Boonton, NJ Demographics

A map of Boonton's Population by Race

Boonton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,854, a less than 1% change from the 8,815 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.3% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 6.5% Asian, 5.2% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Boonton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Boonton 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 Boonton, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 48.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Boonton is ranked the 186th 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). Boonton was ranked the 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Boonton's White Population

6,220 residents of Boonton, or 70.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Boonton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Boonton ranks 474th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boonton's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Boonton's population has increased from 63.5% to 70.3%.

Boonton is more White than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (49.1% White), Parsippany (37% White), Troy Hills (43.4% White), and Rainbow Lakes (61.9% White). Boonton is less White than neighboring Mountain Lakes (76.5% White).

Boonton's Black Population

415 residents of Boonton, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Boonton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Boonton ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boonton's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Black residents' share of Boonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Boonton is more Black than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (1.6% Black), Mountain Lakes (0% Black), Troy Hills (0.5% Black), and Rainbow Lakes (0.7% Black). Boonton is less Black than neighboring Parsippany (4.8% Black).

Boonton's Asian Population

572 residents of Boonton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Boonton is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Boonton ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boonton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Asian residents' share of Boonton's population has decreased from 10.8% to 6.5%.

Boonton is less Asian than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (35.4% Asian), Mountain Lakes (13.3% Asian), Parsippany (45.2% Asian), Troy Hills (50.1% Asian), and Rainbow Lakes (24.1% Asian).

Boonton's Hispanic Population

1,145 residents of Boonton, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Boonton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Boonton ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boonton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Boonton's population has decreased from 16.0% to 12.9%.

Boonton is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (10.1% Hispanic), Mountain Lakes (3.8% Hispanic), Parsippany (10.4% Hispanic), Troy Hills (3.1% Hispanic), and Rainbow Lakes (9.7% Hispanic).

Boonton's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Boonton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Boonton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Boonton ranks 377th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boonton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Boonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Boonton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parsippany (0.1% Native American/Other), Troy Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Rainbow Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Boonton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain Lakes (2% Native American/Other).

Boonton's Multiracial Population

458 residents of Boonton, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Boonton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Boonton ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Boonton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Boonton's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.2%.

Boonton is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (3.3% Multiracial), Mountain Lakes (4.4% Multiracial), Parsippany (2.5% Multiracial), Troy Hills (2.8% Multiracial), and Rainbow Lakes (3.6% 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.