Frenchtown, NJ Demographics

A map of Frenchtown's Population by Race

Frenchtown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,752, a large increase from the 1,370 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 6.2% Multiracial, 3.9% Asian, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Frenchtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown, that probability was 28.0% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frenchtown is ranked the 484th 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). Frenchtown was ranked the 519th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frenchtown's White Population

1,333 residents of Frenchtown, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frenchtown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Frenchtown ranks 185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's White population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. White residents' share of Frenchtown's population has decreased from 84.4% to 76.1%.

Frenchtown is less White than neighboring Milford (91.4% White), Bloomsbury (91.2% White), Finesville (100% White), Stockton (91.9% White), and Riegelsville (94.5% White).

Frenchtown's Black Population

15 residents of Frenchtown, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frenchtown is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Frenchtown ranks 546th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Black residents' share of Frenchtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Frenchtown is more Black than neighboring Finesville (0% Black), Stockton (0.2% Black), and Riegelsville (0% Black). Frenchtown is less Black than neighboring Milford (1.8% Black), and Bloomsbury (3.3% Black).

Frenchtown's Asian Population

69 residents of Frenchtown, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frenchtown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Frenchtown ranks 465th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Frenchtown's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.9%.

Frenchtown is more Asian than neighboring Milford (1.3% Asian), Bloomsbury (0.6% Asian), Finesville (0% Asian), Stockton (3.6% Asian), and Riegelsville (0.2% Asian).

Frenchtown's Hispanic Population

181 residents of Frenchtown, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frenchtown is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Frenchtown ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Frenchtown's population has increased from 7.6% to 10.3%.

Frenchtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Milford (4.3% Hispanic), Bloomsbury (2.5% Hispanic), Finesville (0% Hispanic), Stockton (3.4% Hispanic), and Riegelsville (1.6% Hispanic).

Frenchtown's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Frenchtown, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Frenchtown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Frenchtown ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 228.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frenchtown's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.6%.

Frenchtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milford (0% Native American/Other), Bloomsbury (0% Native American/Other), Finesville (0% Native American/Other), Stockton (0% Native American/Other), and Riegelsville (0% Native American/Other).

Frenchtown's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Frenchtown, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frenchtown is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Frenchtown ranks 149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Frenchtown's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.2%.

Frenchtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Milford (1.2% Multiracial), Bloomsbury (2.4% Multiracial), Finesville (0% Multiracial), Stockton (0.9% Multiracial), and Riegelsville (3.6% 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.