Landing, NJ Demographics

A map of Landing's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,665	3,006	56.3%	70.0%
Hispanic	929	786	19.6%	18.3%
Multiracial	475	152	10.0%	3.5%
Black	381	149	8.0%	3.5%
Asian	287	181	6.1%	4.2%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	0.5%

Landing, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,737, a large increase from the 4,296 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.3% White, 19.6% Hispanic, 10.0% Multiracial, 8.0% Black, 6.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Landing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Landing has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Landing, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 62.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Landing is ranked the 311th 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). Landing was ranked the 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Landing's White Population

2,665 residents of Landing, or 56.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Landing is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Landing ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landing's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Landing's population has decreased from 70.0% to 56.3%.

Landing is less White than neighboring Mount Arlington (74.7% White), Port Morris (74.9% White), Ledgewood (69.2% White), Netcong (57.7% White), and Stanhope (75.1% White).

Landing's Black Population

381 residents of Landing, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Landing is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Landing ranks 314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landing's Black population has grown by an estimated 155.7%. Black residents' share of Landing's population has increased from 3.5% to 8.0%.

Landing is more Black than neighboring Mount Arlington (5.5% Black), Port Morris (1.4% Black), Ledgewood (3% Black), Netcong (5.3% Black), and Stanhope (2.4% Black).

Landing's Asian Population

287 residents of Landing, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Landing is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Landing ranks 306th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landing's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.6%. Asian residents' share of Landing's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.1%.

Landing is more Asian than neighboring Mount Arlington (3.6% Asian), Port Morris (1.9% Asian), Netcong (3.1% Asian), and Stanhope (0.4% Asian). Landing is less Asian than neighboring Ledgewood (9.1% Asian).

Landing's Hispanic Population

929 residents of Landing, or 19.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Landing is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Landing ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Landing's population has increased from 18.3% to 19.6%.

Landing is more Hispanic than neighboring Mount Arlington (14.4% Hispanic), Ledgewood (14.6% Hispanic), and Stanhope (18% Hispanic). Landing is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Morris (20.7% Hispanic), and Netcong (27.7% Hispanic).

Landing's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Landing, 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 Landing is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Landing ranks 399th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landing's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Landing's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Landing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Arlington (0.7% Native American/Other), and Netcong (3.8% Native American/Other).

Landing's Multiracial Population

475 residents of Landing, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Landing is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Landing ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Landing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 212.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Landing's population has increased from 3.5% to 10.0%.

Landing is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Arlington (1.1% Multiracial), Port Morris (1% Multiracial), Ledgewood (4% Multiracial), Netcong (2.4% Multiracial), and Stanhope (4.1% 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.