North Arlington, NJ Demographics

A map of North Arlington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,672	9,245	52.7%	56.2%
Hispanic	4,993	5,109	30.3%	31.0%
Asian	1,440	1,173	8.7%	7.1%
Multiracial	659	498	4.0%	3.0%
Black	658	257	4.0%	1.6%
Native American/Other	39	175	0.2%	1.1%

North Arlington, New Jersey has an estimated population of 16,461, a less than 1% change from the 16,457 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.7% White, 30.3% Hispanic, 8.7% Asian, 4.0% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Arlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Arlington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 North Arlington, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Arlington is ranked the 71st 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). North Arlington was ranked the 72nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Arlington's White Population

8,672 residents of North Arlington, or 52.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Arlington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. North Arlington ranks 528th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Arlington's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of North Arlington's population has decreased from 56.2% to 52.7%.

North Arlington is more White than neighboring Kearny (30.7% White), East Newark (19.2% White), Harrison (27.2% White), and East Rutherford (51.7% White). North Arlington is less White than neighboring Rutherford (59.8% White).

North Arlington's Black Population

658 residents of North Arlington, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Arlington is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. North Arlington ranks 495th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Arlington's Black population has grown by an estimated 156.0%. Black residents' share of North Arlington's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.0%.

North Arlington is more Black than neighboring Rutherford (3.9% Black), East Newark (1.8% Black), and Harrison (3.7% Black). North Arlington is less Black than neighboring Kearny (4.7% Black), and East Rutherford (5.6% Black).

North Arlington's Asian Population

1,440 residents of North Arlington, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Arlington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. North Arlington ranks 207th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Arlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.8%. Asian residents' share of North Arlington's population has increased from 7.1% to 8.7%.

North Arlington is more Asian than neighboring Kearny (4.3% Asian), and East Newark (6.6% Asian). North Arlington is less Asian than neighboring Rutherford (12.3% Asian), Harrison (22% Asian), and East Rutherford (17.5% Asian).

North Arlington's Hispanic Population

4,993 residents of North Arlington, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Arlington is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Arlington ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Arlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of North Arlington's population has decreased from 31.0% to 30.3%.

North Arlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Rutherford (20.8% Hispanic), and East Rutherford (22.7% Hispanic). North Arlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Kearny (51.7% Hispanic), East Newark (66.2% Hispanic), and Harrison (39.7% Hispanic).

North Arlington's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of North Arlington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Arlington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Arlington ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Arlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Arlington's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

North Arlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kearny (2.9% Native American/Other), Rutherford (0.4% Native American/Other), East Newark (1.1% Native American/Other), Harrison (2.6% Native American/Other), and East Rutherford (0.6% Native American/Other).

North Arlington's Multiracial Population

659 residents of North Arlington, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Arlington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Arlington ranks 381st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Arlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of North Arlington's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.0%.

North Arlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Rutherford (2.7% Multiracial), and East Rutherford (1.9% Multiracial). North Arlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Kearny (5.7% Multiracial), East Newark (5.1% Multiracial), and Harrison (4.9% 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.