Elizabeth, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
128,484
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
15.2%
Median Home
$291,300
Median Income
$50,647
Median Rent
$1,201
Elizabeth SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
7
Elizabeth, NJ Crime Report
3,671
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,834.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
20.82%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Elizabeth / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,671 | 2,834.4 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 774 | 597.6 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 17 | 13.1 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 282 | 217.7 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 431 | 332.8 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,897 | 2,236.8 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 268 | 206.9 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,931 | 1,490.9 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 698 | 538.9 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Elizabeth, NJ Cost Of Living
118
Elizabeth's Overall Cost Of Living
Elizabeth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Elizabeth | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Elizabeth in New Jersey
Map Of Elizabeth, NJ
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Population over time in Elizabeth
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 128,484 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 128,153 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 129,363 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 128,042 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 127,759 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 126,964 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 125,888 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 124,795 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 123,905 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 123,176 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Elizabeth
| Race | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13.1% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 18.2% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 63.7% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Elizabeth
| Gender | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Elizabeth for adults over 25
| Education | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Elizabeth, New Jersey
| Income | Elizabeth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.2% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
