Hammonton, NJ Demographics

A map of Hammonton's Population by Race

Hammonton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 14,840, a less than 1% change from the 14,711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 24.7% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hammonton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hammonton has become 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 Hammonton, that probability was 45.5% in 2020 and 44.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hammonton is ranked the 84th 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). Hammonton was ranked the 85th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hammonton's White Population

10,452 residents of Hammonton, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hammonton is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Hammonton ranks 427th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammonton's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Hammonton's population has increased from 69.8% to 70.4%.

Hammonton is more White than neighboring Elwood (49.2% White), and Newtonville (45.9% White). Hammonton is less White than neighboring Nesco (95.7% White), Folsom (77.6% White), and Collings Lakes (71.3% White).

Hammonton's Black Population

308 residents of Hammonton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hammonton is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Hammonton ranks 378th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammonton's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Black residents' share of Hammonton's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Hammonton is more Black than neighboring Nesco (0% Black), and Collings Lakes (0% Black). Hammonton is less Black than neighboring Folsom (2.8% Black), Elwood (13% Black), and Newtonville (32% Black).

Hammonton's Asian Population

106 residents of Hammonton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hammonton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Hammonton ranks 552nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammonton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Asian residents' share of Hammonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Hammonton is more Asian than neighboring Nesco (0% Asian), Folsom (0.3% Asian), Elwood (0% Asian), Newtonville (0% Asian), and Collings Lakes (0% Asian).

Hammonton's Hispanic Population

3,667 residents of Hammonton, or 24.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hammonton is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hammonton ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammonton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hammonton's population has increased from 23.9% to 24.7%.

Hammonton is more Hispanic than neighboring Nesco (0.9% Hispanic), Folsom (11.9% Hispanic), Newtonville (13.3% Hispanic), and Collings Lakes (20% Hispanic). Hammonton is less Hispanic than neighboring Elwood (37.8% Hispanic).

Hammonton's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Hammonton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hammonton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hammonton ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammonton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hammonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Hammonton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nesco (0% Native American/Other), Elwood (0% Native American/Other), Newtonville (0% Native American/Other), and Collings Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Hammonton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Folsom (1.5% Native American/Other).

Hammonton's Multiracial Population

287 residents of Hammonton, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hammonton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hammonton ranks 568th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hammonton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Hammonton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Hammonton is more Multiracial than neighboring Elwood (0% Multiracial). Hammonton is less Multiracial than neighboring Nesco (3.4% Multiracial), Folsom (6% Multiracial), Newtonville (8.7% Multiracial), and Collings Lakes (8.7% 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.