Echelon, NJ Demographics

A map of Echelon's Population by Race

Echelon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 13,284, a large increase from the 11,896 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.1% White, 25.5% Asian, 9.1% Black, 4.4% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Echelon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Echelon 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 Echelon, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Echelon is ranked the 102nd 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). Echelon was ranked the 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Echelon's White Population

7,447 residents of Echelon, or 56.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Echelon is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Echelon ranks 555th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echelon's White population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. White residents' share of Echelon's population has increased from 51.1% to 56.1%.

Echelon is more White than neighboring Somerdale (48.5% White), Hi-Nella (38.4% White), and Lindenwold (27.5% White). Echelon is less White than neighboring Stratford (72.4% White), and Laurel Springs (77.3% White).

Echelon's Black Population

1,213 residents of Echelon, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Echelon is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Echelon ranks 97th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echelon's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Black residents' share of Echelon's population has decreased from 12.0% to 9.1%.

Echelon is more Black than neighboring Stratford (7.4% Black), and Laurel Springs (5.4% Black). Echelon is less Black than neighboring Somerdale (31.9% Black), Hi-Nella (11.2% Black), and Lindenwold (33.1% Black).

Echelon's Asian Population

3,384 residents of Echelon, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Echelon is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Echelon ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echelon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Asian residents' share of Echelon's population has increased from 24.9% to 25.5%.

Echelon is more Asian than neighboring Somerdale (3.9% Asian), Stratford (2.3% Asian), Laurel Springs (4.4% Asian), Hi-Nella (11.5% Asian), and Lindenwold (3.3% Asian).

Echelon's Hispanic Population

586 residents of Echelon, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Echelon is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Echelon ranks 425th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echelon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Echelon's population has decreased from 7.8% to 4.4%.

Echelon is less Hispanic than neighboring Somerdale (11% Hispanic), Stratford (13.4% Hispanic), Laurel Springs (10% Hispanic), Hi-Nella (31.1% Hispanic), and Lindenwold (29.8% Hispanic).

Echelon's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Echelon, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Echelon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Echelon ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echelon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Echelon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Echelon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somerdale (0% Native American/Other), Laurel Springs (0% Native American/Other), Hi-Nella (0% Native American/Other), and Lindenwold (0.4% Native American/Other). Echelon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stratford (2% Native American/Other).

Echelon's Multiracial Population

525 residents of Echelon, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Echelon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Echelon ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Echelon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Echelon's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.0%.

Echelon is more Multiracial than neighboring Stratford (2.4% Multiracial), and Laurel Springs (2.9% Multiracial). Echelon is less Multiracial than neighboring Somerdale (4.6% Multiracial), Hi-Nella (7.8% Multiracial), and Lindenwold (5.9% 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.