Cologne, NJ Demographics

A map of Cologne's Population by Race

Cologne, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,083, a large decrease from the 1,461 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 6.1% Black, 5.2% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cologne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cologne 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 Cologne, that probability was 33.7% in 2020 and 26.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cologne is ranked the 545th 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). Cologne was ranked the 510th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cologne's White Population

922 residents of Cologne, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cologne is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Cologne ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cologne's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Cologne's population has increased from 80.8% to 85.1%.

Cologne is more White than neighboring McKee City (51.3% White), Pomona (39.6% White), Stockton University (55.6% White), and Egg Harbor City (37.6% White). Cologne is less White than neighboring Germania (100% White).

Cologne's Black Population

66 residents of Cologne, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cologne is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Cologne ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cologne's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Black residents' share of Cologne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Cologne is more Black than neighboring Germania (0% Black). Cologne is less Black than neighboring McKee City (13.5% Black), Pomona (10.4% Black), Stockton University (15.3% Black), and Egg Harbor City (34.1% Black).

Cologne's Asian Population

39 residents of Cologne, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cologne is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Cologne ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cologne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Asian residents' share of Cologne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Cologne is more Asian than neighboring Germania (0% Asian), and Egg Harbor City (0.5% Asian). Cologne is less Asian than neighboring McKee City (4.6% Asian), Pomona (26.1% Asian), and Stockton University (11.2% Asian).

Cologne's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Cologne, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cologne is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Cologne ranks 584th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cologne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cologne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Cologne is more Hispanic than neighboring Germania (0% Hispanic). Cologne is less Hispanic than neighboring McKee City (21.1% Hispanic), Pomona (15.3% Hispanic), Stockton University (11.3% Hispanic), and Egg Harbor City (22% Hispanic).

Cologne's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Cologne, 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 Cologne is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Cologne ranks 581st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cologne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cologne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Cologne is less Native American/Other than neighboring McKee City (0.1% Native American/Other), Pomona (0.2% Native American/Other), Stockton University (0.1% Native American/Other), and Egg Harbor City (0.3% Native American/Other).

Cologne's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Cologne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cologne is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cologne ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cologne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cologne's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Cologne is less Multiracial than neighboring McKee City (9.4% Multiracial), Pomona (8.2% Multiracial), Stockton University (6.4% Multiracial), and Egg Harbor City (5.5% 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.