Oaklyn, NJ Demographics

A map of Oaklyn's Population by Race

Oaklyn, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,947, a less than 1% change from the 3,930 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oaklyn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oaklyn has become less 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 Oaklyn, that probability was 35.1% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oaklyn is ranked the 341st 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). Oaklyn was ranked the 340th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oaklyn's White Population

3,218 residents of Oaklyn, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oaklyn is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Oaklyn ranks 267th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaklyn's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Oaklyn's population has increased from 79.8% to 81.5%.

Oaklyn is more White than neighboring Collingswood (76.3% White), Woodlynne (14.6% White), and Mount Ephraim (78.8% White). Oaklyn is less White than neighboring Audubon Park (92.8% White), and Audubon (89.3% White).

Oaklyn's Black Population

92 residents of Oaklyn, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oaklyn is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Oaklyn ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaklyn's Black population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Black residents' share of Oaklyn's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.3%.

Oaklyn is more Black than neighboring Audubon Park (1.3% Black), Audubon (1.5% Black), and Mount Ephraim (1.3% Black). Oaklyn is less Black than neighboring Collingswood (8.4% Black), and Woodlynne (25.5% Black).

Oaklyn's Asian Population

56 residents of Oaklyn, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oaklyn is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Oaklyn ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaklyn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Asian residents' share of Oaklyn's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.4%.

Oaklyn is more Asian than neighboring Audubon Park (0% Asian), Collingswood (1.3% Asian), Audubon (0.7% Asian), and Mount Ephraim (0% Asian). Oaklyn is less Asian than neighboring Woodlynne (7% Asian).

Oaklyn's Hispanic Population

300 residents of Oaklyn, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oaklyn is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Oaklyn ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaklyn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Oaklyn's population has decreased from 9.2% to 7.6%.

Oaklyn is more Hispanic than neighboring Audubon Park (1.2% Hispanic), Collingswood (7.5% Hispanic), and Audubon (5.1% Hispanic). Oaklyn is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodlynne (48.6% Hispanic), and Mount Ephraim (13.1% Hispanic).

Oaklyn's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Oaklyn, 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 Oaklyn is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oaklyn ranks 570th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaklyn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 116.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oaklyn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Oaklyn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Audubon Park (0% Native American/Other), Collingswood (0.3% Native American/Other), and Audubon (0.3% Native American/Other). Oaklyn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Woodlynne (3.1% Native American/Other), and Mount Ephraim (3.4% Native American/Other).

Oaklyn's Multiracial Population

255 residents of Oaklyn, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oaklyn is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oaklyn ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oaklyn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Oaklyn's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.5%.

Oaklyn is more Multiracial than neighboring Audubon Park (4.7% Multiracial), Collingswood (6.2% Multiracial), Audubon (3.2% Multiracial), Woodlynne (1.3% Multiracial), and Mount Ephraim (3.4% 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.