Branchville, NJ Demographics

A map of Branchville's Population by Race

Branchville, New Jersey has an estimated population of 814, a slight increase from the 791 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 7.2% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Branchville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Branchville has become considerably 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 Branchville, that probability was 25.0% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Branchville is ranked the 573rd 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). Branchville was ranked the 579th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Branchville's White Population

659 residents of Branchville, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Branchville is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Branchville ranks 153rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branchville's White population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Branchville's population has decreased from 86.2% to 81.0%.

Branchville is more White than neighboring Newton (72.7% White), and Sussex (79.4% White). Branchville is less White than neighboring Ross Corner (100% White), Crandon Lakes (91.7% White), and Layton (84.2% White).

Branchville's Black Population

12 residents of Branchville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Branchville is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Branchville ranks 568th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branchville's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Branchville's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Branchville is more Black than neighboring Ross Corner (0% Black), Crandon Lakes (0% Black), Layton (0% Black), and Sussex (0.6% Black). Branchville is less Black than neighboring Newton (9.3% Black).

Branchville's Asian Population

59 residents of Branchville, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Branchville is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Branchville ranks 426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branchville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 247.1%. Asian residents' share of Branchville's population has increased from 2.1% to 7.2%.

Branchville is more Asian than neighboring Ross Corner (0% Asian), Newton (1.4% Asian), Crandon Lakes (0% Asian), Layton (0% Asian), and Sussex (1.5% Asian).

Branchville's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Branchville, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Branchville is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Branchville ranks 484th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branchville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Branchville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.4%.

Branchville is more Hispanic than neighboring Ross Corner (0% Hispanic), and Crandon Lakes (2.7% Hispanic). Branchville is less Hispanic than neighboring Newton (12% Hispanic), Layton (7.8% Hispanic), and Sussex (12% Hispanic).

Branchville's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Branchville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Branchville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Branchville ranks 599th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branchville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Branchville's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Branchville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ross Corner (0% Native American/Other), Newton (0.3% Native American/Other), Crandon Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Layton (0% Native American/Other), and Sussex (0% Native American/Other).

Branchville's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Branchville, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Branchville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Branchville ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Branchville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Branchville's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.5%.

Branchville is more Multiracial than neighboring Ross Corner (0% Multiracial). Branchville is less Multiracial than neighboring Newton (4.3% Multiracial), Crandon Lakes (5.6% Multiracial), Layton (8.1% Multiracial), and Sussex (6.5% 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.