Califon, NJ Demographics

A map of Califon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	828	901	89.0%	89.7%
Hispanic	69	41	7.4%	4.1%
Multiracial	26	41	2.8%	4.1%
Asian	5	15	0.5%	1.5%
Black	2	1	0.2%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.6%

Califon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 930, a decrease from the 1,005 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Califon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Califon has become slightly 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 Califon, that probability was 19.3% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Califon is ranked the 560th 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). Califon was ranked the 549th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Califon's White Population

828 residents of Califon, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Califon is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Califon ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Califon's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Califon's population has decreased from 89.7% to 89.0%.

Califon is more White than neighboring Lebanon (86.7% White), High Bridge (72.9% White), Long Valley (85.2% White), Annandale (78.4% White), and Anderson (45.1% White).

Califon's Black Population

2 residents of Califon, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Califon is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Califon ranks 679th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Califon's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Califon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Califon is more Black than neighboring Long Valley (0% Black), and Anderson (0% Black). Califon is less Black than neighboring Lebanon (0.4% Black), and High Bridge (3.8% Black).

Califon's Asian Population

5 residents of Califon, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Califon is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Califon ranks 493rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Califon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Califon's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.5%.

Califon is more Asian than neighboring Anderson (0% Asian). Califon is less Asian than neighboring Lebanon (0.6% Asian), High Bridge (9.2% Asian), Long Valley (1.4% Asian), and Annandale (8.2% Asian).

Califon's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Califon, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Califon is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Califon ranks 616th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Califon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Califon's population has increased from 4.1% to 7.4%.

Califon is more Hispanic than neighboring Annandale (7.3% Hispanic). Califon is less Hispanic than neighboring Lebanon (8.4% Hispanic), High Bridge (11.6% Hispanic), Long Valley (11.5% Hispanic), and Anderson (31.8% Hispanic).

Califon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Califon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Califon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Califon ranks 329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Califon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Califon's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Califon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lebanon (0.8% Native American/Other).

Califon's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Califon, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Califon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Califon ranks 166th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Califon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Califon's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.8%.

Califon is more Multiracial than neighboring High Bridge (2.4% Multiracial), and Long Valley (1.9% Multiracial). Califon is less Multiracial than neighboring Lebanon (3% Multiracial), Annandale (5.9% Multiracial), and Anderson (23.1% 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.