Port Colden, NJ Demographics

A map of Port Colden's Population by Race

Port Colden, New Jersey has an estimated population of 332, a large increase from the 260 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 16.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Colden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Colden has become considerably 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 Port Colden, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Colden is ranked the 641st 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). Port Colden was ranked the 661st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Colden's White Population

277 residents of Port Colden, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Colden is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Port Colden ranks 405th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Colden's White population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. White residents' share of Port Colden's population has increased from 71.2% to 83.4%.

Port Colden is more White than neighboring Anderson (45.1% White), Washington (69.3% White), Port Murray (44.9% White), Oxford (80.5% White), and Brass Castle (64.9% White).

Port Colden's Black Population

55 residents of Port Colden, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Colden is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Port Colden ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Colden's Black population has grown by an estimated 511.1%. Black residents' share of Port Colden's population has increased from 3.5% to 16.6%.

Port Colden is more Black than neighboring Anderson (0% Black), Washington (5% Black), Port Murray (0% Black), Oxford (2.2% Black), and Brass Castle (7.9% Black).

Port Colden's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Colden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Colden is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Port Colden ranks 386th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Colden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Colden's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Port Colden is less Asian than neighboring Washington (2.3% Asian), Port Murray (21% Asian), Oxford (0.9% Asian), and Brass Castle (22.4% Asian).

Port Colden's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Colden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Colden is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Colden ranks 216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Colden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Colden's population has decreased from 13.8% to 0.0%.

Port Colden is less Hispanic than neighboring Anderson (31.8% Hispanic), Washington (19.6% Hispanic), Port Murray (27.5% Hispanic), Oxford (15.2% Hispanic), and Brass Castle (2.1% Hispanic).

Port Colden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Colden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Colden is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Colden ranks 515th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Colden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Colden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Colden's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Port Colden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Colden is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Colden ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Colden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Colden's population has decreased from 8.5% to 0.0%.

Port Colden is less Multiracial than neighboring Anderson (23.1% Multiracial), Washington (3.8% Multiracial), Port Murray (6.5% Multiracial), Oxford (1.2% Multiracial), and Brass Castle (2.6% 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.