Belmar, NJ Demographics

A map of Belmar's Population by Race

Belmar, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,869, a less than 1% change from the 5,907 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.5% White, 14.3% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 0.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belmar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belmar 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 Belmar, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belmar is ranked the 269th 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). Belmar was ranked the 262nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belmar's White Population

4,844 residents of Belmar, or 82.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belmar is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Belmar ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belmar's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Belmar's population has increased from 78.0% to 82.5%.

Belmar is more White than neighboring Lake Como (78.8% White), Neptune City (58.4% White), and Bradley Beach (80.8% White). Belmar is less White than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (95.4% White), and West Belmar (83.5% White).

Belmar's Black Population

39 residents of Belmar, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belmar is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Belmar ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belmar's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.0%. Black residents' share of Belmar's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Belmar is more Black than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (0% Black). Belmar is less Black than neighboring Lake Como (3% Black), West Belmar (2.8% Black), Neptune City (16.4% Black), and Bradley Beach (0.9% Black).

Belmar's Asian Population

56 residents of Belmar, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belmar is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Belmar ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belmar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Asian residents' share of Belmar's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Belmar is more Asian than neighboring Lake Como (0.7% Asian), Avon-by-the-Sea (0.2% Asian), and West Belmar (0.3% Asian). Belmar is less Asian than neighboring Neptune City (3.5% Asian), and Bradley Beach (4.2% Asian).

Belmar's Hispanic Population

842 residents of Belmar, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belmar is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Belmar ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belmar's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Belmar's population has decreased from 16.3% to 14.3%.

Belmar is more Hispanic than neighboring Avon-by-the-Sea (2.1% Hispanic), West Belmar (11.7% Hispanic), Neptune City (11.8% Hispanic), and Bradley Beach (11.7% Hispanic). Belmar is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Como (15.9% Hispanic).

Belmar's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Belmar, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belmar is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Belmar ranks 279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belmar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 74.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belmar's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Belmar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Como (0% Native American/Other), Avon-by-the-Sea (0% Native American/Other), and West Belmar (0% Native American/Other). Belmar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Neptune City (2.2% Native American/Other), and Bradley Beach (1.6% Native American/Other).

Belmar's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Belmar, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belmar is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Belmar ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belmar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 84.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Belmar's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.3%.

Belmar is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Como (1.5% Multiracial), Avon-by-the-Sea (2.3% Multiracial), West Belmar (1.6% Multiracial), Neptune City (7.6% Multiracial), and Bradley Beach (0.8% 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.