Montclair State University, NJ Demographics

A map of Montclair State University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,657	878	58.1%	40.3%
Black	408	695	14.3%	31.9%
Hispanic	359	444	12.6%	20.4%
Asian	356	119	12.5%	5.5%
Multiracial	65	43	2.3%	2.0%
Native American/Other	8	1	0.3%	0.0%

Montclair State University, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,853, a dramatic increase from the 2,180 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.1% White, 14.3% Black, 12.6% Hispanic, 12.5% Asian, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montclair State University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montclair State University 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 Montclair State University, that probability was 69.1% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montclair State University is ranked the 394th 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). Montclair State University was ranked the 449th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montclair State University's White Population

1,657 residents of Montclair State University, or 58.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montclair State University is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Montclair State University ranks 609th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair State University's White population has grown by an estimated 88.7%. White residents' share of Montclair State University's population has increased from 40.3% to 58.1%.

Montclair State University is more White than neighboring Woodland Park (55.4% White), Brookdale (50.4% White), and Clifton (45.9% White). Montclair State University is less White than neighboring Great Notch (76.2% White), and Upper Montclair (74.8% White).

Montclair State University's Black Population

408 residents of Montclair State University, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montclair State University is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Montclair State University ranks 26th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair State University's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.3%. Black residents' share of Montclair State University's population has decreased from 31.9% to 14.3%.

Montclair State University is more Black than neighboring Great Notch (4.3% Black), Upper Montclair (4.8% Black), Woodland Park (3.2% Black), Brookdale (7.7% Black), and Clifton (3.5% Black).

Montclair State University's Asian Population

356 residents of Montclair State University, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montclair State University is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Montclair State University ranks 247th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair State University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 199.2%. Asian residents' share of Montclair State University's population has increased from 5.5% to 12.5%.

Montclair State University is more Asian than neighboring Great Notch (5.2% Asian), Upper Montclair (4.3% Asian), Woodland Park (6.3% Asian), Brookdale (11.9% Asian), and Clifton (8.3% Asian).

Montclair State University's Hispanic Population

359 residents of Montclair State University, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montclair State University is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Montclair State University ranks 120th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair State University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Montclair State University's population has decreased from 20.4% to 12.6%.

Montclair State University is more Hispanic than neighboring Great Notch (10.4% Hispanic), and Upper Montclair (6% Hispanic). Montclair State University is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodland Park (31.5% Hispanic), Brookdale (22.3% Hispanic), and Clifton (39.4% Hispanic).

Montclair State University's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Montclair State University, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montclair State University is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Montclair State University ranks 657th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair State University's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montclair State University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Montclair State University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Great Notch (0.2% Native American/Other), Upper Montclair (0.1% Native American/Other), and Woodland Park (0.2% Native American/Other). Montclair State University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookdale (0.9% Native American/Other), and Clifton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Montclair State University's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Montclair State University, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montclair State University is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montclair State University ranks 610th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montclair State University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Montclair State University's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Montclair State University is less Multiracial than neighboring Great Notch (3.7% Multiracial), Upper Montclair (10% Multiracial), Woodland Park (3.3% Multiracial), and Brookdale (6.9% 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.