Helmetta, NJ Demographics

A map of Helmetta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,610	1,846	65.5%	75.2%
Asian	264	119	10.7%	4.8%
Hispanic	234	282	9.5%	11.5%
Black	230	99	9.4%	4.0%
Multiracial	121	92	4.9%	3.7%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.7%

Helmetta, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,459, a less than 1% change from the 2,455 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 10.7% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 9.4% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Helmetta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Helmetta has become considerably more 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 Helmetta, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Helmetta is ranked the 425th 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). Helmetta was ranked the 422nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Helmetta's White Population

1,610 residents of Helmetta, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Helmetta is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Helmetta ranks 352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helmetta's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Helmetta's population has decreased from 75.2% to 65.5%.

Helmetta is more White than neighboring Jamesburg (41% White), and Forsgate (16.9% White). Helmetta is less White than neighboring Spotswood (74.3% White), Whittingham (90.4% White), and Rossmoor (82.6% White).

Helmetta's Black Population

230 residents of Helmetta, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Helmetta is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Helmetta ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helmetta's Black population has grown by an estimated 132.3%. Black residents' share of Helmetta's population has increased from 4.0% to 9.4%.

Helmetta is more Black than neighboring Jamesburg (2.3% Black), Spotswood (1.5% Black), Forsgate (0.7% Black), Whittingham (0% Black), and Rossmoor (1.6% Black).

Helmetta's Asian Population

264 residents of Helmetta, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Helmetta is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Helmetta ranks 274th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helmetta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 121.8%. Asian residents' share of Helmetta's population has increased from 4.8% to 10.7%.

Helmetta is more Asian than neighboring Jamesburg (8.7% Asian), Spotswood (6.6% Asian), Whittingham (5.2% Asian), and Rossmoor (5.9% Asian). Helmetta is less Asian than neighboring Forsgate (72.3% Asian).

Helmetta's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Helmetta, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Helmetta is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Helmetta ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helmetta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Helmetta's population has decreased from 11.5% to 9.5%.

Helmetta is more Hispanic than neighboring Forsgate (5.7% Hispanic), Whittingham (2.2% Hispanic), and Rossmoor (7.3% Hispanic). Helmetta is less Hispanic than neighboring Jamesburg (47.1% Hispanic), and Spotswood (14.9% Hispanic).

Helmetta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Helmetta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Helmetta is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Helmetta ranks 264th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helmetta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Helmetta's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Helmetta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spotswood (0.4% Native American/Other), Forsgate (1% Native American/Other), and Rossmoor (0.7% Native American/Other).

Helmetta's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Helmetta, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Helmetta is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Helmetta ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Helmetta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Helmetta's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.9%.

Helmetta is more Multiracial than neighboring Jamesburg (0.9% Multiracial), Spotswood (2.2% Multiracial), Forsgate (3.4% Multiracial), Whittingham (2.2% Multiracial), and Rossmoor (1.9% 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.