Garwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Garwood's Population by Race

Garwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,885, an increase from the 4,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 7.7% Native American/Other, 4.5% Asian, 3.0% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Garwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Garwood has become considerably 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 Garwood, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Garwood is ranked the 303rd 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). Garwood was ranked the 318th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Garwood's White Population

3,091 residents of Garwood, or 63.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Garwood is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Garwood ranks 320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garwood's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Garwood's population has decreased from 77.1% to 63.3%.

Garwood is more White than neighboring Kenilworth (56.2% White), and Springfield (20.9% White). Garwood is less White than neighboring Cranford (80.8% White), Westfield (76.5% White), and Mountainside (71.3% White).

Garwood's Black Population

13 residents of Garwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Garwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Garwood ranks 498th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 81.2%. Black residents' share of Garwood's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.3%.

Garwood is less Black than neighboring Cranford (4.5% Black), Westfield (2.4% Black), Kenilworth (5.2% Black), Mountainside (2.2% Black), and Springfield (7.9% Black).

Garwood's Asian Population

220 residents of Garwood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Garwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Garwood ranks 389th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 84.9%. Asian residents' share of Garwood's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.5%.

Garwood is more Asian than neighboring Kenilworth (3.5% Asian). Garwood is less Asian than neighboring Cranford (5.1% Asian), Westfield (8.8% Asian), Mountainside (11.4% Asian), and Springfield (38.9% Asian).

Garwood's Hispanic Population

1,037 residents of Garwood, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Garwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Garwood ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Garwood's population has increased from 15.0% to 21.2%.

Garwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Cranford (4% Hispanic), Westfield (8% Hispanic), and Mountainside (13.2% Hispanic). Garwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenilworth (31.6% Hispanic), and Springfield (32.4% Hispanic).

Garwood's Native American/Other Population

378 residents of Garwood, or 7.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Garwood is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Garwood ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1045.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Garwood's population has increased from 0.7% to 7.7%.

Garwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cranford (0% Native American/Other), Westfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (1.9% Native American/Other), Mountainside (0.1% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0% Native American/Other).

Garwood's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Garwood, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Garwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Garwood ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Garwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Garwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Garwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Kenilworth (1.6% Multiracial), Mountainside (1.8% Multiracial), and Springfield (0% Multiracial). Garwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Cranford (5.6% Multiracial), and Westfield (3.2% 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.