Fanwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Fanwood's Population by Race

Fanwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,799, a less than 1% change from the 7,774 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 8.0% Multiracial, 6.9% Asian, 3.9% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fanwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fanwood 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 Fanwood, that probability was 45.9% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fanwood is ranked the 215th 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). Fanwood was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fanwood's White Population

5,410 residents of Fanwood, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fanwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Fanwood ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fanwood's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Fanwood's population has decreased from 72.1% to 69.4%.

Fanwood is more White than neighboring Plainfield (6.6% White), and North Plainfield (15.8% White). Fanwood is less White than neighboring Westfield (76.5% White), Mountainside (71.3% White), and Watchung (69.9% White).

Fanwood's Black Population

301 residents of Fanwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fanwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Fanwood ranks 237th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fanwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. Black residents' share of Fanwood's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.9%.

Fanwood is more Black than neighboring Westfield (2.4% Black), Mountainside (2.2% Black), and Watchung (3.2% Black). Fanwood is less Black than neighboring Plainfield (32.5% Black), and North Plainfield (22.1% Black).

Fanwood's Asian Population

536 residents of Fanwood, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fanwood is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Fanwood ranks 156th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fanwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Asian residents' share of Fanwood's population has decreased from 9.2% to 6.9%.

Fanwood is more Asian than neighboring Plainfield (0.8% Asian), and North Plainfield (4.1% Asian). Fanwood is less Asian than neighboring Westfield (8.8% Asian), Mountainside (11.4% Asian), and Watchung (12% Asian).

Fanwood's Hispanic Population

877 residents of Fanwood, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fanwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fanwood ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fanwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fanwood's population has increased from 9.4% to 11.2%.

Fanwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (8% Hispanic), and Watchung (8.8% Hispanic). Fanwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Plainfield (57.1% Hispanic), Mountainside (13.2% Hispanic), and North Plainfield (54.7% Hispanic).

Fanwood's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Fanwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fanwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fanwood ranks 620th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fanwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 212.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fanwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Fanwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountainside (0.1% Native American/Other). Fanwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Plainfield (1.2% Native American/Other), Westfield (1.1% Native American/Other), and North Plainfield (1.2% Native American/Other).

Fanwood's Multiracial Population

625 residents of Fanwood, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fanwood is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Fanwood ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fanwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 91.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fanwood's population has increased from 4.2% to 8.0%.

Fanwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainfield (1.8% Multiracial), Westfield (3.2% Multiracial), Mountainside (1.8% Multiracial), Watchung (5.5% Multiracial), and North Plainfield (2% 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.