Lindenwold, NJ Demographics

A map of Lindenwold's Population by Race

Lindenwold, New Jersey has an estimated population of 21,719, a less than 1% change from the 21,641 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 33.1% Black, 29.8% Hispanic, 27.5% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lindenwold, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lindenwold has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Lindenwold, that probability was 70.5% in 2020 and 72.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lindenwold is ranked the 51st 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). Lindenwold was ranked the 52nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lindenwold's White Population

5,970 residents of Lindenwold, or 27.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lindenwold is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Lindenwold ranks 648th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lindenwold's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Lindenwold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 27.5%.

Lindenwold is less White than neighboring Clementon (63.8% White), Laurel Springs (77.3% White), Stratford (72.4% White), Gibbsboro (76.1% White), and Pine Hill (48.1% White).

Lindenwold's Black Population

7,195 residents of Lindenwold, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lindenwold is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Lindenwold ranks 25th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lindenwold's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Lindenwold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 33.1%.

Lindenwold is more Black than neighboring Clementon (10.2% Black), Laurel Springs (5.4% Black), Stratford (7.4% Black), Gibbsboro (6.9% Black), and Pine Hill (25.9% Black).

Lindenwold's Asian Population

712 residents of Lindenwold, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lindenwold is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Lindenwold ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lindenwold's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Asian residents' share of Lindenwold's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.3%.

Lindenwold is more Asian than neighboring Clementon (0% Asian), Stratford (2.3% Asian), and Pine Hill (2.2% Asian). Lindenwold is less Asian than neighboring Laurel Springs (4.4% Asian), and Gibbsboro (6% Asian).

Lindenwold's Hispanic Population

6,479 residents of Lindenwold, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lindenwold is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Lindenwold ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lindenwold's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lindenwold's population has decreased from 32.9% to 29.8%.

Lindenwold is more Hispanic than neighboring Clementon (20.9% Hispanic), Laurel Springs (10% Hispanic), Stratford (13.4% Hispanic), Gibbsboro (8.9% Hispanic), and Pine Hill (18.4% Hispanic).

Lindenwold's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Lindenwold, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lindenwold is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lindenwold ranks 247th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lindenwold's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lindenwold's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lindenwold is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clementon (0.3% Native American/Other), Laurel Springs (0% Native American/Other), Gibbsboro (0% Native American/Other), and Pine Hill (0% Native American/Other). Lindenwold is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stratford (2% Native American/Other).

Lindenwold's Multiracial Population

1,274 residents of Lindenwold, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lindenwold is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Lindenwold ranks 298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lindenwold's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Lindenwold's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.9%.

Lindenwold is more Multiracial than neighboring Clementon (4.8% Multiracial), Laurel Springs (2.9% Multiracial), Stratford (2.4% Multiracial), Gibbsboro (2.2% Multiracial), and Pine Hill (5.4% 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.