Montvale, NJ Demographics

A map of Montvale's Population by Race

Montvale, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,901, an increase from the 8,436 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% White, 13.8% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montvale 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 Montvale, that probability was 45.0% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montvale is ranked the 184th 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). Montvale was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montvale's White Population

6,178 residents of Montvale, or 69.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montvale is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Montvale ranks 397th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montvale's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Montvale's population has decreased from 71.9% to 69.4%.

Montvale is less White than neighboring Park Ridge (77.9% White), Woodcliff Lake (72.6% White), Chestnut Ridge (74.8% White), Hillsdale (78.9% White), and Pearl River (78% White).

Montvale's Black Population

464 residents of Montvale, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montvale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Montvale ranks 514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montvale's Black population has grown by an estimated 283.5%. Black residents' share of Montvale's population has increased from 1.4% to 5.2%.

Montvale is more Black than neighboring Park Ridge (1.5% Black), Woodcliff Lake (1.1% Black), Hillsdale (0.6% Black), and Pearl River (0.6% Black). Montvale is less Black than neighboring Chestnut Ridge (8.1% Black).

Montvale's Asian Population

1,228 residents of Montvale, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montvale is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Montvale ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montvale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Asian residents' share of Montvale's population has decreased from 15.7% to 13.8%.

Montvale is more Asian than neighboring Park Ridge (3% Asian), Woodcliff Lake (9.3% Asian), Chestnut Ridge (1.6% Asian), Hillsdale (7.8% Asian), and Pearl River (3.1% Asian).

Montvale's Hispanic Population

792 residents of Montvale, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montvale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Montvale ranks 411th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montvale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Montvale's population has increased from 8.1% to 8.9%.

Montvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodcliff Lake (8% Hispanic). Montvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Park Ridge (15.8% Hispanic), Chestnut Ridge (10.3% Hispanic), Hillsdale (9.8% Hispanic), and Pearl River (14% Hispanic).

Montvale's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Montvale, 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 Montvale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Montvale ranks 618th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montvale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Montvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Park Ridge (0% Native American/Other). Montvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodcliff Lake (6.5% Native American/Other), Chestnut Ridge (2% Native American/Other), and Pearl River (1.9% Native American/Other).

Montvale's Multiracial Population

200 residents of Montvale, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montvale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montvale ranks 479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montvale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Montvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Montvale is more Multiracial than neighboring Park Ridge (1.8% Multiracial). Montvale is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodcliff Lake (2.5% Multiracial), Chestnut Ridge (3.2% Multiracial), Hillsdale (2.5% Multiracial), and Pearl River (2.4% 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.