Elizabeth, NJ Demographics

A map of Elizabeth's Population by Race

Elizabeth, New Jersey has an estimated population of 137,302, a less than 1% change from the 137,298 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.4% Hispanic, 14.6% Black, 12.1% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elizabeth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, that probability was 52.6% in 2020 and 50.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elizabeth is ranked the 4th 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). Elizabeth was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elizabeth's White Population

16,552 residents of Elizabeth, or 12.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elizabeth is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Elizabeth ranks 683rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Elizabeth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.1%.

Elizabeth is more White than neighboring Newark (8.9% White), and Roselle (11.3% White). Elizabeth is less White than neighboring Kean University (22.1% White), Linden (30.1% White), and Roselle Park (40.3% White).

Elizabeth's Black Population

20,002 residents of Elizabeth, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elizabeth is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Elizabeth ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Black residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 16.2% to 14.6%.

Elizabeth is more Black than neighboring Roselle Park (9.6% Black). Elizabeth is less Black than neighboring Kean University (43% Black), Newark (44.8% Black), Linden (27% Black), and Roselle (39.7% Black).

Elizabeth's Asian Population

2,366 residents of Elizabeth, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elizabeth is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Elizabeth ranks 435th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Asian residents' share of Elizabeth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Elizabeth is more Asian than neighboring Roselle (1.4% Asian). Elizabeth is less Asian than neighboring Kean University (5.5% Asian), Newark (2% Asian), Linden (3.9% Asian), and Roselle Park (14% Asian).

Elizabeth's Hispanic Population

92,543 residents of Elizabeth, or 67.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elizabeth is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elizabeth ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Elizabeth's population has increased from 65.7% to 67.4%.

Elizabeth is more Hispanic than neighboring Kean University (27.1% Hispanic), Newark (37.6% Hispanic), Linden (35.2% Hispanic), Roselle (44.2% Hispanic), and Roselle Park (32.2% Hispanic).

Elizabeth's Native American/Other Population

1,485 residents of Elizabeth, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elizabeth is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elizabeth ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elizabeth's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.

Elizabeth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kean University (0% Native American/Other). Elizabeth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newark (2.7% Native American/Other), Roselle (2% Native American/Other), and Roselle Park (1.3% Native American/Other).

Elizabeth's Multiracial Population

4,354 residents of Elizabeth, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elizabeth is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elizabeth ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elizabeth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elizabeth's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.2%.

Elizabeth is more Multiracial than neighboring Kean University (2.3% Multiracial), Linden (2.7% Multiracial), Roselle (1.4% Multiracial), and Roselle Park (2.6% Multiracial). Elizabeth is less Multiracial than neighboring Newark (4.1% 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.