Keyport, NJ Demographics

A map of Keyport's Population by Race

Keyport, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,171, a less than 1% change from the 7,204 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Keyport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Keyport 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 Keyport, that probability was 51.2% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Keyport is ranked the 227th 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). Keyport was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Keyport's White Population

4,448 residents of Keyport, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Keyport is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Keyport ranks 459th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keyport's White population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Keyport's population has decreased from 66.0% to 62.0%.

Keyport is more White than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (50.9% White), and Laurence Harbor (61.8% White). Keyport is less White than neighboring Union Beach (76.3% White), Strathmore (81.8% White), and Matawan (62.4% White).

Keyport's Black Population

304 residents of Keyport, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Keyport is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Keyport ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keyport's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Keyport's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.

Keyport is more Black than neighboring Strathmore (1.8% Black). Keyport is less Black than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (16.1% Black), Union Beach (6.1% Black), Matawan (11.7% Black), and Laurence Harbor (6.7% Black).

Keyport's Asian Population

175 residents of Keyport, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Keyport is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Keyport ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keyport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.6%. Asian residents' share of Keyport's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.4%.

Keyport is more Asian than neighboring Union Beach (0.8% Asian), and Matawan (1.3% Asian). Keyport is less Asian than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (5.6% Asian), Strathmore (5.5% Asian), and Laurence Harbor (5.9% Asian).

Keyport's Hispanic Population

1,848 residents of Keyport, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Keyport is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Keyport ranks 108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keyport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Keyport's population has increased from 21.8% to 25.8%.

Keyport is more Hispanic than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (21.1% Hispanic), Union Beach (15.5% Hispanic), Strathmore (6.3% Hispanic), Matawan (15.8% Hispanic), and Laurence Harbor (15.3% Hispanic).

Keyport's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Keyport, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Keyport is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Keyport ranks 489th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keyport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Keyport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Keyport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Matawan (0% Native American/Other), and Laurence Harbor (0% Native American/Other). Keyport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cliffwood Beach (0.9% Native American/Other), Union Beach (0.3% Native American/Other), and Strathmore (0.3% Native American/Other).

Keyport's Multiracial Population

387 residents of Keyport, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Keyport is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Keyport ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Keyport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Keyport's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.4%.

Keyport is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Beach (1% Multiracial), and Strathmore (4.3% Multiracial). Keyport is less Multiracial than neighboring Matawan (8.9% Multiracial), and Laurence Harbor (10.3% 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.