Lincroft, NJ Demographics

A map of Lincroft's Population by Race

Lincroft, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,939, a slight decrease from the 7,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 5.7% Asian, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lincroft, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lincroft has become considerably 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 Lincroft, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lincroft is ranked the 234th 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). Lincroft was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lincroft's White Population

5,561 residents of Lincroft, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lincroft is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lincroft ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincroft's White population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Lincroft's population has decreased from 87.0% to 80.1%.

Lincroft is more White than neighboring Red Bank (58.5% White), Tinton Falls (77.1% White), and Eatontown (59.4% White). Lincroft is less White than neighboring Fairview (90.6% White), and Shrewsbury (85.1% White).

Lincroft's Black Population

102 residents of Lincroft, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lincroft is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lincroft ranks 628th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincroft's Black population has grown by an estimated 137.2%. Black residents' share of Lincroft's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Lincroft is more Black than neighboring Fairview (0% Black). Lincroft is less Black than neighboring Red Bank (4.9% Black), Shrewsbury (3.6% Black), Tinton Falls (4.7% Black), and Eatontown (10.5% Black).

Lincroft's Asian Population

393 residents of Lincroft, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lincroft is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lincroft ranks 304th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincroft's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Asian residents' share of Lincroft's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.7%.

Lincroft is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (1.5% Asian), Red Bank (1.6% Asian), Shrewsbury (3.7% Asian), and Tinton Falls (4% Asian). Lincroft is less Asian than neighboring Eatontown (14.5% Asian).

Lincroft's Hispanic Population

571 residents of Lincroft, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lincroft is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lincroft ranks 550th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincroft's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lincroft's population has increased from 5.6% to 8.2%.

Lincroft is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (7.6% Hispanic), and Shrewsbury (3.9% Hispanic). Lincroft is less Hispanic than neighboring Red Bank (31.9% Hispanic), Tinton Falls (8.9% Hispanic), and Eatontown (11.3% Hispanic).

Lincroft's Native American/Other Population

128 residents of Lincroft, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lincroft is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lincroft ranks 555th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincroft's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lincroft's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Lincroft is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (0% Native American/Other), Red Bank (0% Native American/Other), Shrewsbury (1.6% Native American/Other), Tinton Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), and Eatontown (0% Native American/Other).

Lincroft's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Lincroft, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lincroft is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lincroft ranks 566th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lincroft's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lincroft's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.7%.

Lincroft is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (0.3% Multiracial), and Shrewsbury (2.1% Multiracial). Lincroft is less Multiracial than neighboring Red Bank (3.1% Multiracial), Tinton Falls (4.9% Multiracial), and Eatontown (4.3% 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.