Ramtown, NJ Demographics

A map of Ramtown's Population by Race

Ramtown, New Jersey has an estimated population of 6,203, a slight decrease from the 6,329 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 20.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ramtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ramtown has become considerably 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 Ramtown, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ramtown is ranked the 255th 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). Ramtown was ranked the 248th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ramtown's White Population

4,484 residents of Ramtown, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ramtown is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Ramtown ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramtown's White population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Ramtown's population has decreased from 80.7% to 72.3%.

Ramtown is more White than neighboring Leisure Village (59.3% White). Ramtown is less White than neighboring Allenwood (93.9% White), Lakewood (82.1% White), Leisure Village East (96.5% White), and Brielle (90% White).

Ramtown's Black Population

79 residents of Ramtown, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ramtown is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Ramtown ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramtown's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Black residents' share of Ramtown's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.3%.

Ramtown is more Black than neighboring Allenwood (0% Black), and Leisure Village East (0.3% Black). Ramtown is less Black than neighboring Lakewood (1.7% Black), Leisure Village (2.5% Black), and Brielle (2.1% Black).

Ramtown's Asian Population

199 residents of Ramtown, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ramtown is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Ramtown ranks 379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramtown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Asian residents' share of Ramtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Ramtown is more Asian than neighboring Allenwood (1.5% Asian), Lakewood (0.4% Asian), Leisure Village East (0% Asian), Leisure Village (0.2% Asian), and Brielle (1.2% Asian).

Ramtown's Hispanic Population

1,270 residents of Ramtown, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ramtown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ramtown ranks 305th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramtown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ramtown's population has increased from 10.5% to 20.5%.

Ramtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Allenwood (0% Hispanic), Lakewood (13.1% Hispanic), Leisure Village East (2.4% Hispanic), and Brielle (4.3% Hispanic). Ramtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Leisure Village (36.8% Hispanic).

Ramtown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ramtown, 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 Ramtown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Ramtown ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

Ramtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood (0.8% Native American/Other), Leisure Village East (0.1% Native American/Other), and Brielle (0.8% Native American/Other).

Ramtown's Multiracial Population

171 residents of Ramtown, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ramtown is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ramtown ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ramtown's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.8%.

Ramtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (1.8% Multiracial), Leisure Village East (0.6% Multiracial), Leisure Village (1.2% Multiracial), and Brielle (1.6% Multiracial). Ramtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Allenwood (4.6% 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.