Belle Mead, NJ Demographics

A map of Belle Mead's Population by Race

Belle Mead, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,394, a large increase from the 5,569 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% Asian, 24.8% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belle Mead, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belle Mead has become considerably less 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 Belle Mead, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 52.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belle Mead is ranked the 247th 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). Belle Mead was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belle Mead's White Population

1,588 residents of Belle Mead, or 24.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belle Mead is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Belle Mead ranks 646th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Mead's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Belle Mead's population has decreased from 28.4% to 24.8%.

Belle Mead is less White than neighboring Harlingen (51.3% White), Hillsborough (57.7% White), Blackwells Mills (53.8% White), Griggstown (85.2% White), and Flagtown (78.4% White).

Belle Mead's Black Population

29 residents of Belle Mead, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belle Mead is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Belle Mead ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Mead's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Black residents' share of Belle Mead's population has decreased from 5.5% to 0.5%.

Belle Mead is more Black than neighboring Harlingen (0% Black). Belle Mead is less Black than neighboring Hillsborough (4.3% Black), Blackwells Mills (4.4% Black), Griggstown (2.2% Black), and Flagtown (6% Black).

Belle Mead's Asian Population

4,105 residents of Belle Mead, or 64.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belle Mead is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Belle Mead ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Mead's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Asian residents' share of Belle Mead's population has increased from 57.3% to 64.2%.

Belle Mead is more Asian than neighboring Harlingen (42.3% Asian), Hillsborough (19.8% Asian), Blackwells Mills (29.7% Asian), Griggstown (6.4% Asian), and Flagtown (6.3% Asian).

Belle Mead's Hispanic Population

439 residents of Belle Mead, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belle Mead is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Belle Mead ranks 545th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Mead's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Belle Mead's population has increased from 5.7% to 6.9%.

Belle Mead is more Hispanic than neighboring Harlingen (6.4% Hispanic), Blackwells Mills (5.5% Hispanic), and Griggstown (0% Hispanic). Belle Mead is less Hispanic than neighboring Hillsborough (13.4% Hispanic).

Belle Mead's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Belle Mead, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belle Mead is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Belle Mead ranks 344th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Mead's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 228.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belle Mead's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

Belle Mead is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harlingen (0% Native American/Other), Hillsborough (0.5% Native American/Other), Blackwells Mills (0% Native American/Other), Griggstown (0% Native American/Other), and Flagtown (0% Native American/Other).

Belle Mead's Multiracial Population

128 residents of Belle Mead, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belle Mead is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Belle Mead ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Mead's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Belle Mead's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Belle Mead is more Multiracial than neighboring Harlingen (0% Multiracial). Belle Mead is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsborough (4.4% Multiracial), Blackwells Mills (6.5% Multiracial), Griggstown (6.2% Multiracial), and Flagtown (2.4% 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.