0 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Totowa earn?
Half of Totowa's 3,916 households earn less than $113,563 a year (±$14,507), against $87,522 in Passaic County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $130,007 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Totowa | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $113,563 ±$14,507 | $87,522 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $131,788 ±$13,033 | $117,469 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,964 ±$4,717 | $40,703 | −$7,212 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±3.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5% ±3.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9% ±7.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±3.4 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±3.5 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Totowa?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Totowa's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $559,300 by its owner (±$31,677). The median renter pays $2,072 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Totowa | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $559,300 ±$31,677 | $459,500 | +$102,466 |
| Median gross rent | $2,072 ±$597 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.2% ±18.3 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,923 ±$196 | $3,014 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6% ±8.1 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4% ±8.1 pts | 46.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,980 ±227 | 185,816 | +325 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±3.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.7% ±7.7 pts | 41.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.8% ±7.4 pts | 28.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±3.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
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 Totowa building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Totowa in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.1 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 Totowa work and get to work?
71.2% of Totowa's workers drive alone and 16.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Totowa | Passaic County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4% ±4.2 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.2% ±5.6 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±3.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.0% ±5.0 pts | 11.5% | +12.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±2.8 | 26.5 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 Totowa?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Totowa (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $106,406 (Tract 2238.02) to $122,557 (Tract 2238.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2238.02Passaic County | 8,135 | $106,406 |
| Tract 2238.01Passaic County | 2,774 | $122,557 |
| Tract 2239Passaic County | 50 | not published |
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 Totowa) · Census block assignment files
How does Totowa compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Totowa is the 2,969th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Totowa ranks 376th 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 | 99th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 391st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 320th | 787 |
| Median household income | 376th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 533rd | 785 |
| Median home value | 229th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 190th | 701 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 446th | 780 |
| Median age | 426th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 479th | 777 |
| Work from home | 397th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 650th | 787 |
Totowa's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Totowa 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 Totowa?
16 of the 57 figures for Totowa 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 Totowa 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 Totowa.