Pitman, NJ Demographics

A map of Pitman's Population by Race

Pitman, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,856, a less than 1% change from the 8,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 3.1% Black, 3.0% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pitman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pitman is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Pitman, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pitman is ranked the 185th 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). Pitman was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pitman's White Population

7,972 residents of Pitman, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pitman is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Pitman ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitman's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Pitman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.0%.

Pitman is more White than neighboring Glassboro (63.1% White), Wenonah (89.2% White), and Turnersville (79% White). Pitman is less White than neighboring Sewell (94.8% White), and Richwood (91.2% White).

Pitman's Black Population

276 residents of Pitman, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pitman is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Pitman ranks 540th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitman's Black population has grown by an estimated 155.6%. Black residents' share of Pitman's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.1%.

Pitman is more Black than neighboring Sewell (2.3% Black), Richwood (0% Black), Wenonah (0.1% Black), and Turnersville (2.1% Black). Pitman is less Black than neighboring Glassboro (15.6% Black).

Pitman's Asian Population

148 residents of Pitman, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pitman is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Pitman ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitman's Asian population has grown by an estimated 102.7%. Asian residents' share of Pitman's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.7%.

Pitman is more Asian than neighboring Richwood (0% Asian), and Wenonah (0.7% Asian). Pitman is less Asian than neighboring Glassboro (6.7% Asian), Sewell (2.1% Asian), and Turnersville (3.2% Asian).

Pitman's Hispanic Population

268 residents of Pitman, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pitman is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pitman ranks 624th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitman's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pitman's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Pitman is more Hispanic than neighboring Sewell (0% Hispanic), and Wenonah (1.6% Hispanic). Pitman is less Hispanic than neighboring Glassboro (11.6% Hispanic), Richwood (5% Hispanic), and Turnersville (11.9% Hispanic).

Pitman's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Pitman, 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 Pitman is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pitman ranks 622nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pitman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Pitman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sewell (0% Native American/Other), and Turnersville (0% Native American/Other). Pitman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glassboro (0.6% Native American/Other), Richwood (1.6% Native American/Other), and Wenonah (3.3% Native American/Other).

Pitman's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Pitman, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pitman is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pitman ranks 226th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pitman's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pitman's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.0%.

Pitman is more Multiracial than neighboring Sewell (0.8% Multiracial). Pitman is less Multiracial than neighboring Glassboro (2.4% Multiracial), Richwood (2.2% Multiracial), Wenonah (5.1% Multiracial), and Turnersville (3.9% 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.