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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%.

2024 · 10K20102024
Maywood borough population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

10,221

Population (2024)

9,552

Population (2010)

10,221

Peak (2024)

0.49%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,552
20119,568
20129,600
20139,643
20149,654
20159,671
20169,664
20179,687
20189,654
20199,614
202010,056
202110,032
202210,037
202310,116
202410,221

Race & Ethnicity

White54.5%
Black or African American6.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management27.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.9%
Manufacturing9.9%
Information7.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Transportation & Warehousing5.9%
Retail Trade5.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.3%
Construction4.9%
Public Administration2.9%

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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.