New Providence, NJ Demographics

A map of New Providence's Population by Race

New Providence, New Jersey has an estimated population of 13,727, a less than 1% change from the 13,650 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.9% White, 14.8% Asian, 8.8% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Providence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Providence 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 New Providence, that probability was 48.8% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Providence is ranked the 96th 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 Providence was ranked the 95th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Providence's White Population

9,319 residents of New Providence, or 67.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Providence is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. New Providence ranks 433rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of New Providence's population has decreased from 69.1% to 67.9%.

New Providence is more White than neighboring Summit (67.1% White). New Providence is less White than neighboring Chatham (78.4% White), Mountainside (71.3% White), Green Village (85.1% White), and Gillette (69.9% White).

New Providence's Black Population

243 residents of New Providence, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Providence is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. New Providence ranks 474th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of New Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

New Providence is more Black than neighboring Chatham (0.6% Black), and Gillette (0% Black). New Providence is less Black than neighboring Summit (5.9% Black), Mountainside (2.2% Black), and Green Village (3.1% Black).

New Providence's Asian Population

2,033 residents of New Providence, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Providence is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. New Providence ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Asian residents' share of New Providence's population has decreased from 15.9% to 14.8%.

New Providence is more Asian than neighboring Summit (7.3% Asian), Chatham (11.6% Asian), Mountainside (11.4% Asian), Green Village (8.8% Asian), and Gillette (5.2% Asian).

New Providence's Hispanic Population

1,211 residents of New Providence, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Providence is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. New Providence ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Hispanic residents' share of New Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.8%.

New Providence is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatham (5.4% Hispanic), and Green Village (2.5% Hispanic). New Providence is less Hispanic than neighboring Summit (13.1% Hispanic), Mountainside (13.2% Hispanic), and Gillette (18.9% Hispanic).

New Providence's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of New Providence, 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 New Providence is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. New Providence ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Providence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

New Providence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountainside (0.1% Native American/Other). New Providence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Summit (1.4% Native American/Other), Chatham (0.8% Native American/Other), Green Village (0.5% Native American/Other), and Gillette (0.6% Native American/Other).

New Providence's Multiracial Population

881 residents of New Providence, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Providence is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. New Providence ranks 251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Providence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.2%. Multiracial residents' share of New Providence's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.4%.

New Providence is more Multiracial than neighboring Summit (5.3% Multiracial), Chatham (3.2% Multiracial), Mountainside (1.8% Multiracial), Green Village (0% Multiracial), and Gillette (5.5% 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.