Elizabeth, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Elizabeth, New Jersey is 135,887 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $63,874, the median home value is $393,500, and the median age is 35.8.

The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (125,257 → 140,413).

135,887

Population

11031

People / sq mi

$63,874

Median Income

$393,500

Median Home Value

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Elizabeth covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 11031 people per square mile.

About Elizabeth, NJ

Homeownership is the standout figure in Elizabeth: 25.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 135,887 residents, Elizabeth is a city in New Jersey. It is the #4-largest of all cities in New Jersey nationally.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $63,874, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $393,500, with typical rent around $1,463.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

Elizabeth city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Elizabeth city had a population of 125,257 in 2010 and 140,413 in 2024, a 12.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 140,413 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.83%.

Elizabeth city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

140,413

Population (2024)

125,257

Population (2010)

140,413

Peak (2024)

0.83%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	125,257	-	-	estimate
2011	125,792	+535	+0.43%	estimate
2012	126,595	+803	+0.64%	estimate
2013	127,278	+683	+0.54%	estimate
2014	127,658	+380	+0.30%	estimate
2015	127,661	+3	+0.00%	estimate
2016	127,968	+307	+0.24%	estimate
2017	128,175	+207	+0.16%	estimate
2018	128,599	+424	+0.33%	estimate
2019	129,216	+617	+0.48%	estimate
2020	136,681	+7,465	+5.78%	estimate
2021	135,541	-1,140	-0.83%	estimate
2022	135,796	+255	+0.19%	estimate
2023	138,045	+2,249	+1.66%	estimate
2024	140,413	+2,368	+1.72%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	24.8%
Black or African American	17.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,874

Median Household Income

$28,490

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$393,500

Median Home Value

$1,463

Median Rent

25.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

74.3%

High School+

14.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

11.5%

Drive Alone

59.1%

Public Transit

5.7%

Work From Home

27.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.2%

Foreign Born

23.4%

Non-English at Home

1.5%

Veterans

10.4%

With Disability

77.1%

Health Insurance

90.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	17.7%
Retail Trade	17.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.2%
Construction	10.0%
Manufacturing	9.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.7%
Public Administration	2.9%
Information	2.7%
Transportation & Warehousing	0.7%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth, New Jersey has a population of 135,887 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in New Jersey.

The median household income in Elizabeth, New Jersey is $63,874, with 11.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Elizabeth, New Jersey is $393,500, with median monthly rent at $1,463 and a homeownership rate of 25.4%.

The median age in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 35.8 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (125,257 → 140,413).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.