Island Heights, NJ Demographics
A map of Island Heights's Population by Race
Island Heights, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,720, an increase from the 1,650 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Island Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Island Heights 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 Island Heights, that probability was 18.5% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Island Heights is ranked the 486th 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). Island Heights was ranked the 490th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Island Heights's White Population
1,602 residents of Island Heights, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Island Heights is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Island Heights ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Island Heights's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Island Heights's population has increased from 90.1% to 93.1%.
Island Heights is more White than neighboring Ocean Gate (89% White), Pine Beach (90.3% White), Beachwood (78.9% White), South Toms River (38% White), and Toms River (75.4% White).
Island Heights's Black Population
36 residents of Island Heights, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Island Heights is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Island Heights ranks 645th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Island Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Black residents' share of Island Heights's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.1%.
Island Heights is more Black than neighboring Ocean Gate (1.3% Black), and Pine Beach (1.9% Black). Island Heights is less Black than neighboring Beachwood (2.3% Black), South Toms River (10.9% Black), and Toms River (4.9% Black).
Island Heights's Asian Population
0 residents of Island Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Island Heights is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Island Heights ranks 588th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Island Heights's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Island Heights's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Island Heights is less Asian than neighboring Ocean Gate (2.5% Asian), Pine Beach (1.7% Asian), Beachwood (1.1% Asian), South Toms River (2% Asian), and Toms River (4% Asian).
Island Heights's Hispanic Population
56 residents of Island Heights, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Island Heights is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Island Heights ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Island Heights's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Island Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.
Island Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Gate (0.5% Hispanic). Island Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Beach (5% Hispanic), Beachwood (14.7% Hispanic), South Toms River (42% Hispanic), and Toms River (12.4% Hispanic).
Island Heights's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Island Heights, 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 Island Heights is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Island Heights ranks 124th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Island Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Island Heights's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.
Island Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Beach (0.1% Native American/Other), and Toms River (0.3% Native American/Other).
Island Heights's Multiracial Population
26 residents of Island Heights, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Island Heights is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Island Heights ranks 137th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Island Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Island Heights's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.5%.
Island Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Beach (1% Multiracial). Island Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Gate (6.7% Multiracial), Beachwood (3% Multiracial), South Toms River (7% Multiracial), and Toms River (3% 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.