North Caldwell, NJ Demographics

A map of North Caldwell's Population by Race

North Caldwell, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,656, a less than 1% change from the 6,694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 9.4% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Caldwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Caldwell 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 North Caldwell, that probability was 32.0% in 2020 and 35.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Caldwell is ranked the 239th 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 Caldwell was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Caldwell's White Population

5,306 residents of North Caldwell, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Caldwell is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. North Caldwell ranks 229th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Caldwell's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of North Caldwell's population has decreased from 81.8% to 79.7%.

North Caldwell is more White than neighboring Singac (56.3% White), Caldwell (56.9% White), Essex Fells (75.8% White), Great Notch (76.2% White), and Totowa (56.9% White).

North Caldwell's Black Population

166 residents of North Caldwell, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Caldwell is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. North Caldwell ranks 537th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Caldwell's Black population has grown by an estimated 95.3%. Black residents' share of North Caldwell's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.5%.

North Caldwell is less Black than neighboring Singac (2.9% Black), Caldwell (4.7% Black), Essex Fells (3.1% Black), Great Notch (4.3% Black), and Totowa (5.3% Black).

North Caldwell's Asian Population

626 residents of North Caldwell, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Caldwell is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. North Caldwell ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Caldwell's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Asian residents' share of North Caldwell's population has increased from 7.7% to 9.4%.

North Caldwell is more Asian than neighboring Singac (4.7% Asian), Essex Fells (5.6% Asian), Great Notch (5.2% Asian), and Totowa (7.4% Asian). North Caldwell is less Asian than neighboring Caldwell (13.9% Asian).

North Caldwell's Hispanic Population

312 residents of North Caldwell, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Caldwell is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Caldwell ranks 525th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Caldwell's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of North Caldwell's population has decreased from 6.1% to 4.7%.

North Caldwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Singac (30.8% Hispanic), Caldwell (20.8% Hispanic), Essex Fells (11.1% Hispanic), Great Notch (10.4% Hispanic), and Totowa (25.7% Hispanic).

North Caldwell's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Caldwell, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Caldwell is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Caldwell ranks 626th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Caldwell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Caldwell's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Caldwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Singac (3.5% Native American/Other), Caldwell (0.3% Native American/Other), Essex Fells (0.4% Native American/Other), and Great Notch (0.2% Native American/Other).

North Caldwell's Multiracial Population

246 residents of North Caldwell, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Caldwell is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Caldwell ranks 401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Caldwell's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. Multiracial residents' share of North Caldwell's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.7%.

North Caldwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Singac (1.8% Multiracial), and Caldwell (3.4% Multiracial). North Caldwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex Fells (4.1% Multiracial), and Totowa (4.8% 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.