Kean University, NJ Demographics

A map of Kean University's Population by Race

Kean University, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,362, a large decrease from the 1,522 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.0% Black, 27.1% Hispanic, 22.1% White, 5.5% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kean University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kean University has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Kean University, that probability was 67.8% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kean University is ranked the 521st 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). Kean University was ranked the 499th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kean University's White Population

301 residents of Kean University, or 22.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kean University is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Kean University ranks 625th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kean University's White population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. White residents' share of Kean University's population has decreased from 35.1% to 22.1%.

Kean University is more White than neighboring Roselle (11.3% White), Union (9.4% White), and Elizabeth (12.1% White). Kean University is less White than neighboring Roselle Park (40.3% White), and Connecticut Farms (39.1% White).

Kean University's Black Population

585 residents of Kean University, or 43.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kean University is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Kean University ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kean University's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Black residents' share of Kean University's population has increased from 40.3% to 43.0%.

Kean University is more Black than neighboring Roselle Park (9.6% Black), Roselle (39.7% Black), Union (38.4% Black), Connecticut Farms (0% Black), and Elizabeth (14.6% Black).

Kean University's Asian Population

75 residents of Kean University, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kean University is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Kean University ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kean University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Asian residents' share of Kean University's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.5%.

Kean University is more Asian than neighboring Roselle (1.4% Asian), and Elizabeth (1.7% Asian). Kean University is less Asian than neighboring Roselle Park (14% Asian), Union (14.3% Asian), and Connecticut Farms (23.4% Asian).

Kean University's Hispanic Population

369 residents of Kean University, or 27.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kean University is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Kean University ranks 145th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kean University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Kean University's population has increased from 18.4% to 27.1%.

Kean University is less Hispanic than neighboring Roselle Park (32.2% Hispanic), Roselle (44.2% Hispanic), Union (31.8% Hispanic), Connecticut Farms (37.4% Hispanic), and Elizabeth (67.4% Hispanic).

Kean University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Kean University, 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 Kean University is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kean University ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Kean University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roselle Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Roselle (2% Native American/Other), Union (5% Native American/Other), and Elizabeth (1.1% Native American/Other).

Kean University's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Kean University, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kean University is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kean University ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kean University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kean University's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Kean University is more Multiracial than neighboring Roselle (1.4% Multiracial), Union (1.1% Multiracial), and Connecticut Farms (0% Multiracial). Kean University is less Multiracial than neighboring Roselle Park (2.6% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (3.2% 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.