Maywood, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Maywood, New Jersey is 10,042 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 156th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $119,306, the median home value is $495,700, and the median age is 45.6.
The population has grown 7.0% since 2010 (9,552 → 10,221).
10,042
Population
7803
People / sq mi
$119,306
Median Income
$495,700
Median Home Value
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Maywood covers 1.3 sq mi of land at 7803 people per square mile.
About Maywood, NJ
What distinguishes Maywood is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,803 people per square mile. With 10,042 residents, Maywood is a city in New Jersey.
Households take in a median $119,306, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.1%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $495,700, with typical rent around $1,932.
Roughly 43.5% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 12.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Maywood: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Maywood borough Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Maywood borough had a population of 9,552 in 2010 and 10,221 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,221 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.49%.
10,221
Population (2024)
9,552
Population (2010)
10,221
Peak (2024)
0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,552 |
| 2011 | 9,568 |
| 2012 | 9,600 |
| 2013 | 9,643 |
| 2014 | 9,654 |
| 2015 | 9,671 |
| 2016 | 9,664 |
| 2017 | 9,687 |
| 2018 | 9,654 |
| 2019 | 9,614 |
| 2020 | 10,056 |
| 2021 | 10,032 |
| 2022 | 10,037 |
| 2023 | 10,116 |
| 2024 | 10,221 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$119,306
Median Household Income
$53,876
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$495,700
Median Home Value
$1,932
Median Rent
68.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.6%
High School+
43.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
11.0%
Drive Alone
65.6%
Public Transit
12.6%
Work From Home
29.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.4%
Foreign Born
63.0%
Non-English at Home
2.7%
Veterans
10.9%
With Disability
96.9%
Health Insurance
92.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Information | 7.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.9% |
| Retail Trade | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.3% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Maywood, New Jersey has a population of 10,042 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 156th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Maywood, New Jersey is $119,306, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Maywood, New Jersey is $495,700, with median monthly rent at $1,932 and a homeownership rate of 68.8%.
The median age in Maywood, New Jersey is 45.6 years. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The population has grown 7.0% since 2010 (9,552 → 10,221).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.