McGuire AFB, NJ Demographics

A map of McGuire AFB's Population by Race

McGuire AFB, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,400, a slight decrease from the 4,522 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.2% White, 21.3% Hispanic, 11.6% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of McGuire AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McGuire AFB has become less 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 McGuire AFB, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McGuire AFB is ranked the 323rd 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). McGuire AFB was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McGuire AFB's White Population

2,427 residents of McGuire AFB, or 55.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McGuire AFB is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. McGuire AFB ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGuire AFB's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of McGuire AFB's population has increased from 53.8% to 55.2%.

McGuire AFB is more White than neighboring Fort Dix (38.9% White), and Wrightstown (32.8% White). McGuire AFB is less White than neighboring Cookstown (81.1% White), Browns Mills (61.7% White), and New Egypt (84.9% White).

McGuire AFB's Black Population

511 residents of McGuire AFB, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McGuire AFB is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. McGuire AFB ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGuire AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Black residents' share of McGuire AFB's population has decreased from 12.7% to 11.6%.

McGuire AFB is more Black than neighboring Cookstown (3.7% Black), and New Egypt (3% Black). McGuire AFB is less Black than neighboring Fort Dix (27% Black), Wrightstown (47.1% Black), and Browns Mills (13.3% Black).

McGuire AFB's Asian Population

121 residents of McGuire AFB, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in McGuire AFB is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. McGuire AFB ranks 346th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGuire AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of McGuire AFB's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

McGuire AFB is more Asian than neighboring Fort Dix (2.4% Asian), Cookstown (0% Asian), and New Egypt (0% Asian). McGuire AFB is less Asian than neighboring Wrightstown (6.3% Asian), and Browns Mills (5.5% Asian).

McGuire AFB's Hispanic Population

936 residents of McGuire AFB, or 21.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McGuire AFB is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. McGuire AFB ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGuire AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of McGuire AFB's population has increased from 20.1% to 21.3%.

McGuire AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Cookstown (10.2% Hispanic), Wrightstown (9.2% Hispanic), Browns Mills (11.9% Hispanic), and New Egypt (12.1% Hispanic). McGuire AFB is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Dix (28.5% Hispanic).

McGuire AFB's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of McGuire AFB, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McGuire AFB is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. McGuire AFB ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGuire AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of McGuire AFB's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.5%.

McGuire AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Dix (0.3% Native American/Other), Cookstown (0% Native American/Other), Wrightstown (0.4% Native American/Other), Browns Mills (0.2% Native American/Other), and New Egypt (0% Native American/Other).

McGuire AFB's Multiracial Population

381 residents of McGuire AFB, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McGuire AFB is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. McGuire AFB ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGuire AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of McGuire AFB's population has increased from 7.9% to 8.7%.

McGuire AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Dix (3% Multiracial), Cookstown (5% Multiracial), Wrightstown (4.2% Multiracial), Browns Mills (7.5% Multiracial), and New Egypt (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.