Old Bridge, NJ Demographics

A map of Old Bridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,463	17,491	61.8%	64.3%
Hispanic	4,573	3,940	16.2%	14.5%
Asian	3,687	3,450	13.1%	12.7%
Black	1,579	1,400	5.6%	5.1%
Multiracial	862	715	3.1%	2.6%
Native American/Other	72	214	0.3%	0.8%

Old Bridge, New Jersey has an estimated population of 28,236, an increase from the 27,210 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 16.2% Hispanic, 13.1% Asian, 5.6% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Old Bridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge, that probability was 54.6% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Old Bridge is ranked the 35th 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). Old Bridge was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Old Bridge's White Population

17,463 residents of Old Bridge, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Old Bridge is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Old Bridge ranks 468th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Bridge's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Old Bridge's population has decreased from 64.3% to 61.8%.

Old Bridge is more White than neighboring Madison Park (29.6% White), and South River (52.8% White). Old Bridge is less White than neighboring Brownville (75.3% White), Spotswood (74.3% White), and Robertsville (72.6% White).

Old Bridge's Black Population

1,579 residents of Old Bridge, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Old Bridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Old Bridge ranks 230th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Bridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Old Bridge's population has increased from 5.1% to 5.6%.

Old Bridge is more Black than neighboring Brownville (1.6% Black), Spotswood (1.5% Black), and Robertsville (2.5% Black). Old Bridge is less Black than neighboring Madison Park (30.5% Black), and South River (13.5% Black).

Old Bridge's Asian Population

3,687 residents of Old Bridge, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Old Bridge is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Old Bridge ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Bridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.9%. Asian residents' share of Old Bridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.1%.

Old Bridge is more Asian than neighboring Brownville (6.1% Asian), Spotswood (6.6% Asian), and South River (4% Asian). Old Bridge is less Asian than neighboring Madison Park (19.3% Asian), and Robertsville (13.9% Asian).

Old Bridge's Hispanic Population

4,573 residents of Old Bridge, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Old Bridge is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Old Bridge ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Bridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Old Bridge's population has increased from 14.5% to 16.2%.

Old Bridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Brownville (15% Hispanic), Spotswood (14.9% Hispanic), and Robertsville (7.4% Hispanic). Old Bridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Madison Park (18.4% Hispanic), and South River (24.5% Hispanic).

Old Bridge's Native American/Other Population

72 residents of Old Bridge, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Old Bridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Old Bridge ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Bridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Old Bridge's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Old Bridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Madison Park (0.1% Native American/Other). Old Bridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brownville (0.8% Native American/Other), Spotswood (0.4% Native American/Other), Robertsville (0.6% Native American/Other), and South River (2.7% Native American/Other).

Old Bridge's Multiracial Population

862 residents of Old Bridge, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Old Bridge is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Old Bridge ranks 475th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Bridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Old Bridge's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Old Bridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Brownville (1.3% Multiracial), Spotswood (2.2% Multiracial), Madison Park (2% Multiracial), Robertsville (3% Multiracial), and South River (2.6% 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.