Garfield, NJ Demographics

A map of Garfield's Population by Race

Garfield, New Jersey has an estimated population of 32,783, a less than 1% change from the 32,655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.3% Hispanic, 41.8% White, 5.3% Black, 3.7% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garfield has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Garfield, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garfield is ranked the 28th 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). Garfield was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garfield's White Population

13,690 residents of Garfield, or 41.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garfield is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Garfield ranks 561st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garfield's White population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. White residents' share of Garfield's population has decreased from 50.2% to 41.8%.

Garfield is more White than neighboring Passaic (14.1% White). Garfield is less White than neighboring Wallington (70.2% White), Lodi (42.7% White), Elmwood Park (48.6% White), and Wood-Ridge (49% White).

Garfield's Black Population

1,753 residents of Garfield, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garfield is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Garfield ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Black residents' share of Garfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Garfield is more Black than neighboring Wallington (3% Black). Garfield is less Black than neighboring Lodi (7.3% Black), Elmwood Park (10.4% Black), Passaic (6.8% Black), and Wood-Ridge (6.8% Black).

Garfield's Asian Population

1,223 residents of Garfield, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garfield is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Garfield ranks 365th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Asian residents' share of Garfield's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.7%.

Garfield is less Asian than neighboring Wallington (3.9% Asian), Lodi (6.7% Asian), Elmwood Park (9.3% Asian), Passaic (4.4% Asian), and Wood-Ridge (21.9% Asian).

Garfield's Hispanic Population

15,505 residents of Garfield, or 47.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garfield is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Garfield ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Garfield's population has increased from 39.1% to 47.3%.

Garfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallington (18.9% Hispanic), Lodi (39% Hispanic), Elmwood Park (29.5% Hispanic), and Wood-Ridge (20.9% Hispanic). Garfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Passaic (73.3% Hispanic).

Garfield's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Garfield, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garfield is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Garfield ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Garfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wallington (1.2% Native American/Other), Lodi (1.6% Native American/Other), Elmwood Park (1% Native American/Other), Passaic (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wood-Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other).

Garfield's Multiracial Population

444 residents of Garfield, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garfield is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Garfield ranks 634th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Garfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Garfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Elmwood Park (1.3% Multiracial), Passaic (0.7% Multiracial), and Wood-Ridge (0.5% Multiracial). Garfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallington (2.7% 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.