Cranbury, NJ Demographics

A map of Cranbury's Population by Race

Cranbury, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,185, a less than 1% change from the 2,200 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.2% White, 30.8% Asian, 10.8% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cranbury, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cranbury 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 Cranbury, that probability was 47.7% in 2020 and 61.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cranbury is ranked the 442nd 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). Cranbury was ranked the 444th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cranbury's White Population

1,140 residents of Cranbury, or 52.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cranbury is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Cranbury ranks 429th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cranbury's White population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. White residents' share of Cranbury's population has decreased from 69.5% to 52.2%.

Cranbury is more White than neighboring Twin Rivers (44.2% White). Cranbury is less White than neighboring Hightstown (58.5% White), Encore at Monroe (95% White), Rossmoor (82.6% White), and Clearbrook (77.8% White).

Cranbury's Black Population

236 residents of Cranbury, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cranbury is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Cranbury ranks 297th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cranbury's Black population has grown by an estimated 187.8%. Black residents' share of Cranbury's population has increased from 3.7% to 10.8%.

Cranbury is more Black than neighboring Hightstown (7.1% Black), Encore at Monroe (0% Black), Rossmoor (1.6% Black), Clearbrook (6.4% Black), and Twin Rivers (7.5% Black).

Cranbury's Asian Population

673 residents of Cranbury, or 30.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cranbury is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Cranbury ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cranbury's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.0%. Asian residents' share of Cranbury's population has increased from 18.8% to 30.8%.

Cranbury is more Asian than neighboring Hightstown (6.5% Asian), Encore at Monroe (5% Asian), Rossmoor (5.9% Asian), Clearbrook (3.1% Asian), and Twin Rivers (6.9% Asian).

Cranbury's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Cranbury, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cranbury is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Cranbury ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cranbury's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Cranbury's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.3%.

Cranbury is more Hispanic than neighboring Encore at Monroe (0% Hispanic). Cranbury is less Hispanic than neighboring Hightstown (24.3% Hispanic), Rossmoor (7.3% Hispanic), Clearbrook (10.9% Hispanic), and Twin Rivers (35.6% Hispanic).

Cranbury's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Cranbury, 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 Cranbury is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Cranbury ranks 566th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cranbury's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cranbury's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Cranbury is more Native American/Other than neighboring Encore at Monroe (0% Native American/Other). Cranbury is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hightstown (1.4% Native American/Other), Rossmoor (0.7% Native American/Other), and Clearbrook (0.8% Native American/Other).

Cranbury's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Cranbury, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cranbury is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cranbury ranks 398th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cranbury's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Cranbury's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.4%.

Cranbury is more Multiracial than neighboring Hightstown (2.1% Multiracial), Encore at Monroe (0% Multiracial), Rossmoor (1.9% Multiracial), and Clearbrook (0.9% Multiracial). Cranbury is less Multiracial than neighboring Twin Rivers (5.3% 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.