Garwood, NJ Profile
Garwood, NJ, population 4,530, is located
in New Jersey's Union county,
about 5.9 miles from Elizabeth and 9.5 miles from Newark.
Through the 90's Garwood's population has declined by about 2%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Garwood has stayed about the same. Since 2005 Garwood's population has grown by about 11%.
Garwood's property crime levels tend to be lower than
New Jersey's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Garwood tend to be much lower than New Jersey's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 96% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 4,153 | N/A |
| 2001 | 4,155 | 0.05% |
| 2002 | 4,147 | -0.19% |
| 2003 | 4,130 | -0.41% |
| 2004 | 4,102 | -0.68% |
| 2005 | 4,073 | -0.71% |
| 2006 | 4,147 | 1.82% |
| 2007 | 4,265 | 2.85% |
| 2008 | 4,390 | 2.93% |
| 2009 | 4,530 | 3.19% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $52,571 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 96 |
| 2006 | 72 |
| 2007 | 47 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 130 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 |
0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,982 |
| 2002 | 1,840 |
| 2003 | 1,402 |
| 2004 | 1,478 |
| 2005 | 1,461 |
| 2006 | 1,181 |
| 2007 | 1,400 |
| 2008 | 1,021 |
| 2009 | 721 |
| 2010 | 1,000 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
14 |
65 |
4 |
| 2002 |
16 |
59 |
3 |
| 2003 |
13 |
45 |
1 |
| 2004 |
12 |
48 |
2 |
| 2005 |
10 |
48 |
3 |
| 2006 |
11 |
37 |
1 |
| 2007 |
3 |
52 |
4 |
| 2008 |
6 |
38 |
0 |
| 2009 |
7 |
25 |
0 |
| 2010 |
8 |
38 |
0 |
Location
| Elevation | 100 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 0.7 Square Miles |
