Leonia, NJ Demographics

A map of Leonia's Population by Race

Leonia, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,336, a less than 1% change from the 9,304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.4% Asian, 30.4% White, 25.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leonia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Leonia, that probability was 67.0% in 2020 and 70.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leonia is ranked the 173rd 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). Leonia was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leonia's White Population

2,836 residents of Leonia, or 30.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leonia is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Leonia ranks 627th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonia's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Leonia's population has decreased from 35.0% to 30.4%.

Leonia is more White than neighboring Palisades Park (19.2% White), and Englewood (26.1% White). Leonia is less White than neighboring Fort Lee (37.2% White), Ridgefield Park (32.1% White), and Ridgefield (32.5% White).

Leonia's Black Population

262 residents of Leonia, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leonia is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Leonia ranks 426th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Black residents' share of Leonia's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Leonia is more Black than neighboring Palisades Park (2.6% Black), Fort Lee (2.3% Black), and Ridgefield (1.8% Black). Leonia is less Black than neighboring Ridgefield Park (8.9% Black), and Englewood (19.6% Black).

Leonia's Asian Population

3,490 residents of Leonia, or 37.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leonia is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Leonia ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Leonia's population has decreased from 41.7% to 37.4%.

Leonia is more Asian than neighboring Ridgefield Park (6.8% Asian), Englewood (14.9% Asian), and Ridgefield (22% Asian). Leonia is less Asian than neighboring Palisades Park (54.5% Asian), and Fort Lee (43.6% Asian).

Leonia's Hispanic Population

2,362 residents of Leonia, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leonia is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Leonia ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Leonia's population has increased from 17.9% to 25.3%.

Leonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Palisades Park (22.3% Hispanic), and Fort Lee (13.5% Hispanic). Leonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Ridgefield Park (50% Hispanic), Englewood (33.5% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (37.8% Hispanic).

Leonia's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Leonia, 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 Leonia is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Leonia ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 117.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Leonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Palisades Park (0.3% Native American/Other), Fort Lee (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield Park (0.4% Native American/Other). Leonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Englewood (3.7% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (4.1% Native American/Other).

Leonia's Multiracial Population

312 residents of Leonia, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leonia is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Leonia ranks 424th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leonia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Leonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Leonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Palisades Park (1.1% Multiracial), Fort Lee (2.7% Multiracial), Ridgefield Park (1.8% Multiracial), Englewood (2.2% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (1.8% 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.