Linwood, NJ Demographics

A map of Linwood's Population by Race

Linwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,992, a less than 1% change from the 6,971 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 2.4% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Linwood has become 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 Linwood, that probability was 27.9% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linwood is ranked the 233rd 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). Linwood was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linwood's White Population

5,822 residents of Linwood, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Linwood ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Linwood's population has decreased from 84.5% to 83.3%.

Linwood is more White than neighboring Northfield (76.3% White), Bargaintown (70.2% White), and Somers Point (67.9% White). Linwood is less White than neighboring Longport (93.9% White), and Margate City (92.3% White).

Linwood's Black Population

171 residents of Linwood, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Linwood ranks 539th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 96.6%. Black residents' share of Linwood's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.4%.

Linwood is more Black than neighboring Northfield (2.1% Black), Longport (0% Black), and Margate City (0.4% Black). Linwood is less Black than neighboring Bargaintown (14.1% Black), and Somers Point (10% Black).

Linwood's Asian Population

274 residents of Linwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Linwood ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Asian residents' share of Linwood's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.9%.

Linwood is more Asian than neighboring Somers Point (3.4% Asian), Longport (1.7% Asian), and Margate City (1.3% Asian). Linwood is less Asian than neighboring Northfield (9% Asian), and Bargaintown (5.7% Asian).

Linwood's Hispanic Population

292 residents of Linwood, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linwood is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Linwood ranks 567th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Linwood's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.2%.

Linwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Longport (3.8% Hispanic). Linwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Northfield (9.5% Hispanic), Bargaintown (6.3% Hispanic), Somers Point (16.5% Hispanic), and Margate City (4.3% Hispanic).

Linwood's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Linwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Linwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Linwood ranks 608th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Linwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Longport (0% Native American/Other), and Margate City (0% Native American/Other). Linwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Northfield (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bargaintown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Linwood's Multiracial Population

423 residents of Linwood, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linwood is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Linwood ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Linwood's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.0%.

Linwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Northfield (2.9% Multiracial), Bargaintown (3.4% Multiracial), Somers Point (2.1% Multiracial), Longport (0.7% Multiracial), and Margate City (1.7% 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.