Demographics in Elizabeth, NJ

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Elizabeth?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

135,887

Male

68,235

50.2%

Female

67,652

49.8%

Median Age

35.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

24.8%

Black

17.1%

Hispanic

66.8%

Asian

1.8%

Two or More

16.9%

Other

38.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

9.2%

High School or Higher

34.1%

Foreign Born

50.6%

Veterans

1.1%

Married

32.1%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Elizabeth, NJ has a population of 135,887 with a median age of 35.8. The racial makeup is 24.8% White, 66.8% Hispanic, 17.1% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 50.6%.