Emerson, NJ Demographics

A map of Emerson's Population by Race

Emerson, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,305, a less than 1% change from the 7,290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 15.6% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Emerson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Emerson 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 Emerson, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Emerson is ranked the 224th 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). Emerson was ranked the 221st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Emerson's White Population

5,085 residents of Emerson, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Emerson is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Emerson ranks 381st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerson's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Emerson's population has decreased from 73.1% to 69.6%.

Emerson is more White than neighboring Westwood (56.4% White), Haworth (62.1% White), and New Milford (48.9% White). Emerson is less White than neighboring Oradell (74.9% White), and Hillsdale (78.9% White).

Emerson's Black Population

79 residents of Emerson, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Emerson is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Emerson ranks 508th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerson's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Black residents' share of Emerson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Emerson is more Black than neighboring Oradell (0.9% Black), and Hillsdale (0.6% Black). Emerson is less Black than neighboring Westwood (3.5% Black), Haworth (2.7% Black), and New Milford (5% Black).

Emerson's Asian Population

1,136 residents of Emerson, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Emerson is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Emerson ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.2%. Asian residents' share of Emerson's population has increased from 9.7% to 15.6%.

Emerson is more Asian than neighboring Westwood (7.5% Asian), Oradell (12.9% Asian), Haworth (14.8% Asian), and Hillsdale (7.8% Asian). Emerson is less Asian than neighboring New Milford (20.3% Asian).

Emerson's Hispanic Population

783 residents of Emerson, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Emerson is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Emerson ranks 241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Emerson's population has decreased from 13.0% to 10.7%.

Emerson is more Hispanic than neighboring Oradell (6.6% Hispanic), Haworth (10.3% Hispanic), and Hillsdale (9.8% Hispanic). Emerson is less Hispanic than neighboring Westwood (26.2% Hispanic), and New Milford (20.5% Hispanic).

Emerson's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Emerson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Emerson is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Emerson ranks 595th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Emerson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Emerson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westwood (1.4% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.3% Native American/Other), Haworth (0.8% Native American/Other), Hillsdale (0.4% Native American/Other), and New Milford (1.2% Native American/Other).

Emerson's Multiracial Population

206 residents of Emerson, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Emerson is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Emerson ranks 520th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Emerson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Emerson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Emerson is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillsdale (2.5% Multiracial). Emerson is less Multiracial than neighboring Westwood (5% Multiracial), Oradell (4.3% Multiracial), Haworth (9.3% Multiracial), and New Milford (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.