Demarest, NJ Demographics

A map of Demarest's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,357	2,941	68.4%	59.0%
Asian	974	1,562	19.8%	31.4%
Hispanic	296	270	6.0%	5.4%
Black	236	41	4.8%	0.8%
Multiracial	32	141	0.7%	2.8%
Native American/Other	16	26	0.3%	0.5%

Demarest, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,911, a slight decrease from the 4,981 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 19.8% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Demarest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Demarest 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 Demarest, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Demarest is ranked the 301st 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). Demarest was ranked the 288th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Demarest's White Population

3,357 residents of Demarest, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Demarest is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Demarest ranks 506th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demarest's White population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. White residents' share of Demarest's population has increased from 59.0% to 68.4%.

Demarest is more White than neighboring Cresskill (56.4% White), Closter (48.8% White), Dumont (48.3% White), Alpine (59.5% White), and Tenafly (50.6% White).

Demarest's Black Population

236 residents of Demarest, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Demarest is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Demarest ranks 601st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demarest's Black population has grown by an estimated 475.6%. Black residents' share of Demarest's population has increased from 0.8% to 4.8%.

Demarest is more Black than neighboring Cresskill (1.4% Black), Closter (2% Black), Dumont (2.9% Black), Alpine (4% Black), and Tenafly (1.2% Black).

Demarest's Asian Population

974 residents of Demarest, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Demarest is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Demarest ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demarest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.6%. Asian residents' share of Demarest's population has decreased from 31.4% to 19.8%.

Demarest is more Asian than neighboring Dumont (18.3% Asian). Demarest is less Asian than neighboring Cresskill (29.1% Asian), Closter (31% Asian), Alpine (28.1% Asian), and Tenafly (36% Asian).

Demarest's Hispanic Population

296 residents of Demarest, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Demarest is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Demarest ranks 554th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demarest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Demarest's population has increased from 5.4% to 6.0%.

Demarest is more Hispanic than neighboring Alpine (4.4% Hispanic). Demarest is less Hispanic than neighboring Cresskill (11.5% Hispanic), Closter (11.1% Hispanic), Dumont (27% Hispanic), and Tenafly (8.4% Hispanic).

Demarest's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Demarest, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Demarest is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Demarest ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demarest's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Demarest's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Demarest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dumont (0.2% Native American/Other). Demarest is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cresskill (0.9% Native American/Other), Closter (0.8% Native American/Other), and Tenafly (0.8% Native American/Other).

Demarest's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Demarest, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Demarest is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Demarest ranks 435th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Demarest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Demarest's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.7%.

Demarest is less Multiracial than neighboring Closter (6.2% Multiracial), Dumont (3.3% Multiracial), Alpine (3.7% Multiracial), and Tenafly (2.9% 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.