Pemberton, NJ Demographics

A map of Pemberton's Population by Race

Pemberton, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,312, a decrease from the 1,371 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.6% White, 19.4% Hispanic, 12.9% Multiracial, 11.8% Black, 4.3% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pemberton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pemberton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Pemberton, that probability was 63.2% in 2020 and 67.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pemberton is ranked the 525th 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). Pemberton was ranked the 518th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pemberton's White Population

664 residents of Pemberton, or 50.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pemberton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Pemberton ranks 533rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pemberton's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Pemberton's population has decreased from 55.6% to 50.6%.

Pemberton is more White than neighboring Pemberton Heights (32.6% White). Pemberton is less White than neighboring Juliustown (87.9% White), Jobstown (75.9% White), Vincentown (65.2% White), and Leisuretowne (81.6% White).

Pemberton's Black Population

155 residents of Pemberton, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pemberton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Pemberton ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pemberton's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. Black residents' share of Pemberton's population has decreased from 16.8% to 11.8%.

Pemberton is more Black than neighboring Juliustown (0% Black), Jobstown (9.8% Black), Vincentown (7.3% Black), and Leisuretowne (1.7% Black). Pemberton is less Black than neighboring Pemberton Heights (42.7% Black).

Pemberton's Asian Population

57 residents of Pemberton, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pemberton is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Pemberton ranks 349th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pemberton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Asian residents' share of Pemberton's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.3%.

Pemberton is more Asian than neighboring Juliustown (0% Asian), Jobstown (0% Asian), Vincentown (0% Asian), and Leisuretowne (1.6% Asian). Pemberton is less Asian than neighboring Pemberton Heights (4.9% Asian).

Pemberton's Hispanic Population

254 residents of Pemberton, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pemberton is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pemberton ranks 179th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pemberton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Pemberton's population has increased from 15.6% to 19.4%.

Pemberton is more Hispanic than neighboring Pemberton Heights (13.6% Hispanic), Juliustown (12.1% Hispanic), Jobstown (14.3% Hispanic), Vincentown (9.6% Hispanic), and Leisuretowne (14.4% Hispanic).

Pemberton's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Pemberton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pemberton is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pemberton ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pemberton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pemberton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Pemberton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pemberton Heights (0% Native American/Other), Juliustown (0% Native American/Other), Jobstown (0% Native American/Other), Vincentown (0% Native American/Other), and Leisuretowne (0.4% Native American/Other).

Pemberton's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Pemberton, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pemberton is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pemberton ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pemberton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 65.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pemberton's population has increased from 7.4% to 12.9%.

Pemberton is more Multiracial than neighboring Pemberton Heights (6.2% Multiracial), Juliustown (0% Multiracial), Jobstown (0% Multiracial), and Leisuretowne (0.3% Multiracial). Pemberton is less Multiracial than neighboring Vincentown (17.9% 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.