Port Norris, NJ Demographics

A map of Port Norris's Population by Race

Port Norris, New Jersey has an estimated population of 1,612, a dramatic increase from the 1,111 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% White, 30.0% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Norris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Norris 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 Norris, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Norris is ranked the 496th 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 Norris was ranked the 538th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Norris's White Population

1,099 residents of Port Norris, or 68.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Norris is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Port Norris ranks 495th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Norris's White population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. White residents' share of Port Norris's population has increased from 60.6% to 68.2%.

Port Norris is less White than neighboring Mauricetown (87.9% White), Heislerville (81.8% White), Leesburg (85.2% White), Dividing Creek (68.4% White), and Dorchester (100% White).

Port Norris's Black Population

484 residents of Port Norris, or 30.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Norris is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Port Norris ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Norris's Black population has grown by an estimated 69.8%. Black residents' share of Port Norris's population has increased from 25.7% to 30.0%.

Port Norris is more Black than neighboring Mauricetown (0% Black), Heislerville (0% Black), Leesburg (0% Black), Dividing Creek (0% Black), and Dorchester (0% Black).

Port Norris's Asian Population

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

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

Port Norris's Hispanic Population

29 residents of Port Norris, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Norris is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Norris ranks 350th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Norris's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Norris's population has decreased from 9.5% to 1.8%.

Port Norris is more Hispanic than neighboring Dorchester (0% Hispanic). Port Norris is less Hispanic than neighboring Mauricetown (9.9% Hispanic), Heislerville (18.2% Hispanic), Leesburg (7.9% Hispanic), and Dividing Creek (30.7% Hispanic).

Port Norris's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Norris, 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 Norris is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Norris ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Norris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Norris's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Port Norris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leesburg (2.3% Native American/Other).

Port Norris's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Port Norris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Norris is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Norris ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Norris's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Norris's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Port Norris is less Multiracial than neighboring Mauricetown (2.2% Multiracial), Leesburg (4.6% Multiracial), and Dividing Creek (0.9% 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.