Elmer, NJ Demographics

A map of Elmer's Population by Race

Elmer, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,176, a large decrease from the 1,347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elmer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elmer 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 Elmer, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elmer is ranked the 536th 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). Elmer was ranked the 520th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elmer's White Population

985 residents of Elmer, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elmer is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Elmer ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's White population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Elmer's population has decreased from 87.0% to 83.8%.

Elmer is more White than neighboring Deerfield Street (79.2% White), Seabrook Farms (16.5% White), and Franklinville (80.1% White). Elmer is less White than neighboring Olivet (85.5% White), and Malaga (84.3% White).

Elmer's Black Population

16 residents of Elmer, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elmer is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Elmer ranks 429th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.8%. Black residents' share of Elmer's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.4%.

Elmer is more Black than neighboring Olivet (0% Black), Deerfield Street (0% Black), and Franklinville (0.4% Black). Elmer is less Black than neighboring Seabrook Farms (49.8% Black), and Malaga (14.1% Black).

Elmer's Asian Population

1 residents of Elmer, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elmer is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Elmer ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Elmer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Elmer is more Asian than neighboring Olivet (0% Asian), Deerfield Street (0% Asian), Seabrook Farms (0% Asian), and Malaga (0% Asian). Elmer is less Asian than neighboring Franklinville (0.3% Asian).

Elmer's Hispanic Population

93 residents of Elmer, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elmer is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elmer ranks 586th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elmer's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.9%.

Elmer is more Hispanic than neighboring Deerfield Street (0% Hispanic), and Malaga (1.6% Hispanic). Elmer is less Hispanic than neighboring Olivet (9.1% Hispanic), Seabrook Farms (20.9% Hispanic), and Franklinville (8.4% Hispanic).

Elmer's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Elmer, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elmer is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Elmer ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elmer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Elmer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olivet (0% Native American/Other), Franklinville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Malaga (0% Native American/Other). Elmer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Deerfield Street (20.8% Native American/Other), and Seabrook Farms (10.2% Native American/Other).

Elmer's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Elmer, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elmer is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Elmer ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elmer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Elmer's population has increased from 4.8% to 6.4%.

Elmer is more Multiracial than neighboring Olivet (5.4% Multiracial), Deerfield Street (0% Multiracial), Seabrook Farms (2.7% Multiracial), and Malaga (0% Multiracial). Elmer is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklinville (10.8% 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.