Preakness, NJ Demographics

A map of Preakness's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,899	13,467	69.6%	72.8%
Hispanic	2,501	2,136	13.5%	11.6%
Asian	2,254	2,006	12.2%	10.9%
Black	566	357	3.1%	1.9%
Multiracial	291	445	1.6%	2.4%
Native American/Other	9	76	0.0%	0.4%

Preakness, New Jersey has an estimated population of 18,520, a less than 1% change from the 18,487 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 12.2% Asian, 3.1% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Preakness, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Preakness has become more 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 Preakness, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 48.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Preakness is ranked the 67th 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). Preakness was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Preakness's White Population

12,899 residents of Preakness, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Preakness is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Preakness ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preakness's White population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Preakness's population has decreased from 72.8% to 69.6%.

Preakness is more White than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (43.5% White), Totowa (56.9% White), Haledon (26.3% White), and North Haledon (64.2% White). Preakness is less White than neighboring Packanack Lake (76.2% White).

Preakness's Black Population

566 residents of Preakness, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Preakness is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Preakness ranks 455th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preakness's Black population has grown by an estimated 58.5%. Black residents' share of Preakness's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.1%.

Preakness is more Black than neighboring Packanack Lake (0.6% Black), and North Haledon (2.8% Black). Preakness is less Black than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (26.4% Black), Totowa (5.3% Black), and Haledon (17.8% Black).

Preakness's Asian Population

2,254 residents of Preakness, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Preakness is slightly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Preakness ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preakness's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Asian residents' share of Preakness's population has increased from 10.9% to 12.2%.

Preakness is more Asian than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (10.2% Asian), Packanack Lake (6.4% Asian), Totowa (7.4% Asian), Haledon (3.5% Asian), and North Haledon (5.8% Asian).

Preakness's Hispanic Population

2,501 residents of Preakness, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Preakness is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Preakness ranks 270th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preakness's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Preakness's population has increased from 11.6% to 13.5%.

Preakness is more Hispanic than neighboring Packanack Lake (10.3% Hispanic). Preakness is less Hispanic than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (18.6% Hispanic), Totowa (25.7% Hispanic), Haledon (46.4% Hispanic), and North Haledon (23.2% Hispanic).

Preakness's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Preakness, 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 Preakness is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Preakness ranks 495th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preakness's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Preakness's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Preakness is less Native American/Other than neighboring Packanack Lake (4.3% Native American/Other), Haledon (0.6% Native American/Other), and North Haledon (0.2% Native American/Other).

Preakness's Multiracial Population

291 residents of Preakness, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Preakness is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Preakness ranks 524th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Preakness's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Preakness's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Preakness is more Multiracial than neighboring William Paterson University of New Jersey (1.3% Multiracial). Preakness is less Multiracial than neighboring Packanack Lake (2.2% Multiracial), Totowa (4.8% Multiracial), Haledon (5.5% Multiracial), and North Haledon (3.8% 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.