New Milford, NJ Demographics
A map of New Milford's Population by Race
New Milford, New Jersey has an estimated population of 16,995, a less than 1% change from the 16,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.9% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 20.3% Asian, 5.0% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Milford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Milford has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 New Milford, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 67.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Milford is ranked the 70th 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). New Milford was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Milford's White Population
8,310 residents of New Milford, or 48.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. New Milford ranks 553rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of New Milford's population has decreased from 52.2% to 48.9%.
New Milford is more White than neighboring Bergenfield (32.7% White), and Dumont (48.3% White). New Milford is less White than neighboring River Edge (50.3% White), Oradell (74.9% White), and Haworth (62.1% White).
New Milford's Black Population
849 residents of New Milford, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Milford is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. New Milford ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Black residents' share of New Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.
New Milford is more Black than neighboring River Edge (4.7% Black), Oradell (0.9% Black), Dumont (2.9% Black), and Haworth (2.7% Black). New Milford is less Black than neighboring Bergenfield (6.9% Black).
New Milford's Asian Population
3,447 residents of New Milford, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Milford is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. New Milford ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of New Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.3%.
New Milford is more Asian than neighboring Oradell (12.9% Asian), Dumont (18.3% Asian), and Haworth (14.8% Asian). New Milford is less Asian than neighboring River Edge (29.8% Asian), and Bergenfield (24.7% Asian).
New Milford's Hispanic Population
3,485 residents of New Milford, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. New Milford ranks 131st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of New Milford's population has increased from 19.5% to 20.5%.
New Milford is more Hispanic than neighboring River Edge (11.4% Hispanic), Oradell (6.6% Hispanic), and Haworth (10.3% Hispanic). New Milford is less Hispanic than neighboring Bergenfield (33% Hispanic), and Dumont (27% Hispanic).
New Milford's Native American/Other Population
211 residents of New Milford, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. New Milford ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Milford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.
New Milford is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Edge (0.1% Native American/Other), Bergenfield (0.6% Native American/Other), Oradell (0.3% Native American/Other), Dumont (0.2% Native American/Other), and Haworth (0.8% Native American/Other).
New Milford's Multiracial Population
693 residents of New Milford, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Milford is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. New Milford ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Milford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 61.9%. Multiracial residents' share of New Milford's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.1%.
New Milford is more Multiracial than neighboring River Edge (3.8% Multiracial), Bergenfield (2.1% Multiracial), and Dumont (3.3% Multiracial). New Milford is less Multiracial than neighboring Oradell (4.3% Multiracial), and Haworth (9.3% 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.