Hi-Nella, NJ Demographics
A map of Hi-Nella's Population by Race
Hi-Nella, New Jersey has an estimated population of 855, a decrease from the 927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.4% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 11.5% Asian, 11.2% Black, 7.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hi-Nella, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Hi-Nella has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Hi-Nella, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 72.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Hi-Nella is ranked the 570th 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). Hi-Nella was ranked the 554th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Hi-Nella's White Population
328 residents of Hi-Nella, or 38.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hi-Nella is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Hi-Nella ranks 547th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hi-Nella's White population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. White residents' share of Hi-Nella's population has decreased from 52.6% to 38.4%.
Hi-Nella is less White than neighboring Somerdale (48.5% White), Stratford (72.4% White), Laurel Springs (77.3% White), Magnolia (58.2% White), and Echelon (56.1% White).
Hi-Nella's Black Population
96 residents of Hi-Nella, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hi-Nella is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Hi-Nella ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hi-Nella's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Black residents' share of Hi-Nella's population has decreased from 17.8% to 11.2%.
Hi-Nella is more Black than neighboring Stratford (7.4% Black), Laurel Springs (5.4% Black), and Echelon (9.1% Black). Hi-Nella is less Black than neighboring Somerdale (31.9% Black), and Magnolia (14.9% Black).
Hi-Nella's Asian Population
98 residents of Hi-Nella, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hi-Nella is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Hi-Nella ranks 258th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hi-Nella's Asian population has grown by an estimated 104.2%. Asian residents' share of Hi-Nella's population has increased from 5.2% to 11.5%.
Hi-Nella is more Asian than neighboring Somerdale (3.9% Asian), Stratford (2.3% Asian), Laurel Springs (4.4% Asian), and Magnolia (6.8% Asian). Hi-Nella is less Asian than neighboring Echelon (25.5% Asian).
Hi-Nella's Hispanic Population
266 residents of Hi-Nella, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hi-Nella is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hi-Nella ranks 148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hi-Nella's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Hi-Nella's population has increased from 18.1% to 31.1%.
Hi-Nella is more Hispanic than neighboring Somerdale (11% Hispanic), Stratford (13.4% Hispanic), Laurel Springs (10% Hispanic), Magnolia (17.4% Hispanic), and Echelon (4.4% Hispanic).
Hi-Nella's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Hi-Nella, 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 Hi-Nella is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Hi-Nella ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hi-Nella's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hi-Nella's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.
Hi-Nella is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stratford (2% Native American/Other), and Echelon (1% Native American/Other).
Hi-Nella's Multiracial Population
67 residents of Hi-Nella, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hi-Nella is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Hi-Nella ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Hi-Nella's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Hi-Nella's population has increased from 4.7% to 7.8%.
Hi-Nella is more Multiracial than neighboring Somerdale (4.6% Multiracial), Stratford (2.4% Multiracial), Laurel Springs (2.9% Multiracial), Magnolia (2.7% Multiracial), and Echelon (4% 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.