New Jersey Demographics

A map of New Jersey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,759,979	4,816,381	50.9%	51.9%
Hispanic	2,098,960	2,002,575	22.5%	21.6%
Black	1,136,658	1,154,142	12.2%	12.4%
Asian	938,728	942,921	10.0%	10.2%
Multiracial	326,661	289,471	3.5%	3.1%
Native American/Other	82,823	83,504	0.9%	0.9%

New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,343,809, a less than 1% change from the 9,288,994 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% White, 22.5% Hispanic, 12.2% Black, 10.0% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Jersey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Jersey has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Jersey, that probability was 65.8% in 2020 and 66.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Jersey is ranked the 11th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. New Jersey was ranked the 11th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

New Jersey's White Population

4,759,979 residents of New Jersey, or 50.9% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey is 42nd in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Jersey's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of New Jersey's population has decreased from 51.9% to 50.9%.

New Jersey is more White than neighboring Maryland (46.6% White), and District of Columbia (36.5% White). New Jersey is less White than neighboring Delaware (58.1% White), Connecticut (61.9% White). and New York (52.8% White).

New Jersey's Black Population

1,136,658 residents of New Jersey, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey is 17th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Jersey's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Black residents' share of New Jersey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.2%.

New Jersey is more Black than neighboring Connecticut (9.8% Black). New Jersey is less Black than neighboring Delaware (21.4% Black). Maryland (28.9% Black). District of Columbia (41.6% Black). and New York (13.4% Black).

New Jersey's Asian Population

938,728 residents of New Jersey, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey is 3rd in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Jersey's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of New Jersey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.0%.

New Jersey is more Asian than neighboring Delaware (4.3% Asian), Maryland (6.5% Asian), Connecticut (4.7% Asian), District of Columbia (4.3% Asian), and New York (9% Asian).

New Jersey's Hispanic Population

2,098,960 residents of New Jersey, or 22.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey is 8th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Jersey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of New Jersey's population has increased from 21.6% to 22.5%.

New Jersey is more Hispanic than neighboring Delaware (11% Hispanic), Maryland (12.5% Hispanic), Connecticut (18.3% Hispanic), District of Columbia (11.9% Hispanic), and New York (19.8% Hispanic).

New Jersey's Native American/Other Population

82,823 residents of New Jersey, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey is 28th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Jersey's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of New Jersey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

New Jersey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Delaware (0.6% Native American/Other), Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other), and District of Columbia (0.8% Native American/Other). New Jersey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Connecticut (1% Native American/Other), and New York (1.2% Native American/Other),

New Jersey's Multiracial Population

326,661 residents of New Jersey, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Jersey is 48th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Jersey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of New Jersey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

New Jersey is less Multiracial than neighboring Delaware (4.5% Multiracial). Maryland (4.6% Multiracial). Connecticut (4.3% Multiracial). District of Columbia (4.9% Multiracial). and New York (3.8% 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.