Pine Brook, NJ Demographics

A map of Pine Brook's Population by Race

Pine Brook, New Jersey has an estimated population of 5,961, an increase from the 5,675 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% White, 29.2% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pine Brook, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pine Brook has become less 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 Pine Brook, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pine Brook is ranked the 263rd 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). Pine Brook was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pine Brook's White Population

3,508 residents of Pine Brook, or 58.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pine Brook is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Pine Brook ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Brook's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Pine Brook's population has increased from 57.8% to 58.8%.

Pine Brook is more White than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (49.1% White), and Troy Hills (43.4% White). Pine Brook is less White than neighboring Roseland (71.1% White), Towaco (74.8% White), and Lincoln Park (71.7% White).

Pine Brook's Black Population

178 residents of Pine Brook, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pine Brook is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Pine Brook ranks 350th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Brook's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Pine Brook's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Pine Brook is more Black than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (1.6% Black), Roseland (0.4% Black), Troy Hills (0.5% Black), Towaco (1.9% Black), and Lincoln Park (2.7% Black).

Pine Brook's Asian Population

1,742 residents of Pine Brook, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pine Brook is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Pine Brook ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Brook's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Asian residents' share of Pine Brook's population has increased from 27.3% to 29.2%.

Pine Brook is more Asian than neighboring Roseland (14.1% Asian), Towaco (13.2% Asian), and Lincoln Park (6.2% Asian). Pine Brook is less Asian than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (35.4% Asian), and Troy Hills (50.1% Asian).

Pine Brook's Hispanic Population

114 residents of Pine Brook, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pine Brook is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pine Brook ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Brook's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pine Brook's population has decreased from 8.6% to 1.9%.

Pine Brook is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (10.1% Hispanic), Roseland (6.2% Hispanic), Troy Hills (3.1% Hispanic), Towaco (9.6% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (16.4% Hispanic).

Pine Brook's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Pine Brook, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pine Brook is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pine Brook ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Brook's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 344.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pine Brook's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.0%.

Pine Brook is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (0.5% Native American/Other), Roseland (0.2% Native American/Other), Troy Hills (0% Native American/Other), Towaco (0% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Park (0% Native American/Other).

Pine Brook's Multiracial Population

299 residents of Pine Brook, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pine Brook is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pine Brook ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pine Brook's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Pine Brook's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.0%.

Pine Brook is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Hiawatha (3.3% Multiracial), Troy Hills (2.8% Multiracial), Towaco (0.5% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (3% Multiracial). Pine Brook is less Multiracial than neighboring Roseland (8% 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.