Haledon, NJ Demographics

A map of Haledon's Population by Race

Haledon, New Jersey had a population of 9,052 in 2020. It was 28.7% White, 11.7% Black, 7.0% Asian, 49.4% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Haledon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is the 176th most populous. 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).

Haledon's White Population

2,594 residents of Haledon identify as White, or 28.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Haledon considerably less than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is ranked #644 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Haledon is more White than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (23.4% White), Prospect Park (18.1% White), and Paterson (7.8% White). Haledon is less White than neighboring North Haledon (77.6% White), and Preakness (72.8% White).

Haledon's Black Population

1,063 residents of Haledon identify as Black, or 11.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Haledon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is ranked #99 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Haledon is more Black than neighboring North Haledon (3.2% Black), and Preakness (1.9% Black). Haledon is less Black than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (49.6% Black), Prospect Park (16.1% Black), and Paterson (23% Black).

Haledon's Asian Population

631 residents of Haledon identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Haledon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is ranked #211 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Haledon is more Asian than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (4.2% Asian), Prospect Park (4.6% Asian), North Haledon (3.9% Asian), and Paterson (5% Asian). Haledon is less Asian than neighboring Preakness (10.9% Asian).

Haledon's Hispanic Population

4,476 residents of Haledon identify as Hispanic, or 49.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Haledon considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Haledon is more Hispanic than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (21.8% Hispanic), North Haledon (12.6% Hispanic), and Preakness (11.6% Hispanic). Haledon is less Hispanic than neighboring Prospect Park (58.9% Hispanic), and Paterson (61.9% Hispanic).

Haledon's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Haledon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Haledon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Haledon is more Native American/Other than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (0.1% Native American/Other), Prospect Park (0.9% Native American/Other), North Haledon (0.3% Native American/Other), Paterson (0.9% Native American/Other), and Preakness (0.4% Native American/Other).

Haledon's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Haledon identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Haledon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Haledon is ranked #588 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Haledon is more Multiracial than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (0.9% Multiracial), Prospect Park (1.4% Multiracial), and Paterson (1.4% Multiracial). Haledon is less Multiracial than neighboring North Haledon (2.3% Multiracial), and Preakness (2.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.