Bayonne, NJ Demographics

A map of Bayonne's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,383	32,697	42.5%	45.6%
Hispanic	22,985	22,101	32.1%	30.8%
Black	8,589	7,116	12.0%	9.9%
Asian	6,509	7,011	9.1%	9.8%
Multiracial	2,536	2,026	3.5%	2.8%
Native American/Other	551	735	0.8%	1.0%

Bayonne, New Jersey has an estimated population of 71,553, a less than 1% change from the 71,686 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.5% White, 32.1% Hispanic, 12.0% Black, 9.1% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayonne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayonne 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 Bayonne, that probability was 67.7% in 2020 and 69.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayonne is ranked the 8th 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). Bayonne was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayonne's White Population

30,383 residents of Bayonne, or 42.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayonne is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Bayonne ranks 580th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayonne's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Bayonne's population has decreased from 45.6% to 42.5%.

Bayonne is more White than neighboring Jersey City (23.5% White), Elizabeth (12.1% White), Newark (8.9% White), Kearny (30.7% White), and Harrison (27.2% White).

Bayonne's Black Population

8,589 residents of Bayonne, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayonne is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Bayonne ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayonne's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Bayonne's population has increased from 9.9% to 12.0%.

Bayonne is more Black than neighboring Kearny (4.7% Black), and Harrison (3.7% Black). Bayonne is less Black than neighboring Jersey City (19.2% Black), Elizabeth (14.6% Black), and Newark (44.8% Black).

Bayonne's Asian Population

6,509 residents of Bayonne, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayonne is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Bayonne ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayonne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Bayonne's population has decreased from 9.8% to 9.1%.

Bayonne is more Asian than neighboring Elizabeth (1.7% Asian), Newark (2% Asian), and Kearny (4.3% Asian). Bayonne is less Asian than neighboring Jersey City (26.5% Asian), and Harrison (22% Asian).

Bayonne's Hispanic Population

22,985 residents of Bayonne, or 32.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayonne is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bayonne ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayonne's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayonne's population has increased from 30.8% to 32.1%.

Bayonne is more Hispanic than neighboring Jersey City (25.7% Hispanic). Bayonne is less Hispanic than neighboring Elizabeth (67.4% Hispanic), Newark (37.6% Hispanic), Kearny (51.7% Hispanic), and Harrison (39.7% Hispanic).

Bayonne's Native American/Other Population

551 residents of Bayonne, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayonne is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayonne ranks 108th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayonne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayonne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bayonne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jersey City (1.4% Native American/Other), Elizabeth (1.1% Native American/Other), Newark (2.7% Native American/Other), Kearny (2.9% Native American/Other), and Harrison (2.6% Native American/Other).

Bayonne's Multiracial Population

2,536 residents of Bayonne, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayonne is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Bayonne ranks 438th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayonne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayonne's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.5%.

Bayonne is more Multiracial than neighboring Elizabeth (3.2% Multiracial). Bayonne is less Multiracial than neighboring Jersey City (3.7% Multiracial), Newark (4.1% Multiracial), Kearny (5.7% Multiracial), and Harrison (4.9% 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.