Population 10,163 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Elizabeth
Household size in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 3.08 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 3.22 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 3.15 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 3.07 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Downtown Elizabeth has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.65, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 33.1 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 33.0 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 34.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 36.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +3.1 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Downtown Elizabeth are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The population here is older than in Elizabeth as a whole, where the median age is 36.2. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 23.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 23.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 21.7% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 22.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −9.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Downtown Elizabeth than nationally: 13.3%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Elizabeth overall (22.9%). The single-parent share is down 9.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Downtown Elizabeth
Renters in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 72.3% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 72.9% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 75.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 74.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Downtown Elizabeth: 84.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 39.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Downtown Elizabeth than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Elizabeth. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1957 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1958 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1961 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1960 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Downtown Elizabeth is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in Elizabeth as a whole, where the median home dates to 1960. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $888 | $991 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $953 | $1,100 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,030 | $1,195 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,481 | $1,614 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$593 | +$623 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in Downtown Elizabeth pays $1,481 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $593 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Downtown Elizabeth
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.5% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.6% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 13.1% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 14.4% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Elizabeth: 14.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Elizabeth. The share with a degree is up 7.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.1% | 70.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.5% | 72.7% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.1% | 72.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.4% | 73.6% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Downtown Elizabeth never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Elizabeth as a whole (73.6%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Downtown Elizabeth
| Period | Downtown Elizabeth | Elizabeth | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 9.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.3% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Elizabeth is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Elizabeth as a whole (7.8%). Unemployment has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Downtown Elizabeth compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Elizabeth | 2.56 | 40.1 | 13.3% | 84.4% | 7.6% | 1968 | $1,481 | 14.9% | 77.4% | 6.0% |
| Howland Hook | 2.53 | 43.0 | 17.9% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 1977 | $1,294 | 26.1% | 82.5% | 4.3% |
| Weequahic | 2.77 | 36.4 | 21.9% | 69.7% | 7.8% | 1958 | $1,501 | 23.2% | 89.2% | 14.6% |
| Lower Clinton Hill | 2.64 | 34.4 | 34.0% | 86.4% | 19.3% | 1999 | $1,466 | 21.0% | 90.7% | 6.8% |
| Mariners Harbor | 3.05 | 40.0 | 13.7% | 33.1% | 9.2% | 1971 | $1,691 | 28.7% | 84.7% | 9.4% |
| Upper Clinton Hill | 3.00 | 31.5 | 31.6% | 74.1% | 11.4% | 1961 | $1,396 | 18.3% | 84.4% | 11.4% |
| South Broad Street | 2.64 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 81.7% | 11.1% | 1985 | $1,296 | 26.7% | 79.5% | 13.7% |
| South Ironbound | 2.87 | 34.0 | 17.9% | 85.2% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,505 | 9.8% | 70.5% | 7.7% |
| Port Richmond | 3.21 | 36.6 | 16.6% | 45.5% | 11.6% | 1962 | $1,841 | 26.9% | 83.7% | 5.6% |
| Constable Hook | 2.42 | 40.5 | 13.4% | 64.6% | 5.2% | 1957 | $1,494 | 39.5% | 90.1% | 7.2% |
| Bulls Head | 2.85 | 42.1 | 8.0% | 36.9% | 9.5% | 1976 | $2,044 | 33.2% | 86.1% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Downtown Elizabeth. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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