Middlebush, NJ Demographics

A map of Middlebush's Population by Race

Middlebush, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,049, a large decrease from the 2,368 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.9% White, 23.8% Asian, 20.4% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middlebush, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middlebush has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Middlebush, that probability was 67.8% in 2020 and 69.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middlebush is ranked the 453rd 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). Middlebush was ranked the 430th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middlebush's White Population

900 residents of Middlebush, or 43.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middlebush is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Middlebush ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebush's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Middlebush's population has decreased from 48.7% to 43.9%.

Middlebush is more White than neighboring Six Mile Run (35.7% White), Franklin Center (29.8% White), and Somerset (32.7% White). Middlebush is less White than neighboring Clyde (68.2% White), and East Millstone (65% White).

Middlebush's Black Population

417 residents of Middlebush, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middlebush is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Middlebush ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebush's Black population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Black residents' share of Middlebush's population has increased from 11.8% to 20.4%.

Middlebush is more Black than neighboring Six Mile Run (13.5% Black). Middlebush is less Black than neighboring Clyde (31.8% Black), East Millstone (26.6% Black), Franklin Center (23.3% Black), and Somerset (28.1% Black).

Middlebush's Asian Population

487 residents of Middlebush, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middlebush is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Middlebush ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebush's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Asian residents' share of Middlebush's population has decreased from 24.4% to 23.8%.

Middlebush is more Asian than neighboring Clyde (0% Asian), East Millstone (0% Asian), and Somerset (23.1% Asian). Middlebush is less Asian than neighboring Six Mile Run (33.1% Asian), and Franklin Center (28.1% Asian).

Middlebush's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Middlebush, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middlebush is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Middlebush ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebush's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Middlebush's population has increased from 9.5% to 11.0%.

Middlebush is more Hispanic than neighboring Clyde (0% Hispanic), and East Millstone (7% Hispanic). Middlebush is less Hispanic than neighboring Six Mile Run (13.9% Hispanic), Franklin Center (13.9% Hispanic), and Somerset (11.6% Hispanic).

Middlebush's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Middlebush, 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 Middlebush is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Middlebush ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebush's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middlebush's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Middlebush is less Native American/Other than neighboring Six Mile Run (0.2% Native American/Other), Franklin Center (3.4% Native American/Other), and Somerset (0.6% Native American/Other).

Middlebush's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Middlebush, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middlebush is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Middlebush ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middlebush's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 82.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Middlebush's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.0%.

Middlebush is more Multiracial than neighboring Clyde (0% Multiracial). Middlebush is less Multiracial than neighboring Six Mile Run (3.7% Multiracial), East Millstone (1.3% Multiracial), Franklin Center (1.6% Multiracial), and Somerset (3.9% 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.