Port Murray, NJ Demographics

A map of Port Murray's Population by Race

Port Murray, New Jersey has an estimated population of 138, a dramatic decrease from the 227 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.9% White, 27.5% Hispanic, 21.0% Asian, 6.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Murray, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Murray has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Murray, that probability was 24.9% in 2020 and 67.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Murray is ranked the 673rd 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 Murray was ranked the 668th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Murray's White Population

62 residents of Port Murray, or 44.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Murray is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Port Murray ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Murray's White population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. White residents' share of Port Murray's population has decreased from 86.3% to 44.9%.

Port Murray is less White than neighboring Anderson (45.1% White), Port Colden (83.4% White), Washington (69.3% White), Oxford (80.5% White), and Beattystown (62.2% White).

Port Murray's Black Population

0 residents of Port Murray, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Murray is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Port Murray ranks 650th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Murray's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Port Murray's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Murray is less Black than neighboring Port Colden (16.6% Black), Washington (5% Black), Oxford (2.2% Black), and Beattystown (5.3% Black).

Port Murray's Asian Population

29 residents of Port Murray, or 21.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Murray is considerably higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Port Murray ranks 298th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Murray's Asian population has grown by an estimated 190.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Murray's population has increased from 4.4% to 21.0%.

Port Murray is more Asian than neighboring Anderson (0% Asian), Port Colden (0% Asian), Washington (2.3% Asian), Oxford (0.9% Asian), and Beattystown (3.2% Asian).

Port Murray's Hispanic Population

38 residents of Port Murray, or 27.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Murray is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Murray ranks 621st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Murray's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 322.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Murray's population has increased from 4.0% to 27.5%.

Port Murray is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Colden (0% Hispanic), Washington (19.6% Hispanic), Oxford (15.2% Hispanic), and Beattystown (24.8% Hispanic). Port Murray is less Hispanic than neighboring Anderson (31.8% Hispanic).

Port Murray's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Murray, 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 Murray is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Murray ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Murray's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Murray's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Port Murray's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Port Murray, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Murray is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Murray ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Murray's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Port Murray's population has increased from 4.0% to 6.5%.

Port Murray is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Colden (0% Multiracial), Washington (3.8% Multiracial), Oxford (1.2% Multiracial), and Beattystown (4.6% Multiracial). Port Murray is less Multiracial than neighboring Anderson (23.1% 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.