Closter, NJ Demographics

A map of Closter's Population by Race

Closter, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,606, a less than 1% change from the 8,594 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 31.0% Asian, 11.1% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Closter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Closter has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Closter, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Closter is ranked the 191st 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). Closter was ranked the 189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Closter's White Population

4,203 residents of Closter, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Closter is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Closter ranks 551st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Closter's White population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Closter's population has decreased from 52.3% to 48.8%.

Closter is more White than neighboring Northvale (47.5% White). Closter is less White than neighboring Demarest (68.4% White), Norwood (55.9% White), Harrington Park (68.5% White), and Cresskill (56.4% White).

Closter's Black Population

172 residents of Closter, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Closter is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Closter ranks 579th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Closter's Black population has grown by an estimated 107.2%. Black residents' share of Closter's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.0%.

Closter is more Black than neighboring Norwood (1.2% Black), Harrington Park (0% Black), Cresskill (1.4% Black), and Northvale (0.4% Black). Closter is less Black than neighboring Demarest (4.8% Black).

Closter's Asian Population

2,672 residents of Closter, or 31.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Closter is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Closter ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Closter's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. Asian residents' share of Closter's population has decreased from 35.0% to 31.0%.

Closter is more Asian than neighboring Demarest (19.8% Asian), Norwood (30.3% Asian), Harrington Park (21.7% Asian), and Cresskill (29.1% Asian). Closter is less Asian than neighboring Northvale (36.8% Asian).

Closter's Hispanic Population

958 residents of Closter, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Closter is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Closter ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Closter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Closter's population has increased from 8.4% to 11.1%.

Closter is more Hispanic than neighboring Demarest (6% Hispanic), Norwood (10.5% Hispanic), and Harrington Park (6.7% Hispanic). Closter is less Hispanic than neighboring Cresskill (11.5% Hispanic), and Northvale (13.5% Hispanic).

Closter's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Closter, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Closter is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Closter ranks 527th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Closter's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 118.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Closter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Closter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Demarest (0.3% Native American/Other), Harrington Park (0.2% Native American/Other), and Northvale (0.7% Native American/Other). Closter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cresskill (0.9% Native American/Other).

Closter's Multiracial Population

531 residents of Closter, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Closter is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Closter ranks 415th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Closter's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 113.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Closter's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.2%.

Closter is more Multiracial than neighboring Demarest (0.7% Multiracial), Norwood (1.2% Multiracial), Harrington Park (2.9% Multiracial), Cresskill (0.7% Multiracial), and Northvale (1.1% 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.