Alpha, NJ Demographics

A map of Alpha's Population by Race

Alpha, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,436, an increase from the 2,328 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 9.2% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alpha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alpha has become more 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 Alpha, that probability was 29.9% in 2020 and 32.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alpha is ranked the 426th 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). Alpha was ranked the 436th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alpha's White Population

1,985 residents of Alpha, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alpha is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Alpha ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 83.1% to 81.5%.

Alpha is more White than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (75.7% White), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (47.3% White), Phillipsburg (62.1% White), and Morgan Hill (66.9% White). Alpha is less White than neighboring Lopatcong Overlook (100% White).

Alpha's Black Population

35 residents of Alpha, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alpha is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Alpha ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Black residents' share of Alpha's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.4%.

Alpha is more Black than neighboring Lopatcong Overlook (0% Black). Alpha is less Black than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (4.9% Black), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (13.4% Black), Phillipsburg (14.6% Black), and Morgan Hill (2% Black).

Alpha's Asian Population

33 residents of Alpha, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alpha is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Alpha ranks 456th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of Alpha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Alpha is more Asian than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (0.5% Asian), Phillipsburg (0.9% Asian), and Lopatcong Overlook (0% Asian). Alpha is less Asian than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (16.8% Asian), and Morgan Hill (26.2% Asian).

Alpha's Hispanic Population

223 residents of Alpha, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alpha is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Alpha ranks 366th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Alpha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.2%.

Alpha is more Hispanic than neighboring Lopatcong Overlook (0% Hispanic), and Morgan Hill (0% Hispanic). Alpha is less Hispanic than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (16.7% Hispanic), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (15.3% Hispanic), and Phillipsburg (16.6% Hispanic).

Alpha's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Alpha, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alpha is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Alpha ranks 615th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 380.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alpha's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.0%.

Alpha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (0.6% Native American/Other), Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (0.3% Native American/Other), Phillipsburg (0.7% Native American/Other), and Lopatcong Overlook (0% Native American/Other). Alpha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan Hill (1.7% Native American/Other).

Alpha's Multiracial Population

136 residents of Alpha, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alpha is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Alpha ranks 368th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Alpha's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.6%.

Alpha is more Multiracial than neighboring Upper Pohatcong (1.6% Multiracial), Phillipsburg (5.1% Multiracial), Lopatcong Overlook (0% Multiracial), and Morgan Hill (3.2% Multiracial). Alpha is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Warren County) (6.9% 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.