Jamesburg, NJ Demographics

A map of Jamesburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,720	1,843	47.1%	31.9%
White	2,364	3,043	41.0%	52.6%
Asian	502	267	8.7%	4.6%
Black	130	401	2.3%	6.9%
Multiracial	54	185	0.9%	3.2%
Native American/Other	0	44	0.0%	0.8%

Jamesburg, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,770, a less than 1% change from the 5,783 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.1% Hispanic, 41.0% White, 8.7% Asian, 2.3% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jamesburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg, that probability was 61.4% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jamesburg is ranked the 270th 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). Jamesburg was ranked the 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jamesburg's White Population

2,364 residents of Jamesburg, or 41.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jamesburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Jamesburg ranks 548th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamesburg's White population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. White residents' share of Jamesburg's population has decreased from 52.6% to 41.0%.

Jamesburg is more White than neighboring Forsgate (16.9% White). Jamesburg is less White than neighboring Whittingham (90.4% White), Helmetta (65.5% White), Rossmoor (82.6% White), and Concordia (86.3% White).

Jamesburg's Black Population

130 residents of Jamesburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jamesburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Jamesburg ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamesburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 67.6%. Black residents' share of Jamesburg's population has decreased from 6.9% to 2.3%.

Jamesburg is more Black than neighboring Whittingham (0% Black), Forsgate (0.7% Black), Rossmoor (1.6% Black), and Concordia (1.2% Black). Jamesburg is less Black than neighboring Helmetta (9.4% Black).

Jamesburg's Asian Population

502 residents of Jamesburg, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jamesburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Jamesburg ranks 287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamesburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of Jamesburg's population has increased from 4.6% to 8.7%.

Jamesburg is more Asian than neighboring Whittingham (5.2% Asian), Rossmoor (5.9% Asian), and Concordia (7.7% Asian). Jamesburg is less Asian than neighboring Forsgate (72.3% Asian), and Helmetta (10.7% Asian).

Jamesburg's Hispanic Population

2,720 residents of Jamesburg, or 47.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jamesburg is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Jamesburg ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamesburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 47.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Jamesburg's population has increased from 31.9% to 47.1%.

Jamesburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Whittingham (2.2% Hispanic), Forsgate (5.7% Hispanic), Helmetta (9.5% Hispanic), Rossmoor (7.3% Hispanic), and Concordia (4.7% Hispanic).

Jamesburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Jamesburg, 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 Jamesburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Jamesburg ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamesburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jamesburg's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

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

Jamesburg's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Jamesburg, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jamesburg is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Jamesburg ranks 334th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jamesburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Jamesburg's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.9%.

Jamesburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Concordia (0% Multiracial). Jamesburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Whittingham (2.2% Multiracial), Forsgate (3.4% Multiracial), Helmetta (4.9% 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.