Keansburg, NJ Demographics

A map of Keansburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,745	6,136	59.1%	62.9%
Hispanic	2,510	1,932	25.8%	19.8%
Black	937	921	9.6%	9.4%
Multiracial	276	455	2.8%	4.7%
Asian	178	265	1.8%	2.7%
Native American/Other	73	46	0.8%	0.5%

Keansburg, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,719, a less than 1% change from the 9,755 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 9.6% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keansburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keansburg has become 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 Keansburg, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 57.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keansburg is ranked the 165th 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). Keansburg was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keansburg's White Population

5,745 residents of Keansburg, or 59.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keansburg is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Keansburg ranks 479th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keansburg's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Keansburg's population has decreased from 62.9% to 59.1%.

Keansburg is more White than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (50.9% White). Keansburg is less White than neighboring Union Beach (76.3% White), North Middletown (75.3% White), Port Monmouth (80.9% White), and Keyport (62% White).

Keansburg's Black Population

937 residents of Keansburg, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keansburg is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Keansburg ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keansburg's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Black residents' share of Keansburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.6%.

Keansburg is more Black than neighboring Union Beach (6.1% Black), North Middletown (1.9% Black), Port Monmouth (0.3% Black), and Keyport (4.2% Black). Keansburg is less Black than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (16.1% Black).

Keansburg's Asian Population

178 residents of Keansburg, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keansburg is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Keansburg ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keansburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Asian residents' share of Keansburg's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Keansburg is more Asian than neighboring Union Beach (0.8% Asian), and North Middletown (0.8% Asian). Keansburg is less Asian than neighboring Port Monmouth (3.2% Asian), Keyport (2.4% Asian), and Cliffwood Beach (5.6% Asian).

Keansburg's Hispanic Population

2,510 residents of Keansburg, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keansburg is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Keansburg ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keansburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Keansburg's population has increased from 19.8% to 25.8%.

Keansburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Union Beach (15.5% Hispanic), North Middletown (16.5% Hispanic), Port Monmouth (9.5% Hispanic), and Cliffwood Beach (21.1% Hispanic).

Keansburg's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Keansburg, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keansburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Keansburg ranks 439th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keansburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keansburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Keansburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union Beach (0.3% Native American/Other), North Middletown (0% Native American/Other), Port Monmouth (0% Native American/Other), and Keyport (0.1% Native American/Other). Keansburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (0.9% Native American/Other).

Keansburg's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Keansburg, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keansburg is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Keansburg ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keansburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Keansburg's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.8%.

Keansburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Beach (1% Multiracial). Keansburg is less Multiracial than neighboring North Middletown (5.4% Multiracial), Port Monmouth (6.2% Multiracial), Keyport (5.4% Multiracial), and Cliffwood Beach (5.4% 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.