Bargaintown, NJ Demographics

A map of Bargaintown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,777	3,965	70.2%	74.0%
Black	756	238	14.1%	4.4%
Hispanic	339	536	6.3%	10.0%
Asian	308	341	5.7%	6.4%
Multiracial	183	241	3.4%	4.5%
Native American/Other	14	39	0.3%	0.7%

Bargaintown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,377, a less than 1% change from the 5,360 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% White, 14.1% Black, 6.3% Hispanic, 5.7% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bargaintown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bargaintown 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 Bargaintown, that probability was 43.5% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bargaintown is ranked the 281st 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). Bargaintown was ranked the 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bargaintown's White Population

3,777 residents of Bargaintown, or 70.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bargaintown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Bargaintown ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bargaintown's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Bargaintown's population has decreased from 74.0% to 70.2%.

Bargaintown is more White than neighboring Somers Point (67.9% White), and Pleasantville (8.2% White). Bargaintown is less White than neighboring Linwood (83.3% White), Northfield (76.3% White), and English Creek (88.5% White).

Bargaintown's Black Population

756 residents of Bargaintown, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bargaintown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Bargaintown ranks 264th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bargaintown's Black population has grown by an estimated 217.6%. Black residents' share of Bargaintown's population has increased from 4.4% to 14.1%.

Bargaintown is more Black than neighboring Linwood (2.4% Black), Northfield (2.1% Black), Somers Point (10% Black), and English Creek (0.2% Black). Bargaintown is less Black than neighboring Pleasantville (30.4% Black).

Bargaintown's Asian Population

308 residents of Bargaintown, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bargaintown is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Bargaintown ranks 228th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bargaintown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Asian residents' share of Bargaintown's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.7%.

Bargaintown is more Asian than neighboring Linwood (3.9% Asian), Somers Point (3.4% Asian), English Creek (0.9% Asian), and Pleasantville (2% Asian). Bargaintown is less Asian than neighboring Northfield (9% Asian).

Bargaintown's Hispanic Population

339 residents of Bargaintown, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bargaintown is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bargaintown ranks 327th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bargaintown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Bargaintown's population has decreased from 10.0% to 6.3%.

Bargaintown is more Hispanic than neighboring Linwood (4.2% Hispanic), and English Creek (1.3% Hispanic). Bargaintown is less Hispanic than neighboring Northfield (9.5% Hispanic), Somers Point (16.5% Hispanic), and Pleasantville (53.7% Hispanic).

Bargaintown's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Bargaintown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bargaintown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bargaintown ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bargaintown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bargaintown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Bargaintown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linwood (0.1% Native American/Other), Northfield (0.2% Native American/Other), and Somers Point (0.1% Native American/Other). Bargaintown is less Native American/Other than neighboring English Creek (8.5% Native American/Other), and Pleasantville (0.6% Native American/Other).

Bargaintown's Multiracial Population

183 residents of Bargaintown, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bargaintown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bargaintown ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bargaintown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Bargaintown's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.4%.

Bargaintown is more Multiracial than neighboring Northfield (2.9% Multiracial), Somers Point (2.1% Multiracial), and English Creek (0.6% Multiracial). Bargaintown is less Multiracial than neighboring Linwood (6% 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.