Mays Landing, NJ Demographics

A map of Mays Landing's Population by Race

Mays Landing, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,406, a large increase from the 5,603 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.4% White, 15.1% Black, 13.0% Hispanic, 10.3% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mays Landing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mays Landing has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Mays Landing, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mays Landing is ranked the 246th 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). Mays Landing was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mays Landing's White Population

3,614 residents of Mays Landing, or 56.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mays Landing is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Mays Landing ranks 443rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mays Landing's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Mays Landing's population has decreased from 67.3% to 56.4%.

Mays Landing is more White than neighboring McKee City (51.3% White), and Elwood (49.2% White). Mays Landing is less White than neighboring English Creek (88.5% White), Cologne (85.1% White), and Estell Manor (90.2% White).

Mays Landing's Black Population

968 residents of Mays Landing, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mays Landing is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Mays Landing ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mays Landing's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Black residents' share of Mays Landing's population has increased from 13.2% to 15.1%.

Mays Landing is more Black than neighboring McKee City (13.5% Black), English Creek (0.2% Black), Cologne (6.1% Black), Estell Manor (1.6% Black), and Elwood (13% Black).

Mays Landing's Asian Population

260 residents of Mays Landing, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mays Landing is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Mays Landing ranks 366th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mays Landing's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.7%. Asian residents' share of Mays Landing's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.1%.

Mays Landing is more Asian than neighboring English Creek (0.9% Asian), Cologne (3.6% Asian), Estell Manor (2.6% Asian), and Elwood (0% Asian). Mays Landing is less Asian than neighboring McKee City (4.6% Asian).

Mays Landing's Hispanic Population

833 residents of Mays Landing, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mays Landing is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Mays Landing ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mays Landing's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mays Landing's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.0%.

Mays Landing is more Hispanic than neighboring English Creek (1.3% Hispanic), Cologne (5.2% Hispanic), and Estell Manor (1.2% Hispanic). Mays Landing is less Hispanic than neighboring McKee City (21.1% Hispanic), and Elwood (37.8% Hispanic).

Mays Landing's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Mays Landing, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mays Landing is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Mays Landing ranks 167th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mays Landing's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mays Landing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Mays Landing is more Native American/Other than neighboring McKee City (0.1% Native American/Other), Cologne (0% Native American/Other), and Elwood (0% Native American/Other). Mays Landing is less Native American/Other than neighboring English Creek (8.5% Native American/Other), and Estell Manor (1.6% Native American/Other).

Mays Landing's Multiracial Population

661 residents of Mays Landing, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mays Landing is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Mays Landing ranks 169th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mays Landing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 189.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Mays Landing's population has increased from 4.1% to 10.3%.

Mays Landing is more Multiracial than neighboring McKee City (9.4% Multiracial), English Creek (0.6% Multiracial), Cologne (0% Multiracial), Estell Manor (2.9% Multiracial), and Elwood (0% 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.