Haledon, NJ Demographics

A map of Haledon's Population by Race

Haledon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,980, a less than 1% change from the 9,052 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.4% Hispanic, 26.3% White, 17.8% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Haledon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Haledon has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Haledon, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 68.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Haledon is ranked the 181st 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). Haledon was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Haledon's White Population

2,359 residents of Haledon, or 26.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Haledon is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Haledon ranks 644th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haledon's White population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of Haledon's population has decreased from 28.7% to 26.3%.

Haledon is more White than neighboring Prospect Park (14.2% White), and Paterson (7.8% White). Haledon is less White than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (43.5% White), North Haledon (64.2% White), and Preakness (69.6% White).

Haledon's Black Population

1,599 residents of Haledon, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Haledon is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Haledon ranks 99th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haledon's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.4%. Black residents' share of Haledon's population has increased from 11.7% to 17.8%.

Haledon is more Black than neighboring Prospect Park (11.5% Black), North Haledon (2.8% Black), and Preakness (3.1% Black). Haledon is less Black than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (26.4% Black), and Paterson (22.1% Black).

Haledon's Asian Population

312 residents of Haledon, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Haledon is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Haledon ranks 212th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haledon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Asian residents' share of Haledon's population has decreased from 7.0% to 3.5%.

Haledon is less Asian than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (10.2% Asian), Prospect Park (5.8% Asian), North Haledon (5.8% Asian), Paterson (4.1% Asian), and Preakness (12.2% Asian).

Haledon's Hispanic Population

4,166 residents of Haledon, or 46.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Haledon is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Haledon ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haledon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Haledon's population has decreased from 49.4% to 46.4%.

Haledon is more Hispanic than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (18.6% Hispanic), North Haledon (23.2% Hispanic), and Preakness (13.5% Hispanic). Haledon is less Hispanic than neighboring Prospect Park (64.9% Hispanic), and Paterson (64.5% Hispanic).

Haledon's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of Haledon, 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 Haledon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Haledon ranks 85th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haledon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Haledon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Haledon is more Native American/Other than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (0% Native American/Other), Prospect Park (0.2% Native American/Other), North Haledon (0.2% Native American/Other), and Preakness (0% Native American/Other).

Haledon's Multiracial Population

490 residents of Haledon, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Haledon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Haledon ranks 601st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Haledon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 163.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Haledon's population has increased from 2.1% to 5.5%.

Haledon is more Multiracial than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.3% Multiracial), Prospect Park (3.3% Multiracial), North Haledon (3.8% Multiracial), Paterson (0.8% Multiracial), and Preakness (1.6% 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.