Lavallette, NJ Demographics

A map of Lavallette's Population by Race

Lavallette, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,865, an increase from the 1,787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lavallette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lavallette has become considerably 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 Lavallette, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lavallette is ranked the 476th 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). Lavallette was ranked the 476th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lavallette's White Population

1,781 residents of Lavallette, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lavallette is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lavallette ranks 35th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavallette's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Lavallette's population has increased from 92.7% to 95.5%.

Lavallette is more White than neighboring Dover Beaches South (94.8% White), Dover Beaches North (80.6% White), Seaside Heights (75.6% White), Seaside Park (90.9% White), and Ocean Gate (89% White).

Lavallette's Black Population

0 residents of Lavallette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lavallette is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lavallette ranks 649th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavallette's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lavallette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lavallette is less Black than neighboring Dover Beaches North (0.3% Black), Seaside Park (2.7% Black), and Ocean Gate (1.3% Black).

Lavallette's Asian Population

12 residents of Lavallette, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lavallette is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lavallette ranks 655th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavallette's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Lavallette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Lavallette is more Asian than neighboring Dover Beaches South (0% Asian), and Dover Beaches North (0% Asian). Lavallette is less Asian than neighboring Seaside Heights (1.5% Asian), Seaside Park (2% Asian), and Ocean Gate (2.5% Asian).

Lavallette's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Lavallette, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lavallette is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lavallette ranks 650th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavallette's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lavallette's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Lavallette is more Hispanic than neighboring Seaside Park (2.6% Hispanic), and Ocean Gate (0.5% Hispanic). Lavallette is less Hispanic than neighboring Dover Beaches South (3.9% Hispanic), Dover Beaches North (11.4% Hispanic), and Seaside Heights (20% Hispanic).

Lavallette's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lavallette, 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 Lavallette is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lavallette ranks 612th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavallette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lavallette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lavallette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seaside Heights (2.4% Native American/Other).

Lavallette's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Lavallette, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lavallette is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lavallette ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lavallette's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Lavallette's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.1%.

Lavallette is more Multiracial than neighboring Seaside Heights (0.5% Multiracial). Lavallette is less Multiracial than neighboring Dover Beaches South (1.3% Multiracial), Dover Beaches North (7.6% Multiracial), Seaside Park (1.8% Multiracial), and Ocean Gate (6.7% 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.