Port Reading, NJ Demographics

A map of Port Reading's Population by Race

Port Reading, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,511, a large decrease from the 3,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.6% Hispanic, 38.0% White, 9.2% Black, 7.9% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Reading, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Reading has become 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 Reading, that probability was 65.7% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Reading is ranked the 360th 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 Reading was ranked the 341st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Reading's White Population

1,333 residents of Port Reading, or 38.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Reading is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Port Reading ranks 559th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Reading's White population has declined by an estimated 32.6%. White residents' share of Port Reading's population has decreased from 50.4% to 38.0%.

Port Reading is more White than neighboring Carteret (18.7% White), Avenel (27.9% White), and Rahway (29.3% White). Port Reading is less White than neighboring Sewaren (46.4% White).

Port Reading's Black Population

324 residents of Port Reading, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Reading is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Port Reading ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Reading's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Port Reading's population has increased from 8.0% to 9.2%.

Port Reading is less Black than neighboring Sewaren (14.6% Black), Carteret (18.6% Black), Avenel (26.7% Black), Woodbridge (9.4% Black), and Rahway (30.8% Black).

Port Reading's Asian Population

278 residents of Port Reading, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Reading is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Port Reading ranks 124th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Reading's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Asian residents' share of Port Reading's population has decreased from 11.5% to 7.9%.

Port Reading is more Asian than neighboring Rahway (5.7% Asian). Port Reading is less Asian than neighboring Sewaren (12.1% Asian), Carteret (25.7% Asian), Avenel (16.2% Asian), and Woodbridge (25.2% Asian).

Port Reading's Hispanic Population

1,425 residents of Port Reading, or 40.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Reading is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Reading ranks 84th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Reading's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Reading's population has increased from 26.2% to 40.6%.

Port Reading is more Hispanic than neighboring Sewaren (24.7% Hispanic), Carteret (34.2% Hispanic), Avenel (25.3% Hispanic), Woodbridge (24.6% Hispanic), and Rahway (27.4% Hispanic).

Port Reading's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Port Reading, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Reading is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Reading ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Reading's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Reading's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Port Reading is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sewaren (0% Native American/Other), Carteret (0.1% Native American/Other), Avenel (0.2% Native American/Other), and Woodbridge (0% Native American/Other). Port Reading is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rahway (1.4% Native American/Other).

Port Reading's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Port Reading, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Reading is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Port Reading ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Reading's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Reading's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

Port Reading is more Multiracial than neighboring Sewaren (2.2% Multiracial), Carteret (2.6% Multiracial), and Woodbridge (2.8% Multiracial). Port Reading is less Multiracial than neighboring Rahway (5.4% 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.