Manasquan, NJ Demographics

A map of Manasquan's Population by Race

Manasquan, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,922, a less than 1% change from the 5,938 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manasquan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manasquan has become 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 Manasquan, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 16.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manasquan is ranked the 265th 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). Manasquan was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manasquan's White Population

5,404 residents of Manasquan, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manasquan is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Manasquan ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manasquan's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Manasquan's population has increased from 89.8% to 91.3%.

Manasquan is more White than neighboring Point Pleasant Beach (83% White), Brielle (90% White), and Spring Lake Heights (89% White). Manasquan is less White than neighboring Sea Girt (97.5% White), and Spring Lake (96.1% White).

Manasquan's Black Population

2 residents of Manasquan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Manasquan is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Manasquan ranks 675th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manasquan's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Manasquan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Manasquan is less Black than neighboring Sea Girt (0.1% Black), Point Pleasant Beach (0.8% Black), Brielle (2.1% Black), and Spring Lake (0.1% Black).

Manasquan's Asian Population

46 residents of Manasquan, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Manasquan is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Manasquan ranks 596th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manasquan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Manasquan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Manasquan is more Asian than neighboring Sea Girt (0% Asian), and Spring Lake (0% Asian). Manasquan is less Asian than neighboring Point Pleasant Beach (1.5% Asian), Brielle (1.2% Asian), and Spring Lake Heights (1.5% Asian).

Manasquan's Hispanic Population

257 residents of Manasquan, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manasquan is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Manasquan ranks 461st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manasquan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 38.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Manasquan's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.3%.

Manasquan is more Hispanic than neighboring Sea Girt (2.4% Hispanic), and Spring Lake (0.6% Hispanic). Manasquan is less Hispanic than neighboring Point Pleasant Beach (12.8% Hispanic), and Spring Lake Heights (7.8% Hispanic).

Manasquan's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Manasquan, 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 Manasquan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Manasquan ranks 650th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manasquan's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Manasquan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Manasquan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Lake Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Spring Lake (0% Native American/Other). Manasquan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brielle (0.8% Native American/Other).

Manasquan's Multiracial Population

208 residents of Manasquan, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manasquan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Manasquan ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manasquan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Manasquan's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.5%.

Manasquan is more Multiracial than neighboring Sea Girt (0% Multiracial), Point Pleasant Beach (1.7% Multiracial), Brielle (1.6% Multiracial), Spring Lake Heights (1.7% Multiracial), and Spring Lake (3.1% 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.