Absecon, NJ Demographics

A map of Absecon's Population by Race

Absecon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,170, a less than 1% change from the 9,137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% White, 12.8% Hispanic, 10.3% Black, 6.2% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Absecon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Absecon 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, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Absecon is ranked the 177th 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 was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Absecon's White Population

6,302 residents of Absecon, or 68.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Absecon is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Absecon ranks 464th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Absecon's population has increased from 64.9% to 68.7%.

Absecon is more White than neighboring Absecon Highlands (65% White), Pleasantville (8.2% White), Atlantic City (17.6% White), and Smithville (65.3% White). Absecon is less White than neighboring Oceanville (98.1% White).

Absecon's Black Population

948 residents of Absecon, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Absecon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Absecon ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Black residents' share of Absecon's population has decreased from 11.3% to 10.3%.

Absecon is more Black than neighboring Absecon Highlands (0.8% Black), and Oceanville (0% Black). Absecon is less Black than neighboring Pleasantville (30.4% Black), Atlantic City (29.4% Black), and Smithville (11.9% Black).

Absecon's Asian Population

566 residents of Absecon, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Absecon is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Absecon ranks 195th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Absecon's population has decreased from 7.6% to 6.2%.

Absecon is more Asian than neighboring Absecon Highlands (4.3% Asian), Pleasantville (2% Asian), Oceanville (0% Asian), and Smithville (4.4% Asian). Absecon is less Asian than neighboring Atlantic City (15.4% Asian).

Absecon's Hispanic Population

1,176 residents of Absecon, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Absecon is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Absecon ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Absecon's population has increased from 11.9% to 12.8%.

Absecon is more Hispanic than neighboring Oceanville (0% Hispanic), and Smithville (11.2% Hispanic). Absecon is less Hispanic than neighboring Absecon Highlands (28.3% Hispanic), Pleasantville (53.7% Hispanic), and Atlantic City (31.9% Hispanic).

Absecon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Absecon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Absecon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Absecon ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Absecon's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Absecon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Absecon Highlands (1.2% Native American/Other), Pleasantville (0.6% Native American/Other), Atlantic City (1.1% Native American/Other), and Smithville (3.4% Native American/Other).

Absecon's Multiracial Population

178 residents of Absecon, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Absecon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Absecon ranks 258th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Absecon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Absecon's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.9%.

Absecon is more Multiracial than neighboring Absecon Highlands (0.5% Multiracial). Absecon is less Multiracial than neighboring Pleasantville (5.2% Multiracial), Atlantic City (4.6% Multiracial), and Smithville (3.8% 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.