Millington, NJ Demographics

A map of Millington's Population by Race

Millington, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,220, an increase from the 3,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.8% White, 6.6% Hispanic, 5.8% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Millington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Millington has become considerably 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 Millington, that probability was 36.2% in 2020 and 30.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Millington is ranked the 372nd 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). Millington was ranked the 384th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Millington's White Population

2,666 residents of Millington, or 82.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Millington is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Millington ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millington's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Millington's population has increased from 79.0% to 82.8%.

Millington is more White than neighboring Stirling (77.8% White), Lyons (70% White), Basking Ridge (78.6% White), and Gillette (69.9% White). Millington is less White than neighboring New Vernon (88.4% White).

Millington's Black Population

0 residents of Millington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Millington is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Millington ranks 644th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millington's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Millington's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Millington is less Black than neighboring Lyons (3.4% Black).

Millington's Asian Population

186 residents of Millington, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Millington is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Millington ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Asian residents' share of Millington's population has decreased from 8.5% to 5.8%.

Millington is more Asian than neighboring Stirling (3% Asian), Gillette (5.2% Asian), and New Vernon (0% Asian). Millington is less Asian than neighboring Lyons (19.6% Asian), and Basking Ridge (11.3% Asian).

Millington's Hispanic Population

214 residents of Millington, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Millington is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Millington ranks 439th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Millington's population has decreased from 7.4% to 6.6%.

Millington is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyons (5% Hispanic), and Basking Ridge (6.2% Hispanic). Millington is less Hispanic than neighboring Stirling (14.8% Hispanic), Gillette (18.9% Hispanic), and New Vernon (11.6% Hispanic).

Millington's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Millington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Millington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Millington ranks 147th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Millington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Millington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stirling (0% Native American/Other), Lyons (0% Native American/Other), Basking Ridge (0.1% Native American/Other), and New Vernon (0% Native American/Other). Millington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gillette (0.6% Native American/Other).

Millington's Multiracial Population

140 residents of Millington, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Millington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Millington ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Millington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Millington's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.3%.

Millington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lyons (1.9% Multiracial), Basking Ridge (3.8% Multiracial), and New Vernon (0% Multiracial). Millington is less Multiracial than neighboring Stirling (4.5% Multiracial), and Gillette (5.5% 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.