Neshanic, NJ Demographics

A map of Neshanic's Population by Race

Neshanic, New Jersey has an estimated population of 626, a large decrease from the 854 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 7.5% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Neshanic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Neshanic 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 Neshanic, that probability was 35.8% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Neshanic is ranked the 598th 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). Neshanic was ranked the 564th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Neshanic's White Population

491 residents of Neshanic, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Neshanic is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Neshanic ranks 277th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Neshanic's White population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. White residents' share of Neshanic's population has decreased from 79.4% to 78.4%.

Neshanic is more White than neighboring Neshanic Station (61.6% White), Hillsborough (57.7% White), Belle Mead (24.8% White), and Skillman (71.6% White).

Neshanic's Black Population

24 residents of Neshanic, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Neshanic is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Neshanic ranks 318th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Neshanic's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Neshanic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Neshanic is more Black than neighboring Belle Mead (0.5% Black). Neshanic is less Black than neighboring Neshanic Station (11.9% Black), Flagtown (6% Black), Hillsborough (4.3% Black), and Skillman (20% Black).

Neshanic's Asian Population

47 residents of Neshanic, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Neshanic is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Neshanic ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Neshanic's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of Neshanic's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.5%.

Neshanic is more Asian than neighboring Flagtown (6.3% Asian), and Skillman (0% Asian). Neshanic is less Asian than neighboring Neshanic Station (12.2% Asian), Hillsborough (19.8% Asian), and Belle Mead (64.2% Asian).

Neshanic's Hispanic Population

28 residents of Neshanic, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Neshanic is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Neshanic ranks 418th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Neshanic's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Neshanic's population has decreased from 8.0% to 4.5%.

Neshanic is more Hispanic than neighboring Skillman (0% Hispanic). Neshanic is less Hispanic than neighboring Neshanic Station (9.7% Hispanic), Flagtown (6.9% Hispanic), Hillsborough (13.4% Hispanic), and Belle Mead (6.9% Hispanic).

Neshanic's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Neshanic, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Neshanic is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Neshanic ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Neshanic's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 233.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Neshanic's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.2%.

Neshanic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Neshanic Station (0% Native American/Other), Flagtown (0% Native American/Other), Hillsborough (0.5% Native American/Other), Belle Mead (1.6% Native American/Other), and Skillman (0% Native American/Other).

Neshanic's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Neshanic, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Neshanic is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Neshanic ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Neshanic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Neshanic's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Neshanic is more Multiracial than neighboring Flagtown (2.4% Multiracial), and Belle Mead (2% Multiracial). Neshanic is less Multiracial than neighboring Neshanic Station (4.6% Multiracial), Hillsborough (4.4% Multiracial), and Skillman (8.4% 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.