Guttenberg, NJ Demographics

A map of Guttenberg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,850	7,868	66.8%	65.5%
White	2,022	2,426	17.2%	20.2%
Asian	871	1,064	7.4%	8.9%
Black	505	343	4.3%	2.9%
Multiracial	336	184	2.9%	1.5%
Native American/Other	170	132	1.4%	1.1%

Guttenberg, New Jersey has an estimated population of 11,754, a slight decrease from the 12,017 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.8% Hispanic, 17.2% White, 7.4% Asian, 4.3% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Guttenberg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Guttenberg has become slightly less 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 Guttenberg, that probability was 52.2% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Guttenberg is ranked the 119th 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). Guttenberg was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Guttenberg's White Population

2,022 residents of Guttenberg, or 17.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Guttenberg is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Guttenberg ranks 670th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Guttenberg's White population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Guttenberg's population has decreased from 20.2% to 17.2%.

Guttenberg is more White than neighboring West New York (12.8% White), and Union City (9.5% White). Guttenberg is less White than neighboring Fairview (25.8% White), Cliffside Park (41.4% White), and Ridgefield (32.5% White).

Guttenberg's Black Population

505 residents of Guttenberg, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Guttenberg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Guttenberg ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Guttenberg's Black population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Black residents' share of Guttenberg's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.3%.

Guttenberg is more Black than neighboring West New York (2.5% Black), Fairview (1.3% Black), Cliffside Park (2.7% Black), Union City (3.3% Black), and Ridgefield (1.8% Black).

Guttenberg's Asian Population

871 residents of Guttenberg, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Guttenberg is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Guttenberg ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Guttenberg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Guttenberg's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.4%.

Guttenberg is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (4.2% Asian), and Union City (3.3% Asian). Guttenberg is less Asian than neighboring West New York (7.9% Asian), Cliffside Park (14.4% Asian), and Ridgefield (22% Asian).

Guttenberg's Hispanic Population

7,850 residents of Guttenberg, or 66.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Guttenberg is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Guttenberg ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Guttenberg's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Guttenberg's population has increased from 65.5% to 66.8%.

Guttenberg is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (65.8% Hispanic), Cliffside Park (34.5% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (37.8% Hispanic). Guttenberg is less Hispanic than neighboring West New York (75.9% Hispanic), and Union City (81.8% Hispanic).

Guttenberg's Native American/Other Population

170 residents of Guttenberg, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Guttenberg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Guttenberg ranks 90th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Guttenberg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Guttenberg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Guttenberg is more Native American/Other than neighboring West New York (0.2% Native American/Other), Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other), and Union City (0.6% Native American/Other). Guttenberg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cliffside Park (2.2% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (4.1% Native American/Other).

Guttenberg's Multiracial Population

336 residents of Guttenberg, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Guttenberg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Guttenberg ranks 639th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Guttenberg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Guttenberg's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.9%.

Guttenberg is more Multiracial than neighboring West New York (0.8% Multiracial), Union City (1.4% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (1.8% Multiracial). Guttenberg is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (3% Multiracial), and Cliffside Park (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.