Moonachie, NJ Demographics

A map of Moonachie's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,429	1,292	45.7%	41.2%
White	1,094	1,391	35.0%	44.4%
Asian	524	351	16.8%	11.2%
Multiracial	54	52	1.7%	1.7%
Black	15	20	0.5%	0.6%
Native American/Other	10	27	0.3%	0.9%

Moonachie, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,126, a less than 1% change from the 3,133 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.7% Hispanic, 35.0% White, 16.8% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moonachie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moonachie has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Moonachie, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moonachie is ranked the 377th 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). Moonachie was ranked the 379th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moonachie's White Population

1,094 residents of Moonachie, or 35.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moonachie is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Moonachie ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moonachie's White population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. White residents' share of Moonachie's population has decreased from 44.4% to 35.0%.

Moonachie is more White than neighboring Teterboro (25.7% White). Moonachie is less White than neighboring Carlstadt (59.1% White), Little Ferry (37.2% White), Hasbrouck Heights (61.5% White), and Wood-Ridge (49% White).

Moonachie's Black Population

15 residents of Moonachie, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moonachie is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Moonachie ranks 620th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moonachie's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Moonachie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Moonachie is more Black than neighboring Carlstadt (0% Black). Moonachie is less Black than neighboring Teterboro (2.2% Black), Little Ferry (3.1% Black), Hasbrouck Heights (2.9% Black), and Wood-Ridge (6.8% Black).

Moonachie's Asian Population

524 residents of Moonachie, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moonachie is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Moonachie ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moonachie's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.3%. Asian residents' share of Moonachie's population has increased from 11.2% to 16.8%.

Moonachie is more Asian than neighboring Carlstadt (14.7% Asian), Teterboro (8.8% Asian), and Hasbrouck Heights (9.6% Asian). Moonachie is less Asian than neighboring Little Ferry (20.5% Asian), and Wood-Ridge (21.9% Asian).

Moonachie's Hispanic Population

1,429 residents of Moonachie, or 45.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moonachie is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Moonachie ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moonachie's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Moonachie's population has increased from 41.2% to 45.7%.

Moonachie is more Hispanic than neighboring Carlstadt (23% Hispanic), Little Ferry (37.6% Hispanic), Hasbrouck Heights (21.4% Hispanic), and Wood-Ridge (20.9% Hispanic). Moonachie is less Hispanic than neighboring Teterboro (55.1% Hispanic).

Moonachie's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Moonachie, 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 Moonachie is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Moonachie ranks 156th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moonachie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moonachie's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Moonachie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Teterboro (0% Native American/Other). Moonachie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlstadt (1.3% Native American/Other), Little Ferry (0.4% Native American/Other), Hasbrouck Heights (3.1% Native American/Other), and Wood-Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other).

Moonachie's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Moonachie, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moonachie is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Moonachie ranks 631st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moonachie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Moonachie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Moonachie is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Ferry (1.2% Multiracial), Hasbrouck Heights (1.5% Multiracial), and Wood-Ridge (0.5% Multiracial). Moonachie is less Multiracial than neighboring Carlstadt (1.9% Multiracial), and Teterboro (8.1% 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.