Ampere North, NJ Demographics

A map of Ampere North's Population by Race

Ampere North, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,029, a slight decrease from the 5,132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.8% Hispanic, 19.7% Black, 12.7% Asian, 12.6% White, 4.1% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ampere North, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ampere North has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Ampere North, that probability was 67.5% in 2020 and 69.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ampere North is ranked the 294th 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). Ampere North was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ampere North's White Population

635 residents of Ampere North, or 12.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ampere North is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ampere North ranks 687th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ampere North's White population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Ampere North's population has increased from 10.8% to 12.6%.

Ampere North is more White than neighboring East Orange (1.9% White). Ampere North is less White than neighboring Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (26.6% White), Watsessing (29.5% White), Glen Ridge (74.2% White), and East Newark (19.2% White).

Ampere North's Black Population

993 residents of Ampere North, or 19.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ampere North is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ampere North ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ampere North's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Black residents' share of Ampere North's population has decreased from 25.7% to 19.7%.

Ampere North is more Black than neighboring Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6.6% Black), Glen Ridge (2.9% Black), and East Newark (1.8% Black). Ampere North is less Black than neighboring Watsessing (29.6% Black), and East Orange (78% Black).

Ampere North's Asian Population

641 residents of Ampere North, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ampere North is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ampere North ranks 255th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ampere North's Asian population has grown by an estimated 135.7%. Asian residents' share of Ampere North's population has increased from 5.3% to 12.7%.

Ampere North is more Asian than neighboring Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (9.1% Asian), Watsessing (7.9% Asian), East Orange (1.2% Asian), Glen Ridge (5.4% Asian), and East Newark (6.6% Asian).

Ampere North's Hispanic Population

2,405 residents of Ampere North, or 47.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ampere North is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ampere North ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ampere North's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ampere North's population has decreased from 49.0% to 47.8%.

Ampere North is more Hispanic than neighboring Watsessing (23.1% Hispanic), East Orange (11% Hispanic), and Glen Ridge (10.8% Hispanic). Ampere North is less Hispanic than neighboring Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (51.2% Hispanic), and East Newark (66.2% Hispanic).

Ampere North's Native American/Other Population

206 residents of Ampere North, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ampere North is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ampere North ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ampere North's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ampere North's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Ampere North is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watsessing (2.6% Native American/Other), East Orange (1.3% Native American/Other), Glen Ridge (0.1% Native American/Other), and East Newark (1.1% Native American/Other). Ampere North is less Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6% Native American/Other).

Ampere North's Multiracial Population

149 residents of Ampere North, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ampere North is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ampere North ranks 94th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ampere North's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ampere North's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.0%.

Ampere North is more Multiracial than neighboring Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (0.6% Multiracial). Ampere North is less Multiracial than neighboring Watsessing (7.2% Multiracial), East Orange (6.5% Multiracial), Glen Ridge (6.5% Multiracial), and East Newark (5.1% 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.