Heathcote, NJ Demographics

A map of Heathcote's Population by Race

Heathcote, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,717, an increase from the 7,154 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.2% Asian, 21.3% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heathcote, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heathcote has become considerably 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 Heathcote, that probability was 62.6% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heathcote is ranked the 216th 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). Heathcote was ranked the 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heathcote's White Population

1,640 residents of Heathcote, or 21.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heathcote is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Heathcote ranks 635th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathcote's White population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. White residents' share of Heathcote's population has decreased from 32.4% to 21.3%.

Heathcote is more White than neighboring Ten Mile Run (17.4% White). Heathcote is less White than neighboring Monmouth Junction (26.9% White), Kendall Park (46.3% White), Kingston (74.9% White), and East Rocky Hill (87.2% White).

Heathcote's Black Population

449 residents of Heathcote, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heathcote is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Heathcote ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathcote's Black population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of Heathcote's population has decreased from 8.1% to 5.8%.

Heathcote is more Black than neighboring Monmouth Junction (4.7% Black), Kendall Park (3.5% Black), Kingston (5% Black), Ten Mile Run (5.7% Black), and East Rocky Hill (1.3% Black).

Heathcote's Asian Population

4,799 residents of Heathcote, or 62.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heathcote is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Heathcote ranks 13th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathcote's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Asian residents' share of Heathcote's population has increased from 50.9% to 62.2%.

Heathcote is more Asian than neighboring Monmouth Junction (59.9% Asian), Kendall Park (35.3% Asian), Kingston (9.2% Asian), and East Rocky Hill (0.4% Asian). Heathcote is less Asian than neighboring Ten Mile Run (65.6% Asian).

Heathcote's Hispanic Population

524 residents of Heathcote, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heathcote is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Heathcote ranks 541st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathcote's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Heathcote's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.8%.

Heathcote is more Hispanic than neighboring Monmouth Junction (4.8% Hispanic), and East Rocky Hill (0.4% Hispanic). Heathcote is less Hispanic than neighboring Kendall Park (9.9% Hispanic), Kingston (9.6% Hispanic), and Ten Mile Run (9.3% Hispanic).

Heathcote's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Heathcote, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Heathcote is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Heathcote ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathcote's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 796.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heathcote's population has increased from 0.4% to 3.5%.

Heathcote is more Native American/Other than neighboring Monmouth Junction (0.7% Native American/Other), Kendall Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Kingston (1.4% Native American/Other), Ten Mile Run (0% Native American/Other), and East Rocky Hill (0% Native American/Other).

Heathcote's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Heathcote, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heathcote is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Heathcote ranks 511th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathcote's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Heathcote's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.5%.

Heathcote is more Multiracial than neighboring Kingston (0% Multiracial). Heathcote is less Multiracial than neighboring Monmouth Junction (3% Multiracial), Kendall Park (4.4% Multiracial), Ten Mile Run (2.1% Multiracial), and East Rocky Hill (10.6% 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.