Old Tappan, NJ Demographics

A map of Old Tappan's Population by Race

Old Tappan, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,008, a slight increase from the 5,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.0% White, 41.1% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Old Tappan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Old Tappan is ranked the 262nd 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 Tappan was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Old Tappan's White Population

2,943 residents of Old Tappan, or 49.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Old Tappan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Old Tappan ranks 482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Tappan's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Old Tappan's population has decreased from 62.4% to 49.0%.

Old Tappan is more White than neighboring Northvale (47.5% White). Old Tappan is less White than neighboring Harrington Park (68.5% White), Tappan (62.3% White), Norwood (55.9% White), and Pearl River (78% White).

Old Tappan's Black Population

193 residents of Old Tappan, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Old Tappan is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Old Tappan ranks 570th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Tappan's Black population has grown by an estimated 227.1%. Black residents' share of Old Tappan's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.2%.

Old Tappan is more Black than neighboring Harrington Park (0% Black), Tappan (2.9% Black), Northvale (0.4% Black), Norwood (1.2% Black), and Pearl River (0.6% Black).

Old Tappan's Asian Population

2,469 residents of Old Tappan, or 41.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Old Tappan is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Old Tappan ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Tappan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 54.3%. Asian residents' share of Old Tappan's population has increased from 27.2% to 41.1%.

Old Tappan is more Asian than neighboring Harrington Park (21.7% Asian), Tappan (13.7% Asian), Northvale (36.8% Asian), Norwood (30.3% Asian), and Pearl River (3.1% Asian).

Old Tappan's Hispanic Population

272 residents of Old Tappan, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Old Tappan is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Old Tappan ranks 500th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Tappan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Old Tappan's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.5%.

Old Tappan is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrington Park (6.7% Hispanic), Tappan (18.2% Hispanic), Northvale (13.5% Hispanic), Norwood (10.5% Hispanic), and Pearl River (14% Hispanic).

Old Tappan's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Old Tappan, 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 Tappan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Old Tappan ranks 569th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Tappan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Old Tappan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Old Tappan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrington Park (0.2% Native American/Other). Old Tappan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tappan (1.1% Native American/Other), Northvale (0.7% Native American/Other), Norwood (0.8% Native American/Other), and Pearl River (1.9% Native American/Other).

Old Tappan's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Old Tappan, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Old Tappan is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Old Tappan ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Old Tappan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Old Tappan's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.8%.

Old Tappan is more Multiracial than neighboring Northvale (1.1% Multiracial), and Norwood (1.2% Multiracial). Old Tappan is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrington Park (2.9% Multiracial), and Pearl River (2.4% 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.