Port Elizabeth, NJ Demographics

A map of Port Elizabeth's Population by Race

Port Elizabeth, New Jersey has an estimated population of 261, a decrease from the 290 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% 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 Elizabeth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, that probability was 23.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Elizabeth is ranked the 652nd 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 Elizabeth was ranked the 658th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Elizabeth's White Population

261 residents of Port Elizabeth, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Elizabeth is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Port Elizabeth ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Elizabeth's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Port Elizabeth's population has increased from 87.2% to 100.0%.

Port Elizabeth is more White than neighboring Mauricetown (87.9% White), Leesburg (85.2% White), Laurel Lake (81.8% White), and Cumberland-Hesstown (82.2% White).

Port Elizabeth's Black Population

0 residents of Port Elizabeth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Elizabeth is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Port Elizabeth ranks 294th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Elizabeth's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Port Elizabeth's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Port Elizabeth is less Black than neighboring Laurel Lake (3.3% Black).

Port Elizabeth's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Elizabeth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Elizabeth is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Port Elizabeth ranks 678th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Elizabeth's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Port Elizabeth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Elizabeth's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Elizabeth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Elizabeth is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Elizabeth ranks 537th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Elizabeth's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Elizabeth's population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.0%.

Port Elizabeth is less Hispanic than neighboring Mauricetown (9.9% Hispanic), Leesburg (7.9% Hispanic), and Laurel Lake (8.8% Hispanic).

Port Elizabeth's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Elizabeth ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Elizabeth's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Elizabeth's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Port Elizabeth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leesburg (2.3% Native American/Other), and Laurel Lake (0.1% Native American/Other).

Port Elizabeth's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Port Elizabeth, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Elizabeth is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Elizabeth ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Elizabeth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Elizabeth's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Port Elizabeth is less Multiracial than neighboring Mauricetown (2.2% Multiracial), Leesburg (4.6% Multiracial), Laurel Lake (6.1% Multiracial), and Cumberland-Hesstown (17.8% 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.