Long Branch, NJ Demographics

A map of Long Branch's Population by Race

Long Branch, New Jersey has an estimated population of 32,530, a slight increase from the 31,667 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.8% White, 25.2% Hispanic, 10.7% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 4.2% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Long Branch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Long Branch has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as 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 Long Branch, that probability was 70.0% in 2020 and 66.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Long Branch is ranked the 29th 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). Long Branch was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Long Branch's White Population

16,517 residents of Long Branch, or 50.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Long Branch is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Long Branch ranks 602nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's White population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. White residents' share of Long Branch's population has increased from 41.5% to 50.8%.

Long Branch is less White than neighboring West Long Branch (76.9% White), Oceanport (88.9% White), Monmouth Beach (86.7% White), Deal (80% White), and Oakhurst (75.6% White).

Long Branch's Black Population

3,476 residents of Long Branch, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Long Branch is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Long Branch ranks 118th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Black residents' share of Long Branch's population has increased from 10.0% to 10.7%.

Long Branch is more Black than neighboring West Long Branch (5.2% Black), Oceanport (0.7% Black), Monmouth Beach (0.6% Black), Deal (1.9% Black), and Oakhurst (3.4% Black).

Long Branch's Asian Population

882 residents of Long Branch, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Long Branch is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Long Branch ranks 447th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Long Branch's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.7%.

Long Branch is more Asian than neighboring West Long Branch (1.3% Asian), Oceanport (1% Asian), Deal (1.6% Asian), and Oakhurst (0.3% Asian). Long Branch is less Asian than neighboring Monmouth Beach (3.4% Asian).

Long Branch's Hispanic Population

8,211 residents of Long Branch, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Long Branch is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Long Branch ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Long Branch's population has decreased from 32.6% to 25.2%.

Long Branch is more Hispanic than neighboring West Long Branch (9.1% Hispanic), Oceanport (5.3% Hispanic), Monmouth Beach (7.4% Hispanic), Deal (15.5% Hispanic), and Oakhurst (6.6% Hispanic).

Long Branch's Native American/Other Population

1,377 residents of Long Branch, or 4.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Long Branch is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Long Branch ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Long Branch's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.2%.

Long Branch is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Long Branch (1.8% Native American/Other), Oceanport (0% Native American/Other), Monmouth Beach (0.5% Native American/Other), Deal (0.1% Native American/Other), and Oakhurst (0.8% Native American/Other).

Long Branch's Multiracial Population

2,067 residents of Long Branch, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Long Branch is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Long Branch ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Long Branch's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Long Branch's population has decreased from 9.1% to 6.4%.

Long Branch is more Multiracial than neighboring West Long Branch (5.7% Multiracial), Oceanport (4% Multiracial), Monmouth Beach (1.4% Multiracial), and Deal (0.9% Multiracial). Long Branch is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakhurst (13.3% 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.