Northvale, NJ Demographics

A map of Northvale's Population by Race

Northvale, New Jersey has an estimated population of 4,829, a slight increase from the 4,761 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.5% White, 36.8% Asian, 13.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northvale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northvale 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 Northvale, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 62.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northvale is ranked the 309th 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). Northvale was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northvale's White Population

2,296 residents of Northvale, or 47.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northvale is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Northvale ranks 518th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northvale's White population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. White residents' share of Northvale's population has decreased from 57.0% to 47.5%.

Northvale is less White than neighboring Norwood (55.9% White), Tappan (62.3% White), Rockleigh (81.3% White), Sparkill (62.3% White), and Old Tappan (49% White).

Northvale's Black Population

17 residents of Northvale, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northvale is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Northvale ranks 549th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northvale's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.1%. Black residents' share of Northvale's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Northvale is more Black than neighboring Sparkill (0% Black). Northvale is less Black than neighboring Norwood (1.2% Black), Tappan (2.9% Black), Rockleigh (3.3% Black), and Old Tappan (3.2% Black).

Northvale's Asian Population

1,777 residents of Northvale, or 36.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northvale is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Northvale ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northvale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Asian residents' share of Northvale's population has increased from 26.8% to 36.8%.

Northvale is more Asian than neighboring Norwood (30.3% Asian), Tappan (13.7% Asian), Rockleigh (6.3% Asian), and Sparkill (13% Asian). Northvale is less Asian than neighboring Old Tappan (41.1% Asian).

Northvale's Hispanic Population

652 residents of Northvale, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northvale is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Northvale ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northvale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Northvale's population has increased from 12.0% to 13.5%.

Northvale is more Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (10.5% Hispanic), Rockleigh (5.2% Hispanic), and Old Tappan (4.5% Hispanic). Northvale is less Hispanic than neighboring Tappan (18.2% Hispanic), and Sparkill (13.7% Hispanic).

Northvale's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Northvale, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northvale is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Northvale ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northvale's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 169.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northvale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Northvale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockleigh (0.2% Native American/Other), Sparkill (0% Native American/Other), and Old Tappan (0.3% Native American/Other). Northvale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (0.8% Native American/Other), and Tappan (1.1% Native American/Other).

Northvale's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Northvale, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northvale is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Northvale ranks 450th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northvale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 60.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Northvale's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.1%.

Northvale is less Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (1.2% Multiracial), Tappan (1.8% Multiracial), Rockleigh (3.7% Multiracial), Sparkill (11% Multiracial), and Old Tappan (1.8% 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.