Gouldtown, NJ Demographics

A map of Gouldtown's Population by Race

Gouldtown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,546, a decrease from the 1,601 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% Black, 16.2% Hispanic, 11.1% White, 7.8% Multiracial, 3.9% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gouldtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gouldtown 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 Gouldtown, that probability was 54.4% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gouldtown is ranked the 505th 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). Gouldtown was ranked the 494th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gouldtown's White Population

172 residents of Gouldtown, or 11.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gouldtown is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Gouldtown ranks 692nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gouldtown's White population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. White residents' share of Gouldtown's population has increased from 8.2% to 11.1%.

Gouldtown is less White than neighboring Bridgeton (11.8% White), Fairton (51% White), Carlls Corner (75.5% White), Laurel Heights (83.1% White), and Sunset Lake (32.4% White).

Gouldtown's Black Population

935 residents of Gouldtown, or 60.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gouldtown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Gouldtown ranks 4th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gouldtown's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Gouldtown's population has decreased from 64.7% to 60.5%.

Gouldtown is more Black than neighboring Bridgeton (25.1% Black), Fairton (22.2% Black), Carlls Corner (13.6% Black), Laurel Heights (1.1% Black), and Sunset Lake (16.8% Black).

Gouldtown's Asian Population

7 residents of Gouldtown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gouldtown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Gouldtown ranks 657th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gouldtown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Gouldtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Gouldtown is more Asian than neighboring Bridgeton (0.2% Asian), and Fairton (0% Asian). Gouldtown is less Asian than neighboring Carlls Corner (3.8% Asian), Laurel Heights (12.7% Asian), and Sunset Lake (22.9% Asian).

Gouldtown's Hispanic Population

250 residents of Gouldtown, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gouldtown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Gouldtown ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gouldtown's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Gouldtown's population has increased from 15.6% to 16.2%.

Gouldtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairton (10% Hispanic), Carlls Corner (2.8% Hispanic), and Laurel Heights (3.2% Hispanic). Gouldtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Bridgeton (59.3% Hispanic), and Sunset Lake (27.7% Hispanic).

Gouldtown's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Gouldtown, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gouldtown is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Gouldtown ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gouldtown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gouldtown's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.9%.

Gouldtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeton (1.2% Native American/Other), Carlls Corner (0% Native American/Other), Laurel Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Sunset Lake (0% Native American/Other). Gouldtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairton (11% Native American/Other).

Gouldtown's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Gouldtown, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gouldtown is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gouldtown ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gouldtown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Gouldtown's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.8%.

Gouldtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeton (2.4% Multiracial), Fairton (5.9% Multiracial), Carlls Corner (4.4% Multiracial), Laurel Heights (0% Multiracial), and Sunset Lake (0.2% 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.