Eatontown, NJ Demographics

A map of Eatontown's Population by Race

Eatontown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 13,575, a less than 1% change from the 13,597 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 14.5% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eatontown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eatontown has become 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 Eatontown, that probability was 64.0% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eatontown is ranked the 97th 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). Eatontown was ranked the 96th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eatontown's White Population

8,061 residents of Eatontown, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eatontown is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Eatontown ranks 532nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eatontown's White population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Eatontown's population has increased from 55.7% to 59.4%.

Eatontown is less White than neighboring Shrewsbury (85.1% White), West Long Branch (76.9% White), Oakhurst (75.6% White), Oceanport (88.9% White), and Tinton Falls (77.1% White).

Eatontown's Black Population

1,432 residents of Eatontown, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eatontown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Eatontown ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eatontown's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. Black residents' share of Eatontown's population has decreased from 12.1% to 10.5%.

Eatontown is more Black than neighboring Shrewsbury (3.6% Black), West Long Branch (5.2% Black), Oakhurst (3.4% Black), Oceanport (0.7% Black), and Tinton Falls (4.7% Black).

Eatontown's Asian Population

1,970 residents of Eatontown, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eatontown is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Eatontown ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eatontown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Asian residents' share of Eatontown's population has increased from 9.7% to 14.5%.

Eatontown is more Asian than neighboring Shrewsbury (3.7% Asian), West Long Branch (1.3% Asian), Oakhurst (0.3% Asian), Oceanport (1% Asian), and Tinton Falls (4% Asian).

Eatontown's Hispanic Population

1,534 residents of Eatontown, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eatontown is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Eatontown ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eatontown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Eatontown's population has decreased from 14.7% to 11.3%.

Eatontown is more Hispanic than neighboring Shrewsbury (3.9% Hispanic), West Long Branch (9.1% Hispanic), Oakhurst (6.6% Hispanic), Oceanport (5.3% Hispanic), and Tinton Falls (8.9% Hispanic).

Eatontown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Eatontown, 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 Eatontown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Eatontown ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eatontown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eatontown's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Eatontown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shrewsbury (1.6% Native American/Other), West Long Branch (1.8% Native American/Other), Oakhurst (0.8% Native American/Other), and Tinton Falls (0.3% Native American/Other).

Eatontown's Multiracial Population

578 residents of Eatontown, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eatontown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Eatontown ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eatontown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Eatontown's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.3%.

Eatontown is more Multiracial than neighboring Shrewsbury (2.1% Multiracial), and Oceanport (4% Multiracial). Eatontown is less Multiracial than neighboring West Long Branch (5.7% Multiracial), Oakhurst (13.3% Multiracial), and Tinton Falls (4.9% 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.