Pottersville, NJ Demographics

A map of Pottersville's Population by Race

Pottersville, New Jersey has an estimated population of 245, a dramatic decrease from the 467 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 5.7% Black, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pottersville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pottersville 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 Pottersville, that probability was 23.9% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pottersville is ranked the 653rd 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). Pottersville was ranked the 620th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pottersville's White Population

227 residents of Pottersville, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pottersville is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Pottersville ranks 133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottersville's White population has declined by an estimated 44.1%. White residents' share of Pottersville's population has increased from 86.9% to 92.7%.

Pottersville is more White than neighboring Lamington (35.9% White), Peapack and Gladstone (81.3% White), Bedminster (70.9% White), and Chester (80.4% White). Pottersville is less White than neighboring Oldwick (100% White).

Pottersville's Black Population

14 residents of Pottersville, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pottersville is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Pottersville ranks 618th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottersville's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Pottersville's population has increased from 0.6% to 5.7%.

Pottersville is more Black than neighboring Oldwick (0% Black), Peapack and Gladstone (2.9% Black), Bedminster (1.1% Black), and Chester (3.6% Black). Pottersville is less Black than neighboring Lamington (28.7% Black).

Pottersville's Asian Population

4 residents of Pottersville, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pottersville is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Pottersville ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottersville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Asian residents' share of Pottersville's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.6%.

Pottersville is more Asian than neighboring Oldwick (0% Asian). Pottersville is less Asian than neighboring Lamington (10.2% Asian), Peapack and Gladstone (3.8% Asian), Bedminster (4.3% Asian), and Chester (4.4% Asian).

Pottersville's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pottersville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pottersville is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pottersville ranks 607th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottersville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pottersville's population has decreased from 4.3% to 0.0%.

Pottersville is less Hispanic than neighboring Lamington (6.4% Hispanic), Peapack and Gladstone (9.2% Hispanic), Bedminster (22.3% Hispanic), and Chester (7% Hispanic).

Pottersville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pottersville, 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 Pottersville is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pottersville ranks 617th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Pottersville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chester (0.6% Native American/Other).

Pottersville's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Pottersville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pottersville is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Pottersville ranks 246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pottersville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pottersville's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Pottersville is less Multiracial than neighboring Lamington (18.8% Multiracial), Peapack and Gladstone (2.7% Multiracial), Bedminster (1.4% Multiracial), and Chester (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.