Netcong, NJ Demographics

A map of Netcong's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,110	2,162	57.7%	64.1%
Hispanic	1,014	817	27.7%	24.2%
Black	195	151	5.3%	4.5%
Native American/Other	139	23	3.8%	0.7%
Asian	112	118	3.1%	3.5%
Multiracial	89	104	2.4%	3.1%

Netcong, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,659, an increase from the 3,375 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.7% White, 27.7% Hispanic, 5.3% Black, 3.8% Native American/Other, 3.1% Asian, and 2.4% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Netcong, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Netcong has become considerably 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 Netcong, that probability was 52.7% in 2020 and 58.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Netcong is ranked the 352nd 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). Netcong was ranked the 367th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Netcong's White Population

2,110 residents of Netcong, or 57.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Netcong is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Netcong ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Netcong's White population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Netcong's population has decreased from 64.1% to 57.7%.

Netcong is more White than neighboring Landing (56.3% White). Netcong is less White than neighboring Stanhope (75.1% White), Port Morris (74.9% White), Ledgewood (69.2% White), and Byram Center (78.9% White).

Netcong's Black Population

195 residents of Netcong, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Netcong is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Netcong ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Netcong's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Black residents' share of Netcong's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.3%.

Netcong is more Black than neighboring Stanhope (2.4% Black), Port Morris (1.4% Black), Ledgewood (3% Black), and Byram Center (2% Black). Netcong is less Black than neighboring Landing (8% Black).

Netcong's Asian Population

112 residents of Netcong, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Netcong is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Netcong ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Netcong's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Asian residents' share of Netcong's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Netcong is more Asian than neighboring Stanhope (0.4% Asian), Port Morris (1.9% Asian), and Byram Center (3% Asian). Netcong is less Asian than neighboring Ledgewood (9.1% Asian), and Landing (6.1% Asian).

Netcong's Hispanic Population

1,014 residents of Netcong, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Netcong is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Netcong ranks 97th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Netcong's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Netcong's population has increased from 24.2% to 27.7%.

Netcong is more Hispanic than neighboring Stanhope (18% Hispanic), Port Morris (20.7% Hispanic), Ledgewood (14.6% Hispanic), Byram Center (11.6% Hispanic), and Landing (19.6% Hispanic).

Netcong's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Netcong, or 3.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Netcong is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Netcong ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Netcong's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 504.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Netcong's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.8%.

Netcong is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stanhope (0% Native American/Other), Port Morris (0% Native American/Other), Ledgewood (0% Native American/Other), Byram Center (1.2% Native American/Other), and Landing (0% Native American/Other).

Netcong's Multiracial Population

89 residents of Netcong, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Netcong is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Netcong ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Netcong's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Netcong's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.4%.

Netcong is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Morris (1% Multiracial). Netcong is less Multiracial than neighboring Stanhope (4.1% Multiracial), Ledgewood (4% Multiracial), Byram Center (3.2% Multiracial), and Landing (10% 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.