Glassboro, NJ Demographics

A map of Glassboro's Population by Race

Glassboro, New Jersey has an estimated population of 23,717, a slight increase from the 23,149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 15.6% Black, 11.6% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glassboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glassboro is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Glassboro, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glassboro is ranked the 44th 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). Glassboro was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glassboro's White Population

14,974 residents of Glassboro, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glassboro is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Glassboro ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glassboro's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Glassboro's population has increased from 62.5% to 63.1%.

Glassboro is less White than neighboring Pitman (90% White), Clayton (65.5% White), Richwood (91.2% White), Sewell (94.8% White), and Turnersville (79% White).

Glassboro's Black Population

3,691 residents of Glassboro, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glassboro is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Glassboro ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glassboro's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Glassboro's population has decreased from 17.3% to 15.6%.

Glassboro is more Black than neighboring Pitman (3.1% Black), Richwood (0% Black), Sewell (2.3% Black), and Turnersville (2.1% Black). Glassboro is less Black than neighboring Clayton (22.3% Black).

Glassboro's Asian Population

1,600 residents of Glassboro, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glassboro is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Glassboro ranks 300th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glassboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.7%. Asian residents' share of Glassboro's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.7%.

Glassboro is more Asian than neighboring Pitman (1.7% Asian), Clayton (0.9% Asian), Richwood (0% Asian), Sewell (2.1% Asian), and Turnersville (3.2% Asian).

Glassboro's Hispanic Population

2,751 residents of Glassboro, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glassboro is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Glassboro ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glassboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Glassboro's population has increased from 10.9% to 11.6%.

Glassboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Pitman (3% Hispanic), Clayton (7.6% Hispanic), Richwood (5% Hispanic), and Sewell (0% Hispanic). Glassboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Turnersville (11.9% Hispanic).

Glassboro's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Glassboro, 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 Glassboro is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Glassboro ranks 365th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glassboro's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glassboro's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Glassboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pitman (0.1% Native American/Other), Clayton (0.3% Native American/Other), Sewell (0% Native American/Other), and Turnersville (0% Native American/Other). Glassboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richwood (1.6% Native American/Other).

Glassboro's Multiracial Population

569 residents of Glassboro, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glassboro is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Glassboro ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glassboro's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Glassboro's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.4%.

Glassboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Pitman (2% Multiracial), Richwood (2.2% Multiracial), and Sewell (0.8% Multiracial). Glassboro is less Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (3.3% Multiracial), and Turnersville (3.9% 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.