North Haledon, NJ Demographics

A map of North Haledon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,638	6,926	64.2%	77.6%
Hispanic	2,039	1,129	23.2%	12.6%
Asian	508	349	5.8%	3.9%
Multiracial	336	202	3.8%	2.3%
Black	242	290	2.8%	3.2%
Native American/Other	15	31	0.2%	0.3%

North Haledon, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,778, a slight decrease from the 8,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% White, 23.2% Hispanic, 5.8% Asian, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Haledon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Haledon has become considerably 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 Haledon, that probability was 37.9% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Haledon is ranked the 189th 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 Haledon was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Haledon's White Population

5,638 residents of North Haledon, or 64.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Haledon is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. North Haledon ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haledon's White population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. White residents' share of North Haledon's population has decreased from 77.6% to 64.2%.

North Haledon is more White than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (43.5% White), Haledon (26.3% White), and Prospect Park (14.2% White). North Haledon is less White than neighboring Hawthorne (65.4% White), and Preakness (69.6% White).

North Haledon's Black Population

242 residents of North Haledon, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Haledon is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. North Haledon ranks 335th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haledon's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Black residents' share of North Haledon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

North Haledon is more Black than neighboring Hawthorne (2.4% Black). North Haledon is less Black than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (26.4% Black), Haledon (17.8% Black), Prospect Park (11.5% Black), and Preakness (3.1% Black).

North Haledon's Asian Population

508 residents of North Haledon, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Haledon is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. North Haledon ranks 317th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haledon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.6%. Asian residents' share of North Haledon's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.8%.

North Haledon is more Asian than neighboring Hawthorne (1.8% Asian), and Haledon (3.5% Asian). North Haledon is less Asian than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (10.2% Asian), and Preakness (12.2% Asian).

North Haledon's Hispanic Population

2,039 residents of North Haledon, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Haledon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Haledon ranks 247th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haledon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.6%. Hispanic residents' share of North Haledon's population has increased from 12.6% to 23.2%.

North Haledon is more Hispanic than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (18.6% Hispanic), and Preakness (13.5% Hispanic). North Haledon is less Hispanic than neighboring Hawthorne (26.1% Hispanic), Haledon (46.4% Hispanic), and Prospect Park (64.9% Hispanic).

North Haledon's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of North Haledon, 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 Haledon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Haledon ranks 547th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haledon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Haledon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

North Haledon is more Native American/Other than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (0% Native American/Other), and Preakness (0% Native American/Other). North Haledon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hawthorne (1.4% Native American/Other), and Haledon (0.6% Native American/Other).

North Haledon's Multiracial Population

336 residents of North Haledon, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Haledon is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Haledon ranks 560th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Haledon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.3%. Multiracial residents' share of North Haledon's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.8%.

North Haledon is more Multiracial than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.3% Multiracial), Hawthorne (2.8% Multiracial), Prospect Park (3.3% Multiracial), and Preakness (1.6% Multiracial). North Haledon is less Multiracial than neighboring Haledon (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.