Maywood, NJ Demographics

A map of Maywood's Population by Race

Maywood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 10,093, a less than 1% change from the 10,080 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% White, 27.3% Hispanic, 17.1% Asian, 4.6% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Maywood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Maywood has become slightly more 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 Maywood, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 65.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Maywood is ranked the 155th 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). Maywood was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Maywood's White Population

4,886 residents of Maywood, or 48.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Maywood is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Maywood ranks 556th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Maywood's population has decreased from 51.0% to 48.4%.

Maywood is more White than neighboring Hackensack (26% White), Lodi (42.7% White), and Bogota (30.7% White). Maywood is less White than neighboring River Edge (50.3% White), and Hasbrouck Heights (61.5% White).

Maywood's Black Population

461 residents of Maywood, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Maywood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Maywood ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Black residents' share of Maywood's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.6%.

Maywood is more Black than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (2.9% Black). Maywood is less Black than neighboring Hackensack (18.1% Black), Lodi (7.3% Black), River Edge (4.7% Black), and Bogota (9.2% Black).

Maywood's Asian Population

1,727 residents of Maywood, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Maywood is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Maywood ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Asian residents' share of Maywood's population has increased from 14.3% to 17.1%.

Maywood is more Asian than neighboring Hackensack (13.8% Asian), Lodi (6.7% Asian), Hasbrouck Heights (9.6% Asian), and Bogota (9.9% Asian). Maywood is less Asian than neighboring River Edge (29.8% Asian).

Maywood's Hispanic Population

2,760 residents of Maywood, or 27.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Maywood is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Maywood ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Maywood's population has increased from 25.5% to 27.3%.

Maywood is more Hispanic than neighboring River Edge (11.4% Hispanic), and Hasbrouck Heights (21.4% Hispanic). Maywood is less Hispanic than neighboring Hackensack (37.2% Hispanic), Lodi (39% Hispanic), and Bogota (49% Hispanic).

Maywood's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Maywood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Maywood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Maywood ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Maywood's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Maywood is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Edge (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bogota (0% Native American/Other). Maywood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hackensack (1% Native American/Other), Lodi (1.6% Native American/Other), and Hasbrouck Heights (3.1% Native American/Other).

Maywood's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Maywood, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Maywood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Maywood ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Maywood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Maywood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Maywood is more Multiracial than neighboring Hasbrouck Heights (1.5% Multiracial), and Bogota (1.2% Multiracial). Maywood is less Multiracial than neighboring Hackensack (3.9% Multiracial), Lodi (2.7% Multiracial), and River Edge (3.8% 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.