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Garfield City School District
Garfield City School District is a unified school district in New Jersey with a community population of 32,783. The median household income is $79,700 and the median age is 38.8.
32,783
Population
15530
People / sq mi
$79,700
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
Garfield City School District covers 2 sq mi of land at 15529.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 45.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$79,700
Median Household Income
$35,515
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$475,500
Median Home Value
$1,688
Median Rent
44.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.8%
High School+
25.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garfield City School District serves a community with a population of 32,783 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Jersey.
The median household income in Garfield City School District is $79,700, with a per capita income of $35,515. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
Garfield City School District is 50.4% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 45.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Garfield City School District, 85.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Garfield City School District is $475,500, with a median rent of $1,688. The homeownership rate is 44.7%.
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Data for Garfield City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3405760).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.