Manahawkin, NJ Demographics

A map of Manahawkin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,988	1,903	83.1%	78.9%
Hispanic	318	387	13.3%	16.0%
Asian	63	33	2.6%	1.4%
Multiracial	23	62	1.0%	2.6%
Black	0	25	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Manahawkin, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,392, a less than 1% change from the 2,413 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manahawkin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manahawkin has become considerably less 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 Manahawkin, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 29.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manahawkin is ranked the 429th 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). Manahawkin was ranked the 427th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manahawkin's White Population

1,988 residents of Manahawkin, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manahawkin is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Manahawkin ranks 289th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manahawkin's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Manahawkin's population has increased from 78.9% to 83.1%.

Manahawkin is less White than neighboring Beach Haven West (93.7% White), Ocean Acres (87.4% White), Barnegat (91.4% White), Ship Bottom (91.7% White), and Surf City (96% White).

Manahawkin's Black Population

0 residents of Manahawkin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manahawkin is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Manahawkin ranks 564th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manahawkin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Manahawkin's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Manahawkin is less Black than neighboring Ocean Acres (1.1% Black).

Manahawkin's Asian Population

63 residents of Manahawkin, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manahawkin is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Manahawkin ranks 512th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manahawkin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 90.9%. Asian residents' share of Manahawkin's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

Manahawkin is more Asian than neighboring Beach Haven West (0.2% Asian), Ocean Acres (1.3% Asian), Ship Bottom (1.5% Asian), and Surf City (1.9% Asian). Manahawkin is less Asian than neighboring Barnegat (3.6% Asian).

Manahawkin's Hispanic Population

318 residents of Manahawkin, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manahawkin is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Manahawkin ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manahawkin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Manahawkin's population has decreased from 16.0% to 13.3%.

Manahawkin is more Hispanic than neighboring Beach Haven West (4.8% Hispanic), Ocean Acres (8.5% Hispanic), Barnegat (4.7% Hispanic), Ship Bottom (4.8% Hispanic), and Surf City (1.2% Hispanic).

Manahawkin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Manahawkin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manahawkin is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Manahawkin ranks 641st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manahawkin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manahawkin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Manahawkin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beach Haven West (0.2% Native American/Other), Ocean Acres (0.4% Native American/Other), and Ship Bottom (0.2% Native American/Other).

Manahawkin's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Manahawkin, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manahawkin is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Manahawkin ranks 495th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manahawkin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Manahawkin's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.0%.

Manahawkin is more Multiracial than neighboring Barnegat (0.3% Multiracial), and Surf City (0.9% Multiracial). Manahawkin is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Acres (1.3% Multiracial), and Ship Bottom (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.