Erma, NJ Demographics

A map of Erma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,503	1,781	76.7%	87.7%
Multiracial	287	85	14.7%	4.2%
Hispanic	145	107	7.4%	5.3%
Black	17	27	0.9%	1.3%
Asian	7	20	0.4%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.5%

Erma, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,959, a decrease from the 2,031 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 14.7% Multiracial, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Erma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Erma has become considerably 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 Erma, that probability was 22.6% in 2020 and 38.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Erma is ranked the 468th 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). Erma was ranked the 459th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Erma's White Population

1,503 residents of Erma, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Erma is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Erma ranks 122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erma's White population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. White residents' share of Erma's population has decreased from 87.7% to 76.7%.

Erma is more White than neighboring Rio Grande (59.7% White), and Whitesboro (54.9% White). Erma is less White than neighboring Villas (89.7% White), Diamond Beach (100% White), and Cape May (82.6% White).

Erma's Black Population

17 residents of Erma, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Erma is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Erma ranks 528th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erma's Black population has declined by an estimated 37.0%. Black residents' share of Erma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Erma is more Black than neighboring Villas (0% Black), and Diamond Beach (0% Black). Erma is less Black than neighboring Rio Grande (8.7% Black), Whitesboro (21.7% Black), and Cape May (1.8% Black).

Erma's Asian Population

7 residents of Erma, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Erma is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Erma ranks 566th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erma's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Asian residents' share of Erma's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Erma is more Asian than neighboring Villas (0.1% Asian), Whitesboro (0% Asian), Diamond Beach (0% Asian), and Cape May (0% Asian). Erma is less Asian than neighboring Rio Grande (0.9% Asian).

Erma's Hispanic Population

145 residents of Erma, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Erma is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Erma ranks 564th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Erma's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.4%.

Erma is more Hispanic than neighboring Diamond Beach (0% Hispanic). Erma is less Hispanic than neighboring Rio Grande (22.1% Hispanic), Villas (7.6% Hispanic), Whitesboro (17.9% Hispanic), and Cape May (11.3% Hispanic).

Erma's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Erma, 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 Erma is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Erma ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Erma's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Erma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villas (0.8% Native American/Other).

Erma's Multiracial Population

287 residents of Erma, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Erma is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Erma ranks 146th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 237.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Erma's population has increased from 4.2% to 14.7%.

Erma is more Multiracial than neighboring Rio Grande (8.6% Multiracial), Villas (1.8% Multiracial), Whitesboro (5.4% Multiracial), Diamond Beach (0% Multiracial), and Cape May (4.3% 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.