Garfield Population 2026

Garfield has a population of 31,802, making it the #1456 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. It is about 277× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Garfield (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

31,802

Rank in United States

#1456

Coordinates

40.88°N, 74.11°W

~9 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

333 km

207 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Jersey

City	Population	Rank in United States
Newark	281,944	#73
Jersey City	264,290	#78
Paterson	147,754	#188
Elizabeth	129,007	#224
Edison	102,548	#314
Trenton	89,620	#380
Toms River	88,791	#382
Clifton	86,334	#412

Cities near Garfield

Passaic71,085 people · ~3 km away
Clifton86,334 people · ~5 km away
Hackensack44,834 people · ~6 km away
Paterson147,754 people · ~6 km away
Fair Lawn33,597 people · ~7 km away
Teaneck40,078 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Garfield?

Garfield has a population of 31,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1456 biggest city in United States.

What state is Garfield in?

Garfield is located in New Jersey, United States.

Is Garfield the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 333 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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