Cresskill, NJ Demographics

A map of Cresskill's Population by Race

Cresskill, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,174, a less than 1% change from the 9,155 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 29.1% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cresskill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cresskill has become 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 Cresskill, that probability was 56.1% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cresskill is ranked the 176th 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). Cresskill was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cresskill's White Population

5,173 residents of Cresskill, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cresskill is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Cresskill ranks 511th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresskill's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Cresskill's population has decreased from 57.9% to 56.4%.

Cresskill is more White than neighboring Tenafly (50.6% White), Closter (48.8% White), Dumont (48.3% White), and Bergenfield (32.7% White). Cresskill is less White than neighboring Demarest (68.4% White).

Cresskill's Black Population

127 residents of Cresskill, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cresskill is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Cresskill ranks 574th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresskill's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.1%. Black residents' share of Cresskill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Cresskill is more Black than neighboring Tenafly (1.2% Black). Cresskill is less Black than neighboring Demarest (4.8% Black), Closter (2% Black), Dumont (2.9% Black), and Bergenfield (6.9% Black).

Cresskill's Asian Population

2,671 residents of Cresskill, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cresskill is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Cresskill ranks 37th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresskill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Asian residents' share of Cresskill's population has decreased from 31.3% to 29.1%.

Cresskill is more Asian than neighboring Demarest (19.8% Asian), Dumont (18.3% Asian), and Bergenfield (24.7% Asian). Cresskill is less Asian than neighboring Tenafly (36% Asian), and Closter (31% Asian).

Cresskill's Hispanic Population

1,055 residents of Cresskill, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cresskill is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Cresskill ranks 470th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresskill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Cresskill's population has increased from 6.9% to 11.5%.

Cresskill is more Hispanic than neighboring Demarest (6% Hispanic), Tenafly (8.4% Hispanic), and Closter (11.1% Hispanic). Cresskill is less Hispanic than neighboring Dumont (27% Hispanic), and Bergenfield (33% Hispanic).

Cresskill's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Cresskill, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cresskill is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Cresskill ranks 458th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresskill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 104.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cresskill's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Cresskill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Demarest (0.3% Native American/Other), Tenafly (0.8% Native American/Other), Closter (0.8% Native American/Other), Dumont (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bergenfield (0.6% Native American/Other).

Cresskill's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Cresskill, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cresskill is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Cresskill ranks 519th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresskill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Cresskill's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.7%.

Cresskill is less Multiracial than neighboring Tenafly (2.9% Multiracial), Closter (6.2% Multiracial), Dumont (3.3% Multiracial), and Bergenfield (2.1% 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.