Parsippany, NJ Demographics

A map of Parsippany's Population by Race

Parsippany, New Jersey has an estimated population of 21,345, a decrease from the 22,778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% Asian, 37.0% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 4.8% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parsippany, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parsippany has become slightly 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 Parsippany, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 64.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parsippany is ranked the 53rd 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). Parsippany was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parsippany's White Population

7,895 residents of Parsippany, or 37.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parsippany is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Parsippany ranks 615th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsippany's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Parsippany's population has decreased from 38.6% to 37.0%.

Parsippany is less White than neighboring Troy Hills (43.4% White), Lake Hiawatha (49.1% White), Mountain Lakes (76.5% White), Boonton (70.3% White), and Rainbow Lakes (61.9% White).

Parsippany's Black Population

1,035 residents of Parsippany, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parsippany is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Parsippany ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsippany's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.5%. Black residents' share of Parsippany's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.8%.

Parsippany is more Black than neighboring Troy Hills (0.5% Black), Lake Hiawatha (1.6% Black), Mountain Lakes (0% Black), Boonton (4.7% Black), and Rainbow Lakes (0.7% Black).

Parsippany's Asian Population

9,640 residents of Parsippany, or 45.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parsippany is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Parsippany ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsippany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Asian residents' share of Parsippany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 45.2%.

Parsippany is more Asian than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (35.4% Asian), Mountain Lakes (13.3% Asian), Boonton (6.5% Asian), and Rainbow Lakes (24.1% Asian). Parsippany is less Asian than neighboring Troy Hills (50.1% Asian).

Parsippany's Hispanic Population

2,217 residents of Parsippany, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parsippany is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Parsippany ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsippany's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Parsippany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.4%.

Parsippany is more Hispanic than neighboring Troy Hills (3.1% Hispanic), Lake Hiawatha (10.1% Hispanic), Mountain Lakes (3.8% Hispanic), and Rainbow Lakes (9.7% Hispanic). Parsippany is less Hispanic than neighboring Boonton (12.9% Hispanic).

Parsippany's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Parsippany, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parsippany is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Parsippany ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsippany's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parsippany's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Parsippany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Troy Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Rainbow Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Parsippany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (0.5% Native American/Other), Mountain Lakes (2% Native American/Other), and Boonton (0.5% Native American/Other).

Parsippany's Multiracial Population

529 residents of Parsippany, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parsippany is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Parsippany ranks 508th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsippany's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Parsippany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Parsippany is less Multiracial than neighboring Troy Hills (2.8% Multiracial), Lake Hiawatha (3.3% Multiracial), Mountain Lakes (4.4% Multiracial), Boonton (5.2% Multiracial), and Rainbow Lakes (3.6% 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.