Absecon Highlands, NJ Demographics

A map of Absecon Highlands's Population by Race

Absecon Highlands, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,288, a decrease from the 1,414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.0% White, 28.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Asian, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, and 0.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Absecon Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Absecon Highlands has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Absecon Highlands, that probability was 52.4% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Absecon Highlands is ranked the 529th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Absecon Highlands was ranked the 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Absecon Highlands's White Population

837 residents of Absecon Highlands, or 65.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Absecon Highlands is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Absecon Highlands ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon Highlands's White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Absecon Highlands's population has decreased from 66.5% to 65.0%.

Absecon Highlands is more White than neighboring Pleasantville (8.2% White). Absecon Highlands is less White than neighboring Absecon (68.7% White), Oceanville (98.1% White), Smithville (65.3% White), and Leeds Point (100% White).

Absecon Highlands's Black Population

10 residents of Absecon Highlands, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Absecon Highlands is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Absecon Highlands ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon Highlands's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Black residents' share of Absecon Highlands's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.8%.

Absecon Highlands is more Black than neighboring Oceanville (0% Black), and Leeds Point (0% Black). Absecon Highlands is less Black than neighboring Absecon (10.3% Black), Smithville (11.9% Black), and Pleasantville (30.4% Black).

Absecon Highlands's Asian Population

56 residents of Absecon Highlands, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Absecon Highlands is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Absecon Highlands ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Asian residents' share of Absecon Highlands's population has decreased from 8.8% to 4.3%.

Absecon Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Oceanville (0% Asian), Leeds Point (0% Asian), and Pleasantville (2% Asian). Absecon Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Absecon (6.2% Asian), and Smithville (4.4% Asian).

Absecon Highlands's Hispanic Population

364 residents of Absecon Highlands, or 28.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Absecon Highlands is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Absecon Highlands ranks 209th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 82.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Absecon Highlands's population has increased from 14.1% to 28.3%.

Absecon Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Absecon (12.8% Hispanic), Oceanville (0% Hispanic), Smithville (11.2% Hispanic), and Leeds Point (0% Hispanic). Absecon Highlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasantville (53.7% Hispanic).

Absecon Highlands's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Absecon Highlands, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Absecon Highlands is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Absecon Highlands ranks 480th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon Highlands's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Absecon Highlands's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Absecon Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Absecon (0% Native American/Other), Oceanville (0% Native American/Other), Leeds Point (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasantville (0.6% Native American/Other). Absecon Highlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithville (3.4% Native American/Other).

Absecon Highlands's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Absecon Highlands, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Absecon Highlands is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Absecon Highlands ranks 60th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 91.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Absecon Highlands's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.5%.

Absecon Highlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Leeds Point (0% Multiracial). Absecon Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Absecon (1.9% Multiracial), Oceanville (1.9% Multiracial), Smithville (3.8% Multiracial), and Pleasantville (5.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.