Elizabeth, NJ

Census Place

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2023 Population

135,887

0.164% 1-year growth

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

35.8

0.28% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.3%

0.355% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,874

6.57% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$393,500

9.79% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

65,773

0.751% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Elizabeth, NJ had a population of 136k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $63,874. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Elizabeth, NJ grew from 135,665 to 135,887, a 0.164% increase and its median household income grew from $59,939 to $63,874, a 6.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth, NJ are Other (Hispanic) (37.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (15.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13%), and White (Hispanic) (11.8%).

None of the households in Elizabeth, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

69.7% of the residents in Elizabeth, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Elizabeth, NJ are Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok (11 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Elizabeth, NJ was $393,500, and the homeownership rate was 25.4%.

Most people in Elizabeth, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Elizabeth, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Elizabeth, NJ is home to a population of 136k people, from which 69.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 50.5% of Elizabeth, NJ residents were born outside of the country (68.6k people).

In 2023, there were 2.46 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (50.8k people) in Elizabeth, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

69.7%

2023 Citizenship

70.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 69.7% of Elizabeth, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Elizabeth, NJ was 70.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Elizabeth, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Elizabeth, NJ

Other (Hispanic)
50.8k ± 3.1k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.7k ± 2.02k
Two+ (Hispanic)
20k ± 2.41k

66.8%

Hispanic Population

90.7k people

66.8% of the people in Elizabeth, NJ are hispanic (90.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Elizabeth, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
273,669 ± 12,652 people
Dominican Republic
204,992 ± 10,992 people
Mexico
104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

Foreign-Born Population

50.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

68.6k people

49.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

66.7k people

As of 2023, 50.5% of Elizabeth, NJ residents (68.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Elizabeth, NJ was 49.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Elizabeth, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
481 ± 196
Gulf War (2001-)
426 ± 210
Gulf War (1990s)
152 ± 105

Elizabeth, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Elizabeth, NJ employs 65.8k people. The largest industries in Elizabeth, NJ are Transportation & Warehousing (11,081 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,489 people), and Retail Trade (6,884 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($84,203), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($83,502), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,179).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

65.8k

2023 Value

± 2,388

0.751%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elizabeth, NJ grew at a rate of 0.751%, from 65.3k employees to 65.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Elizabeth, NJ, are Transportation Occupations (7,723 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,239 people), and Material Moving Occupations (6,566 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Elizabeth, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.8k

2023 Value

± 2,388

0.751%

1 Year growth

± 4.98%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Elizabeth, NJ grew at a rate of 0.751%, from 65.3k employees to 65.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Elizabeth, NJ, are Transportation & Warehousing (11,081 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,489 people), and Retail Trade (6,884 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Elizabeth, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Elizabeth, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,184

Median earning men ± $1,928

$34,233

Median earning women ± $1,333

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,772), Information ($65,483), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($59,107), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,739), and Public Administration ($48,917).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Education

In 2022, universities in Elizabeth, NJ awarded 11 degrees. The student population of Elizabeth, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 59 male students and 0 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Elizabeth, NJ are White (11 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Elizabeth, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok (11 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Elizabeth, NJ are Talmudic Studies (11 and 100%).

The median tuition cost in Elizabeth, NJ for private four year colleges is $11,200.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Elizabeth, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 59 (100% men and 0% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 59 students enrolled in Elizabeth, NJ, 100% men and 0% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 56 records, of which 0% were women and 100% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Talmudic Studies

Most Common

11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Elizabeth, NJ was Talmudic Studies with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Elizabeth, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

11 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok with 11 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Elizabeth, NJ, which is NaNy times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 11 degrees mean that there were NaNy times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Elizabeth, NJ was $393,500 in 2023, which is 1.3 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $358,400 to $393,500, a 9.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Elizabeth, NJ is 25.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Elizabeth, NJ have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Elizabeth, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Elizabeth, NJ is $63,874. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Elizabeth, NJ was Census Tract 308.02 with a value of $102,627, followed by Census Tract 309 and Census Tract 320.02, with respective values of $82,761 and $79,313.

Housing

Property

$393,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,631

$11,664

Median Property Taxes

±$941

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Elizabeth, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Elizabeth, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

25.4%

Homeownership

2023

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 25.4% of the housing units in Elizabeth, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 25.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Elizabeth, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 308.02
Census Tract 309
Census Tract 320.02

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Elizabeth, NJ was Census Tract 308.02 with a value of $102,627, followed by Census Tract 309 and Census Tract 320.02, with respective values of $82,761 and $79,313.

The following map shows all of the places in Elizabeth, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,874

Median Household Income

± $3,018

45.9k

Number of Households

± 1,892

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.9k households in Elizabeth, NJ grew to $63,874 from the previous year's value of $59,939.

The following chart displays the households in Elizabeth, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Elizabeth, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (59.1%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Public Transit (11.5%)

In 2023, 59.1% of workers in Elizabeth, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Elizabeth, NJ have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.39% of the workforce in Elizabeth, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Elizabeth, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Elizabeth, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Elizabeth, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Elizabeth, NJ (20.6k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Elizabeth, NJ is Hispanic, followed by Other and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

77.1% of the population of Elizabeth, NJ has health coverage, with 32.3% on employee plans, 31.6% on Medicaid, 6.69% on Medicare, 6.04% on non-group plans, and 0.413% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, NJ see 1501 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1480 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1147 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 449 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Union County, NJ.

1,501 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Union County, NJ see an average of 1,501 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1,480 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Union County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

22.9%

Uninsured

32.3%

Employer Coverage

31.6%

Medicaid

6.69%

Medicare

6.04%

Non-Group

0.413%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Elizabeth, NJ declined by 0.238% from 23% to 22.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Elizabeth, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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