Elmwood Park, NJ Demographics

A map of Elmwood Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,396	10,928	48.6%	51.0%
Hispanic	6,323	5,898	29.5%	27.5%
Black	2,217	1,494	10.4%	7.0%
Asian	1,994	2,367	9.3%	11.0%
Multiracial	278	472	1.3%	2.2%
Native American/Other	204	263	1.0%	1.2%

Elmwood Park, New Jersey has an estimated population of 21,412, a less than 1% change from the 21,422 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% White, 29.5% Hispanic, 10.4% Black, 9.3% Asian, 1.3% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmwood Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmwood Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elmwood Park, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 65.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmwood Park is ranked the 52nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. 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 was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmwood Park's White Population

10,396 residents of Elmwood Park, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmwood Park is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Elmwood Park ranks 557th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood Park's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Elmwood Park's population has decreased from 51.0% to 48.6%.

Elmwood Park is more White than neighboring Garfield (41.8% White), Paterson (7.8% White), Lodi (42.7% White), and Passaic (14.1% White). Elmwood Park is less White than neighboring Fair Lawn (64.9% White).

Elmwood Park's Black Population

2,217 residents of Elmwood Park, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmwood Park is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Elmwood Park ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Black residents' share of Elmwood Park's population has increased from 7.0% to 10.4%.

Elmwood Park is more Black than neighboring Garfield (5.3% Black), Fair Lawn (3.9% Black), Lodi (7.3% Black), and Passaic (6.8% Black). Elmwood Park is less Black than neighboring Paterson (22.1% Black).

Elmwood Park's Asian Population

1,994 residents of Elmwood Park, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmwood Park is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Elmwood Park ranks 126th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Asian residents' share of Elmwood Park's population has decreased from 11.0% to 9.3%.

Elmwood Park is more Asian than neighboring Garfield (3.7% Asian), Paterson (4.1% Asian), Lodi (6.7% Asian), and Passaic (4.4% Asian). Elmwood Park is less Asian than neighboring Fair Lawn (14.3% Asian).

Elmwood Park's Hispanic Population

6,323 residents of Elmwood Park, or 29.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmwood Park is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elmwood Park ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmwood Park's population has increased from 27.5% to 29.5%.

Elmwood Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Fair Lawn (13.7% Hispanic). Elmwood Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Garfield (47.3% Hispanic), Paterson (64.5% Hispanic), Lodi (39% Hispanic), and Passaic (73.3% Hispanic).

Elmwood Park's Native American/Other Population

204 residents of Elmwood Park, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmwood Park is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmwood Park ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmwood Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Elmwood Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garfield (0.5% Native American/Other), Fair Lawn (0.9% Native American/Other), Paterson (0.6% Native American/Other), and Passaic (0.6% Native American/Other). Elmwood Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lodi (1.6% Native American/Other).

Elmwood Park's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Elmwood Park, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmwood Park is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elmwood Park ranks 578th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmwood Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmwood Park's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.3%.

Elmwood Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Paterson (0.8% Multiracial), and Passaic (0.7% Multiracial). Elmwood Park is less Multiracial than neighboring Garfield (1.4% Multiracial), Fair Lawn (2.3% Multiracial), and Lodi (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.