Othello, NJ Demographics

A map of Othello's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	98	102	74.2%	77.3%
Hispanic	24	7	18.2%	5.3%
Black	6	17	4.5%	12.9%
Asian	4	3	3.0%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	2.3%

Othello, New Jersey has an estimated population of 132, a less than 1% change from the 132 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 3.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Othello, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Othello 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 Othello, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Othello is ranked the 677th 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). Othello was ranked the 688th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Othello's White Population

98 residents of Othello, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Othello is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Othello ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Othello's population has decreased from 77.3% to 74.2%.

Othello is more White than neighboring Roadstown (63.2% White). Othello is less White than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Cumberland County) (96.6% White), Sheppards Mill (93.4% White), Dutch Neck (84.4% White), and Shiloh (83.3% White).

Othello's Black Population

6 residents of Othello, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Othello is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Othello ranks 88th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Black residents' share of Othello's population has decreased from 12.9% to 4.5%.

Othello is more Black than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Cumberland County) (0% Black), Sheppards Mill (0% Black), Roadstown (0% Black), Dutch Neck (0% Black), and Shiloh (0.9% Black).

Othello's Asian Population

4 residents of Othello, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Othello is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Othello ranks 419th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Othello's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.0%.

Othello is more Asian than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Cumberland County) (0% Asian), Sheppards Mill (0% Asian), Roadstown (0% Asian), Dutch Neck (0% Asian), and Shiloh (0% Asian).

Othello's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Othello, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Othello is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Othello ranks 561st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 242.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Othello's population has increased from 5.3% to 18.2%.

Othello is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Cumberland County) (2.3% Hispanic), Sheppards Mill (0% Hispanic), Dutch Neck (0% Hispanic), and Shiloh (12.7% Hispanic). Othello is less Hispanic than neighboring Roadstown (36.3% Hispanic).

Othello's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Othello, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Othello is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Othello ranks 658th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Othello's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Othello is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Cumberland County) (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dutch Neck (15.6% Native American/Other).

Othello's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Othello, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Othello is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Othello ranks 558th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Othello's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Othello's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Othello is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenwich CDP (Cumberland County) (0.6% Multiracial), Sheppards Mill (6.6% Multiracial), Roadstown (0.5% Multiracial), and Shiloh (3.1% 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.