Great Notch, NJ Demographics

A map of Great Notch's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,054	2,596	76.2%	78.9%
Hispanic	417	363	10.4%	11.0%
Asian	208	171	5.2%	5.2%
Black	172	86	4.3%	2.6%
Multiracial	148	61	3.7%	1.9%
Native American/Other	9	12	0.2%	0.4%

Great Notch, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,008, a large increase from the 3,289 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 4.3% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Great Notch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Great Notch 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 Great Notch, that probability was 36.1% in 2020 and 40.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Great Notch is ranked the 338th 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). Great Notch was ranked the 372nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Great Notch's White Population

3,054 residents of Great Notch, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Great Notch is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Great Notch ranks 288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Notch's White population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. White residents' share of Great Notch's population has decreased from 78.9% to 76.2%.

Great Notch is more White than neighboring Montclair State University (58.1% White), Woodland Park (55.4% White), Upper Montclair (74.8% White), Totowa (56.9% White), and Singac (56.3% White).

Great Notch's Black Population

172 residents of Great Notch, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Great Notch is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Great Notch ranks 386th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Notch's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Great Notch's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.3%.

Great Notch is more Black than neighboring Woodland Park (3.2% Black), and Singac (2.9% Black). Great Notch is less Black than neighboring Montclair State University (14.3% Black), Upper Montclair (4.8% Black), and Totowa (5.3% Black).

Great Notch's Asian Population

208 residents of Great Notch, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Great Notch is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Great Notch ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Notch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Asian residents' share of Great Notch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Great Notch is more Asian than neighboring Upper Montclair (4.3% Asian), and Singac (4.7% Asian). Great Notch is less Asian than neighboring Montclair State University (12.5% Asian), Woodland Park (6.3% Asian), and Totowa (7.4% Asian).

Great Notch's Hispanic Population

417 residents of Great Notch, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Great Notch is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Great Notch ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Notch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Great Notch's population has decreased from 11.0% to 10.4%.

Great Notch is more Hispanic than neighboring Upper Montclair (6% Hispanic). Great Notch is less Hispanic than neighboring Montclair State University (12.6% Hispanic), Woodland Park (31.5% Hispanic), Totowa (25.7% Hispanic), and Singac (30.8% Hispanic).

Great Notch's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Great Notch, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Great Notch is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Great Notch ranks 535th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Notch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Great Notch's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Great Notch is more Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Montclair (0.1% Native American/Other), and Totowa (0% Native American/Other). Great Notch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montclair State University (0.3% Native American/Other), and Singac (3.5% Native American/Other).

Great Notch's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Great Notch, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Great Notch is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Great Notch ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Notch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 142.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Great Notch's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.7%.

Great Notch is more Multiracial than neighboring Montclair State University (2.3% Multiracial), Woodland Park (3.3% Multiracial), and Singac (1.8% Multiracial). Great Notch is less Multiracial than neighboring Upper Montclair (10% Multiracial), and Totowa (4.8% 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.