Red Bank, NJ Demographics

A map of Red Bank's Population by Race

Red Bank, New Jersey has an estimated population of 12,862, a less than 1% change from the 12,936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% White, 31.9% Hispanic, 4.9% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Bank, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Bank has become 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 Red Bank, that probability was 60.1% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Bank is ranked the 106th 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). Red Bank was ranked the 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Bank's White Population

7,529 residents of Red Bank, or 58.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Bank is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Red Bank ranks 563rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's White population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. White residents' share of Red Bank's population has increased from 49.9% to 58.5%.

Red Bank is less White than neighboring Fairview (90.6% White), Shrewsbury (85.1% White), Fair Haven (93% White), Little Silver (96.1% White), and Oceanport (88.9% White).

Red Bank's Black Population

629 residents of Red Bank, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Bank is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Red Bank ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Black residents' share of Red Bank's population has decreased from 7.5% to 4.9%.

Red Bank is more Black than neighboring Fairview (0% Black), Shrewsbury (3.6% Black), Fair Haven (2.6% Black), Little Silver (0% Black), and Oceanport (0.7% Black).

Red Bank's Asian Population

203 residents of Red Bank, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Bank is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Red Bank ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Asian residents' share of Red Bank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Red Bank is more Asian than neighboring Fairview (1.5% Asian), Fair Haven (0.4% Asian), Little Silver (0.5% Asian), and Oceanport (1% Asian). Red Bank is less Asian than neighboring Shrewsbury (3.7% Asian).

Red Bank's Hispanic Population

4,104 residents of Red Bank, or 31.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Bank is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Red Bank ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Bank's population has decreased from 37.8% to 31.9%.

Red Bank is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview (7.6% Hispanic), Shrewsbury (3.9% Hispanic), Fair Haven (1% Hispanic), Little Silver (2.1% Hispanic), and Oceanport (5.3% Hispanic).

Red Bank's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Red Bank, 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 Red Bank is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Bank ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Bank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Red Bank is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shrewsbury (1.6% Native American/Other).

Red Bank's Multiracial Population

393 residents of Red Bank, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Bank is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Red Bank ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Bank's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Bank's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Red Bank is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview (0.3% Multiracial), Shrewsbury (2.1% Multiracial), Fair Haven (3% Multiracial), and Little Silver (1.2% Multiracial). Red Bank is less Multiracial than neighboring Oceanport (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.