Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

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Totowa, NJ

Totowa, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,959population

42median age

This community is a community of 10,959 with a median age of 42. The population is predominantly White (56.9%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (25.7%). Median household income is $113,563. 93.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, with a median home value of $559,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.9%6,232

Hispanic/Latino

25.7%2,815

Asian

7.4%810

Black

5.3%576

Two or More

4.8%526

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%242

High School Diploma

25.6%1,970

Some College (<1 yr)

6%459

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%953

Associate's Degree

5.6%427

Bachelor's Degree

26.2%2,013

Master's Degree

11.8%909

Professional Degree

1.1%83

Doctorate

1.6%125

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

40.7%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

$559,300median home value

$2,072median rent

73.6%homeownership

3,980total units

1.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 73.6%

Renter 26.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%27

$50K–$100K

0.9%27

$100K–$150K

0.7%19

$150K–$200K

0.6%16

$200K–$300K

0.5%13

$300K–$500K

35.6%1,027

$500K–$1M

56.7%1,634

$1M+

4.1%118

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

239

$1,500–$2,000

147

$2,000+

555

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%91

2010–2019

4.4%177

2000–2009

8%320

1990–1999

3.3%133

1980–1989

8.3%331

1970–1979

7%279

1960–1969

10.4%413

1950–1959

28%1,114

1940–1949

9.4%375

1939 or earlier

18.8%747

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%3,516

Electricity

4.5%178

Fuel Oil

3.1%121

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%84

Other

0.4%17

Household Economyi

$113,563median household income

$46,964per capita income

4.1%poverty rate

3%unemployment

5,666labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%119

$10K–$15K

0.3%10

$20K–$25K

3.9%153

$25K–$30K

4.1%161

$30K–$35K

0.9%35

$35K–$40K

3.4%132

$40K–$45K

0.4%14

$45K–$50K

2.5%97

$50K–$60K

11.3%443

$60K–$75K

5.8%228

$75K–$100K

9.4%369

$100K–$125K

11.8%461

$125K–$150K

5.6%221

$150K–$200K

16.7%653

$200K+

20.9%820

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$538/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes98% occupied$659/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 812 homes99% occupied$325/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $113,563/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

81.8%

Very low income$34K–$57K/yr

15%

Low income$57K–$91K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

72.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57.9% of subsidized households are minority

14.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,46722.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

111

Mexico

Philippines

Germany

India

Poland

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,200

Avg. Commutei

25.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,494

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

227(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured