Leonardo, NJ Demographics

A map of Leonardo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,185	2,204	87.6%	86.5%
Hispanic	233	235	9.3%	9.2%
Multiracial	44	61	1.8%	2.4%
Asian	31	16	1.2%	0.6%
Black	0	26	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.3%

Leonardo, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,493, a slight decrease from the 2,549 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leonardo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leonardo has become 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 Leonardo, that probability was 24.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leonardo is ranked the 421st 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). Leonardo was ranked the 415th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leonardo's White Population

2,185 residents of Leonardo, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leonardo is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Leonardo ranks 150th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonardo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Leonardo's population has increased from 86.5% to 87.6%.

Leonardo is more White than neighboring Belford (77.1% White), and Port Monmouth (80.9% White). Leonardo is less White than neighboring Navesink (95.2% White), Atlantic Highlands (88.6% White), and Fairview (90.6% White).

Leonardo's Black Population

0 residents of Leonardo, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leonardo is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Leonardo ranks 567th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonardo's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Leonardo's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Leonardo is less Black than neighboring Belford (1.3% Black), Navesink (3.4% Black), Atlantic Highlands (0.6% Black), and Port Monmouth (0.3% Black).

Leonardo's Asian Population

31 residents of Leonardo, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leonardo is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Leonardo ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonardo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 93.8%. Asian residents' share of Leonardo's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Leonardo is more Asian than neighboring Navesink (0% Asian), and Atlantic Highlands (1% Asian). Leonardo is less Asian than neighboring Belford (1.7% Asian), Port Monmouth (3.2% Asian), and Fairview (1.5% Asian).

Leonardo's Hispanic Population

233 residents of Leonardo, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leonardo is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Leonardo ranks 360th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonardo's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Leonardo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.3%.

Leonardo is more Hispanic than neighboring Navesink (0.2% Hispanic), Atlantic Highlands (5.8% Hispanic), and Fairview (7.6% Hispanic). Leonardo is less Hispanic than neighboring Belford (11.2% Hispanic), and Port Monmouth (9.5% Hispanic).

Leonardo's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Leonardo, 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 Leonardo is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Leonardo ranks 580th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Leonardo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Atlantic Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other).

Leonardo's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Leonardo, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leonardo is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Leonardo ranks 527th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonardo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Leonardo's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

Leonardo is more Multiracial than neighboring Navesink (1.1% Multiracial), and Fairview (0.3% Multiracial). Leonardo is less Multiracial than neighboring Belford (8.7% Multiracial), Atlantic Highlands (3.2% Multiracial), and Port Monmouth (6.2% 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.