Point Pleasant, NJ Demographics

A map of Point Pleasant's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,054	16,892	88.2%	89.2%
Hispanic	1,467	1,327	7.6%	7.0%
Multiracial	489	443	2.5%	2.3%
Asian	158	154	0.8%	0.8%
Black	124	58	0.6%	0.3%
Native American/Other	42	67	0.2%	0.4%

Point Pleasant, New Jersey has an estimated population of 19,334, a slight increase from the 18,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 7.6% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Point Pleasant, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant, that probability was 19.9% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Point Pleasant is ranked the 62nd 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). Point Pleasant was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Point Pleasant's White Population

17,054 residents of Point Pleasant, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Point Pleasant is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Point Pleasant ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Pleasant's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Point Pleasant's population has decreased from 89.2% to 88.2%.

Point Pleasant is more White than neighboring Point Pleasant Beach (83% White). Point Pleasant is less White than neighboring Bay Head (90.3% White), Brielle (90% White), Mantoloking (94.8% White), and Manasquan (91.3% White).

Point Pleasant's Black Population

124 residents of Point Pleasant, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Point Pleasant is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Point Pleasant ranks 659th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Pleasant's Black population has grown by an estimated 113.8%. Black residents' share of Point Pleasant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Point Pleasant is more Black than neighboring Mantoloking (0.4% Black), and Manasquan (0% Black). Point Pleasant is less Black than neighboring Bay Head (0.8% Black), Brielle (2.1% Black), and Point Pleasant Beach (0.8% Black).

Point Pleasant's Asian Population

158 residents of Point Pleasant, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Point Pleasant is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Point Pleasant ranks 595th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Pleasant's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Asian residents' share of Point Pleasant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Point Pleasant is more Asian than neighboring Mantoloking (0% Asian). Point Pleasant is less Asian than neighboring Bay Head (2.2% Asian), Brielle (1.2% Asian), and Point Pleasant Beach (1.5% Asian).

Point Pleasant's Hispanic Population

1,467 residents of Point Pleasant, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Point Pleasant is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Point Pleasant ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Pleasant's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Point Pleasant's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.6%.

Point Pleasant is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay Head (1.3% Hispanic), Brielle (4.3% Hispanic), Mantoloking (4.4% Hispanic), and Manasquan (4.3% Hispanic). Point Pleasant is less Hispanic than neighboring Point Pleasant Beach (12.8% Hispanic).

Point Pleasant's Native American/Other Population

42 residents of Point Pleasant, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Point Pleasant is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Point Pleasant ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Pleasant's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Point Pleasant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Point Pleasant is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bay Head (0% Native American/Other), Point Pleasant Beach (0.1% Native American/Other), and Manasquan (0.1% Native American/Other). Point Pleasant is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brielle (0.8% Native American/Other), and Mantoloking (0.4% Native American/Other).

Point Pleasant's Multiracial Population

489 residents of Point Pleasant, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Point Pleasant is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Point Pleasant ranks 542nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point Pleasant's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Point Pleasant's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Point Pleasant is more Multiracial than neighboring Brielle (1.6% Multiracial), Point Pleasant Beach (1.7% Multiracial), and Mantoloking (0% Multiracial). Point Pleasant is less Multiracial than neighboring Bay Head (5.3% Multiracial), and Manasquan (3.5% 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.