Milltown, NJ Demographics

A map of Milltown's Population by Race

Milltown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 7,059, a less than 1% change from the 7,037 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.1% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 2.7% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Milltown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Milltown has become more 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 Milltown, that probability was 36.1% in 2020 and 37.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Milltown is ranked the 229th 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). Milltown was ranked the 229th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Milltown's White Population

5,514 residents of Milltown, or 78.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Milltown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Milltown ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milltown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Milltown's population has decreased from 78.9% to 78.1%.

Milltown is more White than neighboring New Brunswick (22.8% White), Highland Park (55.1% White), East Franklin (7.2% White), South River (52.8% White), and Voorhees (1.3% White).

Milltown's Black Population

190 residents of Milltown, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Milltown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Milltown ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milltown's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of Milltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Milltown is less Black than neighboring New Brunswick (11.6% Black), Highland Park (3.6% Black), East Franklin (31.7% Black), South River (13.5% Black), and Voorhees (39.2% Black).

Milltown's Asian Population

254 residents of Milltown, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Milltown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Milltown ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milltown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. Asian residents' share of Milltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Milltown is less Asian than neighboring New Brunswick (7.9% Asian), Highland Park (21.1% Asian), East Franklin (3.7% Asian), South River (4% Asian), and Voorhees (21.7% Asian).

Milltown's Hispanic Population

799 residents of Milltown, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Milltown is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Milltown ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milltown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Milltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.3%.

Milltown is less Hispanic than neighboring New Brunswick (54.6% Hispanic), Highland Park (15.8% Hispanic), East Franklin (53.7% Hispanic), South River (24.5% Hispanic), and Voorhees (37% Hispanic).

Milltown's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Milltown, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Milltown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Milltown ranks 424th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milltown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Milltown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Milltown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Voorhees (0% Native American/Other). Milltown is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Brunswick (1.2% Native American/Other), Highland Park (1% Native American/Other), East Franklin (2.6% Native American/Other), and South River (2.7% Native American/Other).

Milltown's Multiracial Population

298 residents of Milltown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Milltown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Milltown ranks 371st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Milltown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Milltown's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.2%.

Milltown is more Multiracial than neighboring New Brunswick (1.8% Multiracial), Highland Park (3.5% Multiracial), East Franklin (1.1% Multiracial), South River (2.6% Multiracial), and Voorhees (0.9% 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.