Avenel, NJ Demographics

A map of Avenel's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,780	5,350	27.9%	31.6%
Black	4,579	3,125	26.7%	18.5%
Hispanic	4,338	3,424	25.3%	20.2%
Asian	2,772	4,408	16.2%	26.1%
Multiracial	624	439	3.6%	2.6%
Native American/Other	28	174	0.2%	1.0%

Avenel, New Jersey has an estimated population of 17,121, a slight increase from the 16,920 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 27.9% White, 26.7% Black, 25.3% Hispanic, 16.2% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avenel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avenel is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Avenel, that probability was 75.6% in 2020 and 75.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avenel is ranked the 69th 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). Avenel was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avenel's White Population

4,780 residents of Avenel, or 27.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avenel is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Avenel ranks 637th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenel's White population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Avenel's population has decreased from 31.6% to 27.9%.

Avenel is less White than neighboring Rahway (29.3% White), Port Reading (38% White), Woodbridge (38% White), Sewaren (46.4% White), and Colonia (56.4% White).

Avenel's Black Population

4,579 residents of Avenel, or 26.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avenel is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Avenel ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenel's Black population has grown by an estimated 46.5%. Black residents' share of Avenel's population has increased from 18.5% to 26.7%.

Avenel is more Black than neighboring Port Reading (9.2% Black), Woodbridge (9.4% Black), Sewaren (14.6% Black), and Colonia (5.1% Black). Avenel is less Black than neighboring Rahway (30.8% Black).

Avenel's Asian Population

2,772 residents of Avenel, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avenel is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Avenel ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenel's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.1%. Asian residents' share of Avenel's population has decreased from 26.1% to 16.2%.

Avenel is more Asian than neighboring Rahway (5.7% Asian), Port Reading (7.9% Asian), Sewaren (12.1% Asian), and Colonia (15.6% Asian). Avenel is less Asian than neighboring Woodbridge (25.2% Asian).

Avenel's Hispanic Population

4,338 residents of Avenel, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avenel is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Avenel ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Avenel's population has increased from 20.2% to 25.3%.

Avenel is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodbridge (24.6% Hispanic), Sewaren (24.7% Hispanic), and Colonia (17.5% Hispanic). Avenel is less Hispanic than neighboring Rahway (27.4% Hispanic), and Port Reading (40.6% Hispanic).

Avenel's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of Avenel, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avenel is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Avenel ranks 107th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenel's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avenel's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Avenel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodbridge (0% Native American/Other), and Sewaren (0% Native American/Other). Avenel is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rahway (1.4% Native American/Other), Port Reading (0.7% Native American/Other), and Colonia (1.9% Native American/Other).

Avenel's Multiracial Population

624 residents of Avenel, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avenel is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Avenel ranks 484th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avenel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Avenel's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.6%.

Avenel is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodbridge (2.8% Multiracial), and Sewaren (2.2% Multiracial). Avenel is less Multiracial than neighboring Rahway (5.4% 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.